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living within driving distance of new york city has been the most fun. the most fun! it’s the best to be able to zip up to the city to photograph and film manhattan weddings and new york city engagement sessions. but really, like we actually need an excuse to stop by our favorite spots to take in the views and nosh on our favorite meals!
when our bff from san francisco, kirsten of knw photography, came to visit, we naturally had to do some beautiful shoots, so we head to the city for this beautiful new york city elopement shoot. to tell the story, we photographed in two of the most iconic places in new york: the brooklyn bridge and central park!
shelby and chase talked about how they always wanted a city elopement but ended up marrying locally so their families could be present. because of this, they were perfect for this shoot! these two are the kindest and most stylish couple and were so wonderful to photograph! they were ever patient with all of the tourists on the bridge asking to snap photos of them, and they have perfect chemistry.
i loved the ethereal bhldn dress and cathedral-length veil. when the wind caught the veil, it was absolutely dreamy! shelby looked perfect with her relaxed bridal braid and natural makeup, and chase was her perfect compliment in his well-tailored suit.
the bhldn and susie saltzman bling looked amazing, and the garden-inspired bouquet by bahtoh added a slight touch of whimsy. in true new york fashion, we brought a bit of quirkiness to the shoot with fun “we did it!” elopement announcements by kara hill and a unique getting ready hotel.
we are thrilled to see the shoot featured on wedding chicks. if you think there’s anything more romantic than exchanging vows at bethesda fountain in central park, take a look at these photos, and we might just prove you wrong!
as seen on wedding chicks
|| VENDORS ||
apparel: BHLDN
ring: susie saltzman
paperie: kara hill calligraphy
hmua: yoshiko
florals: bahtoh
suit: zara
in the past, we’ve specialized in d.c. and destination wedding photography and videography, which has brought us immeasurable amounts of joy. and don’t get us wrong, we still absolutely love that portion of our jobs. but as our own family has grown and changed, we’ve taken interest in capturing the progression from families of two to families of three (or four or five or ten!!!). being able to witness the adoration of new parents and all of those first, tiny smiles and yawns is simply heartwarming.
which is why we are so thrilled to announce a new section of our business: lifestyle newborn photos and films. we want to be there to capture these new, exciting stages of your little family’s lives. and by offering both photography and films, we’re able to capture the precious mannerisms of your newborn, as well as the sweet details of their nursery and those irreplaceable early interactions. if you’re expecting and want to capture these precious moments, shoot us a message, and we’ll chat about how to make your in-home, lifestyle newborn session absolutely perfect.
and this brings us to…
one of our first newborn sessions we ever photographed: sweet charlotte skye. this little family of three were nothing short of heavenly. we spent the afternoon in charlie’s nursery, as they loved up on their darling new girl. even though they had only been parents for a few days at this point, matt + emily were absolute pros. charlie was already so loved, and the connection she and her parents shared was obvious.
charlie girl has the porcelain skin of her mama and beautiful dark hair of her dad… and a dimple that she got from both parents! her mom decorated her nursery in the prettiest hues of neutral and blush, and that airplane shelf was actually part of her dad’s nursery when he was a baby! how cool is that?! it’s been so fun to watch charlie grow up and to see her family continue to love her. i was lucky enough to photograph and film her parents’ wedding a few months after we did this shoot, and let me tell you, those are one for the books too! i cannot wait to share.
but in the meantime, enjoy these photographs and the precious newborn film at the end. i dare you not to tear up!
we love you bourdons!
XO,
anna + mateo
one of the greatest parts of working as a baltimore wedding videographer is having the chance to see different couples’ styles and wedding-day visions come to life! we have photographed and filmed baltimore harbor weddings, beach weddings on the eastern shore, small weddings in industrial spaces, country chic farm weddings, elegant ballroom weddings… just to name a few!
while our artistry lends itself to everything romantic, we’re lucky enough to get to show off the different vibes and themes that our lovely clients so carefully plan! and fran and enrico’s four seasons baltimore wedding was no exception! the couple prepped at the hotel (one of our all-time favorites in the city!) with views overlooking the harbor, then celebrated with close friends and family with an upscale ceremony and reception at the iconic hippodrome.
with the help of the talented charlotte jarrett events, fran planned the most elegant city wedding that matched her theatre venue perfectly. she was absolutely glowing in her custom gown that featured an illusion neckline and tulle overlay for the ceremony, which she removed for the second portion of the day to reveal a simple, sleek train with buttons all the way down. her look was completed with sparkly silver jimmy choos and a coordinating purse, as well as a soft, fluffy bouquet of neutral peonies and roses. enrico looked dapper in his tux, and when they rolled up together in that bentley, they definitely turned heads!
their evening was filled with happy tears, hugs from friends and family, and a huge spread of amazing food. the couple and their friends danced the night away to an incredible, fun live band. we loved capturing all of the different facets and emotions of their day (and the details… just wait until you see all of the details!) and are grateful to have met this sweet couple.
congratulations, fran + enrico! XO.
in honor of independence day today + this country we feel blessed to live in, we’re sharing a classic elopement shoot in the heart of the nation’s capital: washington, d.c.! we are so lucky to live in such an amazing place; we love the mix of cultures and history here, and as washington d.c. wedding photographers, we’re so lucky to be able to photograph some of the most beautiful weddings and show off that classic d.c. architecture so often!
when my sweet photographer friend came to visit from san francisco, we decided that we wanted to get our creative juices flowing and shoot together in the city! we teamed up with bhldn to put together a romantic elopement, highlighting those classic d.c. vibes, and we’re so thrilled with how all came together. we were able to work with some of the most talented creatives, which made everything even better! rebecca looked incredible in her bhldn gown (can you believe the pattern on that lace?!), and cedar & lime co. busted out such a cool overgrown, garden-style bouquet of fresh peonies and greens.
i’ll also forever love those sweet vow books, stunning pear-shaped solitaire from the sweet susie saltzman, and charming “just married” elopement announcement postcards from kara hill calligraphy. one of the highlights of the entire process was the honor of getting the shoot published on one of our favorite wedding blots, glamour & grace!
we had the best evening exploring union station (i don’t know if we’ll ever get over that architecture!) and finished the evening with a twilight vow exchange alongside the potomac at the jefferson memorial, with views of the washington monument and city lights glowing in the background. we’ll forever love jefferson memorial wedding photos, and this is no exception! rebecca + jason share such apparent affection for one another, which was so natural to show off in these photos and in their d.c. wedding video (make sure to watch in hd!)
thanks so much to all of the amazing vendors who contributed to this shoot! and a special thanks to glamour & grace for showing it off so beautifully. happy birthday, america! wishing you all a safe + enjoyable fourth from d.c.!
XO,
anna + mateo
VENDOR LOVE ||
florals | Cedar + Lime Co.
paperie | Kara Hill Calligraphy
dress & accessories | BHLDN
ring | Susie Saltzman
hair & makeup | keema easterling
vow books | BHLDN
bonjour! hola! halló!
you guys, we’re still alive and well over here. i don’t want my lack of presence on the blog to come across as a lack of interest, because, really, we’ve been working + exploring + loving life, and have so many beautiful photos to show for it! we had the best time on our trip to europe last month, and can’t wait to share more of the goodness with you (and some stories, like how we got stuck in an icelandic snowbank and were saved by two belgian cross-country skiers who hadn’t seen any other humans for two full weeks), but for now, i’ll just leave these little goodies here to get you all excited!
hope you’re all having the perfect spring! the weather is glorious here in d.c.! (come visit!!!)
XO,
anna
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