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Marcellus and Trena – Glenview Mansion Wedding

Uncategorized / 0 Comment / December 15, 2017

What an honor to be a part of this gorgeous Glenview mansion wedding of Marcellus and Trena. What an absolutely funny and engaging couple these two are. I was lucky enough to be chosen to capture their beautiful wedding, and am so excited to share their wedding with all of you!

With every wedding captured, I find I am constantly reminded of just how fortunate I am to be a photographer. I feel so blessed by each amazing couple I meet, and all the gorgeous venues and portraits I capture. I’m a firm believer that when you truly love what you do, it shows. I hope you will agree…

Upon entering the room, I always start with the dress and basic essentials of the Bride…

Makeup artistically applied by Felicia from BTH Artistry

Mother of the Bride!

Good times with the Bridesmaids and team hair and makeup!

…and then the guys start to get ready!

The handsome groom, Marcellus……

These flower girls are just precious!

georgous!

Here she comes!

Good friends are the ones you laugh with…love!

as darkness fell, we headed outside….

Always eye candy tablescapes designed by Covenant weddings and excicuted by DaVinci Florals

Always love to see who jumps the highest for the bouquet!!!

Wishing Trena and Marcellus many years of love, life and laughter…

Nov

David and Candice – The Hotel at the University of Maryland Wedding

a Maryland Wedding / Maryland photographer / Maryland wedding photographer / purple wedding colors / slideshows / The Hotel at the University of Maryland / Uncategorized / 0 Comment / November 8, 2017

The wedding of David and Candice was much anticipated for many. Many months of purposeful planning went into making sure that every detail was deliberate, meaningful and perfect. I love capturing details of the day but as the day unfolds I change focus many times to capture what is needed. In the planning process I get an understanding of what is important to the Bride and Groom and ensure those moments or details are captured so they can look back on it for an eternity with huge smiles on their faces and sometimes tears in their eyes.

David and Candice are a special couple for many reasons but it certainly was my pleasure to capture this day for them as it was a very special day in my heart as well. I did not tell them until later in the prosess of planning that October 14th was my wedding anniversary date. Why would I shoot a wedding on my wedding anniversary? Because capturing the joy, love and laughter of a couples wedding day is such a special undertaking and after getting to know them I, admittedly, was a bit selfish and did not want them to seek another photographer to capture their special day. After speaking to my better half, who agreed, I was all in.

David and Candice… thanks for entrusting me to capture your wedding day. It was nothing short of spectacular and I enjoyed every moment of it. Your friends and family are some of the warmest and friendliest people and I was overjoyed to be a part. May God continue to bless your union and your home. You are officially welcomed into the #whimsy4life family and I look forward to all of your future moments that need to be captured…

The dress always steals the show… but practical shoes steal my heart!

David was surrounded by his brothers on this very special day.

In the meanwhile… makeup and hair artist Davia Low worked her majic on Candice…

Candice was cool and calm with her “girls” and mom surrounding her with pampering and love!

Here comes the Bride …

His face when he sees her for the first time.

Words can not express the vows that were written by these two and read to one another. I was in a Chapel but I have to admit I stopped taking pictures for the second half of his vows and said a little “damn…” when David finished his disertation on his LOVE for Candice! Spectacular….

Presenting… Mr and Mrs Edwards!

Family….

Once in a while life happens before a wedding. In this case she adorned the boot she had to wear with beads and glitter and never missed a beat!

“Should we show the boot…?” Yes, absolutely, because life is real!

Love this!!!

I love sibling photos… Sis was there too!

On to the “just us” photos

These two rocked their engagement shoot earlier this year

and once again rocked this shoot outside the Chapel!

I squealed with delight when the sun hit the trees just so… When I see it, I love it!

The Memorial Chapel at the University of Maryland is the perfect location for a wedding…

Off to The Hotel at the University of Maryland

for a reception full of family and friends..laughter, love and joy…

The service and food was great and the views from the wrap around deck were spectacular!

