Washington DC Wedding Photographer | Jessie Mary Photography
Washington DC Wedding Photography and Lifestyle Portraits
During family portraits, I always have my camera ready, and I watch carefully. I take the shot on three when everyone is looking, but it's the time in between where the moments are captured. All the family are together with the bride and groom. Emotion is high from being either right before or right after the wedding ceremony. Some families laugh together, some cry... or sometimes it's just … [Read more...]
Planning the schedule of your wedding day is all about priorities. As a wedding photographer, I often get asked "how much time do I need for photos?". The answer to this depends on you, and the answer to this affects the schedule for the rest of your day. Think about what is important to you. Some brides want piles of bride and groom portraits, some want the majority of their photos to be … [Read more...]
I thought I'd write up a little F.A.Q of questions I get asked often. Feel free to still ask them. I know that sometimes it's better to hear an answer in person and chat about it. Are you a full-time photographer? Yes. I have a 32 hours set aside each week that I work either with clients or in my home office. In addition to this time, I spend countless hours thinking about my business, jotting … [Read more...]
After formal photos, the bride went back to her lounge, waiting for the ceremony time to come. I peaked in to find Shelby relaxing with her mom, sisters, and daughter, with only a little bit of anticipation in the air. The groom greeted guests in the outside garden. The Aerie at Eagle Landing has a beautiful indoor and outdoor space, with a wall of glass doors opening onto a patio for cocktail … [Read more...]
When I meet with brides for the first time, I ask how they feel about seeing the groom before the wedding. Most have a very strong opinion on this. Shelby & Tim were no exception. They did not want to see each other first. So when ten days before the wedding I got an email talking about First Look, I was surprised. One thing I have learned as a wedding photographer, is that plans change. … [Read more...]