Claudia and Jeff 10.11.08

We've been looking forward to Claudia and Jeff's wedding since December, when we had a great time walking around Leesburg (in the rain) and taking some engagement pictures!  They are such a sweet couple!  Well the big day finally came and the rain that made for an interesting engagement shoot was nowhere to be seen!  What a beautiful fall day!  The weather was perfect, everyone looked amazing, and the setting was ideal.  Claudia and Jeff got married at Whitehall Manor in Bluemont, VA.  The manor is nestled in some of Virginia's prettiest countryside.  Everyone was taken aback by the beauty of the day.  

Claudia steps into her shoes and is ready to go!

Jeff was hanging out upstairs with his groomsmen.

Claudia was an absolutely stunning bride!

The pastor got a little mixed up at the end of the ceremony... He told Jeff to kiss his bride.  Twice!

First dance together as husband and wife.

Some truly yummy cake!

Thanks, Claudia and Jeff!  Have a great honeymoon!

Lisa and Paul 8.30.08

Lisa and Paul were married in a morning ceremony at the Bristow Manor Golf Club in Bristow, VA.  After several days of rain, I think everyone was glad to see a clear sky!  The wedding was beautiful!  Enjoy the following pics...

Bristow Manor is a beautiful old house that overlooks some lovely Virginia countryside.  What a pretty setting in which to say, "I do!"

I love the look on Lisa's face in this picture!

Isn't this an elegant cake?

The cake was yummy!

Congratulations, Lisa and Paul!

Jenn and Scott: Engagement Session 8.03.08

What a fun afternoon! We met up with Jenn and Scott in Middleburg this afternoon to shoot their engagement photos. They had their first date in Middleburg and it was also where Scott proposed, so the quaint little town held a lot of memories. The weather cooperated (hot, but not too humid), the sky was a brilliant blue, and Jenn and Scott looked fabulous! These are just a few of my favorites! Enjoy!    ~karen

This is the restaurant where J and S had their first date and got engaged!

I had to make Scott assume the position!

Jenn was wearing the cutest shoes :)

I love this yellow wall!  These pictures look like they were taken in Miami!

Thanks for a fun afternoon, you two!

Victoria and Suzanne's Birthday Bash- 6.22.08

So our hairstylist, Heather Plum (Reflections of You, Fairfax), called us up out of the blue to ask if we were available to shoot her mom's 60th birthday party.  Of course we were!  Anything for Heather, who makes our hair look sharp and pretty at the same time!  An anniversary party and a birthday party all in one weekend?  We love weddings, but these events provided a nice change of pace.  

Heather's mom, Victoria, shares a birthday (well... almost) with her older sister, Suzanne.  The two held a joint birthday party at the Ice House Cafe in Herndon, Virginia to celebrate with their friends and family.  A fun time was had by all!  Here are some of the highlights...

Victoria - Birthday girl #1

Suzanne - Birthday girl #2

This little girl was lovin' the music...

...which was really good, by the way!  These guys ("Cloud 9 Jazz") just graduated.  From high school!

Happy Birthday, ladies!  Here's to many more!