The Christmas I received my little point and shoot 35 mm, I was in heaven. It never left my hand; I took pictures of everything and I went through film like you would not believe… Looking back now, you could probably say that I wasted a lot of film. But when I look at those pictures, I see a common theme of a love for people and a desire to capture moments and emotions. In high school there was a turning point when I knew this wasn’t just an interest, but my passion, when I learned my grandfather also shared my love, and I had the chance to develop negatives of my mom as a newborn. Being able to see what my grandfather portrayed showed me how powerful an image can be as fleeting moments are captured through a photograph. The power of an image is it’s ability to communicate silently. My love for people led me to a degree in psychology and a deep desire to serve others: in overseas missions, in helping a bride on her special day and making a mother-to-be feel stunning with the life growing inside her. Photography allows me the privilege to meet wonderful people and communicate more than just memories; but to share the story behind the emotions.

08.15.2008

Christa & Jay | DC Day After

Christa and Jay were supposed to get married outside the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC. Well, it rained… No, it monsooned on their wedding day. Everything was moved to a local Officer’s Club at the last minute, and there they became husband and wife.

While the rain didn’t ruin their marriage, it did ruin their vision of having beautiful outside pictures. So Christa and Jay came to me for a Day After session.

We had an absolute blast going all over DC for their photos! Most men would not be thrilled to get into a tux and dress shoes to walk all over town for pictures, but Jay was such a great sport! I think he may have had just as much fun as Christa. 🙂 Hope you enjoy their photos!