tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42220302953079796942024-03-12T23:36:19.115-04:00Jessica Del Vecchio PhotographyJessica Del Vecchiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302322528292513751noreply@blogger.comBlogger174125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222030295307979694.post-53270769429783416482012-04-13T15:15:00.003-04:002012-04-13T15:17:10.106-04:00New Blog!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Please head over to </span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://jessicadelvecchio.com">JessicaDelVecchio.com</a> </span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">to view my new blog & website. </span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Apologies for not updating this blog sooner with the new link.</span><br /></div>Jessica Del Vecchiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302322528292513751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222030295307979694.post-45269457333890469742010-04-10T21:37:00.002-04:002014-04-16T13:37:52.439-04:00NOTE! New phone number!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Jessica Del Vecchiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302322528292513751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222030295307979694.post-15072926257606142492010-02-15T17:48:00.003-05:002010-02-15T18:03:48.643-05:00Valentine's Day Engagement Session :: Lincoln Memorial :: Washington, DC<img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_vg004.jpg"/><br /><br />Vicente decided to surprise his fiance, Gema, with a trip to DC and as part of the surprise, he added a special engagement photo session at the Lincoln Memorial, a place of special meaning to them both. Vicente and Gema met in DC on a high school trip in 2001.<br /><br />It was such a fun afternoon and I just loved meeting you both! I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip in DC!<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_vg001.jpg"/><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_vg002.jpg"/><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_vg003.jpg"/><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_vg005.jpg"/><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_vg006.jpg"/><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_vg007.jpg"/><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_vg008.jpg"/><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_vg009.jpg"/><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_vg010.jpg"/><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_vg011.jpg"/>Jessica Del Vecchiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302322528292513751noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222030295307979694.post-17485667575640234602009-12-19T15:00:00.002-05:002009-12-19T15:24:38.439-05:00Washington, DC :: Surprise Proposal and Engagement Session!<span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_dcengage0008.jpg" /><br /><br />Yesterday I met up with a few of my photographer friends, <a href="http://www.blinkdcblog.blogspot.com/" target="blank">Sarah Hodzic</a>, <a href="http://www.kippiersonphotography.com/" target="blank">Kip Pierson</a>, and <a href="http://www.shawnreeder.net/" target="blank">Shawn Reeder</a> for our annual museum trip. After visiting the <a href="http://www.nga.gov/" target="blank">National Gallery of Art</a> and the <a href="http://www.npg.si.edu/" target="blank">National Portrait Gallery</a>, we headed over to <a href="http://www.sonomadc.com/" target="blank">Sonoma</a>, a fabulous restaurant and wine bar, to continue the evening. When we arrived, the hostess informed us that there was a man planning to propose to his girlfriend that night. The staff was a buzz with excitement for the couple, who'd returned to the place of their first date for the occasion. We stealthy took a few photos from our table when the proposal happened.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_dcengage0002.jpg" /><br /><br />We invited the newly engaged couple to join us after dinner for an impromptu session and after introductions and hugs and congratulations, we headed upstairs at Sonoma to start the engagement session.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_dcengage0004.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_dcengage0005.jpg" /><br /><br />The streets of DC were just starting to be covered with a blanket of fresh snow, a magical and rare sight. It was to amazing to pass up and we headed outside for more photos.<br /><br />This is one of my favorites from the night.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_dcengage0011.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_dcengage0016.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_dcengage0019.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_dcengage0020.jpg" /><br /><br />I pulled this group image of all of us from Sarah's blog. I just love it!<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/DCgroup.jpg" /><br /><br />What an amazing and memorable night!</span>Jessica Del Vecchiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302322528292513751noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222030295307979694.post-38945043239521356262009-12-03T19:50:00.005-05:002009-12-03T21:04:22.863-05:00The Villa in Beltsville, Maryland Wedding :: Andrea & Ben Get Married!<span style="font-size:130%;"><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben001.jpg" /><br />Andrea and Ben were married in an amazing and beautiful ceremony on Halloween at <a href="http://www.cateringbyuptown.com/thevilla/" target="blank">The Villa in Beltsville.</a> Well, actually, make that TWO ceremonies! It was such an amazing day. <br /><br />Andrea's heritage is Indian and Columbian and Ben is Twainese. They wanted to incorporate all of this into their wedding and did so with charm and love. Many of the decorations incorporated Ben's Twainese heritage, including the beautiful mandap which Ben built for the occasion.<br /><br />I have known Andrea for many years and I am blessed to call her a dear friend. I just love this picture of Andrea. I think it captures the joy that just bubbles out of her.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben002.jpg" /><br /><br />The first ceremony was the Indian ceremony. Indian wedding ceremonies are so beautiful, rich with culture and tradition and Andrea and Ben's ceremony was no exception.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben003.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben004.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben005.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben006.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben007.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben008.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben009.jpg" /><br /><br />Mr. and Mrs! I adore this image of Andrea and Ben exiting their first wedding ceremony.