Hotel Monaco in Old Town Alexandria is one of my very favorite places for weddings.

Check out some of my images below from several different weddings.

I couldn’t be more proud, or more excited.

Love you, darlin’!

Hopefully I’ll see you there.

I had an absolute blast photographing the ladies of The Kitchen Studio Cooking School.  So sassy and full of joy and passion for what they do!  I had so much fun with this crew.

It was so fun to be creative and take photos that not only fit the theme, but that showcased members of the group.  Below are a few pieces of collateral that used my images.  I’m really looking forward to attending the ADDYs on February 25th!

From a tiny white church wedding in West Virginia,

to the most darling little girl.

Beth + Frank, thank you for letting me capture your family as it grows!

I know that many aunts and uncles over the years have been upset with me.  I don’t do this to upset those who want to capture special moments.  I understand the want/need to take photos of your family when they are all together, but here’s the problem:

Thanks to Kristen Weaver Photography for this great illustration

Flashes from other cameras really do affect my ability to do my job.

Trust me, I never look forward to telling grandma to put away her point and shoot.  It sucks.

But, the couple hired me to capture the absolute best images, and, in order to do my job, I have to ask everyone else to refrain from taking photos during formals.  Not only because the flash affects my shot, but because people in the photos start to “wander” and stop looking at me.  They are looking at their dad for one photo, then at their cousins taking photos, then at…. well, you get the picture. (ooof, no pun intended, but it works, right?)

I’m really looking forward to my 2012 weddings and hope that this helps my couples (and other couples!) understand why I have certain policies.  After I’m done taking the formal photos, it’s all fair game- snap away!

Grow has built its name as one of the world’s top digital agencies, creating award-winning work for clients like Google, Sprint, FedEx, BFGoodrich, and Intel—yet many of the company’s brand and agency clients might pause to locate Grow’s hometown of Norfolk, Virginia on a map.

Under Drew’s leadership, Grow’s work has been recognized in numerous industry award shows including the Cannes Lions, Webby’s, One Show, CLIOs, and ADDYs, as well as publications like Communication Arts, Creativity, and .net Magazine. He has judged award shows for the FWA, ID Magazine, and the ADDYs.

He loves technology, he loves coffee.

Done and Done.

It’s hard to believe we got married three years ago.

What a ride it’s been- we’ve adopted three (THREE!  We are crazy!) dogs, bought a house, hosted holidays,

and driven more miles across the country to see our families than I’d like to think about.

Marriage, much like photography, is an art.

It takes practice, patience, and compromise.

Some days it’s effortless and wonderful,

and some days you just have to remember that it’s worth it.

(and it’s so worth it.)

I look forward to many more anniversaries with you,

and celebrating new milestones and wonderful moments.

mwah.

*Photos by my dear friend, Jaime Windon.