DC- botanical gardens

I love plants- I always have. I'd never been to the botanical gardens in DC before and I went last time. I loved it, it was so gorgeous. I'll definitely go again. they had the coolest plants

sweet texture

I want one of these- a polka dotted plant

I love lilies

I love ferns- the lines are so cool

pineapple!

grandfather cactus

in case you can't tell, I love cacti

passionfruit flowers are so cool

I love orchids

my life is crazy right now- I've been in and out of town, working full time when I'm here and keeping insanely busy. so much for relaxing summers..

DC

last weekend I went up to DC to visit one of my friends. we had a blast hanging out with his family and spending some time in the city. here are just a few of them

the botanical gardens- which are gorgeous

the Senate from the botanical gardens

I saw this road and I loved it

one of the first ladies' fans- I want it!

the window at the National Gallery of Art

this was right down the street from our subway- I loved it

more to come when I'm less busy!!

new banner?

I experimented in photoshop some and made a new banner. tell me what you think- if you like it.

cute girl

this is random, but there was this adorable girl at Allie and Chris's reception. she was so cute, I just had to take pictures of her all night. so I just thought I'd post this one until I have more time to blog more.

Allie + Chris wedding

Last weekend Allie and Chris got married. It was a very sweet weekend- their love for each other was touching. here are some of the pictures from the actual wedding.. I've been so busy these past few weeks, it's taking me forever to actually get picture stuff done
this picture made me laugh- I told Chris and his dad to both kiss his mom, but I meant on the cheek, and Chris's dad went in for a real kiss. funny picture both sides of the familyso sweetjust coming out from the templea beautiful bride- I loved her dressChris's father and sisterthe flash came out directly on this one, but I love the look on their faces. I couldn't get rid of it so happyi love love love this picture. even though it's blurry, I couldn't let the emotion in it go to wastethe dip.. Chris wasn't sure how to do it at first

Allie and Chris.. sneak peek

Last night Allie and Chris got married. I had the pleasure to photograph their wedding. They are so in love and I'm very happy for them. Tonight is the reception and I'm excited for it. Congrats Allie and Chris!
here a just a few..

Prom 2009

It may be kind of cliche for me to do this, but I had to post a few pictures from my prom this weekend. I had an absolute blast.. the whole groupthe ladies in my groupme and my mom me and my gorgeous date

Cheryl part two

here are some more pictures from my shoot with Cheryl. I'm having a blast editing themso lovely

I was so glad she was willing to lie down for me. I love how these pictures turned out

I love the contrast of the brick with her navy dress

we found this awesome train car left on the tracks. I thought it great.

so beautiful!
healthful pepsi? hard to believe




love the texture!