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben010.jpg" /><br /><br />The beautiful wedding party. My dear friend Ina was the Matron of Honor.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben021.jpg" /><br /><br />After a cocktail hour and wardrobe change, the guests were invited back to the tent for the Catholic wedding ceremony. Andrea was gorgeous walking down the aisle on her father's arm. <br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben011.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben012.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben013.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben014.jpg" /><br /><br />The second ceremony was just as beautiful and full of love as the first. I loved how Andrea and Ben incorporated her Columbian heritage with readings in Spanish during the ceremony.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben015.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben016.jpg" /><br /><br />Mr. and Mrs. AGAIN! This couple is too cute!<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben017.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben018.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben019.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben020.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben022.jpg" /><br /><br />I just adore this image.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben023.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben024.jpg" /><br /><br />Because it was Halloween and there were many children in attendance, Ben and Andrea invited them to come in costume. After dinner was served, the passed out trick-or-treat bags and the kids went from table to table to get their bags filled with treats. The center pieces were large bowls of candy and the guests had so much fun filling all the kids' bags as full as possible!<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben025.jpg" /><br /><br />One of my favorite little kids, Espen, the son of my friends' Mynor and Ina who've appeared on my blog many times over the years, looked smashing as a fireman!<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben026.jpg" /><br /><br />And Espen's parents had a great time salsa dancing!<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben029.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben027.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben028.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben030.jpg" /><br /><br />The were lots of fortune cookies on hand for the guests and I used them to photograph the rings.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_andben031.jpg" /><br /><br />It was a truly amazing day. It takes a bit of art and imagination to blend all of their cultures and traditions together. They did an amazing job!<br /><br />It took a bit of team to help them pull it all off. Kudos to Jackie Ducci of <a href="http://www.jackieduccievents.com/" target="blank">The Perfect Event</a> and the amazing staff at <a href="http://www.cateringbyuptown.com/thevilla/" target="blank">The Villa</a>.<br /><br />For more favorites, check out the <a href="http://jessicadelvecchio.com/slideshows/andreaandbenwed" target="blank">Slideshow!</a> Give it a minute or two to load - I promise it will be worth it!<br /><a href="http://pictage.com/610164" target="blank"><br />Friends and Family: To see all of the images from the day, click here and sign the guest book. You will then be notified when the images are released for viewing!</a></span>Jessica Del Vecchiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302322528292513751noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222030295307979694.post-25220322910467991652009-11-12T23:56:00.005-05:002009-11-13T00:41:08.985-05:00Kim and Kamal :: Orlando, Florida Wedding :: Ritz Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes<span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kkwed006.jpg" /><br /><br />Kim and Kamal were married at a gorgeous sunset ceremony at the stunning <a href="http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Orlando/Default.htm" target="blank">Ritz Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes Hotel & Resort</a> last month.<br /><br />It was such a joy to be able to spend the weekend with Kim and Kamal and their lovely families.<br /><br />Kim was simply stunning on her wedding day. Her dress was gorgeous.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kkwed001.jpg" /><br /><br />I was so privileged to have the talented <a href="http://www.blinkdcblog.blogspot.com/" target="blank">Sarah Hodzic {Blink Photography}</a> accompany me as an additional photographer. I love this shot she took of Kim's father walking her down the aisle.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kkwed002sh.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kkwed003.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kkwed004.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kkwed005.jpg" /><br /><br />This image below is one of the amazing images <a href="http://www.blinkdcblog.blogspot.com/" target="blank">Sarah </a>captured. I simply adore it.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kkwed007sh.jpg" /><br /><br />And this is the same set up, but from my point of view.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kkwed009.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kkwed008.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kkwed010.jpg" /><br /><br />Below is another gorgeous image captured by <a href="http://www.blinkdcblog.blogspot.com/" target="blank">Sarah</a>.<br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kkwed011sh.jpg" /><br /><br />One of the things I love about shooting with someone else is that there are two perspectives, two points of view. <br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kkwed012.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kkwed013.jpg" /><br /><br />I love this image below from <a href="http://www.blinkdcblog.blogspot.com/" target="blank">Sarah</a>.<br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kkwed014sh.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kkwed015.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kkwed016.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kkwed017.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kkwed018.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kkwed019.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kkwed020.jpg" /><br /><br />I truly adore this image that Sarah captured during the father daughter dance.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kkwed021sh.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kkwed022.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kkwed023.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kkwed024.