I really enjoy shooting engagement sessions. It gives all of us a chance to get to know each other before their big day. We talk about everything, how they met, where they went to school, what they do for fun, where they are now and where their dreams will take them tomorrow. For me it is also an wonderful time to express and push my creativity. Here I get fearless, up close and personal, different lighting techniques, backdrops posing and any new crazy idea I have been dying to try. My next shoot I want to do an old-timey bicycle shoot, you know the one where boy rides girl on his bike and it just the two of them in their own world.
Meet Emily & Eric- Emily is ” The Rad Girl Next Door”. She reminds me of Marlo Thomas from the seventies hit TV show, “That Girl”. She is the girl you “want” to bring home to meet your mother; beautiful, sweet, oh-so nice, smart, funny with an amazing non-stop smile, boys… she even throws a perfect spiral… (Click Here)… & then there is Eric- her better half. Eric is the prefect gentleman; charming, athletic and good looks to match… and he even let’s Emily win, sometimes.
This was a double day shoot- Day 1- was on St. Patty’s Day, March 17th. It started off with us just strolling and meandering throughout Old Town Alexandria on the cobblestone and brick streets. OTA is full of tradition, culture, and history, and there you can still find evidence of what was a once a hustling and bustling seaport town. Old Town was a tobacco trading post and the hometown to George Washington, Robert E. Lee, Jim Morrison and Mama Cass of the Mammas and Pappas 60’s Rock Band- (Still one of my faves!).
Finishing up the evening w/ a little snack break at Five Guys Burgers, outfit change and whole different direction…. The three of us had a great day! 76 degrees in the middle of March and hanging w/ my couple, doesn’t get much better than this….. Until …..
Are You Ready For Some Football? I SAID… ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?
Day 2- We hit the Gridiron!