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Kimpton Lorien Hotel Wedding | Alexandria Wedding Photographer | Ryan + Jessica

Kimpton Lorien Hotel Wedding | Alexandria Wedding Photographer | Ryan + Jessica

On Saturday, right in the heart of Old Town Alexandria at the Kimpton Lorien Hotel, Ryan and Jessica were married in front of their favorite people in the whole world. The morning was filled with anticipation as Jessica got ready with champagne, one of the most amazing wedding dresses I have seen, and her best friends by her side. She was relaxed, happy, beautiful, and finally ready to enjoy the day she waited for so long to arrive.

With emerald dresses and a black-tie theme, Ryan and Jessica's wedding was a day of classic elegance and glamour and from start to finish the wedding day was nothing short of fun. We dodged crosswalks and cars to take pictures on King Street with a towering monument in the background. Guests sat at two long tables in an intimate reception, able to laugh and talk all during dinner. When it came to the reception, the DJ absolutely threw down and the dance floor was not empty even one time...

Brian & Ana // Washington DC Wedding Photographer

Here is my part 2 of the Jasmine Star Workshop Experience! If you missed part 1, you can find it here. One of the most exciting parts of the day was being able to not only participate in a mini stylized shoot, but watch Jasmine work her magic with posing, lighting, and more.

Jasmine really emphasized MOVEMENT instead of stiff and static posing, a concept that Justin and Mary taught me last October, and one that I've seen has put life into my photography ever since! We talked about how to use harsh lighting to our advantage, where to go during a portrait session, and a ton of other concepts and ideas that will help me so much in the future.

Meanwhile, Brian and Ana completely rocked out the shoot. They are engaged with a wedding date in 2015, and if they can pose half as well as newlyweds as they can now well...they will be in great shape! Brian was a great sport and brought his own touches of style and class to the shoot, and Ana was simply elegant in her gown.

Many thanks to the team that brought it all together...they are awesome, so be sure to check out their work!
Workshop: Jasmine Star (with Stephanie Scott)
Dress: Ellie's Bridal Boutique 
Hair: Up-Do's for I Do's
Makeup: Kristine Marie
Florals: Highway to Hill

Washington, DC, wedding bride and groom portraits with pink hued florals
Washington, DC, wedding bride and groom portraits on a brick staircase with pink hued florals
Washington, DC, wedding bride and groom portraits with pink hued florals
Washington, DC, wedding bride and groom portraits in an intimate garden
Washington, DC, wedding bride and groom portraits in an intimate garden
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Washington, DC, wedding bride and groom portraits near The Loft at 600 F
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