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Army and Navy Club wedding – Washington DC (part two)

A+C’s lovely Army and Navy Club wedding day continued with their ceremony in the beautiful blue room upstairs. During the bride’s long walk down the aisle with the dad, she was just beaming! The mirror and the large chandelier were a lovely backdrop for the wedding ceremony. From there, guests and the couple made their way down the hall to cocktails where the delicious passed appetizerss reflected the couple’s journey from California to the East Coast.

The downstairs ballroom at the club was beautifully transformed with the do-it-yourself floral centerpieces in soft tones and wire table numbers—a lovely offsetting of the dark paneled walls and murals of the room. A+C wowed their guests with their choreographed first dance which was followed by toasts and dinner. The reception was low key, more of a cocktail party with mingling and laughs rather than dancing.

At the end of my time at the wedding we snuck out for a night time shot (one of my favorite things to do!) at one of the spots I’d scouted before the rain interfered. It turned out to be both moody and romantic–a great combination!

Wedding and reception venue Army and Navy Club 901 Seventeenth Street, NW, Washington, DC

Site coordinator Lisa Tenges Adams, 202-355-0525

Florist La Fleur du Jour 805-220-8254

Music String4 703-865-8389

Cake Alexandria Pastry Shop 703-578-4144

Downtown Washington DC wedding

If a little rain is good luck on your wedding day (and it is–it rained on mine!) then Alyssa + Caleb should be good for a long time. Overall it was a rainy day at the Army and Navy Club in downtown Washington DC over Labor Day weekend for their wedding. Thank goodness the club is lovely with it’s curved staircase and dramatic chandeliers. We just worked inside until a last minute clearing allowed us out for some fun photos.

I love photographing a couple in downtown DC on a weekend. Midtown is pretty deserted and there’s a lot of fun nooks and crannies to explore for fun backgrounds. Unfortunately we couldn’t use some of the locations I’d scouted but stay tuned for fun end of the night photo taken just around the corner from the club!

Alyssa’s style was just so elegant. Simple and classic, her dress was tailored perfectly and I loved how unfussy she chose to be on her wedding day. Caleb was so elegant in his classic tuxedo. The photos of the two of them on the main stairs in the club were just so clean and simple and yet stunning. The blush of the flowers and the bridesmaids dresses were a perfect compliment to the clean lines of the day.

Alyssa was all smiles getting ready to see Caleb at their first look. The laughter and a few tears were there from early in the day and continued through their ceremony (see that in the next installment) and low key reception.

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Wedding and reception venue Army and Navy Club 901 Seventeenth Street, NW, Washington, DC

Site coordinator Lisa Tenges Adams, 202-355-0525

Florist La Fleur du Jour 805-220-8254

Music String4 703-865-8389

Cake Alexandria Pastry Shop 703-578-4144

DC Luxury Dining – Washington Post food photography

There is no shortage of luxury dining rooms in DC. The tricky part is determining which ones are truly worth the money.

One of the great perks of being a DC food photographer is getting to create photos at some of the best restaurants in town. So when the Washington Post Magazine called me to photograph three restaurants to go with Tom Sietsema’s review for their first every Luxury Edition, I couldn’t refuse. I made photos at Marcel’s by Robert Wiedmaier for their Sunday brunch; Bourbon Steak at the Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown for their A5 Miyazaki Japanese Wagyu and at Elizabeth’s Gone Raw for their unique high-end Vegan food experience.

Vegan food can be a great addition to a weight loss plan, as long as it is nutrient-dense and balanced. A vegan diet focuses on plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. These foods are typically lower in calories, high in fiber, and rich in vitamins and minerals, making them a good choice for weight loss.

The other fun part of doing this job is, of course, getting to sample what I photograph. I don’t always get to eat, but in all three of these luxurious restaurants, the chefs were very generous and I admit it, I took them up on their offer. But only after I made sure I had the perfect photographs. I can also report that all three were delicious and very different. Anyone who knows me knows I am NOT a Vegan but the food at Elizabeth’s is so creative and different. I was impressed.

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Check out my Food and Corporate Photography website to see more delicious food photographs.

WASHINGTON, DC - Pan Seared Diver Scallops, Roasted Red and Yellow Pepper Coulis with Roasted Artichoke, Haricot Vert and Nicoisse Olives at Marcel's Sunday brunch photographed in Washington, DC. (Photo by Deb Lindsey For The Washington Post).

Pan Seared Diver Scallops, Roasted Red and Yellow Pepper Coulis with Roasted Artichoke, Haricot Vert and Nicoise Olives at Marcel’s Sunday brunch.

 

WASHINGTON, DC - Opera Cake, Raspberry Pate d'fruit, Bailey's Hazelnut Truffle and Lemon Marcaron at Marcel's Sunday brunch photographed in Washington, DC. (Photo by Deb Lindsey For The Washington Post).

Opera Cake, Raspberry Pate d’fruit, Bailey’s Hazelnut Truffle and Lemon Marcaron at Marcel’s Sunday brunch.

 

WASHINGTON, DC - Smoked Salmon Carpaccio, Creme Fraiche and Red Onion at Marcel's Sunday brunch photographed in Washington, DC. (Photo by Deb Lindsey For The Washington Post).

Smoked Salmon Carpaccio, Creme Fraiche and Red Onion

 

WASHINGTON, DC - Aunt Lila's Pancakes, Berry Compote and Powdered Sugar at Marcel's Sunday brunch photographed in Washington, DC. (Photo by Deb Lindsey For The Washington Post).

