Ott Photography

Ott Photography LOVES newborns!

2009-10-24T12:01:00.003-04:00

Consider having your newborn photographed in a tranquil environment complete with rocking chair, soft music and a relaxing snack. You can even put your feet up! Just enjoy a moment with you and your newborn in a private setting. Then, as your newborn falls asleep, the photo session will begin. We hope you enjoy our latest client, only two weeks old. They enjoyed a wonderful time and great photographs!

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Kasi and Michael were so sweet to work with and had an absolutely beautiful wedding. We enjoyed working with both of them and they report they love their pictures. Congratulations to both of you! We enjoyed being a part of your special day.

Senior Mania Continues into the Fall

2009-10-23T23:55:00.005-04:00

I want to thank all of my senior clients for the fun I have had with them from August and even as November approaches. It's been an incredible ride Class of 2010 and I've loved the ride. Good luck to each and every one of you bright young men and women!

Join us for the Greater Virginia Bridal Show Sunday, September 27, 2009

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World Renowned Tenor Nick Palance

2009-08-23T14:43:00.003-04:00

We had the honor of seeing and photographing world renowned tenor Nick Palance warm up for his debut concert at Historic Jordan Springs. The rehearsal was dynamite but the concert was AMAZING! Check out Nick at http://www.nickpalance.com/

Tara, Mike and Oscar tie the knot!

2009-08-17T20:22:00.003-04:00

Oscar, you say? As the father of the bride so eliquently put it, Oscar was the bastard basset hound of the couple whose mommy & daddy now made it official. Oscar was adorable sporting his tux and his top hat. We just loved him and the energy of this couple. The family was so open with emotions and cried lots of happy tears which I gladly did with them. It was such a special day with absolutely gorgeous weather for July 18th. Check out Oscar and this beautiful couple!

Senior Mania!

2009-08-17T19:13:00.006-04:00

I have had the best fun this year with Seniors! I just love 'em. I have been so busy with them and my beautiful brides, that I've fallen behind here in blogger land. I would be remice if I did not tak a moment to thank my 2010 seniors, all of whom have such brilliant and bright dreams for the future. I wish you all the success the world has to offer. Please check out my Senior Spotlight Photo Collection. Even my senior parents had fun during these sessions and I absolutely loved meeting and spending time with each and every one of them. Thank you for allowing me to capture your true essence in your photographs.

We're in love with this maid of honor's toast tribute to her sister, the bride!

2009-07-12T15:36:00.003-04:00

This toast was given at one of our June wedding's and it was fantastic. Click and paste to view it on You Tube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=genxw7QlYaA

Congratulations Christy & Nick!

2009-07-12T11:22:00.004-04:00

Christy and Nick are just so darned lovable that we absolutely had the best time photographing them on July 11, 2009. They are just a perfect couple in every sense of the word. Their marriage and wedding was a beautiful celebration and was held at the Purple Iris in Martinsburg. We can't say enough good things about the beauty of the Purple Iris at Hartwood, both of the house and grounds, but especially of the owners and staff. It is always a pleasure to work there. Along with that, we worked with our favorite officiant gal, Reverand Di Cooper. She's always a pleaure to work with and we enjoy her company in many ways when we are at a wedding. Check out this sneak peek of Christy and Nick while they are honeymooning in the Dominican Republic. Wow! We danced between raindrops---ah, make that downpours, to capture some of this lovely couple outside. Congratulations Christy & Nick!

Our Favorite Rachel & Jonathon Moments!

2009-07-09T23:22:00.002-04:00

Amber & Aaron

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There is only one word to describe this couple, SWEET...and so in love. We had a fabulous time photographing them at Historic Jordan Springs. We danced between rain drops to get shots of this couple outside, but the Bride and I thought it was worth it. The rain did not dampen spirits or the fact that the ceremony on the terrace was moved indoors. Another perfect wedding and great family!

Emily & Bob

2009-06-23T21:12:00.002-04:00

Emily was a beautiful bride! She was fun and the camera loved her! We loved the spirit of Bob & Emily. They coach women's basketball at Shenandoah University and they had the whole team at this wedding. Talk about a great time. My favorite moment was when Emily's sister gave her toast. She pulled out a ukulele and invited her women's basketball team to sing a song they'd written with her. The chorus was Emily Crider married Bob Burner set to a popular tune. It was awesome and hilarious! This was definitely a memorable wedding. We had the best time!

Andrew & Kara

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Andrew and Kara were a joy to work with and boy, was I impressed with their first dance. They literally glided across the dance floor! It was obvious they had dance lessons and wowed the crowd. If you are going to do something for your wedding, I recommend learning to dance. Seriously impressive. Congratulations Andrew & Kara!

