Washington DC Wedding and Portrait Photography

January 21, 2012 - 3:41 PM

Katie Brown - What beautiful photos, Sarah and Jake! I love the photos at the Lincoln memorial. Again, congrats.

January 21, 2012 - 3:54 PM

Guy - Love the ones around the Lincoln Memorial! Also on the escalator.

January 21, 2012 - 4:21 PM

Violet - Fabulous pictures! I love the one of you two looking over your shoulders with the monument behind you. Congrats again!!

January 21, 2012 - 4:33 PM

Marcos - Great photos, Sarah and Jake! Looks like the NGA?

January 21, 2012 - 5:01 PM

Theresa Anderson - Great photos! Congratulations to Jake and Sarah. I especially like numbers 11 and 14.

January 21, 2012 - 5:38 PM

Arthi Subramanian - Beautiful Photography of a beautiful couple!!

January 21, 2012 - 6:08 PM

Amanda - I love the last photo, it was a good time of day with the lighting and it captures Washington DC as the backdrop of your love story!

January 21, 2012 - 10:48 PM

Meg - Sarah and Jake you look so happy! I love the shots on the escalator. Neil did a fantastic job.

January 22, 2012 - 2:48 AM

Corinne - I love the ones on the escalator! These are so gorgeous, and you guys look so natural and comfortable!

January 22, 2012 - 8:34 AM

Christy - Amazing pictures! You look great together:) I love, love the picture with the Washington Memorial in the background!

Rob + Danielle: DC Maternity Portraits

Friday, December 30, 2011 Posted in Couples, Family Photography, Maternity Portraits, Portraits, Studio Portraits

With the New Year only days away, it is the perfect time to post images of another pending arrival. Along with the New Year, Rob and Danielle, and their families, will be celebrating the birth of their first child! I am so delighted that they asked me to capture maternity images of them. Full disclosure, although I photographed hundreds of children, families and people…this is my first official maternity session. I do have photographs of my wife from the days when we were doing our best to populate the planet (we had four children under the age of 5, before we were 30!), but those were family photographs, shot in our first apartment with my Nikon F100 film SLR camera, using available light, a 50mm f/1.8 lens and captured on Kodak 400TMAX film. Fast forward to two weeks ago….Rob and Danielle’s images were captured in a well appointed studio, with a Nikon D3 DSLR camera, a Profoto light setup and three of Nikon’s latest and greatest lenses.

It simply doesn’t seem that long ago that I was photographing their wedding day at a beautiful vineyard in southern Virginia, but now Rob and Danielle are about to be parents and I’m thrilled to play a part in documenting that experience for two of our very favorite people! Here are a few of my favorite images from my inaugural maternity photography session, with Rob and Danielle and a player to be named later.

Happy New Year!

by Neil

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December 30, 2011 - 6:34 PM

Mary Lou Stiffler - What a beautiful set of pictures!-you have captured a beautiful time in their lives–the pending addition to Dani and Rob’s
family. The pictures capture the “glow” on Dani’s and Rob’s faces as they await Baby T, as he has become known to those of us waiting with them. When her Dad and I were young and pregnant
we did not have pictures taken to capture this wonderful time.
Wish we had…..
Lovely—a time to remember. I especially love the one of the three of them peeking around the wall.(D + R = Baby T)

December 31, 2011 - 11:22 AM

Marion Schreiber - Neil, Once again you have captured Rob and Danielle in another beautiful chapter in their lives. We are so grateful to you for all your hard work and these shots and their wedding shots will be with us forever. I am sure Baby T will on your schedule as soon as he arrives !!!!!!!!!

January 1, 2012 - 10:08 PM

Beverl Noel - Beautiful pictures! You are a talented photographer who captures the inner feelings of the people being photographed. Danielle and Rob are beginning chapter 2 of their lives, and it is great that they will have these pictures to remember it. I’m sure they will continue to have you document the remaining chapters of their lives.

January 3, 2012 - 1:49 PM

Jenn Pendo - Beautiful pictures! Beautiful parents-to-be! I’m very happy for you both.

January 3, 2012 - 4:40 PM

Megan Miller - So happy for you guys! The pictures are gorgeous!

January 5, 2012 - 7:21 AM

diane stiffler - just love the photos!! it is something to cherish always.

