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Should we do a first look for our wedding?

January 27, 2017/in Wedding Advice, Weddings /by lindseydeb

Wedding Day First Look In recent years the first look (or reveal) has become almost as traditional as not seeing each other before walking down the aisle! At least half of our couples opt to see each other before the wedding for several reasons:

Flow The day often will flow better if you see each other before the wedding ceremony. Once you see each other you can take all the family and wedding party photos earlier in the day then everyone is free for cocktails as soon as the ceremony is over.

Logistics If you’re getting ready in one place, getting married in another and having your reception at a third, it can work to your advantage to see each other first than travel together for the rest of the day. It saves on transportation costs and you get to spend more time with your soon to be spouse and what’s better than that?!

A moment alone The first look is arranged so that it’s just the two of you. No family or others allowed! OK occasionally we spy bridal party members or family peeking around a corner or from a higher vantage point, but really we want it to be a genuine moment between the two of you. We’ll put you in pretty light, a nice location and let you have a moment. Sometimes getting ready on the wedding day can be a little stressful and seeing each other is a wonderful relief.

Pretty pictures Even though the first look is not something that would happen organically on your wedding day, we do our best to make it feel like it is. There is no much better than the pure emotion of seeing each other for the first time and it can make for some very sweet photos and some lovely moments! Sometimes they’re among the best emotional photos of the day.

And here are a couple of reasons not to:

Timing Sometimes there just isn’t time in the day. Early ceremonies or church services often don’t allow for the time for a first look.

Tradition You may just not want to see each other before the walk down the aisle! That’s great too. We never try to talk anyone who feels strongly about keeping with tradition into a first look. Just remember to factor in time for your portraits, family photos and wedding party after the ceremony and into the cocktail hour.

Wedding Day First Look

Watergate Hotel reception in DC – Bob + Dan’s wedding part two

After Bob + Dan’s Washington National Cathedral wedding ceremony (detailed in part one) we took advantage of some of the very interesting light and windows inside the Cathedral before heading down Rock Creek Parkway to the new and fabulous Watergate Hotel for their wedding reception.

A quick trip to their top floor suite and a sweet gift exchange was followed by a windy photo session on the balcony of their room. How amazing is the view of the Potomac River, Georgetown and Virginia? The original plan was to do these photos at the Top of the Gate, but wind prevented that. Honestly, I was so happy with the portraits on the balcony that I’m not sure we would have done better at the very top!

The vibe at the hotel fit the couple so well. It is a sleek and elegant space with a retro feel that is really fresh. I admit to being a little obsessed with the reflective textured columns in the lobby of the hotel which I thought made a lovely B&W late night portrait of the couple.

The party was on as soon as the grooms hit the dance floor. Considering that the couple met two-stepping at a country and western bar, let’s just say they have some moves. Especially Bob! I loved the decor of the room with it’s nod to the history of the hotel including tables or Bob Woodward and Richard Nixon. And I would be very remiss if I didn’t give a shout out to Michael Deltette, Director of Catering and Events at the Watergate. He referred me to the grooms and he kept everything at the reception running so smoothly (as he always does!!).

Watergate Hotel wedding Deb Lindsey Wedding ceremony Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave., NW Washington DC

Cathedral flowers by the Cathedral Flower Guild

Reception and other Floral Toulies en Fleur

Reception venue The Watergate Hotel 2650 Virginia Ave., NW, Washington DC

Reception coordinator Michael Deltette

DJ NYX Entertainment

Best food and drinks in DC – Bloomberg Pursuits

January 18, 2017/in Food /by lindseydeb

Just in time for an influx of tourists and protestors, my Bloomberg Pursuits food photography assignment is online! I had the pleasure to taking a whirlwind tour of some of the finest eating and drinking that the city has to offer late last year. Enjoy–and don’t forget to make reservations!!

Eggplant Caponata Tart on flowered plate at Pineapple and Pearls.

Seafood Curry made with a Siphon at Pineapple and Pearls.

Pain au Lait Bread course in a box with Foie Gras Butter and Preserves served at Pineapple and Pearls.

Chef Nick Stefanelli and a pasta dish, Fagottini, at his restaurant Masseria.

Miguel F. Lancha, cocktail innovator at Jose Andres’ BarMini, prepares a Martinez cocktail. Right is the Carmen Miranda.

Wall art at BarMini.

The White Stone Oysters at The Dabney are served with cherry vinegar mignonette, coriander berry vinegar. At right Fall from the Hearth cocktail.

Bourbon Brown Sugar Ice Cream Sundae at The Dabney.

Old Bay Rubbed Ribeye with White Corn Pudding and Smoked Tomato Jam at Kinship.

