Last month I flew out to Ohio to second Moshe Zusman in photographing Cameron and Emily’s Wedding in Maumee. Here are some of my favorites from their beautiful day!
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Stephanie and Justin’s Wedding | Washington D.C. Wedding Photographer
Some images from the first wedding of the year, where I assisted for Moshe Zusman at Stephanie and Justin’s beautiful wedding at the chapel on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Northern Virginia. Their reception was held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel and Stephanie and Justin added their own special touch with their choreographed first dance. Here are some of my favorites from their special day.
Gabe and Heather’s Wedding | Washington D.C. Wedding Photographer
Gabe and Heather have known each other since they were 12 years old when they met at a church function in Indiana. They dated for some time, but eventually went their separate ways and Heather moved to California at 18. Years later thanks to social networking, Heather found Gabe on Facebook and they instantly became more than just “facebook friends.” They reunited and found that those old sparks from their teenage days had never died–talk about romantic! Taking that they were always meant to be, Heather moved from California to be closer to Gabe, who is on active duty in the Army, stationed in the Washington, D.C. area. They are expecting their first child together, a boy, who they intend to name Ethan Joseph (love that name!), in August.
Gabe and Heather made the most of their sweet and simple wedding by using the gorgeous gardens at The Carlyle House Historic Park in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia as the backdrop for their ceremony, which can be used for free as long as there are no private events going on at the same time. (A really great option for brides planning a small, intimate gathering and looking to keep their costs down.) Their ceremony was attended by family, friends, and coworkers who later joined the newlyweds at The Charthouse for delicious seafood and dessert, which by the way, if you haven’t tried their Hot Chocolate Lava Cake, you are seriously missing out!
Being pregnant on your wedding day doesn’t mean you can’t still be stunning and feel amazing in your dress. Heather found the perfect maternity dress with a gorgeous and lacy keyhole back from David’s Bridal, which looked amazing in her photographs! She carried a sweet bouquet of sunflowers and daisies, put together by Lake Ridge Florist.
Please enjoy some of my favorites from their sweet day. Their story is scheduled to be featured this week on United With Love, a blog for local wedding inspiration in the Washington DC area, so keep an eye out :)
Newlywed Couples needed for Market Research in the Wedding Photography Industry
Hi friends! I am a student in Boston University’s Center for Digital Imaging Arts and I am conducting a survey for market research purposes. The purpose of the survey is to evaluate the wedding photography industry from recent brides. If you or someone you know has been married within the past three years, I need your help! This survey is comprised of 17 questions and should take you less than 15 minutes to complete. All you have to do is cut and paste the below questionnaire into your email and send it directly to me at jess@jessicaveltri.com. Even if you aren’t a new bride, you can still help out by forwarding this to a friend or family member who is!
All answers are confidential; your personal information will not be shared.
As an added bonus and a thank you for your time, if I receive 20 responses by Saturday, November 24, 2012, I will hold a drawing for your choice of an 8X12 matted print from my Travel Collection (A $55 dollar value). You can still participate in the drawing even if you’re not a newlywed! Forward this survey and then email me with the name of the friend that you referred. Once your friend completes the survey, both of your names will be added to the drawing! Thank you so much for your help and good luck!
Market Research Questionnaire
1. What is your combined household income? ____________ (If you do not feel comfortable providing actual numbers, please place an X next to the appropriate amount)
Less than $30,000 ____
$30,000 to $40,000 ____
$40,000 to $50,000 ____
$60,000 to $70,000 ____
$70,000 to $80,000 ____
$80,000 to $90,000 ____
$90,000 to $100,000 ____
$100,000 to $150,000 ____
$150,000 to $200,000 ____
Over $200,000 ____
2. What was your total wedding budget range? Â Â Â Â Â Â Â (If you do not feel comfortable providing actual numbers, please place an X next to the appropriate amount)
Less than $10,000 ____
$10,000 to $20,000 ____
Over $20,000 ____
Over $30,000 ____
Over $40,000 ____
Over $50,000 ____
3. How much of your total wedding budget did you allocate for photography?
4. How much did you actually spend on your photography? Â Â Â Â (If you do not feel comfortable providing actual numbers, please place an X next to the appropriate amount)
$500 to $1000 ____
$1000 to $2000 ____
$2000 to $3000 ____
$3000 to $4000 ____
$4000 to $5000 ____
Over $5000 ____
5. How did you research for wedding photographers?
6. How many photographers did you meet with?
7. What factors led to you choosing your wedding photographer?
8. Did you attend any bridal shows? If so, which ones? Did any of the photography booths stand out to you and why?
9. What was the most important factor when deciding on your wedding photographer?
10. Was there anything your photographer did or didn’t do that upset you?
11. What was the best part of your photography experience?
12. Is there anything your photographer could have done to improve the experience?
13. Did you purchase an album? Why or why not? If so, were you satisfied with it?
14. List any wedding blogs or websites that you followed or relied on for advice:
15. List any local or national wedding magazines that you purchased:
16. Where and when were you married? Include venue.
17. Who was your wedding photographer?
Please add any additional information that you believe might be helpful in this market research.
Thank you for participating in this survey! The information obtained from this survey is intended for market research only. Your personal information will not be shared.
Lauren and Ryan’s Wedding | Washington D.C. Wedding Photographer
Two weeks ago my good friend Lauren and former cheerleading buddy became Mrs. Ryan Kulp at the Riverview Country Club in Easton, PA, and I was so happy I could be there! The entire day was beautiful–everything from Lauren’s dress, to the venue, to the incredible weather! It was so great to see old friends from high school and catch up on everyone’s grownup lives! Enjoy the photos I took in between catching up and dancing!
Note: You can check out Lauren’s wedding photographer, Matthew Churetta’s blog by clicking here. He should be posting some photos soon!
The country club made for the perfect backdrop, and we couldn’t have asked for better weather!
Sweet memories…
The reception was beautiful and so uniquely “Lauren” with all the hints of pink and gorgeous orchids. The flower arrangements were amazing!
These were a huge hit and I was so thankful for them when it was time to start dancing!
Loved these introductions!
The grand entrance! I loved Lauren’s gorgeous dress!
So sweet!
And then a little twist on tradition!
And the night finished off with dancing and fireworks!
Haha, and this is why I belong behind the camera and not in front of it!
The fireworks were amazing!!! And to top it all off they were played to Katy Perry’s song! Loved them! What a great way to end the night!
Jessica Veltri Photography 