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kkwed025.jpg" /><br /><br />You can see more of my favorites in the <a href="http://jessicadelvecchio.com/slideshows/kimkamalwed" target="blank">Slideshow</a>! To see all of the images from the Wedding, plus the Rehearsal Dinner and Bridal Luncheon, <a href="http://pictage.com/625440" target="blank">please follow this link </a>and register to be notified once the images are released.<br /><br />Kim and Kamal, thank you so much for choosing me to capture your beautiful wedding day! I wish you a lifetime of happiness!</span>Jessica Del Vecchiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302322528292513751noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222030295307979694.post-35159179204538265972009-10-05T21:44:00.003-04:002009-10-05T21:56:23.849-04:00Cute and Fun Family Portraits :: Maryland Portrait Photographer<span style="font-size:130%;"><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_hey001.jpg" /><br /><br />It's been a few years since I last photographed the Heyls but it was such a treat to see them again this year! They were just as cute and fun as ever! Such a beautiful family! I definitely had a great time photographing them.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_hey002.jpg" /><br /><br />I just love these two pictures! What a beautiful girl!<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_hey003.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_hey004.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_hey005.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_hey006.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_hey007.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_hey008.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_hey009.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_hey010.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_hey011.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_hey012.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_hey013.jpg" /><br /><br />We just barely finished the session and it started to rain. Such a cute picture of the kids trying to keep dry!<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_hey014.jpg" /><br /><br />Check out more of my favorites in the <a href="http://jessicadelvecchio.com/slideshows/heyl09" target="blank">Slideshow!</a></span>Jessica Del Vecchiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302322528292513751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222030295307979694.post-29093715264469133692009-10-05T10:00:00.003-04:002009-10-05T10:00:03.914-04:00Fabulous & Fresh Family Portraits :: Washington DC Metro Area<span style="font-size:130%;"><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_ech002.jpg" /><br /><br />It was such a pleasure meeting the Echols family. They are all so cute and happy together. I just had a blast photographing them during the Kensington Nursery School Fall Photo Fundraiser!<br /><br />Enjoy a few of my favorite images!<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_ech001.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_ech003.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_ech004.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_ech005.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_ech006.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_ech007.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_ech008.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_ech009.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_ech010.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_ech011.jpg" /><br /><br />More favorites in the <a href="http://jessicadelvecchio.com/slideshows/echols09" target="blank">Slideshow!</a></span>Jessica Del Vecchiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302322528292513751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222030295307979694.post-72946591997588684042009-10-04T23:27:00.002-04:002009-10-04T23:37:50.944-04:00Holiday Portrait Session :: Maryland<span style="font-size:130%;"><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_litt001.jpg" /><br /><br />Another fun fall portrait session! Fall portraits are in full swing and I will be updating the blog regularly to share all the fun families I have been photographing (as well as a few fall weddings and a recent Bat Mitzvah). Fall is always the busiest, craziest, and most fun time of year.<br /><br />I always love photographing the Littles. I have been photographing their family for many years and it is always such a pleasure to see them each fall! You can see some of their past sessions here: <a href="http://www.jessicadelvecchio.com/slideshows/little/" target="blank">2006</a>, <a href="http://jessicadelvecchio.blogspot.com/2007/10/another-fun-family-portait-session.html" target="blank">2007</a>, <a href="http://www.jessicadelvecchio.com/slideshows/little08/" target="blank">2008</a>.<br /><br />This year was a lot of fun as usual!<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_litt002.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_litt003.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_litt004.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_litt005.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_litt006.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_litt007.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_litt008.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_litt009.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_litt010.jpg" /><br /><br />Check out more of my favorites in the <a href="http://jessicadelvecchio.com/slideshows/little09" target="blank">Slideshow!</a></span>Jessica Del Vecchiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302322528292513751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222030295307979694.post-27986067019319379562009-10-02T06:00:00.000-04:002009-10-02T06:00:06.759-04:00Family Portraits in the Park :: Kensington, Maryland<span style="font-size:130%;"><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_lev09_001.jpg" /><br /><br />Another fun session from Saturday! This is the 3rd year I have had the privilege of photographing the Levine family. I always have so much fun with them! (Check out the past sessions here: <a href="http://jessicadelvecchio.blogspot.com/2008/01/adorable-family-portraits.html" target="blank">2007</a> and <a href="http://jessicadelvecchio.blogspot.com/2008/10/holiday-family-portraits-in-full-swing.html" target="blank">2008</a>).<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_lev09_002.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_lev09_003.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_lev09_004.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_lev09_005.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_lev09_006.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_lev09_007.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_lev09_008.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_lev09_009.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_lev09_010.