Cathleen + Tim // Washington, DC Sunrise Engagment

Engagement

May 1, 2014

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1st off, I want to say how truly fabulous Cathleen + Tim are! you know how you just get that feel about some people….from the moment I met them in Starbucks, I knew this couple would be a joy to work with. Needless to say I was ecstatic when they told me they wanted me to capture their wedding day! A little back story here, on the day of our 1st meeting we talked about this session – DC. Spring time, cherry blossoms, sunshine…. Well, the weather around here has been less than desirable lately and all the predictions for prime blossoms time were set for May so Cathleen and I decided to go ahead and push back our session one extra week. Mother Nature in all her glory was not on our side, forecast for our original date 70 and sunshine with trees in full bloom… forecast for our new date RAIN and a full week of windstorms. If you know anything about cherry blossoms, you know those little buggers are delicate, so delicate that if you look at them wrong the petals fall to the ground. All in all I have to say that changing our date actually worked out in our favor because we had the city to ourselves! A peaceful, quite and beautiful sunrise and we even found a killer cluster of trees in full bloom near the Jefferson Memorial.

C+T you both looked amazing and if this session was any glimpse into your big day I can wait! I’ll see you both very soon at the Kitty Knight House for your wedding! XOXO

 

  1. Caitlin says:

    these are gorgeous! love love love her dress!!

  2. What a beautiful beautiful couple! Love the way that purple dress pops off against the tones of the monuments!

  3. Kathy says:

    I agree with Ashley – that purple dress is killer!! Beautiful session, glad you guys found some trees in bloom – they really look beautiful!

  4. Cathy K says:

    Absolutely beautiful session! That purple dress is stunning, as is the couple! The photos of them dancing in the monument really touched my heart! An excellent shoot Jen!

  5. Dani says:

    Love these!! She looks so trendy and cute, just like you, Jen!! I think my fav is them walking – so gorgeous with the columns and lighting. Can’t beat a sunrise session!!

  6. Kelly Ewell says:

    Love the way columns frame some of these images. And that dress! I totally want it for myself! 🙂

  7. Brea says:

    Super gorgeous! I want to steal all of her outfits. I’m so glad you guys could still find some cherry blossoms!

  8. Ahhhh, cherry blossom goodness. Miss them already!

  9. Laura says:

    Very pretty session and I love her outfit choices!

  10. tPoz says:

    ahhhh – the light at sunrise!! love the combination of the purple dress, her blonde hair & the cool shades of the marble! beautiful couple with fantastic images!

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