Welcome to the k. thompson photography blog! I’m Kelsey Thompson, a documentary-style wedding photographer in the Washington, DC metro area. I work and reside in Alexandria, Virginia with my two cute and crazy dogs and my husband (also cute and crazy).

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Showing posts with label Capitol Hill. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Capitol Hill. Show all posts

9.22.2010

Hayden & Mike | National Museum of Women in the Arts | DC wedding photography

Ceremony: St. Peter's Catholic Church on Capitol Hill
Reception: National Museum of Women in the Arts
Flowers: Da Vinci's
Catering: Heidi with R&R Catering
Planner: Rebecca with Wish Special Events

I can honestly tell you that I was looking forward to Hayden and Mike's day from the moment I met with Hayden a year ago. Her excitement rubbed off on me within the first few minutes we started talking! I could easily picture the elegant set-up that she described when she told me about the reception they were planning at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. I have to say that the venue was a perfect choice for their vision! Just wait till you see the results! Swoon! It was a beautiful day from beginning to end and I am so excited to finally share some of my favorite images! Hayden and Mike, thank you for having me there! And congratulations again!!!!






Check out how the look on Hayden's face is mirrored on Mike's face in the next image! So sweet!




I love this one of them checking out their wedding bands in the limo right after the ceremony!

These ladies rocked it!


They were such a fun group!

And the men were pretty cool too. :)



I think we were one of three or four bridal parties in the park that day...but Hayden and Mike were totally engrossed in each other and nothing else...love it!

The light was gorgeous...and you know how much I love great light!










Can I just say how much I love toasts?!?! The emotion that comes out never fails to make me smile (and sometimes tear-up too).


Had to end on this great dessert bar!



And chocolate and diamonds...yum! What a great combo!

5.13.2009

Mia & Chris - Engagement

Mia and Chris were absolute troopers on this 90 degree day in April. But given how much rain we've been having, it was so wonderful to see the sun! We walked and walked (and walked some more!) around the Capitol seeking out fun locations for their engagement session. I can't wait for their wedding this September! They'll be tying the knot in a beautiful outdoor ceremony in Alexandria.





Love this shot! Mia and Chris are just so relaxed and comfortable together...you can tell how much they cherish and enjoy one another!



The next two shots are at the fountain where Chris proposed to Mia.


We found this cool garage door as we were walking to Mia's house for a costume change. Love it!


Chris turned to me at one point and said that Mia loves America, so we had to get a shot with the Capitol Building in the background. I was more than happy to oblige...it's so nice to hear someone say how much they love their country!


And after a change of outfits (and a large drink of water!), we set out for some more shots around the area.

This cool ad is painted on the wall not far from Mia's house. We almost walked right by it! I'm so glad we didn't though, because these are some of my favorite images from the session. I love old painted brick!

And some spontaneous fun made it even better!