Matcha Latte and Cappuccino with Soda Water at Maketto.

The Next Whiskey Bar at the newly renovated Watergate Hotel.

Watergate waitress Janell Delaney holds the Macbain and the Cutthroat at The Next Whiskey Bar at the newly renovated Watergate Hotel.

Pici Carbonara, Pancetta, Broccoli with Calabrian Chili Breadcrumbs at Tail Up Goat.

Lamb Ribs, Root Vegetables, Salsa Verde and Pickled Mustard Seeds for two at Tail Up Goat and cocktail at the Columbia Room.

Washington National Cathedral wedding

January 11, 2017/1 Comment/in Gay Weddings, Same Sex weddings, Weddings /by lindseydeb

I am so excited to finally share part one of Bob + Dan’s gorgeous fall Washington National Cathedral wedding and Watergate Hotel reception in October. Their wedding was my first time at both locations and it’s always such a fun creative challenge to photograph a wedding in a new (to me!) space. We started the day at their home in Columbia Heights surrounded by their entire wedding party and immediate family. It was such a fun group and I just love the photographs of the two of them getting ready together. We drove over to the Cathedral early to spend some time in lovely Bishop’s Garden for groom portraits and wedding party photos. Let’s just say it was a teensy bit blustery. Not gale force but definitely windy!

The building itself is simply stunning. And ornate and incredibly beautiful. The ceremony took place in the far back of the Cathedral on the High Altar. Which makes for a very very long walk down the aisle. The ceremony was personal and joyful and a true celebration of Bob + Dan’s relationship. A receiving line followed the ceremony and then since I couldn’t resist, a few more interior wedding day portraits of the two of them before we proceeded to the Watergate for their party. Those photographs and the wedding reception and details will be coming soon!

Washington National Cathedral wedding Deb Lindsey

Wedding ceremony Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave., NW Washington DC

Cathedral flowers by the Cathedral Flower Guild

Reception and other Floral Toulies en Fleur

Reception venue The Watergate Hotel 2650 Virginia Ave., NW, Washington DC

Reception coordinator Michael Deltette

DJ NYX Entertainment

Georgetown Elopement in the Washington Post

January 6, 2017/in Elopement /by lindseydeb

Brandi + Mike‘s incredibly sweet and romantic Georgetown elopement made the Washington Post Style section today! I know it’s a little geeky to be so excited even though my photos run quite a bit in the paper but it’s always a kick to get a wedding photograph in print. And online!

georgetown elopement Deb Lindsey

Favorite wedding photographs of 2016 Part Two

January 6, 2017/in Gay Weddings, Same Sex weddings, Weddings /by lindseydeb

My favorite wedding photographs of 2016 continues with the second half of the year. The fall wedding season brought to two destination weddings, one on Mackinac Island, Michigan and the other in Provincetown, Massachusetts. I had fun exploring both locations and it’s always a great creative challenge to photograph a wedding in a new location so different from the metropolitan DC area.

Here are the full blog posts from each of the weddings below but enjoy the five images I’ve chosen from each one.

Rebecca + David at the Gaylord National Hotel in Maryland

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Mandarin Oriental wedding Deb Lindsey Nicole + Frank at Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island, Michigan

Mackinaw Island wedding Deb Lindsey

Alex + Mike at Meadlowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, Virginia

Meadowlark Gardens wedding Deb Lindsey Brendan + Nick at the Crown and Anchor in Provincetown, Massachusetts

Provincetown Massachusetts wedding Deb Lindsey

provincetown-massachusetts-wedding_05 Bob + Dan at the Washington National Cathedral and Watergate Hotel in DC

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Favorite wedding photographs of 2016 Part One

January 3, 2017/in Same Sex weddings, Weddings /by lindseydeb

In my many years as a wedding photographer, one thing I have not done is a year end round up of my favorite wedding photographs. It’s a new year so I thought I’d start it off right but trying something new!

I decided to make the task even harder by limiting each wedding (that was allowed to appear online) to five images. These are often my favorites or ones that I may have overlooked in previous blog posts. As hard as it is to narrow down each wonderful day into so few images, it was great fun to look back over the past year and the great couples I had the pleasure to work with.

Here are the full blog posts from each of the weddings below but enjoy the five images I’ve chosen from each! And stay tuned later in the week for part two from the second half of 2016.

