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).

This photography blog will be the best place for you to view images from my recent weddings and portrait sessions. It’s also where I’ll announce new products and share my thoughts about weddings, photography, and the amazing couples that I feel so lucky to work with year-round!

So please check back often and leave a comment when you read (I love comments!). And, as always, please feel free to shoot me an email with any thoughts, comments or questions you might have. Enjoy!

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10.25.2011

Fall Sneak Peeks | DC, Virginia and Maryland Wedding Photography

Fall is such an amazing and busy time for weddings and sessions in the DC area.  I'm simply beyond excited with the sneak peeks I have to share with you from this time of year!  I'm not even going to waste words because I know the images will do a much better job...

First, check out these fantastic Fall colors for Nia & Max's gorgeous ceremony at the Inn at Little Washington.

Michelle & Chris' fun engagement session on the campus of UVA.

Caroline & BJ's beautiful outdoor wedding at River Farm.

Tara & Matt's colorful engagement session in Old Town.

Jenny & Kirk's seaside celebration at Herrington on the Bay.

 And lastly, Lisa & Brian's chilly but oh-so-cozy engagement session at River Farm.

6.29.2011

Summer Sneak Peeks!

It's been such an amazing year so far and we're not even half done.  I just want to say a quick thank you to all of my fantastic clients for always making this the best job ever!  Enjoy some quick previews!

Erin & Dan's elegant wedding at the Omni Shoreham in DC.

Ashton & Ryan's colorful outdoor wedding at the Kent Manor Inn.

Sara & Nelson's striking wedding at the DAR in DC.

Sherry & Jon's beautiful wedding at Agricultural History Farm Park in MD.

Jenny & Kirk's fun and playful e-session in Old Town Alexandria.
 

And one more of my favorites from Jenn & Brent's e-session in Georgetown.

7.08.2010

Sneak Peak!

Whew, it has been a busy and amazing few weeks filled with some beautiful outdoor ceremonies and engagement sessions! While I catch up on editing, here is a taste of what's to come...

Justine & Zach's gorgeous wedding at Woodend Sanctuary


Jessica & Steve's colorful engagement session in Georgetown


Ginger & Joe's stunningly elegant wedding at the DAR


And, most recently, Christy and Billy's fun wedding at Airlie House in Warrenton

3.06.2010

Jessica & Heath - Key Bridge Marriott

Ceremony: Clarendon United Methodist Church
Reception: Key Bridge Marriott
DJ: Kirk with Kirkabees

Jessica and Heath's wedding was a fantastic way to start off the year! You may remember them from their engagement session this past fall. We lucked out and had a gorgeous February day (no new snow!) for their wedding. These two are a ton of fun, laid-back, and very cool. I even learned that Jess owns a Harley. (Now if I can just convince her to rock it out for a trash-the-dress session on her bike!) We started the day at the Key Bridge Marriott where Jess and her girls got ready. And yes, their are a lot of getting-ready images. I just couldn't help myself...there were way too many that I loved! These two should be getting back from their honeymoon in Antigua right about now. So, congratulations again! I hope you had a wonderful trip!






Two of my favorite images of Jess.


And the men looking very dapper.





Love the grin on Heath's face!




We had about one minute flat of this gorgeous light before the limo whisked them away to their reception. But I sure had a blast with the light for that one minute!







Great reaction to her maid-of-honor's toast!

And then it was time to dance!



We ended the night with a few more images in front of this great blue wall. Love that wall.

1.15.2010

Qiao & Chris

Ceremony: St. Columba Catholic Church
Reception: China Garden
Hair and Make-up: Romance Wedding Service

I've been traveling and as much fun as it's been to get away, I am sooooo glad to be back! I've been away from my blog for too long! But I'm excited to kick off the new year with Qiao and Chris' beautiful December wedding. These two are photographers themselves, so I'm sure they are really looking forward to this blog post! What a crazy and exciting day they had! This was the first of many snowstorms that we have gotten this winter, so we moved our portrait time inside the awesome Hotel Palomar in Arlington. That's also where we started the day with Qiao and her bridesmaids getting ready. Let's start with Qiao's fantastic shoes (both pairs)...love these!





This could be my favorite image of the day that I captured as Qiao inspected her dress. Gorgeous!





I love this little smile on Chris' face as he says his vows.

The bridal party did a group high-five in celebration after the ceremony!









Qiao's eyes just pooled with tears listening to her maid of honor speak.

Time for the money dance!


I laugh out loud everytime I see this image...love it!