I posted my favorite photo from Lauren and Phantane’s photo session at Meridian Hill Park and U street awhile ago, but I had so many more I wanted to share. We met up at the park only to gravitate towards the fun colors on U Street. Lauren’s wedding colors are pink and purple, and by chance, we stumbled across so much pink and purple. They even had pink balloons tied onto a staircase for us to use. I know the balloon thing is really really popular and it bugs me. A LOT. Because so many times I see the couple actually release the balloons into the air. My brain explodes when I see this, I’m like “Hellloooo? Those balloons are going to totally kill wildlife! Have you seen the amount of sealife that chokes on balloons?” So I was a little nervous to post cute balloon photos that might encourage people to use them and not properly dispose of them. Friends don’t let friends release balloon, ok?

I finally got a couple to go to Ben’s Chili Bowl! We waited in line and they happily munched on their amazing hot dogs. I love the colors of that place. And have you noticed that Lauren and Phantane went all out and wore super bright colors? I’m always telling my clients to go bold or go home, and these guys totally did.

I love doing Trash The Dress sessions. It’s just a whole lot of fun! Some people call that a Day After Session but with so many terms floating around, when I say Trash The Dress, my clients know what that is! I just explain we can do it more on the Day After Session spectrum. But I have had some dresses go in the water(love it!). Not for this session, but we ended up hanging around water all day. The Maryland shore was perfect as the sun was beginning to set and we found some old boat ropes hanging around which I just had to use. A *huge* thanks to Baltimore Hair & Makeup. Jamie and Megan did my wedding hair and makeup, so whenever I get a chance to use them for a shoot, I get excited.

A little preview of a Trash The Dress session I did awhile ago. Stay tuned Monday for the full post. And yes, I totally heart this bridal headband!! It’s from the etsy shop BeSomethingNew.

Natalie and I moved to New Haven, CT only a few months ago. We are still trying to get the knack of things here: where to go, what to see, what to do. So after a failed attempt at playing at a pumpkin patch in October(they had no pumpkins! $$^%^&) we decided to take a drive through some Connecticut backroads. With the fall leaves at their peak, I have to admit, I was totally taken. The oranges from the trees were just bursting off the leaves and we even saw 7 wild turkeys. And yes, I did make gobbling noises at them only to have them run away. I guess I’m one big, malformed, loser turkey to them.

Before turning back to go home, we parked at one overlook of some trees and I took a few photographs. I’m pretty sure when I have kids they won’t recognize me without a lens in front of my face. Ah well.

The second photograph I totally heart because it’s the *exact* face Natalie makes *every* time she laughs.

I love fall. It’s one of my favorite seasons because it’s not too hot or too cold, the leaves are turning lovely colors, and it feels like the perfect season to sit down and have a latte outside while reading the New York Times.

So for Yarrow and Jen’s engagement session, we headed out to Butler’s Orchard in Germantown, MD. I had been to the farm once before, stuffing my face with caramel apples and getting super excited for the hay ride. I knew it was a great place to enjoy the fall day and get great engagement shots.