Another happy couple

May we be the first to officially congratulate Heather and Rob!

I love it!

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Congratulations to Chrystal & Jonathon! They will be amongst our fall brides and grooms. They have created and shared their web site with us which tells their beautiful story of love. Thanks for sharing it Chrystal & Jonathon! We can't wait for your big day!

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.

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

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

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Congratulations Christy & Nick!

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!

Amber & Aaron

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

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

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!

Congratulations Liz & Danny!

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!

Erin & Joey's Wedding A Quick Glimpse

Wedding Season is here!

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!

April and Clay's Wedding

I cannot tell you how much Ryan and I enjoyed working with Clay and April. They are the cutest couple and are absolutely perfect for each other. They have such a fun spirit, great family and fabulous friends. Their wedding was both organized and relaxed. We enjoyed photographing and sharing their beautiful day! By the time April & Clay said their vows and we left the church, snow began falling which made the day even more special. Although it was cold, the warmth of the wedding more than made up for it! When we walked into the venue, it was like walking into a Winter Wonderland. The bride's colors were a beautiful teal and white. The decor brought a little of the outside in with tree branches draped in crystals on the dance floor while white square teal vases holding white roses and tulips adorned the tables. Other tables had frosted tree branches, and tables reserved for family which sat in front of the double row head tables contained silver branched crystal trees. It was truly a room fit for our Queen, April and her new husband! When we finally left April and Clay around 10:30 the party was in full swing and we, along with the packed room of guests were having an excellent time. What a great start to a new life together!

Our Last Wedding of 2008

We photographed the nicest couple on December 20, 2008. Amber Ray and Donny Lindsey were married without a hitch! They had a beautiful wedding, made all the more special by their remembrances. They had the first pew on Donny's side dedicated to the memory of his parents with a nice photo and flowers and did the same for their baby which they lost in June. I was impressed with their strength and their ability to talk with us about it. They are an amazing couple who have already been through a lot and will definitely have a solid marriage, as they already have shown amazing strength and love for each other through the past year. They have built a solid foundation. We appreciate the opportunity to be a part of their big day and photograph such a memorable occasion for them. Amber's mom, Kathy, was fantastic as well. She was so much a part of the wedding behind the scenes and it was absolutely well planned, organized and smooth. Our hats are off to her for all of her hard work. Everyone was fun, ready for Christmas and ready to have a great time at the wedding.
Congratulations and best wishes Donny and Amber!

Our Fall Clients Deserve their own magazine covers!

...because they are all truly beautiful people who had beautiful weddings. Thanks for the memories everyone, we enjoyed your weddings tremendously. Here are a few clients we've highlighted for you.