Day After // Katie & Jason

It takes a very special couple to wake up before sunrise on the day after their wedding for a photo session. Katie and Jason have such an adventurous spirit that they were completely game when I (crazily?) suggested the idea months ago, after our planned sunrise engagement session fell through. Their wedding was absolutely incredible. This day-after session truly felt like a dream.

We briefly toyed with the idea of photographing somewhere closer to where Jason and Katie were staying in Alexandria, but I just couldn't get the vision of them among the memorials and cherry blossoms in Washington, DC out of my head. This was one of those rare, beautiful times when reality far surpassed any high expectations I had. This image was in my mind for months leading up to the shoot, and we made it happen. Let's start from the beginning, pre-dawn.

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Married // Katie & Jason

I keep forgetting that I haven't known Katie and Jason for years. In fact, I met them on their wedding day - but they're the type of people who exude such warmth and kindness that I truly felt like I'd known them forever. These two met years ago at a Christmas party thrown by mutual friends. They share a love of reading, crafting, cooking, learning, and traveling, and constantly seek new adventures together. Katie works on Capitol Hill, and Jason is a teacher. Together, they are an incredible pair...and just so sweet. Their wedding took place at River Farm in Alexandria, Virginia on the most perfect sunny spring day.

Be forewarned, this is a long entry...I just couldn't help myself! Katie and Jason made their photos a huge priority, which I loved them for. A giant thanks, also, to my second photographer Julia Reed! Without further delay, here are some of my favorites from Katie and Jason's gorgeous day.

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Sweet & Caffeinated // Local 123

I made a quick pitstop in Berkeley, CA this past spring on my way up to Summer & Andrea's wedding! Local 123 is the subject of my latest Sweet & Caffeinated adventure over on Garlic My Soul. Take a look here to see some of my healthier road trip eating, plus one of my (many) embarrassing moments!

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