Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Elayna & Jason: Married Virginia Wedding and Portrait Photographer

E&J.....I think it's something about those initials...my step-mom and dad are E & J too...and they have been married for over 25 years. I was incredibly lucky that my dad found someone like my step-mom who really is a second mom to me and my sister. The one thing I can say about my parents is that they are utterly and truly in love. I think the same is true for Jason and Elayna.

When I look back at their wedding (only a few short days ago!) the only word that comes to mind is gentle. I have seen a lot of couples, a lot of different types of love, but this is the first time I can use the word gentle in a category for being in love. Usually, it's fierce, powerful, and crazy mad love...but Jason and Elayna have their own kind of passion---it's certainly strong, but it's thoughtful and elegant. I think that because of this, I am reminded of so many other relationships I have had through out my life.

Elayna reminded me so much of my best friend in high school and through my adult years. She hasn't gotten married yet, but whenever I envisioned her wedding and the man she would find to love her completely, it would be just like Elayna's wedding---and Elayna's soulmate. Everything from the soft colors they chose, the beautiful lighting in the reception, the candle lit ceremony, to the backdrop of the Westin Hotel in Richmond, was just like their relationship: gentle and romantic.

There are way to many photos to share but hopefully in these few very select images you can understand exactly what I felt at this wedding. I have to tell you, I did cry---a few times, but mostly during the best man's speech to his brother. Everything in me wanted to switch my camera over to video mode and record the words that Jason's brother said to him and Elayna. I hope that Jason will one day tell me this story again so that I can write it down for all of you to read. I can tell you one thing---this entire family is full of LOVE. Not only are they blessed with a rich and caring family but also blessed with incredibly good looks:))

Coordinator: Tabitha Roberts: http://www.robertseventplanning.com
Flowers: Mona Ray http://www.flowersbymonaray.com/






Monday, May 9, 2011

Erin and Brad: Wedding at Sunday Park: Virginia Wedding Photography

Erin and Brad are one amazing couple.

I was able to work with them through out their engagement, bridal, and wedding day coverage. I could not have asked for a more cooperative and enthusiastic couple!

Sometimes, I get sidetracked by something...and I have to go and shoot it or I go nuts!
At Erin's wedding, we had a mad moment of inspiration....well, more than one mad moment, but the big one occurred right dead smack in the middle of the family formal portraits!

I was taking photos, when all of the sudden I looked behind me and the most beautiful sky was lurking in the distance with a bunch of sail boats docked on the beach. I grabbed Erin and Brad and said WE HAVE TO GO NOW! I was so excited I got goosebumps and giddy and almost broke down and did the funky chicken (which NO ONE EVER wants to see!).

What resulted from the mad dash was a collection of gorgeous images like this:









Of course, then there were all the pretty details!