K, O, and I were carefully watching Hurricane Sandy as we came up on their wedding day. Thankfully for DC, the storm mostly blew right over and left a chilly, breezy winter day for us to play with. A couple drops of rain and one very modern museum later, and we had some portraits!
But first, K & O rocked the courthouse.
I've got a new proposal for couples wanting photos with the monuments - the National Gallery of Art! No permit needed (okay technically not true, but I've never been harassed on the Mall, unlike every experience I've had trying to photograph couples on/near the monuments). It's historic, beautiful and looks a heck of a lot like the "classic" DC scenes.
Congratulations you guys!
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.
Caitlin and Trevor met while they were both students at GW, so we hung out there for the afternoon.
This is the bench where the magic began. I love that they both remember and can pinpoint the exact bench where they met.
Then we hopped in the library. Because libraries are totally sexy - or were you not aware?
We then popped over to Georgetown just as we were losing the light for some canal action and that fountain shot up above.
It was a good day. Congratulations Caitlin and Trevor! Looking forward to working with you guys again for your big day!
Nancy and Ilan make the best facial expressions. And they have excellent taste. And they are adorable.
We started the day in their bridal suite with a ketubah signing. The rabbi - that's Ilan's father. He was hilarious.
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.
Big thanks to Marcella for shooting this one with me.
Did I mention they were adorable? First look with no tears (!) Everybody always feels so much better after the first look.
Then we scooted over to Longview Gallery to do some portraits in the really cool alleys behind the venue.
Love love love the orange and gray (look around the website a bit for the why).
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.
Finally, it was go time.
Cutest first kiss ever.
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.
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