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Jesse and Abigail: A “Love is Music” Springtime Engagement Picnic

admin — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:55:17 +0000

Oh my, where do I begin with these two? Abi and Jess are a duo. He plays the piano and she sings. For them, love is music. So it was only natural for them to want this incorporated somehow in their engagement photos. So once upon a time there was a picnic on a beautiful sunny day. …And a wonderful prince with the help of some fairies (Lyn and Randy, and Coreene too!) was able to put together an enchanting picnic in the middle of a fantastic clearing somewhere in Silver Spring, MD. Thanks so much ladies, you did an amazing job and it was a pleasure having you on set:)

We had a lot of fun on this shoot and came away with many great shots, it was so hard for me to pick a few for the blog, and when Jesse told me “I will never forget this day for the rest of my life”, I knew the mission had been accomplished! Beautiful blog stalkers be warned, there is music on here.

Funmi: A Vibrant Outdoor and Studio Portrait Collection

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:19:10 +0000

You’ve heard the saying “Time and Tide wait for no man, but time always stands still for a woman of thirty.” Or is it forty? Take a wild guess. Thanks to Funmi and Sade Akintade (Funmi’s sister and makeup artist), for stopping by the Judah Avenue studio and allowing me to capture these timeless portraits.

There were so many beautiful images and it was so hard for me to choose which ones to feature on the blog. Eventually, I opted for the ones of her in this beautiful flower print dress because Funmi really does remind me of a Texas wildflower for the way she blooms in these field shots and in front of my camera. Click on the “view full post ” link to view the full session.

Cyndi and Tim Coming Soon Too {Washington DC Wedding Photographer}

admin — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:56:56 +0000

Cyndi and Tim are car enthusiasts, and not just for any cars – they are true lovers of Volkswagons. So of course they had to have their babies in some wedding photos with them. Take a guess as to the name of the color of the car on the right. Bet you thought it was blue or maybe purple? Wrong. It’s a Blurple colored car …yeap…that’s Cyndi’s car for you. Congratulations Cyndi and Tim…and to their cats Vinnie, Juanita and …ok I forgot again!

Coming Soon! Abby and Jesse’s Engagement Pictures

admin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 05:41:33 +0000

Summer is on it’s way and so are the fabulous engagement and wedding pictures of Abby and Jesse. Keep an eye out, there will be lots of romance coming soon on the avenue…Enjoy this memoir from a lovely picnic in an amazing secret glade on a sunny spring day….

Kyle and Taiese’ Wedding {Washington DC Wedding Photographer}

admin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:38:34 +0000

Judah Avenue is bringing you something a little different from the usual blog post experience. Please click on the image below or go to www.kyleandtaiese.com to view Kyle and Taiese’s amazing wedding collection. Please do provide us with feedback on this new presentation product. You can direct your questions to info@judahavenue.com. Congratulations to my fabulous couple Kyle and Taiese who have already starred several times on the avenue. Thanks for being so wonderful to work with and for choosing Judah Avenue to capture your beautiful day!

One Sweet Kiss! {Washington DC Engagement Photography}

admin — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 04:20:45 +0000

I never got the chance to post Grace and Tola’s engagement pictures on the blog but I was looking through some older pictures today and found this sweet slice of life. Had to share this picture of a sweet kiss on a sweetly lit trail somewhere in a photography sweet paradise. Enjoy!

Bethany and Anthony’s Grand Atrium Wedding in Vienna, VA

admin — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 03:46:57 +0000

Bethany and Anthony’s wedding at the Grand Atrium in Virginia was a fun, fun affair. The rain threatened to ruin the special day but you really can’t tell it from these pictures. The sun came out to cheer us on during the ceremony, the bride and groom looked amazing and the wedding party was game for lots of fun at the reception. What more can a photographer ask for? Congratulations to Bethany and Anthony!

Something about this framed picture of Bethany and Anthony strikes me as timeless. Not sure when it was taken exactly but it sort of reminds me of a high school prom picture. You know, the kind you take to show everyone you are a couple in high school. Bethany and Anthony look so young and in love, you get the feeling they’ve come a ways. The flower petals are a lovely complement…

Bethany’s dress was “cinderella chic”. It was a tailored confection with intricate yet simple and classy detailing. I don’t believe any bride can wear this style better than she did. She looked like an angel in the sunlight that streamed into the church as they exchanged vows. I thought that was fitting because she has such an amazing spirit. The fabric and bling on the dress perfectly matched her shoes and together they made a perfect highlight.

The Daily Bread was a popular Christian publication when I was growing up, full of many nuggets of wisdom. When Bethany asked me not to cover the words “Holy Bible” when we were taking the picture of her ring in the second shot I knew I had to get a shot of the Daily bread books that were right there in the room with us.

Below is the moment the bride entered the church. Look at the expressions on the guys’ faces. Anthony and his best man have obviously been struck by the bride’s beauty while Bethany’s brother and some of the other groomsmen look at Anthony to see his reaction. This one is a classic.

Kyle & Taiese’s Engagement Shoot {Washington DC Engagement Photography}

admin — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:58:33 +0000

Taiese lived a couple doors down from Yours Truly in the only girls’ dorm at the University of Maryland, College Park. Her and Kyle’s relationship budded in front of my very eyes and I still can’t believe they are here, years later, engaged. It’s all so surreal. They are perfect for each other and I say this not because they are friends but because they really do complement each other.

From behind my lens I saw how they interacted and blossomed in each other’s presence. You could feel how much they genuinely liked and enjoyed each other’s company, which is a blessing in any relationship. Their love is palpable. I only hope I have been able to sufficiently capture their feelings at this special time. It is my hope that even their grandchildren will look back upon these pictures and see the meaning of true love. Go Terps!

Coming Soon: Kyle and Taiese’s Engagement Shoot

admin — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 04:58:04 +0000

Sometimes it can be challenging to get good shots in harsh sunlight, and that’s just what we faced for Kyle and Taiese’s engagement session: wicked sun and muggy heat. Despite that we found so many lovely places to shoot. I loved this picture because of the warm and cozy light streaming in through the leaves. In this particular shot, the situation is quite dire : ) ”Tai, please marry me before these cars run me over.” But the light was indeed perfect. We’ve got so many amazing photos to share, so stay tuned on the blog.

Grace and Tola, Just-The-Two-of-Us Scenes From the Wedding Album

admin — Sat, 21 May 2011 19:58:13 +0000

To create pictures that really capture the personality and vision of the couple, it is sometimes fun to get them away from the hubbub of wedding day to get them to interact with each other and with the photographer. These are a few scenes of just Grace and Tola from their wedding album.