You might wonder what a wedding photographer does when its cold and grey outside… We get to relive the prior year by working on albums for clients! While some of my clients do not get an album, most do and its great fun for me to see the images that couples pick as their “must haves” for their book. Many times they are quite different from my favs. Sometimes they do pick my favs. Its just an interesting bit of psychology! Since I dont have any weddings to show you right now, I’m going to share some of the album designs I’m working on.
Today’s album is from a wedding that I photographed down in Wise, Virginia. It was an especially sweet and soulful event;here are a couple of my favorite spreads – you can view the complete design at this link: album.
I’m sure you might have figured out by now that I “like” a good wedding cake! Brides.com is having a contest where you can win one of several amazing cakes. Here’s the link to vote and here are some pictures of my favorites!
Well tonight was a resounding success! As part of National Wear Red Day, anyone who showed up at the studio wearing anything red, got a free picture! But dont worry, non red wearers were able to get in on the fun by making a contribution of any amount to the American Heart Association. I can’t post them all, but here are some of the evening’s fun images from our special “RED” set.
Thanks again to everyone who helped make this evening a success!
I always enjoy doing bridal shows. Besides giving me a chance to meet with brides and their families, it also offers me the opportunity to see some of the other wedding vendors out there. Last Sunday’s show featured a veritable Rogue’s Gallery of fabulous wedding vendors including Jennifer Carroll (event planning), Pat’s Floral Design (flowers) and the Farmington Country Club. I was also introduced to an amazing cake maker, Anita, of Maliha Creations. If you need a cake in the Charlottesville area, run, dont walk to try her cakes. (And they look darn pretty too!)
You may remember these two from their engagement session earlier this fall… Still playing some catch up!
For those who prefer a slideshow format, I’m testing out some new software – check out this link and tell me what you think!
Love the shoes!
and look at that veil!
looks like a red carpet event no?
I just love that moment when the couple realizes THEY’VE DONE “IT”!
There was some gorgeous light coming through the UVA Chapel windows…
The light was gorgeous outside too!
I cant decide if I like the bW version or the color best – what do you think? Put your choice in the comments; the couple will win a print of the image with the most votes by February 14th.
Another one of my favorite images – I love the look on their faces!
These are a bit more “classic” in style but with my own fashiony twist… (is fashiony even a word? I don’t think so… ?)
This was another wedding that featured Pat and Sherry’s amazing work – I just love the details here and the crisp green and white palette…
as always, love the first dance pictures!
Nadine father is deceased; this is his best friend giving the toast. All I can say is thank God for auto focus – I was laughing out loud at the same time I was bawling my eyes out (along with everybody else in the room)
and back to a little comic relief.
I will always look for the quiet moments of the wedding – I think thats one of the things that defines my style.
The bubbles and motion blur add a somewhat mystical feel to the end of the night!
Nadine and Bryan just look so happy and excited here!
There was a brief but explosive sparkler malfunction earlier so with the few remaining sparklers, their friends gave them a final good bye.
credits:
Event Planner: Jasmine Hakki
Ceremony: UVA Chapel
Officiant: Claire Goodman
Reception/Caterer: Boar’s Head Inn
Florist: Pats’ Floral Design
Band: Retrospect
Dress: Vera Wang
playing a bit of catch up on the blog!
A wedding full of details! And the best detail was the obvious comfort and love these two felt for each other all day long…
I always like receiving an invitation if possible – I can then use it for photo ops!
what an amazing location for a ceremony! and in their own backyard too – it makes it so personal and meaningful!
I adore the way the ribbons created an “altar” space – Pat and Sherry always do the most amazing decor.
check out her gorgeous Atelier Aimee dress!
a wedding gift from the groom.
the groom’s parents, Lawrence and Marlene Eagleburger
classic shot of the groom watching his bride walk down the aisle
one of my favorite images from this wedding!
One of the great things about outdoor ceremonies is that I have much greater freedom to move around for additonal viewpoints!
did I mention all the details in this wedding?
and the TWO cakes? As you might know, I haven’t met a wedding cake that I didn’t like yet! 😉
Love kids at weddings…
and meeting folks from other weddings! (Dad and step mom from Aron and Scott’s wedding)
Some of my other favorite moments from the day are usually found during the first dance.
(I must admit I’m especially proud of this shot – I climbed a three story ladder, up a slick roof and halfway up a chimney to get it! We won’t talk about my deathly fear of ladders…)
did I mention I love kids at a wedding?
and SPARKLERS! Sparklers make for amazing exits don’t they?
and I just liked the lights trails in this one.
A full round of applause for Jennifer Carroll and her team! I’ve been hoping to work with her for a while and the experience was everything I expected and more.
credits:
Event Planner: Jennifer Caroll
Caterer:
Cake: Cakes of Art, Richard Lasher
Florist: Pats’ Floral Design
Band:
Lighting Designer: Blue Ridge Light Forms
Tents: Skyline Tents
Rentals: Festive Fare
Dress: Atelier Aimee
My systems have been down for a few days so apologies to those who have tried to contact me; this snow day puts the install of my rebuilt system back another day but I am trying to get replies out via emails. Thanks for your patience! Please enjoy my daughter being a good “modeller” for me!
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no picture today just a warm and sincere wish that your new year be everything you hope for…
Hi folks! Just a heads up that I will be in the DC area January 11th-13th – if you would like to schedule a wedding consultation or a portrait session during that time, please call me ASAP to reserve a time! 434-384-0138 Thanks and happy holidays!
my daughter and her cousin
and for those who don’t celebrate this particular day, have a nice day with warm thoughts of peace and joy just for the heck of it! 🙂