Inside the Box

Brian got to explore photography as fine art this past week with the help of Heather, a colleague, art student, and fellow photography enthusiast. Heather broke into her awesome collection of gowns to capture this shot at an abandoned water treatment station at noon. Using advanced flash and filter techniques, Brian was able to get this shot to appear darker and mysterious, rather than bright and sunlight as it really was. Thanks for modeling, Heather. Brian really enjoyed this shoot.

A Blushing Couple

We were able to video the wedding ceremony and reception of Katie and Andrew, who joined their lives at the beautiful USNA chapel in Annapolis, MD this weekend. The touching ceremony was presided over by her father, who is a minister. The high-school sweethearts were so cute, and constantly blushing as they danced the night away and circulated among family and friends.

A Brady Family

Brian and I had the opportunity to meet with a couple who are planning their wedding for the end of May. This intimate affair will be the joining of two families that will result if 4 boys! They are even having a Medallion Ceremony as part of their wedding ceremony so the families will be joined. What an adorable bunch! We can't wait to see them all in tuxes! The Randy and Anji have decided to change their complementary engagement sitting into an outdoor family portrait some time in the fall. Locations we discussed include Patapsco State Park, Terrapin State Park, Quiet Water's Park, and Downs Park. In any of these waterfront or wooded waterfall locations, their family will be just adorable. We look forward to capturing them on their wedding day as well as next fall's family portrait.

Florida Fun and Photos

We have a wonderful time in Florida this week. Brian had the opportunity to go to the Photoshop World conference. He just loved honing his photography and Photoshop skills, checking out the Pictobooks display, and taking classes a wide variety of photography related topics from some of the best in the industry. Meanwhile, our 2.5 year old daughter and I had the chance to visit Disney World for the first time. It was just amazing. Both before and after the conference, Brian visited the parks with us and got some amazing shots, but when it was just her and I, we only used our small waterproof point-and-shoot. All around, great learning experience and great vacation. We hope to go back in another year or two.

The Oaks

We just met with a charming bride, Megh, to schedule a photo and video shoot for her August wedding at The Oaks, a beautiful hotel in Royal Oaks, MD. We have not shot at this location before and are always excited to experience a new venue. We look forward to meeting Megh's fiance, Ryan, at their engagement shoot this summer. He must be quite a guy to capture such a lovely bride.

A Manatee Wedding!

Like many couples, Rob and Christina decided on a destination wedding. Unlike many couples, manatees influenced their decision. They decided to have their wedding at Homosassa Springs Wildlife Preserve, mainly for that cute and lumpy mammal - the manatee! I'll admit I did not see the appeal before visiting this preserve, but all the couple's guests, ourselves included, came to adore these gentle slow creatures as we watched them beg for sweet potatoes, roll over for a tummy rub, and nurse their babies underwater. From the greenery, to the quiet walks, to the run-away flower girl (hmmm she looks familiar), we had a blast capturing the day. The wedding location was a huge success, with all the guests having a great time and the couple being surrounded by a place they loved as they joined their lives together.

A Vintage Veil

This weekend we captured a couple who decided to have their wedding in the heart of Annapolis's most beautiful and historic areas. We really enjoyed shooting a wedding in St. Mary's Parish with those amazing vaulted ceilings. And we just loved the cala lilies and vintage inspired short veil. For more images from this wedding, visit our website, www.lifescapesphotoandvideo.com/.