Laura - Brookside Gardens Senior Portrait Photography

Every once in a while, I get to shoot a senior session. This is always fun for me, because I remember back to the time when I was a senior in high school, and how long ago that seems, and how different I am now. I'm pretty sure I was nowhere near as mature as Laura is, and not as talented either. This session was truly a joy to shoot, and it's not often I get to pose a rabbit in my photos! Laura, I wish you all the best as you embark on your new college journey at JMU in the fall! (PS. Make sure you eat at Jack Brown's - seriously, best burger of my life! )

Lindsay & Edward - Linganore Winecellars Wedding Photographer

This wedding was a refreshing change of culture for me. There were a lot of new and different things I hadn't photographed before, which is always fun. Not only did I experience a traditional Chinese tea ceremony for the first time (and got to drink the tea!), Lindsay and Edward fed me BonChon chicken for lunch, which is pretty much my new favorite thing.

You might remember these guys from their engagement shoot, where I commented on Ed's awesome smile and how he makes Lindsay laugh. Well, it was no different on their wedding day, and I loved watching them crack each other up all day long, despite the chilly and breezy weather outside. And holy cow, Linganore Winecellars is a gorgeous venue! Thanks also to Cory B Photography for second shooting this wedding with me.

Catering & Cake: Canapés Catering
Ceremony Music: Hill Chamber Music
DJ: Shew-sical Entertainment
Flowers: Blossom & Basket Boutique
Hair & Makeup: Linda Lin
Photobooth: Party Booths
Photography: Emily Chastain Photography
Transportation: On The Town Limousines
Venue: Linganore Winecellars
Videography: Ian from Thomas Bowen Films

It's also Chinese wedding tradition for the bridesmaids and groomsmen to play "door games." The girls block the door of the house where the bride is and won't let the groom and groomsmen inside until they pass a series of tests and meet some pretty stiff requirements. 

Yes, that is Ed and his groomsmen wearing bras and dancing to Lady Gaga.

Finally! Edward gets to come upstairs and see the bride.