Marie & James - Sneak Peek

Love is like the wind. You can't see it...but you sure can feel it. 

James and Marie's wedding was just a bit breezy. In fact, the most wind I've seen in this area apart from a hurricane. 

Maybe the wind was simply trying to match the force of love at this wedding.

More to come later! 

{to gale force wind. . .and love}

-jbw-

Meet the Stancils

You may recognize some of these faces from their family shoot I did about a year and a half ago. I've loved documenting this sweet family and seeing their kids grow (and my have they!) 

One fun part of family photography is getting to know the kids. For their portraits I like to spend time chatting with them; it helps put them at ease in front of the camera and when they're talking about something their excited about, they usually can't help but smile.

This shoot I got to talk about K-4 and show & tell day, an underwater fish town where squids are the police (and there's even a fish McDonalds), favorite sports teams, nail polish colors and more. 

This time around I also got to photograph more of the family - aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents! They were all together and I am so glad they decided to document it. 

There's no better time than now; to spend with family, to celebrate your love and to document who you are. The gift of memories will be cherished for generations to come. 

{to family}

-jbw-

Paige & Calvin - D.C. Engagement

It's usually my job to make people laugh. To get the genuine smiles. To make sure everyone is having a great time. 

Paige and Calvin took that responsibility off of my shoulders; from the very moment I picked up my camera, their infectious personalities kept us all laughing until the end. 

It was such a perfect day. Full of sunshine, spring breezes, love and laughter. Paige and Calvin wanted a backdrop that contrasted their city life; something quaint and peaceful. The National Arboretum was just that. Nestled in north east Washington off of New York Avenue, the Arboretum is a pleasantly peaceful surprise inside one of our country's busiest cities. 

Next we headed back to the Capitol Hill area - neighborhoods full of cobblestone sidewalks, fantastic brownstones, restaurants and of course amazing views of the Capitol buildings. 

As much as I love the sights of the District, the best view that day was through my lens. Regardless of the backdrop, my favorite sight is of two people madly in love with each other. 

To me, that's the best view. 

{to the best view}

-jbw-

Paige & Calvin - Preview

A little bit country, a little bit city and a whole lotta love.

These two will steal your heart in a D.C. minute and I can't wait to share the rest.

For now, enjoy this preview of Paige and Calvin's capital engagement session!

-jbw-