WEDDINGS | Scott & Lindsey - a windy November wedding with purple accents

Jessica of Jessica Mae Photography asked me to be the official second shooter for this day and I was blessed to have that privilege!  Lindsey and Scott were so excited to get married, the air was just full of anticipation!  Their day did not disappoint!  They chose to do a first look and their bridal party joined them shortly after for all their portraits!  They were such troopers - it was a really blustery day!

Their ceremony was beautiful and heartfelt.  They were married at their church and held the reception in the hall downstairs.  They had beautifully decorated the room and had mood lighting in the purple hue of their wedding colors!  When the sun sank a little lower, Jessica stole Lindsey and Scott away for some portraits during the sunset.  We had previously scouted a small field on a ridge near the church.  The light was fantastic and the portraits came out gorgeous!  So many family members and friends danced the night away alongside them and then saw them off to their honeymoon!

Here are some of my favorite images from their wedding!

WEDDING | Matthew & Lara - a fall country club wedding in Pennsylvania

In October of 2012, I had the privilege of attending my cousin Matt's wedding.   I can't believe that it's almost been a year now!  Matt is about a year older than me and I met him when his dad got married my aunt almost fifteen years ago now.  They all live in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area and so we see them a few times per year, especially around Thanksgiving.

A few years ago, this girl Lara started showing up more and more during our visits.  Lara just fit so well into our family and more importantly, she is perfect for Matt! So, it was no surprise when Matt popped the question and the planning began for their big day!  No detail was left out! The weather was gorgeous that day for their ceremony at Calvary United Methodist Church and reception at the picturesque Shannopin Country Club. 

It was nice to attend as a guest rather because I got to spend time with all of my family that attended!  But I did have my camera with me and managed to capture a few shots from the day!  Our family ALWAYS has a good time at weddings, which you will see later :-)!  Congratulations Matt and Lara!

WEDDING | Shawn & Addie - a rustic fall train station wedding

In 2012, I had the absolute privilege to assist Jessica Cortes of Jessica Mae Photography on three of her weddings.  Jessica is great to work with - friendly, engaging, smiles a lot and is easy to talk to.  Her manner helps her relate to her clients and their families, putting them at ease - a necessity on a day when nerves can be high.  She's also wonderful because she is willing to share with other photographers just getting started - i.e. me!

Shawn and Addie were married on September 29, 2012.  As we were driving up to Covington, Virginia - Jessica told me all the two of them!  Addie and Shawn are so much in love which I'm sure you will see through the images.  Addie is a school teacher and loves pink, a color used throughout their wedding.

When we arrived, Jessica and I headed over to the Covington C&O Depot to shoot the details.  The depot is also where Addie and Shawn would hold their ceremony later that day.