Karl + Paula: DC Engagement Photography

Friday, December 9, 2011 Posted in DC Engagement Photography, Engagement Photography, Engagement Portraits

I am always in search of new and interesting places, in the Washington, DC area, to photograph engagement sessions and location portraits. So when Karl and Paula suggested FT. Washington for their engagement session, I was excited about it. In the all years I have lived in the DC area, I have yet to visit Ft. Washington. It is worth the trip. Tucked away along the Maryland side of the Potomac River, Ft. Washington has a place in the histaory of the Nations’ Capital dating back to 1809. It was the only defense for the Capital City until the Civil War. For you history buffs, there’s more here Ft. Washington National Park.

We could not have asked for a more beautiful day. with clear skies, bright sun and cool temperatures. Paula and Karl were just awesome to work with. Because of that we were able to capture some great images of them on the day. Congratulations to Karl and Paula, who are getting married at The Greenbrier next March!

Now to a few of my favorite photographs from their engagement session.

by Neil

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December 11, 2011 - 2:04 PM

Jehee - Paula & Karl,
Congratulations!
The pictures are lovely and Neil did a great job capturing your playful personalities! Can’t wait to see the rest!

December 11, 2011 - 2:06 PM

Dan Michael - That location is sick! I’ve been in DC area for 20 years and never knew Ft. Washington was like that! Good job Karl and Paula! Great pictures!

December 11, 2011 - 3:43 PM

Karl - Neil,
For those of us without Facebook, I’m thankful to have your blog. Paula and I are so grateful for having these pictures capture this exciting time in our lives. Working with you has been a pleasure. Thanks for making us feel so comfortable.

December 11, 2011 - 5:34 PM

Neil - Thanks to you and Paula, Karl, this was one of my favorite engagement sessions of the year…and you made it a success. The setting was your choice and you could not not been more fun to be with on the day. Your love for each really shines through!

December 11, 2011 - 9:59 PM

Hava - Love the kissing pics! You guys look great! I’m sure the pics of us bridesmaids will turn out equally as good!!

December 12, 2011 - 8:12 AM

Paula - Thanks, Neil, for the lovely pictures! We are so excited to have you at the wedding!!!

December 12, 2011 - 1:40 PM

Jillian & Tyler - You two are so adorable! I wish I knew Neil when we were getting married! Unique and artistic – so different from the typical wedding shots! Awww, i am so happy for you two!

December 12, 2011 - 2:57 PM

Warren - Congrats Karl and Paula! Wish you the best.

December 12, 2011 - 3:46 PM

Hadassa - Awwwww…you two look amazing! I can’t wait to see the ones from your wedding.

December 12, 2011 - 5:24 PM

Sunyi - Beautiful pictures! These are great shots. Congratulations Karl and Paula. Park family wishes you the very best!

December 12, 2011 - 5:32 PM

제희 꼬마 둥이 - 축하합니다 칼 하고 폴라씨!!

December 12, 2011 - 7:37 PM

Karen - Congratulations! Beautiful pictures!

December 12, 2011 - 11:51 PM

Sara - Such wonderful pics!

December 14, 2011 - 8:16 AM

Jesung - I was there last weekend – great choice for location! Congrats!

December 14, 2011 - 9:03 AM

Melinda - Stunning pictures and location. Congrats Paula and Karl!!

December 14, 2011 - 9:04 AM

Melinda - Stunning pictures and location. Congrats Paula and Karl!!

December 14, 2011 - 9:32 AM

ARDELIA - Congratulations!!!! I love the photos! You guys are sooo adorable – Neil did an awesome job!

Round Midnight: DC Wedding Band Photography

Monday, November 7, 2011 Posted in DC Weddings, Live Bands, Photojournalism, Portraits, Weddings

As much as I enjoy the music of the talented DJs I work with, photographing weddings in the Washington, DC area, there is just no substitute for a great live band. Round Midnight is just that…and more. This group is that rare combination of good, veteran musicians and great vocalists blending their talents to produce a sound that simply rocks. I was fortunate to meet them…and hear their unique sound first hand… at Andrew and Cait’s wedding in Gettysburg, in early October. Who said wedding photography was just about brides and bouquets?

by Neil

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