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_lev09_011.jpg" /><br /><br />More favorites in the <a href="http://jessicadelvecchio.com/slideshows/levine09" target="blank">Slideshow!</a><br /></span>Jessica Del Vecchiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302322528292513751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222030295307979694.post-82252312149707459662009-10-02T00:30:00.000-04:002009-10-02T00:32:36.730-04:00Fun Fall Family Portraits :: Kensington, Maryland<span style="font-size:130%;"><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_rub09_011.jpg" /><br /><br />Fall portraits have kicked off! For the 6th year, I am holding a fundraiser for <a href="http://www.knscoop.org/" target="blank">Kensington Nursery School</a> in Kensington, Maryland. Families come to the <a href="http://www.explorekensington.com/parks.html" target="blank">Kensington Heights Neighborhood Park</a> for a fun, relaxed portrait session and raise money for the nursery school. Many of the families come back year after year.<br /><br />The fun started off last Saturday. Although our day was called short due to rain, I had a great time photographing five families. Here's the first of the bunch! (<a href="http://jessicadelvecchio.blogspot.com/2007/10/all-giggles-and-smiles.html" target="blank">Check out their session from 2007 here! As you can see, the family has grown with a new addition!</a>)<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_rub09_001.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_rub09_002.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_rub09_003.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_rub09_004.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_rub09_005.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_rub09_006.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_rub09_007.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_rub09_008.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_rub09_009.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_rub09_010.jpg" /><br /><br />More favorites in the <a href="http://jessicadelvecchio.com/slideshows/rubin09" target="blank">SLIDESHOW</a>!</span>Jessica Del Vecchiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302322528292513751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222030295307979694.post-53804971138339692002009-10-01T00:19:00.003-04:002009-10-01T01:04:36.755-04:00Sally and Jay :: Married! :: Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington, Virginia<span style="font-size:130%;"><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sj013.jpg" /><br /><br />Sally and Jay are such an amazing couple with a decade long love story. It was such a joy and privilege to photograph their wedding celebration. I had the marvelous <a href="http://www.hennesseyg.com/" target="blank">Hennessey Green</a> with me to capture the day.<br /><br />Sally looked stunning absolutely stunning!<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sj002.jpg" /><br /><br />I love this image Hennessey caught of Jay's mom helping him get ready.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sj001.jpg" /><br /><br />Sally and Jay decided to see each other before the ceremony so we set up a special "first look" in the lobby of the <a href="http://www.sheratonnational.com/" target="blank">Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington</a>, which was the location of their ceremony and reception. I just adore this series of images.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sj003.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sj004.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sj005.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sj006.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sj007.jpg" /><br /><br />We then headed to the Mall to get some photos with their sweet dog, Lebowski, near the Lincoln memorial.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sj008.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sj009.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sj010.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sj011.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sj012.jpg" /><br /><br />We stopped by the Air Force Memorial for a few more pictures before heading back to the hotel for a short break before the ceremony.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sj014.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sj015.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sj016.jpg" /><br /><br />Sally and Jay had the most personal wedding ceremony I've attended. Their families are so lovely and warm and caring. I absolutely cry at every wedding, but this one especially got the water works going! I doubt there was a dry eye in the ballroom.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sj017.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sj018.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sj019.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sj020.jpg" /><br /><br />The next two images are by the fabulous <a href="http://www.hennesseyg.com/" target="blank">Hennessey</a>.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sj021.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sj022.jpg" /><br /><br />Sally and Jay had the cutest cake!<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sj023.jpg" /><br /><br />Sally and Jay, it was such a great pleasure to be a part of your wedding day! I had so much fun and really enjoyed getting to know you both!<br /><br />Check out more of my favorites in the <a href="http://jessicadelvecchio.com/slideshows/sallyjay" target="blank">Slideshow</a>!</span>Jessica Del Vecchiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302322528292513751noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222030295307979694.post-8973570158967706492009-08-24T22:30:00.004-04:002009-08-24T22:40:26.945-04:00First session of a Year-in-the-Life Family Portrait Package :: Candy Cane City, Chevy Chase, Maryland<span style="font-size:130%;"><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sad002.jpg" /><br /><br />I was so excited to finally meet Elizabeth & Mohammed and their adorable children for our family portrait session. It is the first of 4 sessions included in their Year-in-the-Life package. I just love being able to document a family over the course of a year.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sad001.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sad003.jpg" /><br /><br />Our first session took place at </span><a href="http://www.montgomeryparks.org/park_of_the_day/jul/parkday_jul26.shtm" target="blank"><span style="font-size:130%;">Candy Cane City</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> in Chevy Chase. It was so fun running around and capturing the kids having so much fun, despite the hot weather.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sad004.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sad005.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sad006.jpg" /><br /><br />These EYES! Can you get over them?!