Stacey Vaeth Photography A Cherry Blossom Wedding
Posted on April 3, 2011
Do you remember the hail today? The ominous skies, the intermittent rain….the everything falling in on us but locusts? My bride and groom, Cheryl and Mark, had planned a picture perfect wedding on the East Lawn of the Jefferson Memorial, timed with the peak cherry blossom blooms, for 4pm today. Yup. Right around the time that the skies were spitting, coughing and generally very finicky.
But, as things tend to do, they worked, out. I’m backing up their images now before heading off to bed, but thought I would post this standout image from their collection. Congratulations Mark and Cheryl! Not only to your marriage, but to a gorgeous day against all odds. You are blessed from the start.
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Blossoms!
Posted on April 1, 2011
What a wild week! It’s been snowy, rainy and bright sunshine (but still freezing!) down by the Tidal Basin. But yet, the blossoms must go on! This year, it’s been so much fun seeing most of my clients for the second or third season in a row. Man, how they grow up so fast.
Here’s baby Genevieve and and her mom, on our mistiest session of the morning….love the natural vintage look.
Didn’t you think this would be about Cherry Blossoms?
Posted on April 1, 2011
I’m living and breathing blossoms this time of year, but have been go go go for so many weeks, that some of my favorite sessions haven’t made it onto the blog yet! So let’s take a little trip to NYC, where I did a super inspired engagement session with Aaron and Stephanie in Times Square. You’ve already seen our reenactment of VJ Day in Times Square (originally by Alfred Eisenstaedt).
But we got some other really fun shots that (freezing) morning as well! Enjoy!
Fun with Light
Posted on March 22, 2011
We had a great time working with some great folks last week. Here are a few images out of the gate that show how light can change the feel and look of a subject and space. Thanks again to: Kaarin Moore, owner of Closet Caucus for her wardrobe styling, Irina Gerasimova for makeup, and DC Glassworks for donating the space.
more soon –
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Experimental Shoot
Posted on March 21, 2011
Last week, I had the pleasure of working with my glassblowing partner, Kri, and a number of her friends on an experimental photo shoot. I was playing with some new gear and some new shots, and they offered to be our models. Many, many thanks to: Kaarin Moore, owner of Closet Caucus for her wardrobe styling, Irina Gerasimova for makeup, and DC Glassworks for donating the space.
Thanks also to Kaarin for this video of the making of the above image.
More from the shoot coming soon!
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Stacey Vaeth Photography 3/13/11 Video 1
from Kaarin Moore on Vimeo.
Famous Reenactment
Posted on March 21, 2011
This weekend my clients, Stephanie and Aaron, and I reenacted this very famous photograph in Times Square, NYC. Who can name the original photograph and photographer?
DIY
Posted on March 11, 2011
One of my favorite bridal blogs in this area is called District Weddings. They have a great series on etiquette tips right now, and the piece from this morning struck my interest. The question was: Are wedding favors something to leave out when considering budget?
The response was that favors really remind your friends and family how happy you were that they came to celebrate with you on your wedding day, and they should be infused with love and thoughtfulness, not necessarily expense. I couldn’t agree more!
It brought to mind the wedding of Sam and Rachel from this past fall, in which Rachel created so many personal touches to their wedding day, that the entire event was just infused with their personalities. I know their guests felt the same way. Here are a few of the items that they made:
Home-brewed beer (called Nuptial Bliss!)
And lovely and delicious truffles as wedding favors, handmade and wrapped in these adorable little boxes.
All of my couples LoVE to hear ideas … what did you do for your wedding favors or personal wedding touches?!
Voting is Open!
Posted on March 10, 2011
General Registration is Open!
Posted on March 8, 2011
Hi everyone!
General registration for the 2011 Cherry Blossom Mini Sessions is open!
Follow this link to register and pay via PayPal:
http://staceyvaeth.bookmonline.com/schedules
Looking forward to seeing you!
Stacey
Getting Ready….
Posted on February 17, 2011
I went and got my allergy medication prescription filled yesterday.
Cherry Blossom season, here we come.
If you’re considering booking a full-length family or engagement session for this Cherry Blossom season, give me a call today. The schedule is already filling quickly. Speaking of that schedule, it’s filling with a lot of new clients. I’m so happy to welcome you all to our little Stacey Vaeth Photography community! I’m really excited to work with each of you. I am especially excited to do my first wedding party photos down under the blossoms….it will be a spectacular day, for sure.
If you’re waiting for the Cherry Blossom Mini Sessions to be announced – you’re in the right spot. Registration opens soon…
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