Dream Couple!

2009-06-11T21:40:00.003-04:00

Rachael, the bride, just told me to "have fun" with her wedding photos and boy, did I ever have fun. The location, Duffy's on the Potomac in Hagerstown, MD, provided a perfect backdrop for this modern bride. I was touched by her family and the groom's family. It was just a perfect wedding and a perfect day. Rachael's mom, passed her something old and blue right before the ceremony. It was a little silky fabric that when opened contained a penny. It wasn't just any penny either, it was a penny that had been there for all of the marriages in Rachael's family along with the fabric. She wore it in her shoe just as her mother and all family brides before her had. It was very dear. Her mom said that all of the gal's in their family who wore that at their wedding had marriages that lasted.
We wanted to provide you this sneak peek of Rachael, and have featured some of her pictures on the home page of our web site. She was a gorgeous bride in every sense of the word.

What a fun couple!

2009-06-07T09:55:00.002-04:00

This couple definitely didn't need any help in posing, they barely knew I was there they were so in love with each other. They were adorable! Our walk through the park provided us with several wonderful backdrops and lots of creative ideas. I can't wait for their wedding!

Dream Wedding 2009 Winners Announced

2009-05-31T20:13:00.001-04:00

Erin & Joey 2009

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Congratulations Liz & Danny!

2009-05-31T14:16:00.005-04:00

Liz & Danny were another sweet May 2009 couple we photographed. Their wedding and the people in it were wonderful. We particularly liked Uncle Arthur and the car he used to take Liz & Danny to their reception. It was sweet! It was an antique Cadillac with all the bells and whistles...too cool. Liz's aunt & uncle were celebrating 40 years of marriage the same day Liz & Danny got married. The couple thought it would be neat to surprise them with their Pastor (as well as the aunt & uncle's Pastor--same guy) and a renewal of their wedding vows at the reception at the end of the Anniversary Dance. That was really special and the newly married couple and guests enjoyed it. Best wishes Liz & Danny for a long & happy marriage. You are off to a great start!

Congratulations Dream Wedding Winners!

2009-05-31T14:07:00.003-04:00

Congratulations Dena Morgan and Todd Glover, of Martinsburg, WV, who won the Dream Wedding Giveaway 2009. Please visit www.historicjordansprings.com for more details about the upcoming wedding. The public is going to vote on what this lucky couple gets...voting is now open. Vote on everything from Dena's gown to the wedding cake. It will all be unveiled as a surprise to the couple as they wed at Historic Jordan Springs on October 11, 2009. The contest is now open to 2010 entrants. We have loved participating in this contest and plan to continue!

Erin & Joey's Wedding A Quick Glimpse

2009-05-27T08:45:00.002-04:00

Wedding Season is here!

2009-05-17T18:28:00.003-04:00

Ryan and I have been working hard kicking off our wedding season. We've met some great couples and already have hundreds of beautiful wedding portraits to show for it. We want to give you a sneak peek into our Spring 2009 wedding season kickoff with one of our brides, Erin Waugh Anderton. Isn't she a beauty? At least, what you can see in her sneak peek!

Vote for the 2009 Dream Wedding Giveaway Contestants

2009-04-28T21:50:00.004-04:00

Ott Photography is teaming with Jordan Springs for the first annual Historic Jordan Springs Dream Wedding Giveaway 2009. The contest is also now open and accepting 2010 couples. Please go to www.historicjordansprings.com for more information. To vote for our four finalists, you may do so by going to http://www.historicjordanspringsdreamweddinggiveaway.com/vote.php. One vote per IP address once per day until May 15, 2009 at midnight. Contestants will be announced at Historic Jordan Springs at 7 p.m. on May 21, 2009, my birthday!

You may view videos of the couple competitions by going to the You Tube video bar at the bottom right of our blog and selecting the video slideshow you'd like to watch. The couples all did a fantastic job. We have become attached to all of them and we wish they could all win. They are delightful couples and all deserve this wedding. We wish all of them good luck!

Dream Wedding Finalists hit the papers!

2009-03-16T16:20:00.004-04:00

Check out one of the Dream Wedding Finalists 2009 in the Martinsburg Journal. Follow our link under Journal down the right side of our blog under Publication's We've Been In...

Dream Wedding Finalists 2009

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J6Fi2qTOSc&layer_token=68a2c8cb322349b

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Our personal guarantee to you when you book with Ott Photography is that you will be completely satisfied with your service and your photographs. We offer packages that will give you everything you need, from the start of your engagement to your wedding day. We want you to be so satisfied with our outstanding service and our work that we follow you from your pregnancy through all your children's milestones. Please get to know us through your free consultations and ask us what other clients are saying about us. We can't wait to get to know you!