DC Engagement Session – Kim and Jay

Engagement, Love, Stories Documented  //  7th November 2013

There is nothing quite like an afternoon in DC on a beautiful fall day! Before Kim and Jay’s DC engagement session, we decided to take some time to just be. We were traveling from PA after Susan and Freddie’s wedding and instead of driving back to Baltimore first, we went directly to DC. We always talk about how we need to go explore DC more often, so that day was the perfect opportunity.

We pulled up on Constitution Ave., took the first parking spot we came to, grabbed the blanket in the back of our car, and had an impromptu relaxing afternoon next to the Washington Monument. As we relaxed, we took in the sites and sounds around us. We realized that literally the world was surrounding us. There were hundreds of people who probably traveled from afar to take in the beauty of the city right along with us. In a field among the monuments, we saw a group of people playing ultimate frisbee. They were going about their daily lives and playing ultimate frisbee right next to the place that millions of people travel to just to soak in the surroundings. It was in that moment that it hit me… we are so blessed to be where we are surrounded by who we are each and every day! Sometimes we get so stuck in our routines that we forget to soak in the beauty that surrounds us!

Kim and Jay’s engagement session was the absolute perfect continuation of our afternoon of soaking it all in! It was a gorgeous fall day in DC and the leaves were just starting to change! We are so excited about their photos because we know that they will always be an incredible reminder of this special life that they are sharing together in the city that they call home. Kim and Jay are so incredibly sweet and so incredibly fun! We loved every single minute of our stroll through DC with them! Kim and Jay- thank you for sharing your city with us and taking a break from the everyday routine to appreciate it in an extra special way! We are so grateful for you!! ;)

 

Baltimore Engagement Session – Sarah and Trevor

Engagement, Love, Stories Documented  //  5th November 2013

I know that most people would call Valentine’s Day & February the season of love… but I am going to start calling the Fall the season of love. Over the past few weeks, we have captured so much love and it has been AMAZING!!! ;) We have been busy photographing engagement sessions hanging out with our couples and getting a glimpse into their lives! What a FUN couple of weeks we have had!

We explored some of our favorite neighborhoods with Sarah and Trevor for their Baltimore Engagement Session. We are a bit partial to Federal Hill, but I think my favorite part of Sarah and Trevor’s engagement session was exploring Harbor East with them. Earlier this year, in February actually! ;), Trevor completely surprised Sarah by proposing to her after a super delicious dinner at Flemings Steak House! It was totally fitting that there was a brisk breeze in the air the day of their engagement session… because it brought them right back to the day of their proposal when it was crazy cold and Trevor invited Sarah out on a walk by the water! ;)

Sarah and Trevor… you two are SO MUCH FUN! We had such a blast exploring Baltimore with you! That special location in Harbor East will now always have an extra special place in our hearts knowing that is where you promised your love to each other! ;) We hope these photos will always remind you of this incredibly AMAZING time in your lives! Enjoy!

 

PA Fall Wedding | Susan and Freddie

Love, Stories Documented, Wedding  //  31st October 2013

Susan and Freddie are about as opposite as opposite can be. ;) Susan dreams of glitter and Freddie dreams of camouflage. Susan wears her emotions on her sleeves and Freddie keeps his inside. As different as they are, they embrace each other’s personalities and quirks in a way that I have never witnessed before! It is pretty awesome!

There is one similarity that they do have in common. That is the fact that they would 100% do anything for each other in order to make the other person happy. Their wedding was the perfect example of this! Susan always dreamed of her fairytale wedding… glitter, sparkles, flowers everywhere, a flashmob dance to Thriller ;), etc. Freddie… give him some camo and he is one happy guy! ;) With a dream of an enchanted forest, they brought their visions together and made it happen… all of it! Susan and Freddie’s PA Fall Wedding was absolutely a dream and so incredibly perfect for them!

Susan, when I walked in that room and saw your dress hanging, I literally stopped in my tracks. That moment set the tone for the whole entire day. Everywhere we turned, we knew your dreams were coming true before our eyes! What an incredible blessing for us to be able to capture the wedding day of your dreams where you finally could say I Do to the man of your dreams!

