UMW Presents Moon Over Buffalo | Theatre and Headshot Fredericksburg, VA

Production of Moon Over Buffalo: Headshot Photographer in Fredericksburg, VA

The University of Mary Washington’s first performance of 2012 is Moon Over Buffalo, a 1995 comic play by Ken Ludwig set in Buffalo, New York in 1953. The action and dialogue are fast-paced, as the characters are constantly bickering and trying to make amends for the mistakes they have just committed. It is a side splitting performance sure to entertain you and friends.

I had a great time photographing this performanec and as always it is a joy to work with Gregg and his team. Please, go see it over it’s two week run.

Production of Moon Over Buffalo: Headshot Photographer in Fredericksburg, VA
Production of Moon Over Buffalo: Headshot Photographer in Fredericksburg, VA
Production of Moon Over Buffalo: Headshot Photographer in Fredericksburg, VA
Production of Moon Over Buffalo: Headshot Photographer in Fredericksburg, VA
Production of Moon Over Buffalo: Headshot Photographer in Fredericksburg, VA
Production of Moon Over Buffalo: Headshot Photographer in Fredericksburg, VA
Production of Moon Over Buffalo: Headshot Photographer in Fredericksburg, VA
Production of Moon Over Buffalo: Headshot Photographer in Fredericksburg, VA
Production of Moon Over Buffalo: Headshot Photographer in Fredericksburg, VA
Production of Moon Over Buffalo: Headshot Photographer in Fredericksburg, VA
Production of Moon Over Buffalo: Headshot Photographer in Fredericksburg, VA
Production of Moon Over Buffalo: Headshot Photographer in Fredericksburg, VA
Production of Moon Over Buffalo: Headshot Photographer in Fredericksburg, VA
Production of Moon Over Buffalo: Headshot Photographer in Fredericksburg, VA

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UMW’s Rent | Fredericksburg, Virginia Headshot Photographer

Production of Rent: Headshot Photographer in Fredericksburg, VA

I’ve continued to work with UMW’s Theatre department these past months and I’ve been remiss in not blogging about it sooner. I shot their production of “The Women of Lockerbie” in September and then their production of “Rent” in November. Both were terrific productions and I hope you had a chance to see them while they ran at the University. If not, be on the look out for their upcoming productions in the spring.

I also did headshots at their Fredericksburg campus which is always a lot of fun. Students are shy at first but with a few corny jokes from me, they open up and it’s great to give them a start on their headshot book.

Production of Rent: Headshot Photographer in Fredericksburg, VA

Production of Rent: Headshot Photographer in Fredericksburg, VA

Production of Rent: Headshot Photographer in Fredericksburg, VA

Production of Rent: Headshot Photographer in Fredericksburg, VA

Production of Rent: Headshot Photographer in Fredericksburg, VA

Production of Rent: Headshot Photographer in Fredericksburg, VA

Production of Rent: Headshot Photographer in Fredericksburg, VA

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Melissa and Kevin Married | Fredericksburg, VA Wedding Photographer

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Since Melissa and Kevin had won an engagement shoot from another photographer at a bridal show they had gone to, I didn’t get much of a chance to get to know them before their wedding day. In the end, that didn’t matter, since Melissa and Kevin were great fun to be around and had a wonderful wedding a Stevenson Ridge.

Stevenson Ridge is a beautiful bed and breakfast here in Fredericksburg with several different homes to stay at. Their reception hall is wonderfully restored with original wooden trusses and a huge fireplace. The room is spacious but cozy and provides for an excellent evening.

Melissa and Kevin were a joy to work with and really the pictures speak for themselves. Congratulations Melissa and Kevin

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA

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Carrie and Ron Married | Fredericksburg, VA Wedding Photographer

Wedding in Fredericksburg, VA

Some of the most enjoyable weddings I get to do are the ones of friends and coworkers who trust me no matter what. It was the case when my coworker Scott asked if I would do his wedding last June and we had a ton of fun. So when two of my coworkers got married, I knew things would be a piece of cake.