Meredith + Lindsay at the Park Hyatt in Washington, DC

Park Hyatt Wedding Deb Lindsey

Becky + Harry at The Fairmont Washington DC

Fairmont DC Wedding Deb Lindsey

Brenden + Sarah at Patapsco Valley State Park in Ellicott City, Maryland

Patapsco Valley State Park wedding Deb Lindsey Kate + Justin at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland

Congressional Country Club wedding Deb Lindsey Brandi + Mike’s Georgetown DC elopement

Georgetown DC elopement Deb Lindsey Scott + Chris at Meridian House Washington, DC

Meridian House wedding Deb Lindsey Alicia + Chris at Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA

Army Navy Country Club wedding Deb Lindsey

Fall Carnegie Institution of Science wedding DC – Part Two

December 22, 2016/in Weddings /by lindseydeb

Abbie + Jon’s fall Carnegie Institution of Science DC wedding was a little rainy and overcast. The weather really allowed us to take full advantage of the building for portraits, both inside and out. Those giant dark studded doors on the portico are such a great backdrop. As is the light grey exterior of the building and those columns!!

The combination of the soft diffuse light and how much fun Abbie + Jon are together made for some sweet wedding day portraits.

After a few quiet moments together after the ceremony, the real party got started. After cocktails came emotional toasts from both sets of proud parents and the best men and maid of honor. Their first dance in the rotunda was surrounded by all their friends and family. That iconic floor took center stage and made for great overhead photos. I love to photograph dancing (especially the Hora) from that vantage point!

I loved the color palette of royal blue and gold with low white flower arrangements in the dining room. And the Treat Yo’ Self cookie table for dessert was a huge hit.

At the end of the night we went outside for a few night photos. One of my absolute favorites from the day came from that 10 minute break in the festivities. The real entrance to the Carnegie Institution for Science is on P St. and that brightly lit overhang makes for such a romantic night photograph. The 16th street steps are good too, but for me there’s something so classic about that front door photo.

There are so many reasons why I love a Carnegie Institution of Science DC wedding. I think the photos from Abbie + Jon’s day show exactly why it is one of my favorites and so classically Washington. Check out more of my real weddings and there’s lots more Carnegie images all over my website!

Wedding and Reception site: Carnegie Institution for Science, 1530 P St., NW, Washington, DC

Site coordinator Ana Lojanica, 202.939.1143

Caterer: Amit Gulati, Spilled Milk Catering, 202.525.6455

Florist: Philippa Tarrant Floral Designs, 202.363.7061

Hair and makeup Makeup: Alison Harper & Company, 301-979-8033

DJ Brennan Sullivan, Bialek’s DJ Services, 202.904.6577

Fall Carnegie Institution for Science wedding

December 17, 2016/in Weddings /by lindseydeb

As temperatures drop and 2016 comes to a close, I wanted to look back at Abbie + Jon’s beautiful fall Carnegie Institution for Science wedding in early October. Carnegie is one of my all time favorite places to photograph a wedding in DC in any season.

No matter the weather, you can make wonderful photos inside and outside the building. I’ve even photographed a wedding there in a hurricane! There’s the instantly recognizable rotunda, the marble columns and high ornate moldings throughout the building and that winding staircase!

The wedding day began with a little rain so we stayed under the portico for photos. Once the rain stopped, we moved to the steps and made one of my favorite photos–the boys socks reflected in a puddle.

Abbie took advantage of the grand staircase as she made her entrance down the aisle with her parents. Jon was waiting for her under their chuppah which itself was a work of art. It mimicked the floor of the rotunda and was made with material from family wedding dresses. They read their own vows and Jon successfully smashed the glass at the end of the ceremony which is always a good sign!

Today’s post looks at the preparation at nearby hotels, their first look in the upstairs library at Carnegie, the signing of the ketubah and the wedding ceremony. Check back later in the week and you’ll see the bride and groom portraits and the reception photos. And if you’re curious, there’s lots of other Carnegie weddings on the blog. Like Sarah + Danny and Dan + Mariana!

Wedding and Reception site: Carnegie Institution for Science, 1530 P St., NW, Washington, DC

Site coordinator Ana Lojanica, 202.939.1143

Caterer: Amit Gulati, Spilled Milk Catering, 202.525.6455

Florist: Philippa Tarrant Floral Designs, 202.363.7061

Hair and makeup Makeup: Alison Harper & Company, 301-979-8033

DJ Brennan Sullivan, Bialek’s DJ Services, 202.904.6577

DC Luxury Dining – Washington Post food photography

December 8, 2016/in Food /by lindseydeb

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.

A vegan diet should be balanced and varied to ensure that you are getting all of the nutrients your body needs to function optimally and support weight loss. A vegan diet, when is complemented with exercise and the best weight loss pills that actually work will help us reaching our goal to lose weight.

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.

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

Smoked Salmon Carpaccio, Creme Fraiche and Red Onion

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.

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

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