The Blue Ridge Bridal Show | The George Washington Hotel Wedding Show | Winchester, Virginia Wedding Show

I had the pleasure of being apart of The Blue Ridge Bridal show again this year along many of the best wedding professinals from the Blue Ridge Valley area. This end of summer bridal show was held at the elegant George Washington Hotel in Winchester, Virginia. What an amazing day being able to chat with so many brides about their upcoming wedding day! Of course I brought my camera along - check out this amazing hotel!

Fashion show by Potomac Bridals!

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Springfield Waterford Wedding | Washington DC Wedding Photographer

Earlier this year I covered this wedding at The Waterford in Springfield, Virginia with my friend from Mo Kazi Photography! Here are a few of my favorite decor and portrait images I captured from the night! 

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Meadowlark Gardens Vienna, Virginia Elopement | Northern Virginia Wedding Photographer

Earlier this year I photographed this elopement at Meadowlark Gardens in Vienna, Virginia With Ekate Photography! It was a super hot day, but we captured some amazing images! 

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Justin & Joe's Old Hollywood Themed Wedding PUBLISHED on Equal & Forever | Great Room at Savage Mill Wedding

I was so excited to hear from Charisma with http://equalandforever.com an LGBT wedding blog that I love following! Equal and Forever publishes weddings, engagement sessions and other photography sessions featureing LGBT couples in love! I am so happy to have Justin & Joe's wedding featured on this amazing blog! 

View the blog post on Equal and Forever: http://equalandforever.com/old-hollywood-and-new-romance-at-the-great-room-at-savage-mill/

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Phil & Noelle | A Jefferson Memorial Wedding | DC Wedding Photographer

Noelle & Phil had a gorgeous bohemian-style DIY wedding with their ceremony on the West Lawn of The Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC. Earlier that morning Phillip and his groomsmen got a fresh shave and haircut at Diego's Hair Salon in Dupont Circle, while Noelle got ready at The Loews Madison Hotel with her bridesmaid. Included in the bridal party was their groomsdog! Afterwards we headed over to Josephine Butler Parks Center for the reception! Take a look at the custom made bobble heads! 

Vendors: 

Venues: Ceremony: Jefferson Memorial, Reception: Josephine Butler Parks Center 

Photography: Jon Fleming Photography

Catering: Top Hat Catering

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A Mankin Mansion Richmond Wedding | Richmond, Virginia Wedding Photographer

I teamed up with Ana-Mation Photography to travel down to Richmond, Virginia to photograph this beautiful wedding at The Historic Mankin Mansion just a short distance from downtown Richmond. This venue featured endless locations for gorgeous photographs with the couple and bridal party. Here are a few of my favorite shots from the ceremony and portrait:

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Paradise Springs Winery Surprise Birthday Party | Clifton, Virginia Photographer

I had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful family and the surprise birthday party they throw for Jeff's 69th birthday at Paradise Springs Winery in the town of Clifton, Virginia. To make it a surprise they choose to throw the party for Jeff's 69th instead of his 70th where he would likely be expecting something big! Their closest family and friends gathered traveling from all part of the country including places such as New Orleans. 

Paradise Springs Winery is located on 36 acres of land in Clifton, Virginia making it a great location for weddings and events or an outing with some local wine. The venue featured some great backdrop for family portraits with Jeff's family including vineyards and an eye popping red barn. 

The party was held in this cute red barn seen in the images above! Wow it was perfect. 

A group shot with all the friends and family! 

Venue: Paradise Springs Winery 

Photography: Jon Fleming Photography

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Justin & Joe | The Great Room at Savage Mill Wedding | Washington DC LGBT Wedding Photographer

I had an amazing time capturing this beautiful DIY wedding at The Great Room at Savage Mill in Maryland!  Read along with the amazing wedding story forwarded to me by Justin & Joe to go along with these images: 

Our journey to marital bliss began long before Joe proposed on a warm evening on March 12th. It began 3 years prior when we decided to go "Steady" during a late night phone call at 12:03am.