Aunt Lila’s Pancakes, Berry Compote and Powdered Sugar at Marcel’s.

 

WASHINGTON, DC - Chef Joseph Palma carves a 12-pound 60-day dry aged cut standing rib roast from the Shenandoah Valley. This is "beast" part of Bourbon Steak's "Bottle and the Beast" offering. It's intended for groups to share and is available with a magnum wine pairing at Bourbon Steak photographed in Washington, DC. (Photo by Deb Lindsey For The Washington Post).

Bourbon Steak’s Chef Joseph Palma carves a 12-pound 60-day dry aged cut standing rib roast from the Shenandoah Valley.

 

WASHINGTON, DC - The three cuts of the A5 Miyazaki Japanese Wagyu from left to right: Rib Cab, Rosu Chuck and New York Strip served with sauces from left to right: Carolina Mustard BBQ, Aji Verde and Henry Bain Sauce at Bourbon Steak photographed in Washington, DC. (Photo by Deb Lindsey For The Washington Post).

The three cuts of the A5 Miyazaki Japanese Wagyu from left to right: Rib Cab, Rosu Chuck and New York Strip served with sauces from left to right: Carolina Mustard BBQ, Aji Verde and Henry Bain Sauce at Bourbon Steak.

 

WASHINGTON, DC - Romanesco Cauliflower Couscous with baby pickled turnips, stuffed figs with cashew creme, salsa verde and cheddar crumble at Elizabeth's Gone Raw, a catering company in a DC townhouse that does a grand vegan tasting menu every Friday night photographed in Washington, DC. (Photo by Deb Lindsey For The Washington Post).

Romanesco Cauliflower Couscous with baby pickled turnips, stuffed figs with cashew creme, salsa verde and cheddar crumble at Elizabeth’s Gone Raw, a catering company in a DC townhouse that does a grand vegan tasting menu every Friday night.

 

WASHINGTON, DC - Citrus Salad, pineapple sphere, tiny fennel, pomelo & orange, lemongrass glee, date puree and hearts of palm at Elizabeth's Gone Raw, a catering company in a DC townhouse that does a grand vegan tasting menu every Friday night photographed in Washington, DC. (Photo by Deb Lindsey For The Washington Post).

Citrus Salad, pineapple sphere, tiny fennel, pomelo & orange, lemongrass glee, date puree and hearts of palm.

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DACOR Bacon House wedding – E+C – Washington, DC

What a cute little gem the DACOR Bacon House is in the middle of downtown DC! When I first met with E+C on a very cold winter evening, I’d heard of the venue but it would be a new shooting experience for me which is always fun. It’s a charming historic house at 18th & F NW with lots of fun nooks and crannies for photos and a wonderful garden patio, perfect for an outdoor wedding in early May. The weather didn’t look like it would completely cooperate (but it did!) so the patio was tented but the wedding took place by the lovely trellis and marble table. I loved how much humor and warmth came through as they took their vows. Dinner was inside in the warm and inviting upstairs rooms of the house including a chandelier in the main room lit by candles. Dancing was back in the patio area where friends and family (and E’s adorable niece) kept the dance floor busy!

Wedding + Reception DACOR Bacon House, 1801 F Street NW, Washington, DC 202.682.0500

Site coordinator Meg Beitz, 202.682.0500 ext:10

Florist Karins Florist, 527 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, VA 703.667.4782

Hair and makeup Christophe Hair Salon 1125 18th St NW, Washington, DC 202.785.2222

Band Winn Jazz All Stars, John Winn

Cake Purple Onion Catering 416 Maple Ave. W., Vienna, VA 508.963.9889

 

Washington, DC spring wedding engagement sessions

Spring is a beautiful time to be taking photos as a wedding and engagement photographer in Washington DC, I do manage to avoid formal sessions in the middle of the cherry blossoms but only because there are so many other glorious options to find blooms in the spring in DC.

Three recent sessions included the National Portrait Gallery,  the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden , the columns at and gigantic door at the National Archives including a floor strewn with confetti after the annual Cherry Blossom Parade and even some trees near the Archives metro station. Another one of my favorite spots any time of year for wedding engagements is Dumbarton Oaks in Georgetown where the honeysuckle was in bloom.

I love photographing couples for their wedding engagement portraits. It’s such a great way to get to know them before I photograph their wedding and it allows us to explore some other locations besides where they’ll be getting married!!

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Patricia + Damon’s winter wedding – Washington, DC

It takes a very chill bride to get married in late February in Washington, DC. That describes Patricia perfectly. What she and Damon got for their wedding day was a typical late winter day around here with a couple lucky breaks. It started as a rainy, misty chilly day but amazingly as soon we headed out from the JW Marriott to Freedom Plaza to attempt a first look between the raindrops–the sky cleared and the sun even popped out for a moment. It was still a little cold but not unbearable. That made the first look, bridal party photos and their couple portraits at both Freedom Plaza and around the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center much more fun and definitely preferable to doing everything inside. I particularly loved the pops of red from Damon’s cufflinks to the red socks for the groomsmen and rich red bouquets–they looked so great against the grayish day. After a lovely ceremony in the Horizon Ballroom guests headed upstairs to the Rotunda, a very interesting room with a wraparound exterior balcony overlooking DC. The room was highlighted by red roses and bamboo centerpieces as a tribute to Patricia’s heritage. And as a special treat for their guests, fortune cookies with trivia about themselves inside. They also made for a cute ring shot–and were delicious…I just had to eat the one we crumbled for the shot!