I’ve known Carrie and Ron since starting at Northrop four years ago and they are both easy going people. We all work down in Dahlgren, VA and it seemed almost appropriate that they get married at Dahlgren Chapel. Which, for some reason, is in Boonsboro, MD. But no matter. Carrie and Ron had a small ceremony with loved ones followed by a reception at The Gauntlet in Fredericksburg the following day. There was plenty of dancing and gambling, fun had by all.

Congratulations Ron and Carrie!

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Wedding in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding in Fredericksburg, VA

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Wedding in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding in Fredericksburg, VA

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Kate and Mark | King George, VA Wedding Photographer

Wedding in King George, VA

When Kate’s mother, Fran, told me that she was so pleased to see Kate looking so relaxed and happy in the pictures from our engagement session and that that was not always the case, I was delighted and knew that the wedding was going to be a success. Photography is important to Kate and I set the bar high for myself because I knew how much this day would mean for her to be captured beautifully in pictures. Looking back on it now, I’m very proud as to how things turned out.

The ceremony was at St.Anthony’s in King George which was literally up the road from Kate’s parents home where Kate was getting ready. Which was a good thing because Kate intended on walking to the church. What she did not intend on was the bagpipe player who her parent’s had secretly hired for the walk over. Below her embarassed smile, I could see the joy and excitement in Kate’s eyes as she and her family made their way to the church.

An intimate reception was held at the community house at the Dahlgren Naval Base. Close to sunset, I grabbed Mark and Kate to go take some last portraits of the day. As I worked, Kate and Mark enjoyed each others company and you can see in the way they hold each other in the frames I captured that they were meant to be together.

Congratulations Mark and Kate!

Wedding in King George, VA

Wedding in King George, VA

Wedding in King George, VA

Wedding in King George, VA

Wedding in King George, VA

Wedding in King George, VA

Wedding in King George, VA

Wedding in King George, VA

Wedding in King George, VA

Wedding in King George, VA

Wedding in King George, VA

Wedding in King George, VA

Wedding in King George, VA

Wedding in King George, VA

Wedding in King George, VA

Wedding in King George, VA

Wedding in King George, VA

Wedding in King George, VA

Wedding in King George, VA

Wedding in King George, VA

Wedding in King George, VA

Wedding in King George, VA

Wedding in King George, VA

Wedding in King George, VA

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Megan and Alex: The Flip | Fredericksburg, VA Wedding Photographer

I was across the pond, while Megan, Alex, Michelle and the rest of the bridal party were getting organized for the next set of group photos. One of Alex’s groomsmen started to give Alex a boost as if to launch him into the air but they stopped, laughed some more. Alex turned and yelled to me “Are you ready? I’m only doing this once.”

Doing what once?

I didn’t say that.

I said “Yeah, I’m ready!”

And then this happened:

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It’s the expressions that really do it for me. From the first shot where no one really knows what is happening, to the last where everyone’s mouth is on the floor. It’s this kind of excitement that really pushes a wedding day above and beyond.

Amazing!

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Megan and Alex: The Reception | Fredericksburg, VA Wedding Photographer

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

One limo ride back to Fredericksburg and it was on to start the celebration for Megan and Alex. The venue was Fredericksburg Square, a beautiful building in downtown Fredericksburg which I have been fortunate enough to have worked at before. Dinner went by quickly and soon everyone was on the dance floor having a great time. The money dance later the evening must have left Megan’s head spinning. The guests did their best to keep Alex away from his bride but with the help of his groomsmen they were able to make their exit. In all, a spectacular wedding.

If you missed it, you can find part one here.

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

Wedding Reception in Fredericksburg, VA

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Megan and Alex: The Ceremony | Fredericksburg, VA Wedding Photographer

Wedding in Culpeper, VA

After shooting their engagement session, I knew Megan and Alex were going to have an outrageous wedding. I didn’t realize I would have to break it up in to two blog posts to best show their big day though. I usually try to keep wedding day blog posts within one post so as not to go overboard but it was hard not to with this wedding.

It was an overcast day which matched Megan’s mood as she arrived in a limo to Old House Vineyards. Their dog, Kaida, had gotten out of the house and despite Megan running after her (with her veil in her hair!), Kaida was off to her own adventure. While friends and family searched, Megan and her bridesmaid continued with their day, keeping good spirits. I am happy to report now that Kaida made it home.

