Northern Virginia Wedding Photographer

Rustic Fall Wedding

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I really enjoy living in Virginia and getting to experience all four seasons of the year. There is something special about each season to celebrate; the sweet aroma of warm summer nights, the rebirth of plants in the spring, the cool, crisp winter air and snow, and the fall colors with cool mornings and warm days. Fall is probably my favorite if I have to pick only one. The weather in early fall is fantastic and all the vibrant colors of the changing trees are a treat for the eyes. Outdoor weddings are always beautiful but outdoor fall weddings feel more so to me.

bride and groom

It was an honor and a pleasure to work with Tim and Christy. They had a fabulous outdoor fall wedding at their home on the water.

A couple photos of the bride preparing. She and her party used natural light on the deck and in the sunroom for the wedding getting ready.

getting ready photo

 

DIY Wedding Decorations.

The style was rustic with some unique and creative DIY wedding decorations. They made this awesome wedding arch to hang a wedding floral arrangement.

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I always do a wedding shot list with my clients before the wedding to make sure I get the photos that they want. Christy and Tim wanted to capture the surrounding setting and specifically get photos by the lake.

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Outdoor fall wedding

Wedding Party Photos.

Outdoor settings can prove challenging for a photographer due to factors that you cannot control outside of a studio. However, they can be so rewarding when you use the natural light and the environment to create beautiful photos that capture the memory and experience for the loving couple. Tim and Christy enlisted family and friends to assist with the creation of fall wedding decorations, from large displays to small detail pieces, that were rustic yet chic. They coordinated everything, including the fall wedding colors for the Bride’s party and Groomsmen.

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Client’s creative ideas are always fun to bring to life in photos. Tim and Christy had some truly romantic and phenomenal shots in mind. One idea involved vintage picture frames to create a picture in the picture and required a bit of additional editing, but the resulting artistic portraits were worth it!

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Wedding detail photo of the ring in the bridal bouquet.

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I thought it would be nice to capture the wedding dress detail photos by the water and incorporate their theme, location, and decorations.

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While the weather threatened rain, the wedding day turned out gorgeous and stayed pleasant into the evening for the reception as the newlyweds shared their special moment with family and friends.

group portrait

The night shots with the sparklers feel so warm and were a great end to their awesome wedding day.

bride and groom night photography

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