Joe and I first met in December of 2009 at Gay District during a discussion that I facilitated. With humor and brevity being a major role in both of our lives, Joe and I initially bonded over MST3K: Mystery Science Theater 3000, an irreverent television show that rifted movies! While forming a love for each other, we also found our love for Sushi, picnic dates, volunteering and of course our love for old hollywood films and the actresses that starred in them.

With the last of these being a theme for our wedding, we were excited to share our love for each other and the honor and commitment it represents with our family and loved ones on May 25th, 2014 , when we finally said, "I DO!" 

Justin and Joe prepared for their big day at the Courtyard Fort Meade BWI 

Our 3-year anniversary was on March 12, 2012 and, after arriving home to surprise Joe with word of the new job I had just landed, we decided to go on a picnic at a beautiful park not far from our apartment. With blankets, candles, soft music, pizza and a poorly wrapped Wok we enjoyed our evening and exchanged presents. When time came for me to receive my Wok (which Joe replaced because his former roommate stole mine) he told me that there was something for me at the bottom of the box. I dug around in am mixture of newspaper and scholastic currency which Joes school uses as an incentive for students...and Joe uses as stuffing I found a small lump of wrapping paper. I opened it and thought, "Aww...what a beautiful ring...." . Then Joe grabbed it from me and got very serious. I don't remember what he said after that, he could have been giving me a recipe for blueberry muffins but I knew whatever it was...he wanted to give it to me and that made me feel special. Immediately after he slipped the ring on my finger a small group of people walked past us and smiled politely at our picnic. I called out, "Hello" They replied...and I yelled, "IM ENGAGED!!!!" Being an interracial Gay couple you can never know how people will respond and in that moment i didn't care. As luck would have it they were very excited for us and even stopped to take our photos so we could remember that evening forever.

 Joe found The Great Room at Savage Mill in Washington in an ad in Bride and Groom magazine. I of course had to research them via wedding wire as we have all of our vendors and found amazing reviews and called in for a visit. The space was spectacular; huge floor to ceiling windows, vaulted ceiling, sconces, pillars, a balcony overlooking a beautiful forest...everything. We also loved the history (having been built in 1820) and how unique the space was.

Our reception theme was Old Hollywood / New Romantic.  We incorporated bright colors, tangerine and lemon, with our love of black and white movies to create a unique space and feel. With the golden up lighting the reception was bathed in an old Hollywood glow which set the mood for the evening. Our DJ, DJ Myra, worked with us to incorporate beautifully timed period love songs for the cocktail hour and dinner. Love songs by Gershwin and Porter. Our first dance was to, "You've Got Me Wrapped Around Your Little Finger" modern take on an old jazz sound and feel.   We worked quite extensively on our ceremony and reception decorations, and much of it was DIY, including the shadowbox portraits of old Hollywood actresses, flower mason jars, small jars coated in glitter with tealights, and what was quite the hit, three lounge spaces with themes from three of our most favorite movies to go with the Old Hollywood theme: Singin in the Rain, Pillow Talk, and Gaslight which we turned into photo booths. Each having an instant Polaroid camera and a guest book. We knew we couldn't be everywhere at once so we tried to have people capture their moments on the lounge spaces and write us well wishes to go along with them. With our good friends, Aaron and Rebecca, we made these unique places great opportunities for cuddling with your special someone, photo ops, or making new friends. Thankfully our photographer, Jon Fleming, was there to capture all of these moments beautifully and still allow our guests to maintain their moments uninterrupted.  He even took the time to photograph all of the small DIY details throughout the wedding and ceremony! He was AMAZING!

The reception included a first dance with Joe and I, a dance with my mother, and a tossing of the groomsmaids bouquets to a crowd full of unattached people, both male and female!  However, what was perhaps the greatest effect of the night, was a unity circle that was directed by our DJ, DJ Myra of HB Productions.  This circle started with us in the center slow dancing.  All of our guests joined hands around us to the sounds of Stevie Wonder's Overjoyed.  Myra directed people to come towards us with personal messages throughout the song.  The words that people had for us were so beautiful and touching; both of us started to tear up.  Finally, towards the end of the song, people came together and enclosed us, and we really felt their love.  It was an unexpectedly beautiful ending to our wedding.

