Boudoir Marathon??

Hey Ladies!

I've recently had a few inquiries for boudoir sessions and I was wondering if there might some interest in a boudoir marathon in the DC area at the end of October/early November. Even though it seems late, some products would still be available for Christmas delivery, and this would make a great gift for your husband, fiance or even yourself! This is also a great time to think about gifts for Valentine's Day and spring weddings!

Please drop me a note if this sounds like something for you, and if there is enough interest (tell your girlfriends!), I will be happy to arrange for a day of pampering, sexiness and special marathon session packages.

Helen + Andrew: Married!

I am happy to say that with this blog post, I have caught up with blogging all of my weddings so far this year! And what a great wedding it was! Helen and Andrew were married in an outdoor ceremony at the beautiful estate of the Williamsburg Winery in Williamsburg, VA. The site was stunning and offered so many nooks and cool locations for portraits...including the wine cellar itself! Though this was my first trip to this vineyard, I would highly recommend it for the site itself and the great staff. I also have to mention that Helen and Andy's menu included a mashed potato bar, which was my first, but I hope not the last! YUM! But this cool addition to the menu was only a precusor to the awesome party that followed, as dancing continued well into the night!

Helen and Andy, thanks for having me and best wishes for much happiness in your future!

Go Skins!

A little preview from a boudoir session yesterday....She looks like an appropriate cheerleader for today's game, don't ya think?! ;-)

Maria + Patrick: Married!

It was great to see Maria, Patrick and their family again at the end of August! You may remember that I met them on New Year's Day for an engagement session with a few quick family portraits while Maria's grandmother was visiting from Venezuela. The day started at the Wyndham Old Town, where Maria got ready with her parents and bridesmaids. Before long, they all loaded into the limo and headed to St. Ignatius in Georgetown where Patrick and the guys were waiting for the ceremony to begin. After a beautiful ceremony, lit by the afternoon sun streaming in the windows, we took a few portraits before the party began at the Athenaeum, a cool art space back in Old Town Alexandria, where tables were beautifully decorated with the handiwork of Growing Wild. I should also note, that when a wedding day schedule calls for a "hora loca" at the end of the reception, they aren't kidding! That was one crazy hour of dancing, complete with hats, beads, leis, masks and every party song known in both the English and Spanish languages, all played in 30 second snippits for an entire 60 minute period. I have no idea how Maria, Patrick and their guests were still standing at the end! Regardless, it was one of the most intense work-outs I've ever had at a wedding, and a great experience for which I extend my thanks!!

Oops!  It seems that the hook on the top of Maria's dress snapped just after I took the photo above.  But no worries!  Maria's good friend, and day-of coordinator extraordinaire, Marcello, was not far behind with needle and thread to sew her back in!  If he ever goes into the wedding planning business, I will definitely be one of the first to recommend him.  He was awesome!

Courtney + Tom: Married!

Courtney and Tom were married a few weeks ago at Vale United Methodist Church in Oakton, VA. The church was simply adorable, with beautiful light streaming in from windows on both sides. And Courtney was absolutely stunning as she stood near a window awaiting the ceremony. I had a hard time not photographing her endlessly as she stood there. After a few portraits on the church grounds with Tom, we moved on to Hidden Creek Country Club in Reston, where a private golf cart was waiting for us to carry us to the course for a few more. Hidden Creek has recently undergone a renovation and is working hard to create a terrific atmosphere for couples and their guests to celebrate. And luckily for Courtney and Tom, they had Laura Auer from Soiree Special Events to oversee the day and make sure that was the case! The party kicked off at 7pm with the first dance, which just happened to be one of the best choreographed numbers I have seen so far. Great job to both of you!

Eileen + Ken: Married!

Eileen and Ken contacted me to photograph their August wedding just a few short weeks ago, and I am so glad they did. Theirs was an intimate ceremony and high-tea reception at Tregaron at the Washington International School. I was excited at our meeting when they told me that they wanted to see each other before the ceremony, as it gave them a chance to have an intimate moment together (which allowed for lovely, candid photos of them together), then gave us plenty of time for portraits. Thank you again for having me (and Canna!) as part of your day!