When I photographed Tiffany and Mike's wedding back in the spring, I happened to spy something in their garage. A pretty blue classic car! I'd always wanted to have a photoshoot featuring a classic car, and luckily, they were game for it. The car was a classic Volvo that Mike has had for 20 years. He's spent a lot of time lovingly restoring this car to the beauty it is today.[...]
Last fall, I participated in my first styled shoot. It took place in Charlottesville, Virginia, and I got a lot of great images out of it. A styled shoot is a a photoshoot that you are paying to participate in. The organizer finds a scenic location, dresses, models, makeup artists, florist, and anything else needed to make a perfect scene for a photographer to shoot. Fun fact: Many of the photos in bridal magazines are styled shoots. After the shoot, the organizer or photographer submit[...]
The wedding of Jim and Sueli was full of love and happiness! It took place at Clyde's restaurant in Ashburn, VA. Although right in the heart of Ashburn, it felt private and intimate, in the large event space, surrounded by trees and gorgeous landscaping. The wedding was the blending of two large families, and everyone was thrilled to see these two together. The joy in the room was overwhelming! The bride had a stylish arrival in an old fashioned Rolls Royce Limo.[...]