<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sad007.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sad008.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sad009.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sad010.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sad011.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sad012.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sad013.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sad014.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_sad015.jpg" /><br /><br />More of my favorites in the </span><a href="http://jessicadelvecchio.com/slideshows/sadaug09" target="blank"><span style="font-size:130%;">Slideshow</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">!</span>Jessica Del Vecchiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302322528292513751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222030295307979694.post-49919410671000286542009-08-18T10:17:00.007-04:002009-08-18T13:35:22.110-04:00Contrast Photography Exhibit {Cleveland, Mississippi}<a href="http://www.wiljax.com/themeshow/contrast" target="_blank"><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/contrastpromo.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I am so excited to be participating in the <a href="http://www.wiljax.com/themeshow/contrast" target="blank">Contrast photography exhibit </a>in Cleveland Mississippi. <a href="http://www.wiljax.com/blog/" target="blank">Will Jacks</a> and his team have been hard at work putting together this show. You can learn more about the show <a href="http://www.wiljax.com/themeshow/contrast/sub.html">here</a>. I am so excited to be traveling down to Mississippi with some good photographer friends for the opening of the show.<br /><br />I can't wait to see all the amazing work from so many amazing photographers. My images hanging in the show are below.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_contrast1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_contrast2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_contrast3.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_contrast4.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_contrast5.jpg" />Jessica Del Vecchiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302322528292513751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222030295307979694.post-79206387230585374932009-08-07T23:05:00.007-04:002009-08-07T23:33:22.242-04:00Continuation of the Auntie Tour :: Columbus, Ohio :: Visiting Tate<span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_tate01.jpg" /><br /><br />Last weekend, I headed to Columbus to visit my sister and brother-in-law, and my fun and sweet nephew, Tate. It was so nice to visit with them and I had a great time hanging out and relaxing.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_tate02.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_tate03.jpg" /><br /><br />I love this series... what a ham!<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_tate05.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_tate06.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_tate07.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_tate08.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_tate04.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_tate09.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_tate10.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_tate11.jpg" /><br /><br />We headed over to </span><a href="http://www.topiarygarden.org/"><span style="font-size:130%;">The Topiary Park</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> for a picnic lunch. The park is quite neat... a topiary interpretation of George Seurat's <em>A Sunday Afternoon on the Isle of La Grande Jatte</em>. I think that was the first painting I ever fell in love with as a child. I had a poster of it hanging in my bedroom. And then, in high school, I became obsessed with Sondheim's <em>Sunday in the Park with George</em>. So it was cool to check out the topiary version too.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_tate12.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_tate13.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_tate14.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_tate15.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_tate16.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_tate17.jpg" /><br /><br />A few fun family shots...<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_tate18.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_tate19.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_tate20.jpg" /> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Next stop on the "2009 Summer Auntie Tour" is Cleveland to visit my darling niece Scarlet for Labor Day!<br /><br />I've been crazy busy lately but the blog will soon be updated with lots of exciting things!</span>Jessica Del Vecchiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302322528292513751noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222030295307979694.post-77273429201403331432009-07-14T23:31:00.004-04:002009-07-14T23:39:33.191-04:00July 4th Visit to Boston!<img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jp003.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Over the 4th of July weekend, I headed up to Boston to visit my sister, brother-in-law, and my adorable niece Justine and handsome nephew Patrick. It was such a great weekend and I had so much fun hanging out with family.<br /><br />I thought I'd share some of my favorite images from the trip. And also, send a big happy 4th birthday to Justine!! I love you, sweet pea!</span><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jp001.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jp002.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jp004.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jp005.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jp006.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jp007.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jp008.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jp009.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jp010.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jp011.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jp012.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jp013.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jp014.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jp015.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jp016.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jp017.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jp018.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jp019.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jp020.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jp021.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jp022.