The ceremony was set on a little island in the middle of a pond at Old House Vineyards, accessible by a thin bridge. Later, as I walked backwards taking Megan’s picture as she walked down the aisle I thought ‘I wonder how deep the pond is’ and ‘This may end very badly’. The guests arrived and the day started with exhuberance and joy. Afterwards, the entire wedding party had a great time being silly and playful during the portraits. We had jumping, a football huddle and the groomsmen pretending they were in West Side Story. Thanks to Michelle, my second for the day, for helping round everyone up and keeping the fun from getting out of control.

With this as a start, it was hard not to imagine the reception being just as enjoyable.

Wedding in Culpeper, VA

Wedding in Culpeper, VA

Wedding in Culpeper, VA

Wedding in Culpeper, VA

Wedding in Culpeper, VA

Wedding in Culpeper, VA

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Wedding in Culpeper, VA

Wedding in Culpeper, VA

Wedding in Culpeper, VA

Wedding in Culpeper, VA

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Kate and Mark | Engagement Session Fredericksburg, VA Photographer

Couple in front of Chatham - Engagement Session Fredericksburg, VA

It’s great getting to shoot an engagement session at Chatham Manor here in Fredericksburg. When Kate told me she really wanted to have her engagement session there when the flowers were in bloom, I was more than happy to go. Little did I know that Kate has been going to Chatham since she was one and I hope my images live up to her memories.

Kate is a fellow shutterbug while Mark is back from bootcamp. The two were great, you could just tell how much they loved each other by the way Mark held Kate in her arms. Having only one hour to photograph these two is far too short. Their wedding in October is going to be great.

Couple standing in gazebo - Engagement Session Fredericksburg, VA


Couple kissing under a tree - Engagement Session Fredericksburg, VA


Bride being hugged - Engagement Session Fredericksburg, VA


Couple standing in road - Engagement Session Fredericksburg, VA


Couple kissing on stairs - Engagement Session Fredericksburg, VA


Couple hugging on stairs - Engagement Session Fredericksburg, VA


Couple holding hands - Engagement Session Fredericksburg, VA


Couple holding hands and kissing - Engagement Session Fredericksburg, VA


Couple walking and hugging - Engagement Session Fredericksburg, VA


Couple standing by brick column - Engagement Session Fredericksburg, VA


Couple standing in front of Chatham - Engagement Session Fredericksburg, VA


Couple in a rose garden - Engagement Session Fredericksburg, VA


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Becci and Tai | Engagement Session Alexandria, VA Photographer

Couple dancing in street - Engagement Session Alexandria, VA

Will it rain? That’s always in the back of my mind and the mind’s of my clients the day of their wedding. Or in this case, Becci and Tai’s engagement session in Olde Town Alexandria. Rain is never a welcomed guest on your big day or when you’re having pictures taken (I should know, it rained on my wedding day) but rain is not something to fear. It can make for some unique portraits and if you are adventurous will be even more fun than you thought.

Luckily, the rain held off for Becci and Tai and we were able to really enjoy ourselves walking through Alexandria. Becci and Tai were terrific and we had a great time. Their wedding isn’t till next year and after these pictures, I can’t wait.

Couple on dock - Engagement Session Alexandria, VA

Couple sitting on pier - Engagement Session Alexandria, VA

Couple on dock - Engagement Session Alexandria, VA

Couple proposing on dock - Engagement Session Alexandria, VA

Couple holding each other on dock - Engagement Session Alexandria, VA

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Couple on cobble stone street - Engagement Session Alexandria, VA

Couple on cobble stone street posing - Engagement Session Alexandria, VA

Couple on cobble stone street with attitude - Engagement Session Alexandria, VA

 Man looking at woman on cobble stone street - Engagement Session Alexandria, VA

Couple sitting by fountain - Engagement Session Alexandria, VA

Couple sitting by fountain - Engagement Session Alexandria, VA

Woman jumping on man's back - Engagement Session Alexandria, VA

Couple kissing by tree - Engagement Session Alexandria, VA

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