Judah Avenue Photography

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.

Bridal Beauty Shot

admin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:41:32 +0000

It seems like one shot posts are all I am able to do these days, so if that is all I get, why not make it a stunner…and that’s just what I thought of this portrait of Autumn on her wedding day – she was a beautiful and stunning bride. I love the honeyed softness of this shot and the subtle way her skin glows. Every bride should get a beauty shot if time permits! I will bring wedding pictures sometime soon. Cheers!

Sneak Peak: Grace and Gabriel {Washington DC Engagement Photography}

admin — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:07:41 +0000

We set out on this shoot with high hopes for a promised 60 degree weather day, however, when we got on location -a cozy little trail in College Park- it was freezing cold! Despite the frigid temperatures, Grace and Gabriel were resilient and found many things to joke about. Here is a sneak peak of their engagement shoot. This picture is heartwarming to me because when I first met Grace, she told me how much she loved Gabriel’s laugh and this shot says it all…

To fall in love with Autumn {Washington DC Engagement Photography}

admin — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:36:43 +0000

So, its not that I don’t believe in black and white shots, I love them, but this Fall engagement shoot made it so difficult for me to choose any black and white shots for the blog. I love love loved every single image and could not resist presenting this post to you in beautiful riotous fresh color. I’m not going to rhapsodize about the beautiful magical light but yes the amazingly fabulous and warm lighting is every reason why more people should get engaged in the fall. This couple is not only beautiful for my pictures but soothing for the spirit. The bride-to-be, also called Autumn, is a talented violinist and when she played I wanted to put down my camera and just lie by the lake and lose myself in the sweeping streams of violin. Hope you guys enjoy viewing the photos as much as I did taking them. Congratulations to Autumn and Suleman (who fell in love with Autumn!)

Duglas and Makia’s Rockwood Manor Wedding in Potomac, MD

admin — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:27:26 +0000

So I’ve decided to do what everybody else is doing and join Facebook, and make longer posts so, starting with Dug and Makia, who were such an amazing couple to work with. Thanks for making me a part of your day Dug and Makia, you rock! Oh by the way this bride is TALENTED! She made the beautiful bouquet she is holding at the end of this post on the spur of the moment, I was really impressed and honored to work with her. I know with all the creativity she let out for her special day, we’ll someday be hearing more of her in wedding circles. Enjoy.