Perfect decor complete the Penthouse ballroom which has perfect gray hues to work with.

Alicia did a perfect job with all of the details and coordination of the day.

The florals from Lisa Woods Florist

Mr and Mrs Edwards on top of the most perfect cake!

The father daughter dance always touches my heart….That smile… such a special moment…

Jay Garris aka DJKeyz opened up the dancefloor and rocked the room until the last song was called.

Circle of sisterhood… Candice’s AKA sisters filled the room and surrounded her with love and song!

…I love that song!

Love, love, love her Link sisters surrounding her with love as well!

It was my pleasure working with Irene Johnson of eyez editing (videographer) all day. I’m confident we’ll be working together again soon.

Sealed with one more kiss!

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Oct

Seth and Iyanna: The Regency at Dominion Valley wedding

Maryland photographer / Maryland wedding photographer / slideshows / Uncategorized / virgina wedding / weddings / 0 Comment / October 20, 2017

Wedding Planner and Stylist: Andrew Roby Events
Cake: Blue Lace Cakes
Florist: Nosegay Flowers
Rentals: Sammy’s Rentals
Venue: Regency at Dominion Valley
Lighting: Artistic Concepts Group
Bride’s Dress: I Do I Do Wedding Gowns
Makeup: Blush by Makki
Hair: Blowouts Salon
DJ: SGL Productions

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Aug

Protected: Brian and Leslie: Rust Manor Wedding

Maryland photographer / Maryland wedding photographer / purple wedding colors / slideshows / Uncategorized / virgina wedding / 0 Comment / August 29, 2017

Aug

Michael and Lynnee – Gramercy Mansion Wedding

a Maryland Wedding / Maryland photographer / Maryland wedding photographer / slideshows / Washington DC wedding photography / weddings / 0 Comment / August 15, 2017

Upon arriving at Gramercy Mansion I was struck by the lush foliage as I drove slowly up the driveway. I immediately forgot I was in Baltimore and strolled around the grounds to soak it all in. I walked through winding paths that seemed to go no where in particular and yet it was clear they all had purpose. I stopped every few steps and took pictures…imagining my Bride and Groom with me later taking their “first look” pictures. On my way into the mansion I noticed the sky was looking a bit gray and there were clouds rolling in but I continued onward to meet with my Bride for the day. Lynnee soon arrived and just like that my day was underway. Hair, makeup, bridesmaids, daughters, sisters, matching robes, music, tv, shoes, dresses, gifts, keepsakes, something borrowed and blue, garters and champagne….. the hustle and bustle of the morning was in full affect and all seemed right with the world. I moved around the mansion getting my bearings and planning the first look location… back outside, I picked the perfect location and then plop…. a raindrop fell on my head. I looked up and another fell on my cheek. What? Rain? A dream location?….. Noooooo…….. I apprehensively made my way back to Lynnee and held my breath before I told her what was going on outside. In the meanwhile… the hurried excitement in the bridal suite was in full effect.

the perfect dress…

Lynnee’s daughter writing out her notes for a toast to her mom!

Michael’s daughters getting ready for the big day!

Exquisite bridal bouquet……

And she stood by the window and watched the rain fall… Thinking, hoping, praying it would pass over so her dreams

of getting married in a garden would be fulfilled, Lynnee remained hopeful until she could no longer.

Unfortunately, the rain never subsided. Plan B, for all involved, quickly went into full effect.

Sisters…forever together…. Forget the rain, your getting married!!!

With her daughter clutching her close, she turned the corner to see him standing there among her closest family and friends…

a prayer..a song…a passage…

The rain never cleared so we cleared a little corner to take some photos outside. Plan B my photography friends….gotta have a plan B…

In between the salad and entree I walked outside and caught a window of no rain just before dark. Michael and Lynnee were happy to run outside for a few quick pictures before the rain resumed! I love, love, love my clients….