There are always bucket list locations for photographers. Working out of Washington D.C., I assure you the list is never ending. I’d had the opportunity to work at the National Cathedral gardens for a maternity session and I was so excited to return for Breann and Newel’s bridal images before their wedding day. While my wedding packages include a portrait session, not everyone falls back on an engagement session. Knocking out portraits before the wedding day opens up the timeline so much and there’s no pressure, no rush to move the most important images along to meet a schedule. For us, the only time constraint was the sun and guys… this light!
The Chambers Family
As I was well into my fall shooting season, I was also planning my own family portraits. I'd put it off last year - and then never got around to it. The fact is, I know how stressful it is to put together a session. I dreaded it. But after working with the Chambers family for another year, and seeing how effortless Kari always makes it seem, I decided to schedule our session and make the best of it. I tried to simplify outfits to many pieces we already owned, and you'd never know by looking at these photos that Kari often works her magic in just days leading up to the session. Her laid back attitude sets the tone for the session and judging by these results - she nailed it.
Lauren and Don
Alright, guys. Clear your mind. Done? Okay. Now, when I say the words "backyard wedding", what are you picturing? I absolutely guarantee it won't look like what you are about to see! When I stepped on the property belonging to my bride Lauren's family, I was in awe of its waterfront views, weeping willow trees, and the eventual evening sunset. Sharing some of my favorites from their summer wedding below!
Raisa and Eric
I've always said my best form of advertising isn't Facebook, a million followers on Instagram, an ad in a local publication - it's a happy client. My trick to a happy photographer? Booking friends of clients, and guests at previous Kelli Brewer Photography weddings! I met Raisa and Eric at the intimate ceremony of another KBP couple, Amit and Que. I remember leaving that wedding, feeling like one of the family, even though I was hired help. That group of friends was so incredibly lovely, so kind, and so welcoming. Raisa and Eric's day was just the same - one the kindest pairings you'll ever meet, surrounded by such warm and inviting friends and family for their Washington, D.C. Courthouse wedding. I would say I honestly couldn't get any luckier, but, I've never won the lottery, so there's that. Sharing my favorite downtown images below!
Jaclyn & Brad
Every wedding that I photograph, it's always an honor. I won't pretend that it's not pretty boss to be attached to the bride and groom all day - a position not even their closest friends and wedding guests have. While my time with couples usually ends on the wedding day, we almost always keep in touch on social media and I love following their journey as it goes from the two of them, to fur babies, to multiple babies, new homes, and more. However, it's not every client that I have photographed for years, the proposal, the engagements and ultimately the happy ever after.
I am always so impressed by the clever ways my clients find ways to incorporate family and friends that have passed. Jaclyn kept her Mom close on her wedding day with a pendant on her bouquet of flowers.
Bride's Dress - David's Bridal | Groom's Tux - Men's Wearhouse | Flowers and Arrangements by The Enchanted Florist | Cake by Nicole Dixon | Food by The Green's Catering Company