Husband & Wife: D.C. Wedding Photographer, Virginia Wedding Photographer

These two are one of the nicest couples I've ever photographed. He is a caring guy and I noticed that he was always making sure that his bride was comfortable and okay. I love it when the groom is so attentive.

These two were married out in San Diego, California and didn't have photos taken out there. So when they returned to Virginia, I gladly volunteered for the job and it all worked out.

She is absolutely gorgeous and he is smitten. Can you blame him?

Serendipity: D.C. Wedding Photographer

Talk to anyone who knows me and you will find out that serendipity has been the story of my life. What is serendipity? According to good old Merriam Webster, "It's the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for."

How I even got into photography was complete serendipity, which is a story for another post, but suffice it to say that it was simply a happy accident.

Last night was nothing short of this too. As you know from my blog, the beauty where I live is pretty much untouchable. Right across from my property is this gorgeous vineyard. The owner grows grapes and sells them to the local wineries. It is simply breathtaking. So yesterday morning I was driving past the vineyard, as I do everyday, knowing that that evening I was doing a bride and groom shoot. I was thinking to myself how great it would be to shoot at the vineyard. Now the owner of the vineyard doesn't live close by and he isn't always at the vineyard, in fact he rarely is. So if you happen to catch him, you are lucky.

So it was locked up all day. An hour prior to the shoot I was driving past it again and guess who was driving right in front of me? The owner of the vineyard. He was working at his vineyard that evening. Of course I stopped, asked for permission to shoot there and it all worked out perfectly. I can't tell you how many times in my life when I have wanted or needed something and it all just works out perfectly.

I believe in prayer and thinking positive. To me, thinking positive is really a manifestation of faith that what we desire that is good, will come to pass. Not to ramble on and on, but I just can't help sharing my thoughts after such a great night.

Here is just one quick one and I have so many more to post from this so stay tuned!

N + K Engagements: D.C. Wedding Photographer, Northern Virginia Wedding Photographer, Loudoun Wedding Photographer

This sweet couple have been together since high school. Truly this is a case of meeting and marrying your high school sweetheart. I love fairytales like this, partly because mine wasn't a fairytale (grew up and married my best friend story) and I am a romantic at heart.

Nicki is in graduate school and her fiance, Kevin is also going to graduate school. They are hardworking and dedicated. I look forward to capturing their wedding next summer. Did I mention I love my job?

Featured on Capitol Romance: D.C. Wedding Photographer

It's so fun to see your work featured on another blog. Bree, from Capitol Romance, wanted to highlight my wall displays for my clients. Wall displays are great to help you visualize what your photography look like as art. Check out Capitol Romance, a great blog for the D.C. wedding crowd.

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Engagements C+C=Love: Northern Virginia Wedding Photographer

I can hardly stand how cute these two are! They are so fun to spend time with and when I am with them, I realize how sincere their love is. We had so much fun with this engagement shoot. We went to numerous spots all over this historic town which I love. I am beyond thrilled that I get to photograph their wedding this summer.

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Soccer mom, no really: Northern Virginia Photographer, Loudoun County Photographer

Yes, she really is a soccer mom. In fact, she is a homeschooling, grandmother, soccer coach. Oh, and did I mention that she's gorgeous? Okay I won't leave out the whole family... they're all gorgeous.

Anyone that can coach a group of 10/11 year-old girls is amazing in my book. She was the coach for my daughter's team last year. She was so positive and great with the girls.

It was a fun session and I am blessed to work with some of the most fabulous clients!

C+C Engagements: Virginia Wedding Photographer, D.C. Wedding Photographer

The way she made him laugh, just when I needed her to. The way he looked at her when she was so serious and then laughing the next second. Brought together by high school, then torn apart by college, then brought together again by his earnest interest in her (because it was meant to be and I am a sap).

He pulls up to the session in his gorgeous new camaro, jet black. She in her leather jacket she bought in Paris. These two are polished, sophisticated, and very down to earth.

I had so much fun sharing part of their story and being there to capture their love.

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Nursery Contest Winner: Northern Virginia Newborn Photographer

What a cute baby this girl is. I seriously love her chubbiness. My babies were all so skinny and never looked this chubby. Chubby babies are the cutest. I remember when my last child was born with hardly any baby chubbs and someone said to me: "He looks like a little old man." I thought to myself, you know you're right. So this post is dedicated to looking like a true baby.

Also, I just have to say I received so many comments about this nursery. Everyone was so impressed with it and I just want to put a plug in for the design and execution. This nursery was designed by Molly Kay Johns and her husband, Thomas Johns carried out the beautiful design. Thomas is a builder and owns Legacy Woodworking in Purcellville. Together they make a fabulous team. Legacy Woodworking built our new home and I can say that the quality is unsurpassed. If you are in the market for a custom nursery, home addition, or even a new home construction, give them a call at 703-431-8811 or legacywood@verizon.net