The Statue of Liberty | NYC two days before the storm

That old day job I had sometimes hires me to go photograph really boring things.  But every now and then, they're in really cool places, like New York City.   George and I hit the town the morning of my assignment (fancy gala dinner awards ceremony thing) and did the single most touristy thing possible: the Statue of Liberty. Y'all, this is my husband.  He's away at the moment.  I prefer when he's here.   This is a normal "tourist" photo of George and me "making like the" Statue of Liberty.  I have a lot of "making like the" photos in my personal collection.  George says we are going to cherish them someday.  That is likely.  But I'm definitely going to have to teach him about camera angle and lens choice and not making my thighs look enormous. Then we were done with all that and caught this street show.  What's really weird is that I saw the exact same show performed by different guys at Central Park the next day.  I don't know if it's a franchise (a street performer franchise??) or if someone ripped off the other group... but it was the same routine - down to the same jokes!  I thought that was so odd. The next day, I had breakfast with David and Carrie. David makes his eggs too runny.

Caitlin & Trevor | GW engagement

Caitlin and Trevor are the second couple I've made get into a fountain during their engagement session this year.  I'd say it was worth it. washington dc engagement photographer amber wilkie Caitlin and Trevor met while they were both students at GW, so we hung out there for the afternoon. george washington university engagement session This is the bench where the magic began.  I love that they both remember and can pinpoint the exact bench where they met. GW engagement session in washington dc washington dc engagement photography engagement photography at george washington university washington dc engagement photography Then we hopped in the library.  Because libraries are totally sexy - or were you not aware? engagement photos in george washington university library sexy library engagement photos cheesy funny engagement photography at george washington university engagement photos at george washington university We then popped over to Georgetown just as we were losing the light for some canal action and that fountain shot up above. washington dc engagement photo session georgetown canal engagement session It was a good day.  Congratulations Caitlin and Trevor!  Looking forward to working with you guys again for your big day!

Nancy & Ilan | Longview Gallery wedding

Nancy and Ilan make the best facial expressions.  And they have excellent taste.  And they are adorable. wedding portraits at longview gallery We started the day in their bridal suite with a ketubah signing.  The rabbi - that's Ilan's father.  He was hilarious. ketubah signing at crowne plaza washington dc ketubah signing signing the ketubah in washington, dc rabbi at the ketubah signing washington dc wedding ketubah signing opening a bride's gift from the groom And then the Justin the videographer and I rolled on over to the Art of Shaving on 17th to watch Ilan trim up that beard of his. groom getting a shave at the art of shaving trip to the art of shaving on wedding day getting ready on the wedding day bridal prep at crown plaza in washington dc Big thanks to Marcella for shooting this one with me. groom getting ready in washington dc bridal prep details in washington dc wedding bride and her helpers in washington dc bride and her mom getting ready Did I mention they were adorable?  First look with no tears (!)  Everybody always feels so much better after the first look. first look in the bridal suit for washington dc wedding Then we scooted over to Longview Gallery to do some portraits in the really cool alleys behind the venue. longview gallery wedding portraits in the alley wedding portraits in alley behind longview gallery wedding photography in washington dc washington dc wedding photography Love love love the orange and gray (look around the website a bit for the why). orange and gray bridesmaids at longview gallery wedding Nancy and her girls hid out in the convention center for a minute so their guests wouldn't see her.  So we took advantage of this rad sculpture mobile thing. bridal portrait at dc convention center Finally, it was go time. longview gallery jewish wedding circling during jewish washington dc wedding ceremony longview gallery wedding ceremony getting emotional during washington dc wedding ceremony dc jewish wedding ceremony Cutest first kiss ever. first kiss at longview gallery wedding happy announcement at washington dc jewish wedding first dance at longview gallery wedding parents dances at longview gallery wedding in dc longview gallery wedding guests during speeches sister of the bride glances back the hora! at longview gallery bride during the hora at longview gallery wedding hugging after the hora at longview gallery wedding Longview is such a fantastic venue.  I love the juxtaposition of all the craziness and emotion and dance floor with the art on the walls. orange and gray decor at longview gallery wedding groom's sister and mother dancing at longview gallery wedding typewriter guestbook at longview gallery wedding children sleeping at the wedding reception giving a toast at longview gallery wedding reception children crawling on the floor at longview gallery wedding everybody having a great time at longview gallery wedding dance party at longview gallery wedding reception bride and groom laughing at longview gallery wedding longview gallery wedding dance party everybody cheering at longview gallery wedding reception dancing at the wedding at longview gallery in dc mom getting crazy at longview gallery wedding bride and groom kissing at the end of the night at longview gallery in dc Congratulations you guys! Nancy and Ilan's wonderful vendor team: Getting ready venue: Hamilton Crowne Plaza Ceremony and reception venue: Longview Gallery Catering: Main Event Caterers DJ: DJ Nitekrawler of DJ D-Mac and Associates Videographer: Justin Ervin Florist: Vanessa Matthews Lighting: Summit Event Productions Draping: Great Drape Makeup: Emily Cooper, Nancy's sister