Gramercy Mansion :: the first wedding of 2021

Brooke & Shawn’s wedding vows brought tears to my eyes. Fortunately, I do my best work as a photographer who is moved upon seeing a deep, genuine love between people. And let’s be real: I got misty-eyed when Brooke emerged in her stunning wedding gown, especially as her mother rushed to delicately button up the back of it. These two met through a mutual friend, and ended up regularly staying out together late into the night when all their friends had gone home. Shawn admires Brookes’s intelligence and curiosity to learn, brilliant sense of humor, nurturing heart, and sassy attitude; she makes him feel loved every day. Shawn makes Brooke feel she can be unapologetically herself without any judgment, because “we know we accept each other exactly as we are”

❤️

Their entire wedding was held at the elegant Gramercy House in Baltimore. I was also impressed with how well everyone followed strict covid safety guidelines; the bride and groom only removed their masks during their ceremony and for a few minutes for portraits away from their guests.

Venue :: @gramercymansion
Catering by Maria @innovativegourmetcatering
Hair & Makeup by Brushed Beauty LLC, Heather Fowler :: @brushedbeautyllc_
Flowers by Joe at Evergreen Florist :: @evergreen.florist
Emcee and DJ, AJ Smith Productions :: @ajpro2020
Ceiling Fabric by Bobby @eventdynamicsinc
Photo booth by Tina Mace @monumental_photo_booths

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Shoutout to Heather Fowler at Brushed Beauty LLC for these incredible* hairdos!

Shoutout to Heather Fowler at Brushed Beauty LLC for these incredible* hairdos!

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New Orleans Evening Wedding Portraits

Natalie & Will were married earlier this year in an intimate wedding ceremony, and were excited to take a few extra portraits to celebrate. I was in town last week and was thrilled to run around Audubon Park with them at sunset. From the bandstand, through the oak alley, and over by the golf course, they couldn’t have had a more beautiful setting - a golden sky, lush greenery, and a gentle breeze swaying the moss-covered trees.
Congratulations you two!

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Romantic Mini Wedding :: Claire & Roger

Claire & Roger’s wedding took place on a dreamy, warm summer night at Bon Air Rose Garden in Arlington (we even got lucky - it didn’t rain at all !). Only their closest friends and family were present, with a few even attending via video from Italy! Though it was a small, intimate ceremony, I couldn’t have asked for more glamorous things to photograph all evening - their champagne toasts, flower girl and ring bearer, Claire’s beautiful lace-trimmed veil and bouquet, their poetry reading, and the most fun of all - their fun-loving personalities and love for each other that shines through without any posing direction whatsoever. Congratulations Claire & Roger!

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DC Wedding Portraits :: Aleasa & Neal

Aleasa & Neal were one of many couples I had scheduled for big wedding day celebrations this summer, but due to covid, had to drastically change their plans and adapt to make the most of the situation. I won’t be able to attend their new wedding for various reasons, but we took full advantage of the situation to focus on wedding photography - detail photos, bridal portraits, preparation shots, they even had a mini cake and champagne ready to go! We started with preparation photos and an impromptu *first look* session at the JW Marriott on Pennsylvania Ave, overlooking the DC skyline and the Washington Monument. They laughed together in Meridian Hill Park while popping a bottle of Moët Rosé, and cuddled in the limo en route to iconic spots around DC for portraits. We narrowly missed the rain and thunderstorms, and Aleasa & Neal’s wedding portrait session turned out fabulous! While I always give lots of direction during portrait sessions, these two hardly needed instruction to gaze lovingly into each other’s eyes, steal a kiss, laugh and enjoy life together. Such a treat to photograph! I’m so happy we made it work and that I was still able to help capture precious memories of your wedding celebrations, in a very unique way. I had so many favorites, this post doesn’t even scratch the surface. Get ready for lots of images below!

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Right after I gestured to Aleasa to put frosting on Neal’s nose!

Right after I gestured to Aleasa to put frosting on Neal’s nose!

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One of my absolute favorites!

One of my absolute favorites!