Oona and David – summer wedding details

Oona and David incorporated some very creative details in their wedding. A special thanks goes to Kelly Prizel for helping me capture them!

Citronella to keep the mosquitoes away, and the outdoor ceremony seating:
Summer wedding details

Table centerpieces that the guests made the day before, and the sunflowers that were handed to each guest as they entered the ceremony area:
Summer wedding details

“Circle of love” that was built buy each guest adding their sunflower around the altar area:
Summer wedding details

We thought this was a cool way to indicate the reserved seating during the ceremony:
Summer wedding details

I believe this was David’s grandfather’s (or godfather’s?) Tallitot:
Summer wedding details

Inside the reception area, there was a wall of family photos:
Summer wedding details

Reception room, complete with bubble lanterns, and Indian food:
Summer wedding details

Cupcakes for the cupcake tower:
Summer wedding details

Cupcake tower, and recreation of how David and Oona met – playing the Harp and Jack in Jack and the Beanstalk:
Summer wedding details

And last, a shout out to the other vendors!
Whole Foods – Hors d’oeuvres
Haandi Fine Indian Cuisine – Reception dinner
Babycakes NYC – vegan, spelt cupcakes

Suzzanne and Nate – Face Cake.

Face cake.

Your face, on a cake.

This is what Suzzanne and Nate chose for their wedding cake. If I wasn’t already in love with them, this would have pushed me over the edge.

Oh, and then what did they tell me? They wanted me to take the photo.

I nearly fainted with joy.

Wedding Face Cake

Yes, friends, Suzzanne and Nate are incredible. Not only did they want their faces on their wedding cake, but they got another cake with their cat’s face on it. Their photo was inspired by hers:

Wedding Face Cake

This is the highlight of my photography career. Truly. My photo is on a cake.

Wedding Face Cake

And then, it was eaten. Only Suzzanne was left.
Wedding Face Cake

This, world, is my proudest moment.

Jessie and Ismael’s maternity album

I wanted to make a really special album for Jessie and Ismael in preparation for the arrival of Isabella, so I put together a coffeetable book with really cool textures and patterns based on their style and personalities. Check out some of the pages:

Jessie Maternity Album

Jessie Maternity Album

The album came just in time for me to photograph Isabella! Check it out:

Side:
Jessie Maternity Album

Full-bleed front and back:
Jessie Maternity Album

Jessie Maternity Album

Inside:
Jessie Maternity Album

Jessie Maternity Album

I ordered a book with hinged pages, so there’s a gutter, meaning that each page would have less cut off on the inside. This is better to do when you don’t have panoramas spreading across two pages:
Jessie Maternity Album

Jessie Maternity Album

Oona & David – slideshow teaser!

Oona and David, the winners of the free photography contest, had their wedding at Rockwood Manor in Potomac, MD this past weekend! Kelly and I had a blast photographing it – enjoy the slideshow!

Isabella – newborn photography

Remember Jessie and Ismael’s gorgeous maternity portraits? Well meet Isabella:

Newborn photography

I had the privilege of hanging out with this beautiful family at Arlington Hospital last week. Here are some more of my favorites:

Newborn photography

Newborn photography

Newborn photography

Newborn photography

Newborn photography

Epic portrait

I just need to post this. I (heart) this portrait of Suzzanne and Nate.

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Avedon-inspired wedding photos

Richard Avedon is one of my favorite photographers. I asked Suzzanne and Nate if they were willing to take a few Avedon-inspired shots. Here are my favorites (ours on the left, Avedon’s on the right!)

Avedon-inspired wedding photography

Avedon-inspired wedding photography