the Butler|Ferguson families | holiday mini sessions

I always love seeing the Butlers and this year was especially memorable because there were some new additions to the family! Three in fact: Kelli's new husband Calvin Ferguson and his two kids Yanaii and Tre. They were awesome and I am so happy for all of them! As usual these guys rocked the shoot and look amazing. We had a little excitement when about half way through we were "kicked off" the grounds of the RCC due to a wedding that was taking place. That was a first for me and a few other photographers that were there also. But we all took in stride and were able to finish up without a hitch.

A few of my favorites to follow...

the D family | holiday mini sessions | maryland lifestyle photography

Justin, Larissa and Annalisa kicked off my Holiday Mini Sessions for the year and they were fantastic! Annalisa just turned one and is about as adorable as they come. She has the most gorgeous eyes (and eyelashes!) and her cheeks are completely kissable. I've known Larissa for too many years to count and it was very sweet to see her with her doting husband and precious baby girl, who will be a big sister before her next birthday. Since Justin and Larissa had gotten engaged at the Agricultural Farm, it was extra special to be there for family photos.

Thank you guys for a delightful session! Now go kiss those smooshy cheeks on that baby of yours!

Steve + Brittany | maryland wedding photography

Steve and Brittany were so wonderful.

Relaxed, happy and willing to be silly in order to get those natural smiles.

We had a beautiful evening for our shoot and you'd never know this was five years post wedding.

Brittany is as gorgeous and tiny as ever and Steve as charming.

Thank you guys for just being you!

Andrew and Hannah | maryland wedding photography

There are so many things I could say about this wedding.

How the rain that had been spitting and threatening all day held off and disappeared right before the ceremony started. How relaxed and calm Hannah was as she was waiting in the house. How Andrew could NOT stop smiling the entire time. How cute were all the decorations and how beautiful the grounds of the Billingsley House. How much fun everyone had dancing at the reception - from the youngest to the oldest. How awesome the minister's mustache was. How the First Dance was the cutest thing I have ever seen. How amazingly personal and sweet and emotional their vows were. How intimate their little whispers in each others ear during the ceremony. How excited they were to be getting married. How easy they were to photograph because they were just being themselves in love and for all they knew I was a fly on the wall. But I think the thing that stood out was how completely in their own world and 100% completely in love Andrew and Hannah were. I'm not sure I have ever seen a bride and groom so lost in each other. Somehow they managed to be fully engaged with their friends and family and yet at the same time wrapped in a bubble of joyous bliss. Wow. It was amazing!

Andrew and Hannah, it was truly an honor to be at your wedding to capture these precious moments. Thank you for inviting me. I wish you all the joy that marriage can bring and pray that your joy in each other carries you through anything you face together.