Alyssa & Mike - Engaged!

Isn't it funny how you can sometimes know someone just from their voice? When Alyssa and Mike booked me for their wedding next year, we had only spoken over the phone. But when they pulled up for their engagement session at Barrel Oak Winery, I knew them right away (okay, maybe not right away...but the grin on Alyssa's face gave it away pretty quickly!). I knew we were going to have a wonderful time! If you haven't checked out Barrel Oak Winery, you definitely should! It's the perfect place to go on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon and enjoy a glass of wine and some cheese out on their fantastic patio. After they enjoyed a tasting, Alyssa and Mike joined me as we trekked around the vineyards looking for great spots to shoot. And we certainly found quite a few! Not even the 90 degree day could stop us! I can't wait for their wedding next July!

When we were photographing by this fence, I asked Mike to switch to the other side. Instead of walking around to the end, he just jumped right over! I guess that's one of the benefits to being tall (I would have face-planted if I'd tried that myself!).

Love this one!

So picturesque!

Amanda & Daniel - Morningside Inn

Ceremony: St. Peter the Apostle
Reception: Morningside Inn
Wedding Gown: Carolina Herrara

Amanda and Daniel had a simply spectacular wedding day! I joined the wonderful (and very pregnant!) Jocelyn Mathewes for this countryside Maryland wedding. And I have to say that the Morningside Inn was just the perfect spot for photographs! We went outside as the sun was setting to capture some artistic portraits of Amanda and Daniel. There wasn't a bad location to be found! The rolling green hills, sparkling pond, and split-rail fence all came together to create quite a beautiful scene. Here are few of my favorites from their day...

Some pre-ceremony goofing around.

Amanda had a handkerchief that belonged to her recently passed grandmother wrapped around her bouquet. I love this on so many levels.


As they exited the church, they snuck another kiss as husband and wife just as the sun peaked out from behind a cloud and created the most beautiful light.

I love photographing the bride and groom's reaction to the toasts!

Such a great expression as they cut the cake!

Flip-flops were provided for when the dancing got going...

And get going it did!

Sneak Peek - Alyssa & Mike - Engaged!

I had so much fun getting to know Alyssa and Mike at their engagement session last weekend! More images to come soon...

Katie & Chris - River Bend Country Club

Ceremony: UUCF
Reception: River Bend Country Club

Katie and Chris were married on a beautiful day in August. Wait, what's that? Yes, we actually do get some nice days in August! And this was definitely one of them. Though, I'll admit to keeping my fingers crossed the entire week beforehand in hopes that it wouldn't be 100 degrees in the shade. Katie and Chris are just so sweet together as a couple, I had such a wonderful time capturing their day! We started out at Katie's parents' house to get some detail shots and images of Katie getting ready.

I love this image. Three generations of women sharing a special moment. You can see both Katie's mom and grandmother's hands lacing up the back of her dress.

We slipped outside for a few fun shots. I love it when the clouds cooperate!

Chris was absolutely beaming during their first dance as husband and wife.

Sneak Peek - Katie & Chris

I confess...I seem to be falling a bit behind with my blogging these days. I'm busy playing catch-up from all the amazing weddings I've been so lucky to photograph so far this year. I know I've said it before, but I'll say it again (and again)...thanks to all the great couples who have made this year so busy and so much fun! I promise that I'll get to the blogging soon! Here's a quick sneak peek at one of my favorite images from Katie and Chris' wedding. More from this wedding (and others) to come soon!