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THE GARDNER FAMILY

Today I get to share images from a special family's mini session. I photographed Kelly and Bob's wedding almost five years ago now (!!!!). Since then, they've added a couple of precious kiddos: Claire and Weston. : ) Weston is only about a month old in these photos, and Claire is such a sweet big sister to him! Both of the kids stole my heart. I love watching families grow, and I'm so thankful that I get to continue to capture special milestones. Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0001Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0002Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0003Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0004Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0005Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0006Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0007Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0008Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0009Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0010Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0011Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0012Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0013Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0014Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0015Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0016Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0017Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0018Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0019Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0020

KELLY + REED - Georgetown University Wedding

Washington-DC-wedding-photographer-Kelly-Reed_0001 Kelly and Reed were married on a pretty temperate (for mid-August!) day in Washington, DC at Dahlgren Chapel on Georgetown University's campus (where they first met). It was my first time photographing on campus, and I'm hooked. There are SO many beautiful buildings and gorgeous landscaping for photo ops! Their reception was held not too far away at The Fairmont Washington D.C. It was classy and sophisticated -- a perfect reflection of the couple. I loved the tablescapes, especially, because Reed's sister drew landmarks special to their relationship as place settings. It was so unique!

Bride's dress: Justin Alexander 8557 Bride's shoes: Badgley Mischka Bridesmaids' dresses: David's Bridal Groom and groomsmen attire: Men’s Wearhouse Hair and Makeup: Perry Warren Florals: Yellow Door Floral Design Reception music: DJ Beach Invitations: Cheryl Van Beveren, mother of the groom Rings: Blue Nile Transportation: ING Limo

I have a funny story that I have to share about how I met Kelly (and Reed) and ended up becoming their wedding photographer. Kelly contacted me about a year ago, simply asking me where one of my brides found her wedding dress. I responded and gave her the information but then also added that I would be moving to the D.C. area for my husband's job and asked if she'd found her photographer yet. They hadn't, so we set up a Skype chat, and the rest is history. I love the Internet. : )

Thanks to Stefanie Harrington Photography for helping me shoot their wedding! Enjoy some favorites, y'all!

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They have a lot of friends that went to Georgetown. : )

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Groomsman snapping a selfie while I do bride and groom portraits. So glad Stefanie got this - hysterical!

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Between the ceremony and reception, we headed out to the Jefferson Memorial for some quick photos on the back lawn. So fun!

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I love this - so punny - their married name is Van Beveren. : )

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So many AMAZING-looking (and tasting, I'm sure!) hors' d'oeuvres!

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KELLY + BILL - Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Plantation Wedding

Kelly and Bill were marred in mid-October at Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church, and the reception was held at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge at Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Georgia. Washington-DC-wedding-photography_0001

It was surprisingly chilly and a bit rainy on their wedding day but that didn't stop anyone from enjoying themselves. Kelly and Bill's wedding celebration was a true reflection of their relationship and their immense love for friends and family. To give an example: after the ceremony and throughout the couples' portraits, cocktail hour was supposed to be taking place outside for guests and Kelly kept mentioning how she hoped the guests were able to enjoy the outside terrace in the dicey weather.

Enjoy some of my favorites, y'all! And a special shout-out goes to my mother-in-law, Sarah, who assisted me on this wedding. Your help in carrying my gear and keeping Kelly's dress in camera-ready shape was invaluable!

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I LOVE this sequence of Kelly's mom and aunt on the dance floor. It puts a huge smile on my face! Her aunt knows how to GROOVE!Washington-DC-wedding-photography_0038Washington-DC-wedding-photography_0039Washington-DC-wedding-photography_0040Washington-DC-wedding-photography_0041Washington-DC-wedding-photography_0042Washington-DC-wedding-photography_0043Washington-DC-wedding-photography_0044Washington-DC-wedding-photography_0045Washington-DC-wedding-photography_0046Washington-DC-wedding-photography_0047Washington-DC-wedding-photography_0048Washington-DC-wedding-photography_0049Washington-DC-wedding-photography_0050Washington-DC-wedding-photography_0051

KELLY + HUDSON ENGAGED!

I had a lovely time shooting Kelly + Hudson's engagement session in Little Mulberry Park. Kelly suggested the spot as it is where she does her daily runs. What a gem of a place! There was still some fall color on the trees, and we stumbled upon this gorgeous overgrown field (my fave!) for the second part of the shoot. It was perfect for the delicious light that afternoon. Enjoy the lovebirds. : )

KELLY + ASHER - Revolution Mill Studios Wedding

Normally, I don't begin a post with an illustrated ring shot, but I love this one SO much because it has such significance to the couple... AND it's such a timeless, romantic song lyric. : )

Kelly and Asher both grew up in North Carolina, but they currently live here in Athens, where they are both working toward their PhDs at the University of Georgia. The Modern Skirts is a band that is native to Athens, and they ROCK. If you haven't heard any of their music, go listen to the song that Kelly & Asher chose for their first dance together. I just died when I saw that the couple had incorporated a quote from their first song into their program cover. So touching!

Kelly and Asher were married on an absolutely gorgeous (and non-humid!) day during Labor Day weekend at Revolution Mill Studios in Greensboro, NC. They had their Jewish-Christian hybrid ceremony (yes! my second within a month of each other!) outside in the courtyard. Kelly's grandfather and a rabbi co-led the ceremony together. The day was also very special to Kelly's parents, because Kelly's grandpa also married them in 1976 on the same day that he married Kelly and Asher. So sweet! I'm going to keep things mixed up a little and start with the guys first:

Hiding from the groom before portrait time. : )

This little guy passed out before the ceremony even started! Precious.

To me, there's nothing more heartwarming than a groom's face as he sees his girl walking down the aisle.

Such pretty blonde curls!

The crowd got a chuckle when the last bridesmaid was set to leave the ceremony by herself and instead got escorted by two friendly bystanders. ; )

Congrats you two! It was such an honor to share your special day!