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Nedda & Dominic's Big Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Alejo and Theresa) — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:30:00 +0000

Nedda and Dominic's "big day" was one to remember. Wedding bells announced their marriage and the massive bridal party piled into the party bus for some portraits at Hidden Creek Country Club, making it's final stop at the Hyatt Regency in Reston for the reception. The banquet hall at the Hyatt was resplendent with towering bouquets topped with peacock feathers. As the band kicked off a steady drum beat, Arabic vocals, and a hypnotic flute melody, three belly dancers roused hundreds of wedding guests to their feet who surrounded the bride and groom while twirling napkins in the air. After dinner, a long table stacked with cookies and treats prepared by the families welcomed guests to take their fill and continue their sugar induced partying late into the night.

Event Planner Evie Lou Events
Laura Harrison & Whitney Johnson
info@evielouevents.com
703-953-0087

Florist Maryam’s Flowers

703-980-2034

Lighting Swank

Jonathan Wilbert

jwilbert@swankav.com

571-315-9293

Venue Hyatt Regency

Maria Daza

703-709-1234

Band – Rafid Sawa Arabic Band

248-227-9988

He did it again! - Alejo won another WPJA award!

noreply@blogger.com (Alejo and Theresa) — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:59:00 +0000

I am so proud of my husband Alejo, he has won another WPJA award. Of course you have to have an incredible couple to work with and Kirsten and Matt were the perfect bride and groom.
So this competition is serious, tens of thousands of photographers submitting their work from all over the world. It's truly tough to get noticed in a sea of amazing photographs, but Alejo has nailed it again!

Check out this amazing lit portrait that just won 5th place!

Kelli & Tim - Locking Love Down in Chicago

noreply@blogger.com (Alejo and Theresa) — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 01:04:00 +0000

This wedding was special in more ways than one, we have had the pleasure, of photographing Kelli's cousin and two of her best friends weddings. This group of friends and family has taken us all over North America, from Niagara on the Lake, Canada to Las Vegas, one in DC and the latest Chicago! Every time we photograph this group, we get closer and closer. It's been a fabulous ride and we hope to see them all again and again.
Kelli & Tim are an incredibly generous and loving couple. This city wedding was full of life, love and lots of movement. The buzz followed us late into the evening. They were married at the Art Institute of Chicago, with stunning arrangements. Between the bride and groom and all the details, this wedding was full of eye candy. Anthony Gowder and Greta Leigh handled the coordination, they were true professionals and their hard work shows in our photos.

I know, these shoes are smoking, if you must know they are Miu Miu.

Bonnie & Brian - Hats off to marriage!

noreply@blogger.com (Alejo and Theresa) — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:51:00 +0000

Bonnie and Brian were married at St Francis Hall in Washington DC earlier this spring. It was a pretty venue and the couple put a lot of love into the details. Every table had a unique center piece with an antique teacup and vintage books. Brian had a hankering for hats; he wore a top hat for the ceremony and portraits, and strolled in with a King's hat for the reception. She had a beautiful bouquet of vintage broach pins. This bouquet, like their love, will never wilt. It was a really fantastic wedding with tons of dancing, love and laughter. Cheers!

Bonnie & Brian in DC

noreply@blogger.com (Alejo and Theresa) — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:43:00 +0000

Bonnie and Brian kicked off their engagement shoot at Union Station, in DC, unfortunately it was all under construction, so we quickly improvised and chose the United States Botanical Gardens. That's the great thing about a photo shoot in DC, there is always something to do and somewhere amazing to go. Bonnie and Brian were up for anything, they brought fun attitudes and a playful sense of style.

Kirsten & Matthew - Love and Marriage in an Amusement Park

noreply@blogger.com (Alejo and Theresa) — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 18:15:00 +0000

A perfect spring wedding, with tons of eye candy. Glen Echo Park was once an amusement park in the early 1900's until 1968. It is now a national park , and it was a superb location for this amazing couple to tie the knot!
Kirsten and Matthew are an incredibly sweet and fun couple, we know they will have an amazing life together.

And here is credit to those who made this amazing wedding happen:

Event Planner - Bellwether Events
Janice Carnevale and Brett Liddell
703-851-9622
janice@bellwetherevents.com

Venue - The Spanish Ballroom - Glen Echo Park
Emily Rogers
301-634-2233
erogers@glenechopark.org

Officiant - Capital Ceremonies
AC Warden
202-494-7855
acwarden@capitalceremonies.com

Caterer - Occasions Caterers
Jayne Havens
Jhavens@occasionscaterers.com

Flowers - The Company Florist
Jane Winter
flwjane@verizon.net

Drapes - Fabrications
Mark
301-865-0206
fabricationevents@gmail.com

Cake - Fluffy Thoughts Cakes
www.fluffythoughts.com

Lighting - John Farr Lighting
Eric Hertsch
703-505-3317
eric@johnfarrlighting.com