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jp023.jpg" />Jessica Del Vecchiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302322528292513751noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222030295307979694.post-88618159573146321302009-07-08T22:02:00.005-04:002009-07-08T22:28:13.428-04:00Nicole and Kelley :: Commitment Ceremony :: Linganore Winecellars, Mt. Airy, Maryland<span style="font-size:130%;"><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_nk06.jpg" /><br /><br />Nicole and Kelley's commitment ceremony was beautiful, moving, and just plain fun. It was such a joy to be a part of their special day!<br /><br />I started out the day at Nicole's sister's house to capture some getting ready pictures. I love this picture of Nicole descending down the staircase. And really, what a gorgeous dress!<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_nk17.jpg" /><br /><br />Nicole's niece and nephew were the ring bearer and flower girl. How cute are they?!<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_nk18.jpg" /><br /><br />Rain all morning moved the ceremony inside at </span><a href="http://www.linganore-wine.com/" target="blank"><span style="font-size:130%;">Linganore Winecellars</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_nk19.jpg" /><br /><br />"Mrs. and Mrs."!<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_nk20.jpg" /><br /><br />Luckily for us, the rain cleared up and we were able to head out to the gorgeous grounds at </span><a href="http://www.linganore-wine.com/" target="blank"><span style="font-size:130%;">Linganore</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_nk05.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_nk07.jpg" /><br /><br />I was so lucky to have the fabulous </span><a href="http://www.jennlinkphotography.com/" target="blank"><span style="font-size:130%;">Jenn Link</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> with me to photograph Nicole and Kelley's wedding. Love this image that Jenn caught.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_nk22.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_nk09.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_nk10.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_nk11.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_nk12.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_nk13.jpg" /><br /><br />I absolutely adore this image of </span><a href="http://jennlinkphotography.com/" target="blank"><span style="font-size:130%;">Jenn</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">'s. Too cute!<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_nk23.jpg" /><br /><br /><br />Nicole and Kelley put a lot of time and effort into all the little details. I absolutely love how they carried the winery theme throughout their wedding. The place cards are to die for!<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_nk21.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_nk25.jpg" /><br /><br />The next two are a couple more favorite images by Jenn! I just love it when couples decide to do a final dance and a formal exit. It just finishes off the night so nicely.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_nk24.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_nk26.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_nk16.jpg" /><br /><br /></span><a href="http://jessicadelvecchio.com/slideshows/nicoleandkelley" target="blank"><span style="font-size:130%;">You can view more of my favorites from the day in the Slideshow.</span></a>Jessica Del Vecchiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302322528292513751noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222030295307979694.post-26148683519779339162009-06-24T22:27:00.005-04:002009-06-24T22:56:44.130-04:00Being an Auntie :: It's been too long since I showed off my nieces and nephews!<span style="font-size:130%;"><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar01.jpg" /><br />Okay, it's been way too long since I've given an update on my adorable nieces and nephews! Hold on, it's kind of a long post, but I couldn't narrow down which pictures to share! </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">In March, I headed to Cleveland for Scarlet's first birthday. It was a real treat because my sisters came in from out of town too. It is rare that we are all in the same place at the same time, so it was a special couple of days. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Isn't Scarlet the cutest!? I just adore these pictures of her with the gerber daisy.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar02.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar03.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar04.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar05.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar06.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar07.jpg" /> Here she is with my Grampa, who turned 97 a few weeks prior. They are both doing Grampa's signature "thumbs up" pose!<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar09.jpg" /><br />Eating her birthday cake with Grampa (my dad). Grancy made Scarlet her very own little cake.<br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar10.jpg" /><br />I think I've been a neglectful aunt and have failed to introduce my newest nephew Patrick to my dear blog readers until now. This is Justine's sweet baby brother... now 8 months old and just making his first appearance on the blog. He is the sweetest little boy! I'm headed out to visit Patrick, Justine and my sister and brother-in-law for the 4th of July and can't wait to see them again!<br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar11.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar12.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar13.jpg" /><br />Just look at that smile and those great eyes! He's going to be a heartbreaker for sure.<br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar14.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar15.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar16.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar17.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar18.jpg" /><br />Tate is so fun and full of joy! I love playing hide-n-go-seek with him!<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar19.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar20.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar22.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar23.jpg" /><br /><br />Pretty Justine...<br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar21.jpg" /><br /><br />When Scarlet met Patrick...<br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar24.jpg" /><br />I love how she tried to share her ball with him. <br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar25.jpg" /><br />How sad is this? Here's the best picture of the 4 of them together that I got. And only Patrick is looking at the camera. The kids just want Auntie to play! Justine is always making me put my camera away! But I love it - because it captures the chaos of the day. And it makes me laugh!