Jennifer and Tom

October 4, 2008

The Fairmont Hotel

Washington, DC

After being away from DC for over a year, I was super excited to get back to my old home town. It was a homecoming for me as well as Jenn and Tom. Jenn and Tom recently relocated from the DC area to Tom's home state of Massachusetts. I met Jenn when she was working at one of the photo labs I used back in the film days. It wasn't long before she started assisting me on jobs. Always patient and on her toes, she was an asset to my business. Eventually Jenn took over for me when I left my position with another photographer. Fast forward to her engagement to her long time love, Tom, and a plea to fly down to DC to photograph their wedding.

Leaving the baby for a weekend was harder than I thought it would be, but I was looking forward to luxuriating at the fabulous Fairmont Hotel in DC's West End. Lucky for me they had recently renovated their guest rooms so it was even nicer than I remembered. It really doesn't get much better than October in DC. It's neither too warm or too cool, the sky is bright and clear, and the flowers are still blooming.

Photographing a friend's wedding is always a mixed bag of nerves, excitement, and unbelievable pressure. Lucky for me, Jenn and Tom are a super laid back couple. I loved every minute of this day and feel grateful that Jenn trusted me to photograph it. Thanks for having me! Congratulations to Jenn and Tom. I wish them all the best in the years to come.

Click here to view the slide show.

The online gallery will be available on Pictage very soon.

The courtyard at the Fairmont is a peaceful oasis in the middle of the city.

Love that there was an endless supply of Starbucks as well as champagne.

The bridesmaids got caught up on all the latest celebrity gossip as
they waited for the bride to finish getting her hair and make up.

Suck it in, Jenn!

Jenn's dad sees her for the first time.

Stunning.

I've known Jenn for a while now and never noticed her very cool eye color.

The handsome groom.

I love this shot of Jenn in the elevator on the way downstairs.

Tom and his mother share a moment before the ceremony.

Married!

Venue: The Fairmont Hotel, Washington, DC

Bride's dress: PC Mary's

Bridesmaids dresses: Bari J and B2

Asticou Inn Wedding

Lisa and Eric

September 13, 2008

The Asticou Inn

Northeast Harbor, Maine

Lisa and Eric live in California, and the first time I met them face to face was a week before their wedding. We got along famously, and the conversation made its way from the wedding day plans to how they met. They smiled at each other and then said, already knowing what my reaction was going to be, "the Tampax factory." It's going to be hard to top that story! Later that week we all made our way up the coast to Bar Harbor. I had never been and was excited to see what everyone has been raving about since I moved here. Bar Harbor did not disappoint, even if the weather conspired to spoil the entire weekend. Thankfully the day of the wedding the rain let up and we were able to enjoy the grounds and views at the beautiful Asticou Inn. I had a really wonderful time photographing the two of them and their friends and family. Congratulations, Lisa and Eric!

Lisa and Eric's gallery is online at Pictage.

To see the slideshow of the wedding day highlights, click here.

Location: The Asticou Inn, Northeast Harbor, Maine
Dress: David's Bridal
Bridesmaid's dresses: J.Crew
DJ: Tracy Carson
My fabulous accommodations were at the Harbor Cottage Inn in Southwest Harbor.

Caroline & Josh

Caroline and Josh

September 6, 2008

The Salt Water Farm

Tenant's Harbor, Maine

Caroline and Josh's wedding day started off grey, wet, and foggy and the forecast called for more of the same so no one had any ideas about blue skies and sunsets. My entire drive up there it wasn't raining, but the moment I jumped out of my car to get a shot of one of their directional signs, a light rain started to fall. I pulled up to the farm to find their families hard at work putting the finishing touches on the barn and tent. This wedding was truly a family affair with everyone pitching in to make it all come together. They did an amazing job (see just a few of my favorite details below) and completely transformed the barn. I could have spent hours just documenting all the wonderful details they put in there.

There was much hand wringing by everyone about where to have the ceremony. Josh and Caroline had faith it would all work out even when the rest of us didn't -- they stuck with the plan (Plan A) and set up for their outside ceremony. The weather would clear up just at the right moment to allow for their seaside ceremony and portraits.

I had such an incredible time working with Caroline and Josh and their wonderful families. Their wedding will be one that is hard to top!

There are so many photos I wanted to post here, but I had to narrow it down to just some of my favorites. I'll make a slideshow of all of my favorites and post the link here later today. The proof gallery should be online shortly so please sign up for it if you haven't already.

Incredibly, all of the flowers were from Caroline's mother's gardens.

This image of Caroline reminds me of Girl with Pearl Earring.

Josh's mom embroidered the ring pillow.

Josh's dad pointed out these ginormous spiders that flanked the paths through the field and down to the ocean. I'm pretty sure these are the biggest and freakiest spiders I've ever seen. I had to keep reminding myself not to stray from the paths as I photographed the ceremony and portraits. Of course, no one warned me about getting to my car at the end of the night. The way to the parking was not lit, and it was pitch black. You couldn't see a thing, not even your feet. That was scary enough, but then I remembered the spiders. I held my breath and hoped I stayed on a mowed, spider-free path. My anxiety on the hair-raising drive home was heightened by the fear that I had walked through one of these webs and had a little friend along for the ride. The next day I vacuumed my car to make sure there wasn't anything lurking in it.

I did not pose this picture. Honestly.

The family dogs were honored guests.

Location: The Salt Water Farm, Tenant's Harbor, Maine

Dress: Maggie Sotero from Camilla's Bridal

Bridesmaid's Dresses: David's Bridal

Catering: White Flour Catering

Cake: Beryl Pastry