Carpet - Perfect Settings
Terry MacFarlane
202-558-6133
tmacfarlane@perfectsettings.com

Signs/Chairs- Capitol Décor and Events
Korry Hetherington
korryhdesign@aol.com

Videographer - Zinnia Films
David Morely
410-440-4541
david@zinniafilms.com

Kirsten and Matthew Make Out in a Rowboat!

noreply@blogger.com (Alejo and Theresa) — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 22:52:00 +0000

For their engagement photos session, Kirsten and Matthew were up for anything; so we invited them over to our place neighboring Lake Anne and set them adrift in our cozy vintage rowboat. See here how they made out...

Mari & Jason DC to Reston

noreply@blogger.com (Alejo and Theresa) — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 04:05:00 +0000

Mari & Jason took advantage of a multitude of incredible locations Washington DC area. We shot near the Mall, around the Tidal Basin and the FDR memorial, as well as Lake Anne of Reston, which is where we live.

Ellen & Carl - Married on a Beautiful Fall Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Alejo and Theresa) — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 22:37:00 +0000

The fall leaves like stained glass charmed the wedding of Ellen and Carl on November 5, 2011 in Georgetown. Their campus ceremony was in the Dahlgren Chapel of Georgetown University. Bells tolled as the guests proceeded to the courtyard and then to the reception at the Georgetown Four Seasons.

Amy & Chris Get Amped for their Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Alejo and Theresa) — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 22:16:00 +0000

We're getting excited for Amy and Chris's wedding on June 16th! Here's a taste of what's to come...

Soyeon & Gokhan - Ceremony at the Tudor Place and Historic Gardens

noreply@blogger.com (Alejo and Theresa) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:04:00 +0000

Soyeon and Gokhan are an incredibly charming and fun couple whom we have grown to love ever since meeting them at another flutterphoto wedding years earlier.
They were married at the Tudor Place - Historic House in Georgetown, DC.
Reception was held at the Tabard Inn in Dupont Circle.
Videography by Thomas Bowen. See a clip http://vimeo.com/26076330
It was an intimate wedding but jam packed with excitement and entertainment. See for yourself below:

Kennedy Debuts Her New Spring Collection of Baby Dresses

noreply@blogger.com (Alejo and Theresa) — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 16:48:00 +0000

Kristen & Erik - Engagement Session on the Georgetown Waterfront

noreply@blogger.com (Alejo and Theresa) — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 22:58:00 +0000

Neha & Kapil - Engagement Stroll Through Georgetown

noreply@blogger.com (Alejo and Theresa) — Thu, 31 May 2012 18:39:00 +0000

Neha and Kapil brought their dogs to Georgetown for an afternoon engagement shoot. Their wedding was amazing too! Photos coming soon.

Lauren and Rob's Springtime wedding at Antrim 1844

noreply@blogger.com (Alejo and Theresa) — Thu, 31 May 2012 01:55:00 +0000

Lauren and Rob were married April 30, 2011 in Taneytown, Maryland. The ceremony and reception took place at the Antrim 1844, which is an absolutely fabulous venue for a wedding.
DJ by Digital Sound Services - everyone was dancing.
Hair & Makeup by Belle Soeur - they did a wonderful job.

See their engagement photos

Alejo wins his 4th WPJA award with this great dance photo!

noreply@blogger.com (Alejo and Theresa) — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:46:00 +0000

The WPJA awards were announced this morning and we were thrilled to see one of our photos from Soyeon and Gokhan's 2011 wedding win another award in the final quarter 2011 contest. This is the second award winning photo from their wedding! Thanks to such a lively bride and groom for making so many wonderful moments for us to snap.

"Every year WPJA hosts the largest wedding photography competitions in the world judged by panels of award-winning photojournalists and designers. Competitions, which are held quarterly and open only to WPJA members, are part of the association’s commitment to upholding the highest standards in wedding photojournalism. Membership in WPJA requires rigorous standards in technical skill, aesthetics, and best business practices."

Alejo wins 5th place in the "first dance" category in the 2011 Q4 Contest

Flutterphoto wins another WPJA Award!

noreply@blogger.com (Alejo and Theresa) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:11:00 +0000

"Every year WPJA hosts the largest wedding photography competitions in the world judged by panels of award-winning photojournalists and designers. Competitions, which are held quarterly and open only to WPJA members, are part of the association’s commitment to upholding the highest standards in wedding photojournalism. Membership in WPJA requires rigorous standards in technical skill, aesthetics, and best business practices."

Theresa has won her first award with the image below; featuring Soyeon and Gokhan's wedding. The image placed 7th in the category for Ceremony.

