Last weekend I had the pleasure of working with Kerry and Dan, a couple of playwrights who share a great love of the theater. They held the wedding at Hotel Monaco which is one of my very favorite venues in DC. Florals were by the always fabulous Helen Olivia. Here are a few highlights…
We started with a few portraits of Kerry and Dan around the hotel, they looked very Old Hollywood glam.
Kerry’s gorgeous bouquet complete with a comedy & drama mask charm.
Kerry & Dan were walked down the aisle by their cute schnauzer.
Playbills as ceremony programs, nice touch huh?
There were lots of adorable children at this wedding which always adds to the fun and excitement.
The receiving line.
Kerry & Dan’s Wedding
07-06-2008Erin & Sean’s Wedding
06-17-2008Today I bring you the long awaited wedding of Erin & Sean which I shot in Annapolis a couple of weeks ago. Erin and I were sorority sisters (Alphi Phi) together at Virginia Tech, we were actually in the same pledge class and played lacrosse together freshman year…even though I only played one game and decided that exercise was not going to be part of my regular college life. :)
Anyway, during hte past couple of weeks, traveling and then having my dad visit for a week has left me having lots of fun but a bit behind on my editing so I apologize. Thank you to Erin & Sean and guests for being so patient. Here are some highlights….
This picture should say a lot about how the day started out. There was a tornado warning and it was so rainy and windy, we were afraid the tent might blow away.
Then the power went out so everyone had to get ready in the dark.
Aren’t they cute?
Getting Erin dressed…eventually the lights came back on.
And Sean looking very handsome…
And the weather cleared up just in time for the ceremony which was beautiful.
At the end of the night Erin and Sean had a sparkler send off and then left by boat.
A big thank you to Erin and Sean for asking me to be a party of your very special day, it was such a pleasure! xo
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- Erin -
Your work is amazing Justine; we would’ve waited an eternity for these beautiful shots to capture our day. We couldn’t be happier!
- gary -
welcome back, your blog missed you
Sloane & Dave’s Wedding
05-26-2008Does everyone remember Sloane & Dave from their e-session a couple of weeks ago? The adorable couple blowing dandelions in each other’s faces? Yes, them. Well yesterday Jenni and I shot their wedding at the Reagan Building which is such a fantastic venue having both indoor and outdoor spaces which I love. I was a little worried about the Memorial Day weekend and the potential of “Rolling Thunder” to be a little loud during the ceremony but everything turned out great and it was an incredibly lovely day thanks to the great team I got to work with:
Coordinator: Sara Muchnick with help from & Amy Engaging Affairs
Florist: Amaryllis
Cake: Kendall’s Cakes
Rentals: Party Rental
Makeup: Leah McKay
Getting ready…
I shot these in the bar of the hotel, lit with a video light.
And then met the guys over at the Reagan Building.
Had so much fun playing with my brand new tilt-shift lens.
Sloane’s mom & grandmother
Sloane & Dave seeing each other for the first time.
The ceremony was held outside in Woodrow Wilson Plaza.
The pavilion looked amazing!
This is a fine-art guest sign-in book that I made for Sloane & Dave with images from their engagement session.
There were some great, heartfelt toasts.
Parent dances
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- Kirsten -
Justine, it was so fun meeting you - and your photographs are AMAZING (can’t wait to see the rest of the red-walled bar shots)!!!
- carrie -
agreed - these are all so beautiful!
- Armin -
Nice work as always! Great coordinators too!
- Andrea -
Justine, I just love your photos and your blog, it gives me so much inspiration for my D.C. wedding. I was wondering, actually, if you knew if the plaza across the street, Freedom Plaza, was available to rent for wedding ceremonies? It has special meaning for the two of us and I have always just loved it, but have no clue who to contact for permits.
- Sloane -
thank you, thank you, thank you! these are incredible! thank you so much for everything :)
Courtney’s Pregnancy Portrait
05-23-2008The last time I was in DC I shot a pregnancy portrait for the beautiful Courtney who came to me via Sara Muchnick. Anyway, I had such a fun time shooting Courtney, her husband Guy and their cute doggy in their Arlington home. Made me miss my little Oliver who stayed back in LA with Gary for this trip.
Anyway, this afternoon I went back over to show them the images and I thought I’d share a few of my faves…
Back in DC
05-21-2008This morning I flew out on the first ever JetBlue flight from Burbank to DC. I have flown between Long Beach & Dulles at least 20 times in the past 3 years and the 45+ minute (without traffic) drive can get really old after a while. Ask Gary since he gets to do the chauffeuring. Even at 6:30am, I think he was okay with the new 10 minute commute to the airport. So now I’m back in DC for a 10 day stint and to shoot 2 weddings and attend a bridal shower thrown in my honor on Saturday. As many showers as I’ve thrown and attended, it all feels sort of weird when it’s for you. I’ll be sure to post some pictures…check back soon.
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- kate -
call me for lunch or drinks if you have a free day!
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yay for blog updates!! you accomplished A LOT this weekend :)
yay for blog updates!! you accomplished A LOT this weekend :)
Long time no post!
I am not one to fawn over wedding-y stuff… but I LOVE those black table cloths — love love love them. You’ll probably tell me that theyre plastic or something and burst my bubble. hehe. (Who has plastic table cloths at a wedding?)
amazing pics once again Justine!
Not related to this post, but I spy a photo by Justine
http://www.charmcitycakes.com/noflash/index.cfm?rd=blog&pos=2