Vendors involved (click to visit their sites!):

Venue: Great Room at Savage Mill

Photography: Jon Fleming Photography

DJ: DJ Myra

Cake: Edibles Incredibles

Makeup: Faces by Brandi

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Adam's Head Shots | Washington DC Headshot Photographer

Adam, an actor in Washington DC had contacted me looking to update his head shots which had not been updated in over 2 years! Since then his look had completely changed. In less then a week after Adams inital email I met up with Adam in Collage Park, Maryland to photograph him in the beautiful pre-sunset light. I photographed adam with variety of scenic natural backgrounds and with two different outfits to create variety in the images. Here is one of my favorites to share: 

It is recommended to update your head shot anytime your look changes!

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Achal & Narayani's 50th Wedding Anniversary | Wyndham Garden Exton Valley Forge | Downington, Pennsylvania

I had the pleasure of taking a mini road trip to Downington,  Pennsylvania to photograph Achal & Narayani's 50th Wedding Anniversary! 50 years!!! It is always great to travel to new places and do what I love - photographing amazing people. Congratulations to this sweet couple! 

Great time working with Elegant Events at The Wyndham Garden Exton Valley Forge in Exton, Pennsylvania! 

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An Elegant Anderson House Dupont Circle Wedding | Washington DC LGBT Friendly Wedding Photographer

An Elegant wedding I covered alongside Darling Photographers near Dupont Circle. This couple had been together for 27 years before their wedding! Their emotional ceremony was held at The Friends Meeting of Washington House followed by the reception at The Anderson House a few blocks away (walking distance). 

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Kathy & Mike | A Marco Polo Restaurant Wedding | Vienna, Virginia Wedding Photographer

Kathy & Mike said "I Do" at Marco Polo Restaurant in Vienna, Virginia mid June! I was so excited when Kathy had contacted and met with me earlier this year about her upcoming wedding. Thank you Kathy for the great review on Wedding Wire!

Prior to arriving at the ceremony I had the chance to photograph Kathy and Mike with their bridal party at a nearby park and at their residence. So thankful for perfect weather! 

Cake smash!

Here is one of my favorite shots of the night! One of the many advantages of asking my couple to sneak away from the reception for a little bit to get some extra portraits! 

VENDORS

Venue & Catering: Marco Polo Restaurant 

Photographer: Jon Fleming Photography

Florist: Herndon Florist

Cake: Edible Incredible

D.J: Remberto Andrade

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Old Town Clifton Portrait Session | Clifton, Virginia Photographer

My favorite time to photograph is either early in the morning within the few hours after sunrise or in the evening a few hours before sunset when the light is at its best and we can take advantage of the "golden hour". So when Shine had contacted me about getting some portraits last minute I was so excited to be able to shoot the very next day super early! I suggested nearby Old Town Clifton which provides lots of greenery and some great locations for Portrait and/or engagement sessions. View some of my favorite images from our session:  

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Say I Do LGBT Wedding EXPO 2014 | Hotel Palomar | Washington DC LGBT Wedding Photographer

This years Say I Do! Wedding Expo was held at the modern Hotel Palomar just a few blocks from Dupont Circle on P Street! The Say I Do! Wedding Expo had their 5th year anniversary this year. Each year it gets better and better! 

Meet just some of the many vendors from The Say I Do Expo! 

No Ordinary Ordained | ekate Photography | Chrysis Entertainment | Chris Ferenzi Photography | Photos From The Harty | Pollyanna Events | Orchid Florist DC | Cham City Cakes |

Heather & Awori | Rehearsal Dinner | Welch Medical Library Baltimore Maryland | Maryland Wedding Photographer

I had the pleasure of documenting Heather & Awori's Rehearsal Dinner the night before their big wedding day! The dinner took place at the Welch Medical Library at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore Maryland. The library was elegant featuring large artwork and paintings on the walls after guest entered through a marble staircase. 