Ayanna & Herb - Viva Love in Las Vegas

noreply@blogger.com (Alejo and Theresa) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:07:00 +0000

We were excited to spend a few days in Las Vegas for our most recent destination wedding of Manhattan sweethearts, Ayanna and Herb.

Ayanna rocked some impressive bridal details and attitude to match. Herb was possibly the coolest groom ever, even as he struggled with his bow tie, despite helping hands. When Ayanna walked down the aisle, she absolutely glowed with that killer smile or hers. The ceremony was marked by countless laughs and a few tears as well. The reception kicked off at dusk and the lively party brought good food, sweet music, and wild moves to the Spanish Trail Country Club

Terri & Phil Melt Away the Snow

noreply@blogger.com (Alejo and Theresa) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:02:00 +0000

Springtime color is at it's height this week as the glowing green new leaves contrast with a clear blue sky, not to mention the tulips and dogwoods that are just now unfurling. This is obviously THE time for engagement sessions around here; when most couples venture out in droves to the Cherry Blossoms in DC; when young love is celebrated against the perfect backdrop of new foliage and flowers.
Being the early birds, Terri and Phil proved that no matter what season you choose for your engagement session, it will always be a day commemorated in pictures of a time when love blossomed in a couple about to get married.

location: Old Town Alexandria, Virginia

Renna is a Cutie Pie

noreply@blogger.com (Alejo and Theresa) — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:15:00 +0000

This is little Renna. At six and a half months, she's quite the adorable baby girl.
Her world is filled with simple joys, everyday wonder, and most of all, love from her parents.

Kelli & Tim - Chicago Winter Warmed by Love

noreply@blogger.com (Alejo and Theresa) — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:57:00 +0000

Winter's chill thawed momentarily as Kelli and Tim heated things up with kisses and hugs just outside the Art Institute of Chicago. The modern museum perfectly complimented this couple's style and they themselves became a work of art. Later this summer, they'll exchange vows against Chicago's majestic skyline.

Remembering Satchi

noreply@blogger.com (Alejo and Theresa) — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 20:28:00 +0000

Satchi,
From the moment we brought you home, you eagerly joined our family pack and charmed us with your fluffy face. You constantly impressed us with your intelligence and amazed us with how hard you worked for the tiniest treat. Your beautiful tail and soft furry ears always told us exactly how you felt but not more so than that expressive gaze. We will miss that butt wag that greeted us at the door, that comical stretch and yawn routine, and of course, that nuzzle that wriggled it's way into our hearts.
You were such a playful and spirited girl, always willing to fetch the stick no matter how big or where it was tossed. You lived an adventurous life and loved us unconditionally.
We were shocked when your health failed so suddenly and it was heartbreaking to say goodbye.
Over the past week, we've watched as your footprints melted away but your nose prints remain on the glass. We still catch glimpses of you as our mind's expectations lag to realize that you're gone. We were lucky to have you in our lives and will miss you dearly.

Parents Fall for Their Baby Boy's Cute Routine.

noreply@blogger.com (Alejo and Theresa) — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:03:00 +0000

Loving parents Christina and Chris embrace their new joy in life; baby Trysten.

Theresa and Elie ♥ Aruba

noreply@blogger.com (Alejo and Theresa) — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:31:00 +0000

An island gem of windswept trees, waveless beaches, outback adventure, and party vibe, Aruba is perhaps the perfect wedding destination for any couple wanting to ensure an unforgettable experience to everyone on their guestlist.
For one couple in love, Aruba will always have special meaning.
Together in bare feet on the ethereal edge of land, sea, and sky, Theresa and Elie joined hands and hearts to mark a romantic new beginning for a beautiful life together.

Hair and Make-up: Carla Pressley
Venue: Aruba Hyatt Regency Resort and Casino - Travel Channels Top 10 Caribbean Resorts
Event Planner - Margie Gurion

View their Engagement Photos from July

Lauren & Rob - Two Hearts Take a Hike

noreply@blogger.com (Alejo and Theresa) — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:58:00 +0000

A couple Sunday's ago, Theresa and I decided to go on a hike at Great Falls. We set out for Section A of the Billy Goat Trail, despite a warning sign of the strenuous 1.7 mile rocky stretch ahead of us. It certainly was a tough hike but we were rewarded with some spectacular views of the canyon carved by the Potomac River. Seeing this landscape reminded me of a previous visit to this area for the fun engagement session of an adventurous young couple.

The energy of rushing waters is culturally known as a draw for lovers. For their photo shoot, Lauren and Rob chose to visit Great Falls Park. As you can seen from the pictures, they were obviously both confident scrambling across jagged rocks (in flip flops!), playing footsie on a clifftop, and stepping into the darkening woods. They happily stuck together throughout the hike; a good omen for their upcoming marriage.