Emily Chastain Photography: 2011

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Jenn & Will - Alexandria Engagement Photography

This session rocked my socks off. Jenn and Will were so easy to work with, and so very much in love. It was hard to take a bad photo! Plus, Jenn's red hair and the beautiful fall leaves were a perfect match. Oh fall, how I miss you...

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Jennifer & Jason - Antrim 1844 Wedding Photography

When I first met Jennifer and Jason at our initial consultation, they told me they had a hawk flying in to deliver the best man's speech during the reception. Immediately, I knew this was a wedding I wanted to photograph. Not JUST because there were gonna be cool birds flying around, but because Jennifer and Jason are totally the kind of people who do stuff like that. Their wedding was full of fun surprises, and I can honestly say there was never a dull moment.

I could blab on about their heartfelt and funny ceremony, tell you all about their awesome introductions, or explain how cute it was when Jason serenaded Jennifer with a song on his guitar, or I could just show you the photos.

Ceremony: St. Joseph Catholic Church Taneytown, MD
Reception: Antrim 1844

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Heather & Jason - Chase Court Wedding Photography

Heather and Jason are high school sweethearts! They met on the school bus ten years ago. How cute is that? I loved hearing their story and getting to know them a little better at their December wedding in Baltimore. It was 1930s themed, complete with a birdcage veil for Heather and hats for all the guys. And can I just say old cars are one of my favorite things to see at a wedding? I don't know why, but I love them!

We started at St. Augustine Church in Elkridge for the ceremony. This church was unusual because of the amount of natural light (of which I'm a big fan.) It was coooold outside, but everyone braved the chill for a few photos after the ceremony, and I'm so glad we did!

Reception was at Chase Court in Baltimore. I've shot there before, and I love this venue because of its character.

Stephen Elliot of Mud Productions came along as my second photographer. I say second photographer, but really he's not "second" in any way. I'm constantly amazed at the awesome images he gets, and this wedding was no exception! Thanks for your help, Stephen!

photo by Stephen Elliot for Emily Chastain Photography:

I think this next photo is super cool. It reminds me of something out of a Disney movie. Haha!
Photo by Stephen Elliot for Emily Chastain Photography: