Max + Emma Engagement. [West Chester, Pennsylvania]

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Last June, I packed my bags and headed to Pennsylvania with my sister, for a four day weekend. I had no idea that many of the people I would meet that weekend would become some of the most generous, loving friends I've ever made. My older sister ended up dating a guy there, and still is to this day. Sometime's I go up North with her to visit, and it's always the best weekends. They're the funnest, craziest group of people I think I've ever met. They give me so much rediculously good food, lots & LOTS of laughter, places to stay, and many memorable trips all over the area. Some of the very first people I met up in West Chester PA was Max Bentley, and Emma Adams. They were both two of the kindest people I've ever gotten to know. I actually met them both before they even met eachother, it's crazy how much has changed since that first weekend in June. Now, they're married.. and I've never seen a couple so in love. A few weeks ago, Max and Emma asked me to shoot their rehearsal dinner. We ended up doing a quick photoshoot during the event, and I love the way the pictures of them turned out.. they were so natural. Enjoy :)


 

Mr. and Mrs. Lopez. [Hilton Hotel Wedding]

A few weekends ago, I had the pleasure of shooting Mario and Stephanie Lopez's wedding. This was an exciting point in my photography career, because it was the first time I've ever been the head shooter at a wedding. I've second shot many beautiful weddings in the last couple years, and partnered with fabulous photographers. I'm so, so glad I did. The experience and training I received by working under those many talented photographers assisted me in every minute of the Lopez wedding. It all came so naturally, I honestly loved every second. To make it even better, my best friend (and incredible photographer) Nicole Michelle agreed to second shoot the wedding with me!

Mario and Stephanie were a wonderful couple to shoot. Capturing the little smiles and gazes they'd give each other throughout the day was the cutest thing. Their friends and family were so joyful and friendly, the laughter was never ending as the day went on.

Stephanie was a sweetheart, and a beautiful bride. As she was getting her makeup & hair done, she kept smiling + beaming at random times. It was the sweetest thing, she was so excited. And then Mario and Stephanie saw each other for the first time that day. The two of them couldn't stop smiling for one second of the entire shoot at Black Hills. So in love.







After a few hours of getting beautified, we headed over to Black Hills Park (where we took family + group pictures.) Stephanie had a single bridesmaid, making for a small bridal party. What got my attention was how personal everything was. The wedding was very family oriented, making the occasion comfortable & relaxed.















And then Mario and Stephanie saw each other for the first time that day. The two of them couldn't stop smiling for one second of the entire shoot at Black Hills. So in love.

















After shooting at Black Hills Park, the wedding party and I headed over to the Hilton in North Washington D.C. The ceremony + reception were in the same room, giving the wedding a festive, upbeat feel. All the little decorations around the room were perfect, making for a beautiful wedding ceremony & lively reception.