Venue: Welch Medical Library

Photography: Jon Fleming Photography

AWP AWP Networking Meeting | DC Association of Wedding Professionals | Maggiano's of Tysons Corner

AWP is The Association of Wedding Professionals: a group of the areas best wedding vendors in DC Maryland and Virginia including photographers, caterers, venues, bakers, officiants, DJs, wedding planners, photo booths, and any other vendors in the wedding industry. AWP meets monthly at a differnt venue in the metro DC area. Each meeting starts off with a networking happy hour followed by a dinner during a presentation on different topics each month. The month of April featured a presentation by Dr. Maggie Daniels on Innovative Marketing. 

Vendors: 

Venue:  Maggiano's of Tysons Corner

Photographer: Jon Fleming Photography

Presenter: Dr. Maggie Daniels 

Nancy & Joan | A Swann House Wedding | Washington DC Wedding Photographer

Nancy & Choose the Intimate Swann House on New Hampshire Ave. In Washington DC just outside of Dupont Circle as the location for their private ceremony earlier this April. After flying in from their hometown of Nashville, Tennessee their marriage was officiated on the rooftop by Tiffany Newman. Following their first kiss as a new couple - Joan was shocked to hear the sound of a bag piper from below. Nancy had organized and hired a professional bag piper in advance as a surprise for their wedding day. I love it when couples are able to add a personal unique touch on to the day! Afterwards we took full advantage of the weather and the grounds around The Swann House for some great portraits! 

I had such an awesome time working with you Nancy & Joan! I am so glad to be able to do what I love! 

VENDORS: 

Venue: The Swann House

Officiant: Tiffany Newman 

Photography: Jon Fleming Photography

Bag Piper: The Professional Piper 

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Tuska & Steve | An Alexandria Alfred Street Baptist Church Wedding | 2941 Reception

Steve and Tuska had a gorgeous intimate wedding including 27 guest - their closet friends and family from around the country. Their Wedding at Alfred Street Baptist Church made the perfect location for the ceremony! The church features beautiful light that comes in from the side in the early-mid morning! Following the ceremony we took advantage of one of the few nice days we had in March and walked around Old Town Alexandria for some portraits before heading over to the reception at The 2941 Restaurant in Falls Church, Virginia. 

The restaurant features a gorgeous backdrop for portraits! I was SO happy to have had so much time at capturing Tuska & Steve interacting and looking amazing! 

Awesome vendors apart of this wedding!

Make Up Artist: Erin Hightower

Hair: Latrina Wilson

Church: Alfred Street Baptist Church

Reception Venue: 2941 Restaurant 

Photographer: Jon Fleming Photography

Wedding Planner: Harriet Smith

Florist: Karin's Floris 

Band: Guitarist Jerry Lynn

Cake: 2941 Restaurant

Right after sending my newly married couples online image gallery I was so happy to received this amazing email! This is what motivates me to continue to do what I love best - I was so happy I was able to capture and document this special day! 

          "Hi Jon, you have made us the happiest couple ever. We absolutely love the stunning pictures you took on our wedding day. We can't stop talking about them. You have captured all the intimate moments, and looking at the expressions on some of our guests their faces, you take us right back to some unforgettable moments of our special day. You were a pleasure to work with. Thank you...thank you...thank you!!!"

Carnevale 2014 | Casa Italiana | Washington DC Event Photographer

Many AWESOME vendors that were apart of this event:

Planning: RSVP Events and Wedding

Venue: Casa Italiana

Photography: Jon Fleming Photography

Catering: Piero's Corner Fairfax

Desserts: Dolci Gelati, Sweet Reasons Cupcakes, Sweet Pearlz Cheesecakes

A New York South Asian Wedding | Hilton Pearl River | Pearl River, New York | New York South Asian Wedding Photographer

Puja and Neil got married at the lavish Pearl River Hilton Garden Inn in Pearl River, New York. The weather was perfect for an outdoor wedding on the hotels lawn just outside a relaxing patio. Check out all the fun, colors and beauty of this wedding!