Brian and I headed out to photograph Sarah and David’s wedding and I have to say that I was really looking forward to spending the day with them. After our fun engagement session in May, I couldn’t wait to see what they had in store for their big day! (Side note: I really recommend booking engagement and/or bridal sessions because it is a great way to get acquainted with your photographer and get comfortable in front of the camera.)

The bridesmaid dresses:

Sarah really does have the most incredible eyes:

I love this one…I love the house she got ready in. The house was beautifully decorated and the lighting was perfect:

Then we headed off to the Living Word Fellowship Church to see the guys:

Okay, this has to be one of the best “formal” portraits I’ve taken. I love David’s sense of humor! And guys, here it is, on my website for the world to view, as you requested. (That’s what she said!)

David and Sarah I hope you are having a wonderful time in Cancun and I wish you much joy and love in the years to come. And lots of laughter.

Katie and Chase, or as their friends and family affectionately call them, Chatie (similar to Brangelina, Bennifer and TomKat) celebrated their wedding at Whitehall Manor this weekend. Although the day was rather hot and humid and the ceremony was slightly delayed (Northern VA traffic, of course!), Katie and Chase took to the day with a great, easygoing attitude (I figured as much because they are also fellow Hokies!). They planned a beautiful wedding with spectacular details from the personalized candy table to their lovely folded paper cranes.

Some of my favorites from the day include:

The lovely bride:

The laid-back groom:

The exchange of rings:

A few of my favorite portraits:

And what would a wedding be if Hokies didn’t play the Hokey-Pokey at their wedding?!:

Congratulations to you both! Thanks for the lovely evening!

What do you get when you throw in a little bit of Paris:

A little bit of Rome:

Maybe some Venice:

And Egypt?!:

Where else but:

Brian and I love traveling and one of our destinations this year was to Las Vegas. I grew up in New Jersey, so Atlantic City was always a few hours drive away. This was the first time we have been to Vegas and it is quite an extravagant and decadent city. We had a blast watching two Cirque du Soleil shows, O and Mystere (both excellent), and came back with lighter wallets and blisters. I loved the low humidity (kind of a shock to come back to 98% humidity in Richmond) and had to chuckle a bit with the palm trees and fake grass (astroturf) in the desert.

As much as I love traveling there is always the thrill of coming home.