C&O Canal x2, part 2

June 29th, 2008

Session Date: May 24, 2008
Location: Georgetown, DC
Photographer: Loun-Loun

My apologies to Kate and Dante, I’ve been a bit slow in processing and posting photos, but due to a last minute e-session cancellation this afternoon, I had a few hours to work some magic on their photos.

I met with Kate and Dante (and Max!) on the same afternoon as my shoot with Joan and Ben. K&D were very flexible and changed the location of their session at the last minute to meet up with Grace and I at the C&O Canal in Georgetown. I think they made a very wise choice since their photos turned out really well!

Just another day on the C&O Canal

We met some colorful DC characters along the way, but K&D never broke character and delivered some fantastic 1000 watt smiles, they’re both so incredibly photogenic. The funny thing is that one of my favorite photos from the afternoon does not have either one of their faces in it. Instead, it’s a subtle shift, both visually and philosophically that moving forward in a successful marriage as a couple requires a different perspective in thinking, sharing, and ultimately buliding a life together with someone that you love.

Two halves will make a whole

To Kate and Dante, wishing you all the best!

Grace and Ted’s Wedding!

June 15th, 2008

Grace and Ted finally tied the knot! It was SUCH a beautiful wedding. Grace had to wake up at the crack of dawn, but she kept her cool-ness throughout the day.  As one of her bridesmaids, I was able to stay close to Grace and felt truly blessed that I could be a part of her special day!I wish I was good with words to describe what an awesome day it was, but since I am a bit challenged, I will post some pics that I took from the wedding :D Grace and Ted's WeddingGrace and Ted's WeddingGrace and Ted's WeddingGrace and Ted's Wedding

Liz and Rhett’s E-Session!

June 3rd, 2008

Wow, I guess it has been awhile since I posted on withbigcameras blog! (I had trouble remembering the log-in address.)

After canceling numerous sessions due to rain, I was a little bit anxious to meet with Liz and Rhett @ Old Town Alexandria, Va. Because Grace and L2 were busy this past weekend, I asked one of my other photographer friend Jennifer to help out with this one. Although it was a bit muggy on Sunday, Liz and Rhett (AND Steel) were wonderful to photograph! I had a lot of fun and I really hope they enjoyed it as well.

Here are some of my favorites..
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Steel was sooo posing for me in this pic ;)
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More pics on my flickr site!

C&O Canal x2, part 1

June 2nd, 2008

Session Date: May 24, 2008
Location: Georgetown, DC
Photographer: Loun-Loun

Over the beautiful holiday weekend, Grace and I had two photoshoots back to back in one afternoon. We had a couple of eager brides who had both happened to decide just a few weeks before the big day that an engagement session with the “Girls” would be just the right touch to add a little sparkle to their wedding day!

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Our first couple, Joan and Ben were so easy to work with despite their frustrations with trying to find parking in crowded Georgetown on a gorgeous, sunny afternoon. This was my first shoot along the Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal, so I was excited to see what I could, well, see! I’ve posted one of my favorite photos from J&B’s shoot which features quite prominently one of the aqueducts, now bridges, that the canal is known for.

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Did I mention that it was a gorgeous sunny day? Had to post this one too since I just loved the light play so much. The effect is fantastic, sunny washed out, romantic and Joan looks pretty happy about it too.

a private moment

Alright, one last “favorite” from the bunch. I’ve been playing around with some Photoshop actions and decided to try a few to enhance this photo. The original doesn’t nearly this dramatic, but I really love the cool, faded look that I’ve achieved. It’s a different style of romantic lighting.

Enough about what I liked, which ones do you like? More yummy photos of J&B only a click away!