<br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar26.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar27.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar28.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar29.jpg" /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><span style="font-size:130%;">I do love this picture of Justine. I think it really captures her spirit. She was so excited to play with a "real" microphone.<br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar30.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar31.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar32.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar33.jpg" /><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Just hanging out, sitting on Grampa's knee.<br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar34.jpg" /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><span style="font-size:130%;">I love this sweet picture of Scarlet sleeping in her Gramma's arms (my mom).<br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_mar35.jpg" /></span><br /><br /></span>Jessica Del Vecchiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302322528292513751noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222030295307979694.post-3010423912921595402009-06-22T00:26:00.006-04:002009-07-08T10:21:21.042-04:00Nicole and Kelley :: Sneak Peak! :: Linganore Winecellars at Berrywine Plantations<img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_nk01.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">A quick sneak peak from Nicole and Kelley's commitment ceremony on Saturday at </span><a href="http://www.linganore-wine.com/" target="blank"><span style="font-size:130%;">Linganore Winecellars at Berrywine Plantations</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">. It turned out to be a beautiful day after storms all morning.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_nk02.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_nk03.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_nk04.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_nk08.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_nk14.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">More pics and slideshow to follow!</span><br /><br /><a href="http://jessicadelvecchio.com/slideshows/nicoleandkelley" target="blank"><span style="font-size:130%;">UPDATE: SLIDESHOW NOW ONLINE HERE! More favorites and new blog post to come...</span></a>Jessica Del Vecchiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302322528292513751noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222030295307979694.post-46954322428133646562009-06-21T17:41:00.004-04:002009-06-21T18:06:24.309-04:00Linda and J.J. :: Married :: Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Potomac, Maryland<img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_br17.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Last Saturday, J.J. and Linda were wed in a beautiful ceremony at </span><a href="http://www.olom.org/" target="blank"><span style="font-size:130%;">Our Lady of Mercy</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> in Potomac, Maryland. They both have such lovely families and it was a real treat to get to meet them all.<br /><br />I love this photo of J.J. and Linda's moms walking up to the altar for the candle lighting.<br /></span><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_br01.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Linda described this moment as full of joy. As she stood there, her father holding her arm, the doors to the church opened and everyone she loved was on the other side, looking back at her. I think it shows on her face!</span><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_br02.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_br03.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_br04.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_br05.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_br06.jpg" /> <span style="font-size:130%;">I love this picture, where Linda sneaks a little peak at her new wedding ring.</span><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_br07.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_br08.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_br09.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_br10.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_br11.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_br12.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_br13.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_br14.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_br15.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_br16.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Check out more of my favorites in the </span><a href="http://jessicadelvecchio.com/slideshows/brock" targtet="blank"><span style="font-size:130%;">SLIDESHOW</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">!<br /><br />Hope you are enjoying the "Beach! Beach! Beach!", J.J. and Linda!</span>Jessica Del Vecchiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302322528292513751noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222030295307979694.post-20186464883927663612009-06-07T21:48:00.007-04:002009-06-07T22:06:20.092-04:00Kenyon's Christening and African Naming Ceremony<img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kgc001.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I spent a wonderful afternoon photographing <a href="http://jessicadelvecchio.blogspot.com/2008/11/introducing-baby-kenyon.html" target="blank">Kenyon</a>'s Christening and African Naming Ceremony. Denise and Doug and their family and friends came together for a warm and welcoming ceremony. It was my first African Naming Ceremony and I had such an amazing time. It was so beautiful. I loved how the entire community of friends and family comes together to support the child.</span><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kgc002.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kgc003.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kgc004.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kgc005.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kgc006.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://denisegordon.com/">Denise</a> perfomed a beautiful song, We Need the Children, and I've used in the </span><a href="http://jessicadelvecchio.com/slideshows/kenyonchristening" target="blank"><span style="font-size:130%;">slideshow</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">. I absolutely loved watching her perform. </span><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kgc007.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kgc008.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kgc009.