"Our first date was at The Pressroom, we stayed long enough that we pretty much shut the place down" - Cody
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Jess & David | Washington DC Engagement Photographer
Had a blast last weekend with Jess & David as they showed me around a little bit of their current city, Washington DC to shoot some engagement photos. We started at the Old Engine 12 Firehouse Restaurant, a favorite spot of theirs, had a few drinks, and eventually someone got up on the fire pole (irresistible). We then headed to the mall for some "monumental shots" (see what I did there?). Being the planner that I am I put a call in to the White House and ordered up some epic skies which turned out nicely.
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"Hiiiiiii!!!" - Tam (on a Skype Call)
The enthusiasm I feel from Tam & Bao when it comes to their planning and upcoming wedding is obvious. They have really committed to the idea of getting to know me as their wedding photographer, building that oh so essential comfort that is crucial to getting natural looking photos that truly capture their chemistry together.
Read MoreAnita & Wayne | Chanteclaire Farm | Deep Creek Lake Wedding Photographer
"The goal in portrait photography is not to exhibit the subject, but reveal them" - unknown
I want to talk about the quote a little bit, and the picture above. In all of us, there are many many layers between how we want to be seen, and who we are. The constant struggle between authenticity and what we tuck away out of fear of criticism or judgement. Regardless of what you see above, I think we can all agree on one thing. There's no bullshit.
Read MoreGina & Michael | North Glade Inn Wedding | Deep Creek Lake Wedding Photographer
Somewhere out there, there's a homecoming picture of me and this bride where I have a Backstreet Boys style haircut and the posture of a melting piece of cheese. Yes, Gina and I go way back (we went to to Homecoming together as friends back when I was 16, if I find the picture, I promise I'll upload it). Michael and I have gotten to know each other a bit, if not sporadically over the past few years. I know this much: the man is funny and he likes whiskey. All good things in my book.
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