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01 – THE BEFORE
02 – THE CEREMONY
03 – THE AFTER
04 – COUPLES
05 – ELOPEMENTS & ETC.
06 – DETAILS

Meg putting on final touches in the hotel room before leaving for the ceremony. Wedding at Meadowlark Botanical garden in October 2024. Captured on Digital in black and white.

The Before

Michelle getting ready in her family's dining room in Arlington, VA before her wedding. September 2024. Captured on 35mm film in black and white.
Linda stepping down the stairs right before seeing her fiance for the first time in the first look. Charlotesville, VA April 2024. anti-bride, documentary, candid, old money. Captured on 35mm film in color.
A bridesmaid getting ready for the ceremony in a flurry of flowers; Richmond, VA May 2024
Kristen standing in front of the closet after having put on her wedding dress, unaware of being photographed. Rome, Italy; October 2024

Charlotesville, VA April 2024.

The bride and her daughter during a quiet moment after family photos; Buckeye Farm, VA June 2023
A rainbow of bridesmaids (and the bride!) moving towards the ceremony space. The Branch Museum of Design, Richmond VA May 2024.

An intentional micro-wedding at Buckeye Farm, VA June 2023.

The bride's nieces entertaining themselves while everyone is getting ready to leave for the ceremony. Charlotesville, VA April 2024
The father of the bride getting help with his boutonniere. The Bradbury, Charlottesville VA April 2024
The bride and groom doing a final check before leaving for the ceremony. Richmond, VA May 2024
The bride fastening the groom's boutonniere before the ceremony. The Branch Museum of Design Richmond, VA May 2024
The bridal party processional to the ceremony-- so much anticipation! Showalter's Orchards and Greenhouse, VA August 2023
The bride and her father seeing each other for the first time before thr ceremony. Tilghman Island, MD October 2024
A moment of calm and panic before the ceremony. The future mother in law setting the bride's veil as the groom and his brother rush around in the background. The Bradbury, Charlottesville VA April 2024

The Ceremony

K&J standing at the altar at St. Peter's Basilica Rome; October 2024. Rome, Vatican, St. Peter's, Italy, Destination Wedding.
K&P standing in front of their officiant and loved ones as their ceremony begins. DC War Memorial, Washington DC July 2023
My good friends V&D, secretely eloping in their local town's gazebo dressed in "Dunkings" sweatsuits. Westerly, RI November 2024
Sun-drenched guests enjoying the ceremony; Tilghman Island, MD October 2024
The couple signing the marriage license after the long ceremony. St. Peter's Basilica Rome; October 2024. Captured on 35mm black and white film.

The groom looks up during the ceremony at St. Peter's Basilica. October 2024

Bride and groom getting into their exit car. It was a stick-shift, so they had to ask a friend to drive it who knew how! Georgetown Prep Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes, Bethesda MD October 2024
Shortly after getting into the car, the driver realizes that it will not turn on. A group of guests and groomsmen decide to push the car (and the couple). Georgetown Prep Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes, Bethesda MD October 2024.

Shortly after getting into the car, the driver realizes that it will not turn on. A group of guests and groomsmen decide to push the car (and the couple). Georgetown Prep Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes, Bethesda MD October 2024

The After

An unexpected guest photo, one of them was more prepared than the other? Tilghman Island October 2024. Caught on digital.
The bride kisses her little nephew during a break of family photos. August 2023. Tender moment shot on 35mm film in black and white.
The bride enjoying a little break after the ceremony. A big thunderstorm had just hit, and the sun finally came back out. MD September 2023.
The family getting together for a toast just before family pictures. Tilghman Island, MD October 2024. Caught on Digital.
The grandparents sitting and chatting during cocktail hour. Richmond, VA May 2024.
The wedding party getting together for some photos at the Palazzo Brancaccio in Rome, Italy. Lots of giggling and cheering, and an iteration of this photo actually ended up on a christmas card I got sent that December! October, 2024. Captured on 35mm
The bride and her best friend (the florist) seeing each other before the ceremony. Such a sweet and tender moment. June 2023.
Sun-soaked cocktail hour. October 2024. Shot on 35mm Film
The bride and groom enjoying a drink during their portraits. September 2023.
The aftermath of the incredible multi-tier vintage wedding cake. The Bradbury, Charlottesville VA April 2024.

The aftermath of the incredible multi-tier vintage wedding cake. The Bradbury, Charlottesville VA April 2024.

A small loosely "midsummer night's dream"-themed wedding in Baltimore, MD. The bride and groom brought animal noses and masks for guests, apparently the bride's parents had done the same at their wedding and they wanted to carry on the tradition! Chase Court, Baltimore MD June 2024

An incredible dessert table (still dreaming about this!). The groom's brother seems just as excited as I was. Rome, Italy October 2024. 35mm Flim.
A quick kiss before the festivities begin! Rome, Italy October 2024.
The bride, her sister, and the groom listening to toasts and laughing. Red Fox Inn Middleburg, VA September 2024.
A little "outtake" of A&S during their couple's portraits. Not all photos need to be picture-perfect and this one makes me laugh. Weddings can be silly sometimes. Richmond, VA May 2024.

Couples

L&J in a candid moment during their first look. Those smiles are genuine! Charlottesville, VA 2024.
A classic Holga reception double-exposure. A little bit of chaos and a lot of fun. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Vienna, VA October 2024.
K&J practicing their dance during their portrait session. This photo makes me feel like they are an old hollywood couple à la Alain Delon and Romy Schneider dancing in their living room. So dreamy. Rome, Italy October 2024.
The very last shot I took that wedding. A close friend watching the couple happily (and most likely, tipsily) dancing the last dance of the evening, crying out of happiness. Can't believe I got this shot! May 2024.

Somehow a George Washington wig made an appearance during the reception-- the groom, his father, and various guests (see pictured here) wore it throughout the night. The Crossvines Poolesville, MD October 2024.

C&J during their couple's portraits. They were so genuine and intentional all day, photographing them was a dream. June 2023.

K&J practicing their dance during their portrait session. This photo makes me feel like they are an old hollywood couple à la Alain Delon and Romy Schneider dancing in their living room. So dreamy. Rome, Italy October 2024

A tipsy photobooth outtake. Charlottesville, VA April 2024.
A wedding guest putting on her red lipstick on her date. That red lipstick ended up everywhere by the end of the night (including on the groom and several other guests!). May 2024.
The very last film shot of their wedding.
The bride's parents dancing at the end of the night. We don't often focus enough on the layers around the couple, and this was such a tender moment. Shot on 35mm Film.
The groom's sister and her friend rocking out on the dancefloor; I love the guest's reaction behind her! The Crossvines Poolesville, MD October 2024.

Elopements & Fun

The most old-Hollywood multi-tier vintage wedding cake. The Bradbury, Charlottesville VA April 2024.