Susan and Freddie, thank you so much for the opportunity to be a part of your special day! It was a dream for us too! ;)

Susan and Freddie’s wedding was such a special one to end our 2013 season with! The wedding professionals that we worked side by side with were so full of passion and excitement for this day! Seriously, when Susan and Freddie walked in the ballroom to see the magic for the first time, all of the wedding professionals gathered around in anticipation to see their reaction. We knew that a lot of heart and soul went into making that day so special, but it was even more clear when we looked around and saw tears in the eyes of the vendors!! Being so passionately invested into our couple’s lives that it brings tears to our eyes is something that is pretty special! That is what this work is all about! Working alongside those professionals who give 120% to their couples is such an incredible gift. Thank you to all of the AMAZING wedding professionals who helped bring Susan and Freddie’s dream wedding to life!

Wedding Planner: Holly Wagner and Kacy Smith of H&K Weddings and Events | Stationery & All things paper!: The Nittany Quill | Hair Stylist: Heather “Aitche” Mallery and Mal Harr | Makeup Artist: Cara Bella Makeup Artistry | Florist: Mower’s Flowers | Ceremony Venue: First United Methodist Church of Hollidaysburg | Officiants: Pastor Derr and Revrend McGaffin | Reception Venue: Scotch Valley Country Club | Bakery: DolceVita | DJ: Bill Bara (Modern Era Weddings) | Videographer: Memories Videography | Bride’s Attire: Lazaro (Ceremony) Maggie Sottero (Reception) | Groom & Groomsmen’s Attire: Diamond Bridal | Bridesmaid’s Attire: Belsoie by Jasmine | Wedding Bands: Your Jewelry Box and Decker Diamond | Lighting: Events Done Bright |  Honeymoon Travel Arrangements: L&S Travel | Photography: Liz and Ryan

PA Fall Engagement Session – Jess and Matt

Engagement, Love, Stories Documented  //  29th October 2013

Ohh goodness, I don’t even know where to begin with words to describe this happiness! Hopefully the photos will fill in the blanks for me. ;) Jess and Matt are so in love! So deeply in love! And it shows with every single look they give each other, their little laughs that they share, and the way they hold each other so tightly!

When they walked into our living room for the first time, we could feel the love surrounding them. There is a warmth between them that simply is magical!

We had the AMAZING opportunity to photograph Jess’s sister, Stephanie and Nate’s wedding in 2011. When we received Steph’s email that her sister was getting married, we did a happy dance because that meant that we would get to celebrate with their family again!! That is beyond reason to celebrate! ;) However, after meeting Jess and Matt, we knew there was an added bonus! We are blessed with another incredibly AMAZING couple in our lives and it is truly a gift to be able to capture their love for them to see!

Jess and Matt, we had a blast exploring Codorus State Park with you for your beautiful PA fall engagement session! Your love is even more gorgeous than the surroundings at the park… and we all would agree, it was quite a dreamy location! ;) So happy that you found each other and so grateful for your example of one special kind of love!

Downtown Annapolis Engagement Session – Judy and Kevin

Engagement, Love, Stories Documented  //  24th October 2013

When we first met Judy and Kevin, we got about 5 minutes into our conversation… ok maybe even 3 minutes, and then realized Kevin was a groomsman in the incredibly AMAZING Jennie and Adam’s wedding that we photographed 3 years ago! ;) I am still not sure how it took us 3 minutes to realize that, but we quickly made up for lost time and by about 5 minutes in we felt like best friends! (That seems to be a common trend with anyone that knows Jennie and Adam!) We love them… and love everyone that surrounds them! ;) Judy and Kevin especially included!

Judy and Kevin are the kind of couple that knows how to have a good time! ;) They laugh often and their smiles are pretty much always on their faces! They have a passion for life and definitely live it to the fullest! Judy and Kevin are also the kind of couple that are as sweet as sweet can be! They are caring and selfless and everything in between!

We had a blast exploring with them and their beautiful dog Bella for their downtown Annapolis engagement session! We completed their session in Eastport (one of our all-time favorite areas of Annapolis!!), which also happens to be where Judy and Kevin are getting married next Fall! Wahooo! I must say… if it is at all possible to be even more excited than we were about their wedding, after their session, we are definitely extra pumped! ;) I mean, at the end of their session we just happened to find a boat named True Love with a heart flag attached to it! ;) I think that is a sign of something extra special! ;)

Thanks for sharing your love with us Judy and Kevin!