Exciting things are ahead for Courtney and Chris! Just graduating from JMU and moving to Alexandria to start out Life.

So let’s see….what would make a nice wedding gift for these two? Perhaps a free months rent for those who might want to lavish them a bit (really, really, really lavish them!). Or, for their peeps just getting out of school, perhaps a Metro card and dinner for two at Jaleo would be a nice gesture. Or there’s always the IKEA gift card where they can get those really cool things that help you fit 1200 sq ft of stuff in 750 sq ft of space.

Despite the price tag on Life inside the beltway, you really can’t beat DC Living when you’re young…… and the world is yours…..and all you really have….are your dreams.

I had a great time with you guys and I hope you have a fantastic summer. See you soon!

Kemper

Here’s a little slide shizzo to celebrate the first eSession of the year with Lindsay and Josh. I always give a little “kissing lesson” before we hit the road and I do believe that Lindsay and Josh were very good students. A+ for both of you!

Everyone’s usually a little nervous at first, I think. Except for me:) It’s a little scary being in front of the camera and not really knowing what to expect. But, after a few minutes, everyone is in the groove and having fun. Sometimes, after a little chimp (chimping in photog speak for looking at the lcd to check the shot) I’m loving what I see. Sometimes what I see isn’t at all what is in the LCD. I think you can see what I mean as there is a little before and after that will be evident in the show.

Also, check out that last shot. I really think that is one of my faves ever. We were racing to get to my secret spot and were just a few minutes too late to get the sunset. So we worked the twilight and I really think we got some cool stuff.

Good times…good times!!!

I kept kidding Lindsay that I may have to just barter out the wedding photography for some tax assistance. But, I did manage to complete my taxes just in the nick of time, so I’m safe from that scariness and drudgery for another year. Of course I have made a commitment to self….be more organized! Maybe I can still work out a deal. Hmmmm.

This is a great couple, very much in love, so made for each other, and WAY easy going. Josh the musician and artist, Lindsay the CPA. Amazing how the right people find each other in this great big world!

We had originally scheduled this session for March, but the weather was just not right (although you can do some cool stuff in the winter months). So here we are a little over a month later and the weather is beautiful, the leaves are coming out, the grass is green (wow is it ever!) and there is still just enough of winter left to make for one of the most beautifully colored shots I’ve done.

Thanks for coming out and playing with me guys, I had a great time!

Now……. where’s MY CPA?

Ok….so we’re about to get our first winter storm and I’m posting fall eSession pix of Jenni and Josh. But I thought this was another really great session with a super couple and I wanted to show them off a bit.

I really enjoyed hanging with both of them and getting to know more about their plans for a life together. With Jenni and me in the same area there is never going to be a lull in conversation but Josh managed to get a word in here and there. It was a gorgeous evening and I think the images show a beautiful couple that are so happy they found each other.

See you guys in June ! Ahhhh….with an ice storm around the corner that sure sounds nice and warm!

Kemper

A February wedding at the VT War Memorial Chapel, with black and white all the way. Awesome! I’m hoping for a little beautiful snow, but not too much to bog things down. Maybe it’s going to be 70 degrees in Feburary, too.

Started at the War Memorial Chapel for this session and by the time we had walked around to Burrus Hall, there were EMS helicopters landing on the Drill Field. What?? Of course that got Trey a bit distracted since he is in the Fire/EMS biz down near Raliegh. But what was going on? Just minutes before not a soul on the Drill Field seemed concerned like there was something up. I

Turns out that Carilion and Lifeguard 10 were landing for a photo op. By the time we were done and walking back from the duck pond, there were a ton of EMS personnel with helicopters and ambulances all arranged for a group pic.

So here’s to Annie and Trey. You are a great looking couple and I’m pretty sure this is going to be an awesome wedding. Have a great holiday season, nice long winter naps, and we’ll see you guys in February.

You know it’s going to be comfy when your couple shows up in flip-flops for their eSession. But you REALLY know you’ll understand each other when they’re in Chacos.

Lauren and Andrew are a great couple who you can tell are just meant for each other. They’re getting married next July but wanted their engagement photos while there was still a little fall in the air and some color in the leaves. Well, we got it in just in the nick of time as the weather turned a few days after we got together. So they picked it right. In fact, it was a beautiful evening and almost the perfect weather. But it’s always kinda nice to have a cloud or two in the sky for a little drama.

They were truly scouts as I took them all over the place and they just kept on smiling. I had a few new spots in mind (with downtown construction as it is, you never know when your favorite spot may hold a construction dumpster!) that I wanted to try out downtown and light was getting a little weak but still held out.

So here are just a few of my favorites. I’m blogging from a cafe in Williamsburg where I’m sure tomorrow’s bride is close by doing a “rain go away” dance for tomorrow. Is it fair to ask for the rain to stop after a summer like this? Well….for a few minutes at least! Please?? After all it has rained for about three days straight now.

I drove up to Anne Elise and Phil’s house to do their eSession on a most beautiful Saturday evening. They were making dinner for me and a few of their friends and I was WAY looking forward to it. You see, Anne Elise is a world traveler, so when she emailed me asking if I liked vegetarian food, I KNEW I was in for a treat.

Well, shortly after I arrived Phil took me for a tour of this awesome house he built, tucked away in mountainous Montgomery County seclusioin. Oak timber frame construction, a rockin’ layout, and one spectacular view. I was already picking out the spots that would make for a great shoot.

It was a delicious dinner with great company….but I was having such a good time we almost missed the “magic hour”! Never fear, our hustle and scurry out the door left us plenty of time to get in some great shots.

After a few of them on the farm, we headed over to the Winter Sun in Floyd to get in few more of them enjoying one of their favorite pastimes…. the Contra Dance. My oh my, they are the experts there. Despite some lighting issues that were a little out of our control, I think we got some great shots. Both are fantastic dancers and I’m really excited to see them in action at the reception. I’m wondering…what is the first dance going to be like??

Thanks so much for a great evening Phil and Anne Elise….it was much fun!

we must ALWAYS watch out for itty-bitty wine thieves …

this is Phil telling a tall tale….

Phil the Ninja Dog Chaser…….

Ahhhhhhh……warm summer mornings are made for waterfalls. My favorite time to mountain bike is just after the forest comes alive but before the heat of the day sets in. So what a perfect time to catch up with Jennifer and John for their eSession at Roaring Run.

When I suggested the venue which is close to their home, they were pretty excited; and neither were afraid of climbing over a few wet rocks. What a bonus to get in a little hike while getting to know another great couple.

Young love….can’ beat it!

the sun was just staring to come up through the tree line….

a cool looking rock to climb down on …

the sun was a little harsh in this spot so I thought it would make for a nice texture shot…

this is my favorite spot at the falls……

and a little fish….

and then we stopped by the old iron furnace on the way back….

See you in a few…..

Kemper