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kgc010.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Check out more of my favorites in the </span><a href="http://jessicadelvecchio.com/slideshows/kenyonchristening" target="blank"><span style="font-size:130%;">Slideshow!</span></a>Jessica Del Vecchiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302322528292513751noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222030295307979694.post-40575824578649728192009-06-03T00:45:00.005-04:002009-06-03T00:57:20.822-04:00Super Cute Family Session at Glen Echo Park<img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_dev002.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Meet my friends, Sara, Kevin, McCarthy and Elizabeth. We had a great time with a Mother's Day session at </span><a href="http://www.glenechopark.org/" target="blank"><span style="font-size:130%;">Glen Echo Park</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">. Glen Echo is by far one of my favorite places for a photography session.</span> <br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_dev001.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I love this series of McCarthy!</span><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_dev003.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Elizabeth was one week away from her first birthday. Isn't she the cutest?!</span><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_dev004.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_dev005.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_dev006.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_dev007.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_dev008.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_dev009.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_dev010.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_dev011.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_dev012.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_dev013.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_dev014.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Check out more of my favorites in the </span><a href="http://www.jessicadelvecchio.com/slideshows/devine/" target="blank"><span style="font-size:130%;">SLIDESHOW!</span></a>Jessica Del Vecchiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302322528292513751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222030295307979694.post-5370720141743056562009-06-01T22:56:00.003-04:002009-10-22T09:15:31.699-04:00Kim and Kamal :: Engaged!<img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kk006.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">As promised, here are Kim and Kamal's gorgeous engagement photos. We met down at the FDR Memorial at sunrise when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom. It was a cold cold morning, but Kim rocked her adorable dress with style. Their wedding should be much warmer... they'll be wed in October in Orlando, Florida. I can't wait!</span><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kk001.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kk003.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kk004.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kk005.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kk002.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kk007.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kk008.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_kk009.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Check out more of my favorites in the </span><a href="http://jessicadelvecchio.com/slideshows/kimandkamal" target="blank"><span style="font-size:130%;">Slideshow!</span></a>Jessica Del Vecchiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302322528292513751noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222030295307979694.post-18586301864325648772009-06-01T00:20:00.003-04:002009-06-01T00:30:39.762-04:00Jennifer and Tony :: Engaged!<img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jt001.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">In March, when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom, I met up with Jennifer and Tony for their engagement session. We started out at the World War II Memorial at sunrise and worked our way to the Tidal Basin.<br /><br />Here are a few of my favorite images.<br /></span><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jt002.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jt003.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jt004.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jt005.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jt006.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jt007.jpg" /><br />I think the one below has a magical feel to it... I just love it.<br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jt008.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchioblog_jt009.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Jennifer and Tony will be married next spring, when the cherry blossoms are in bloom again.<br /><br />More of my favorites can be seen in the <a href="http://www.jessicadelvecchio.com/slideshows/jenniferandtony/">Slideshow!</a><br /><br />Up next... Kim and Kamal's engagement session - also during cherry blossom time, but this time from the FDR and Jefferson Memorials.</span>Jessica Del Vecchiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302322528292513751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222030295307979694.post-12059367661039345562009-05-31T00:01:00.005-04:002009-06-21T18:13:47.714-04:00J.J. and Linda ~ Engaged!<img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_jjlinda001.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I know I have been seriously neglecting my blog... but it's been because I've been so busy and I can't wait to share all that I've been working on.<br /><br />First up, meet J.J. & Linda. They are an amazing couple whose wedding is only 2 weeks away! I'm so excited that they've chosen me to capture their wedding images and share in their special day.<br /><br />Last Saturday, we headed out to Great Falls, Maryland for their engagement session. I just love the images we were able to capture.<br /><br /></span><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_jjlinda002.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_jjlinda003.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_jjlinda004.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_jjlinda005.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://images.jessicadelvecchio.com/jessicadelvecchio_jjlinda006.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">See you both in 2 weeks!!<br /><br /></span><a href="http://jessicadelvecchio.com/slideshows/jjlinda" target="blank"><span style="font-size:130%;">SLIDESHOW!</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span>Jessica Del Vecchiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302322528292513751noreply@blogger.com4