May 3rd, 2008

A multicultural wedding in Millersville, MD

Kim's 4 nieces were too cute, looking in every direction!

The studly Oscar.

I just loved Cole's look...a young Christopher Walken!

My assistant, Monica Hoeffelmurphy, hung out with the guys before the wedding...let's hope that is not poison ivy! 

Oscar looked like he had been sent to the back of the classroom for a timeout.

The afternoon sun offered some nice light in the church, with flowers provided by Weddingscapes.

Kim and Oscar looked lovely under this giant oak tree, although the pollen was a bit much for his allergies.

Monica, grabbed this nice shot of the rings. 

These centerpieces just popped when we lit them.

Oscar and Kim taking their first dance. 

Lining up for a look at the planes from BWI.

-DSS

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of hanging out in Annapolis with Amy and Doug for their engagement shoot. My trip there was a quick car ride, but theirs took a little longer. Anna and Doug were visiting from the other side of the world - Bangkok, Thailand, to be exact.

We had a great time walking all over the side streets of Annapolis, finding special spots to shoot. I can't wait for their wedding in Annapolis in September!

This fun spot is right behind our favorite sushi place - Tsunami! 

After we sneaked up this little alley and took it over for a while, I kept hearing people come up behind me and turning around with a huff! 

-DSS 

I found these really cool picket fence/window box things in the woods behind our new house. (moving in two weeks, btw......yikes!) They are the perfect props for portrait sessions. They are actually on wheels! Whoever made these and dumped them in my yard...THANK YOU!

My dear friend Sydney's mom Patty was in town from California last week. We all first met about 10 years ago in Jackson Hole when I was the photographer at Sydney's sister's wedding. I guess I have become the official family photographer! Sydney asked if I could take a few pics of her mom with her boys, Hayden and Hudson. I didn't have the flowerboxes ready, so we all joined forces for the photo shoot. Sydney brought the flowers, and Patty and the boys planted them for me.

Two secret ingredients to capturing the true spirit of  a little boy: dirt and worms!

Don't ever tell a 6 year old boy to "say cheese"!

Does this one belong in Martha Stewart LIVING or what?

Don't you dare!!

-AR 

Every year some couple gets lucky enough to schedule their portrait session on the last brilliant day of fall foliage. Fall is my favorite season, and I just hate to let a beautiful Sunday go by without someone to photograph!

Last year was a double whammy for me at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis; Shannon and Dino had their engagement session, and then David and his family met me afterward for a romp in the leaves for their family Christmas card.

Shannon and Dino's wedding is coming up on May 31st, and I am so excited! They are young, happy and in love ... and their wedding is going to be so beautiful. I'm extra fired up for their big day since my friend and colleague, Kathy Blanchard, is going to make a special guest appearance as my second shooter.

 My associate, David Spence, and his family, Molly and Jackson, asked me to do their family picture last year, of course I said "Yes!"

-AR