It’s so awesome to get to second shoot with great photographers more than once!  That’s actually how I got started in this biz.  You learn their style, their needs, their preferences – and you being to compliment one another on what can sometimes be a high-stress day.

Natalie asked me to assist her on a wedding of two just absolutely sweet, down-to-earth people in Baltimore.  Justin & Katharine…*sigh*  Utterly calm, friendly, & genuine.  They threw a great celebration.  Head on over to Natalie’s blog to see many, many more amazing photos of their wedding day at Tabrizi’s.

Here’s what I saw…

(oh, hi, Natalie!)

I was thrilled to hear from Meghan Ashley when she asked me to assist her on Jason & Emilee’s amazing wedding at the Engineer’s Club in Baltimore.  She had so many exciting things to tell me that they had planned – a Hindu ceremony, Jason arriving on a decorated horse, bag pipes & Indian drums, bright & beautiful colors, and on & on.  It was a feast for the senses!  Check out Meghan’s blog post for more wonderful images of the day.  I decided to blog many of the wonderful details I saw that day.  And congratulations to Jason & Emilee – two of THE sweetest & kindest people I’ve met.

A few Saturdays ago I had the opportunity to assist a wonderful up  & coming young photographer named Natalie Franke.  Natalie is a great example of age doesn’t always equal skill.  Her skills far surpass her age in all things wedding photography.  Thanks Natalie for letting me assist you at the beautiful Chesapeake Bay Beach Club.  It’s always a pleasure getting to hang out with you.  To see Natalie’s full post & story about this gorgeous wedding day, visit her blog here.

Presenting Chris & Lauren…..

My good friend Beverly I and drove down this past weekend to Ft. Belvoir, Virginia to shoot the wedding of Greg & Ginnie.  Now I had only met Ginnie & her parents once prior to the wedding day, but I knew from that day & from our numerous e-mails that we had a connection.  Her dear, sweet father even asked me how my children were doing when I first arrived – how awesome & thoughtful is that!?!?  Beverly & I both commented to each other that it was so refreshing to see a wedding where two people were so much in love with one another that all they could do after the ceremony was just gaze at one another & be in each others’ arms.

And despite the sweltering heat, everyone was so gracious & so wonderful for Greg & Ginnie’s special day.

On to some photos….

Ginnie got this AMAZING dress off of Craig’s list!

Ginnie got very emotional after reading a card from her sweet Greg!  *sniff*

And he dipped her!!!!

I love Greg’s dad’s face in this shot!

The whole gang wanted to do a football team pose – they were so fun!

We almost ran out of daylight for the next set of images….almost!

Ginnie & her dad had a lot of giggles during their dance.

Ahhh….the love of a momma for her dear boy…

Ginnie’s sweet sister gave a wonderful (& funny) toast

And another touching moment between big brother & little sis

One of my favorite shots of the day.  Greg & Ginnie wanted to thank all of their guest for celebrating with them.

Greg & Ginnie are married!  I have lots more to show you in addition to this picture, but it stood out to me as unique for this wedding.  Ya see, Ginnie’s favorite color is green & she just knew these shoes would be perfect for her wedding day.  And she had wanted a photo all day showing them off.  As the last of the light was quickly fading, Beverly & I took them out in to the June heat, sat them down, and got this shot.  Congratulations Greg & Ginnie!  You’re wedding was awesomely wonderful, and I should know, I am super tired today to prove it!