Has there ever been a couple more in love?! Risa and Robert seem as much good friends as they do a loving couple.  They both share a strong affinity towards music so it was only fitting that their e-session start out in a classic, vinyl records store – SOM Records.  Once there, they were like kids in a candy store – pulling records, enjoying laughs, and stealing kisses! Their excitement was indeed a site to capture.  From there, we hopped over to the American Art Museum. Risa’s appreciation towards visual art was definitely noticed as we walked through the different exhibits.  Still, they kept their eyes on things even more beautiful – each other.

The warmth and ease during Kai and Imoh’s session was heartfelt.  Both of them were so patient during our photo session and equally willing to do what needed to be done to catch the perfect shot.  This was right when the season started to change so we welcomed the sun and touch of warm air.  We definitely enjoyed our time with Kai and Imoh and look forward to photographing the wedding.

Here is proof. It was not easy!

– ashley

Liz is a woman that knows exactly what she wants so having her choose Ashley McArthur as her engagement/wedding photographers means a lot to us!  Liz is also heaps of fun and absolutely head-over-heels in love with Mark.  This engagement session had the “seeds of brilliance” as we met in a Georgetown bar and talked about their relationship as we shared a pint.  During this time, Ashley and I learned more about them as a couple and decided the best place for the engagement session is just past the front doors of the bar – in the streets of Georgetown.  Much like any session we shoot, there is a space of difference that takes a few minutes to get used to – basically, having a 70mm lens directed at you while you are sharing an intimate moment with the one you love the most.  But that space of difference seemed not to ever exist for Liz and Mark.  They jumped right into the session.  We were very glad to have them be so comfortable with us as we started snapping away.

Recently, we have lengthened our engagement sessions from 2 hours to 5.  This allows for change of clothing and location to get more dynamic looks.  We were very glad to have Liz and Mark be our first clients for the longer, engagement session.  As we photographed them, Ashley and I enjoyed their company and humor.  Although it is technically work, it seemed much more like hanging out with a really, cool couple we’ve known for years.  Here are a few images from their session…

Nicole was so excited about her wedding day that she contacted us over a year before the actual wedding!  She said, “When I get engaged, you guys will be my photographers!”  And wouldn’t you know it, not a second after she got engaged – we got an email from Nicole!  I can’t tell you how much of a joy it is to photograph a couple that seeks us out among the many, “more notable” photographers in the area.  When we met during our initial client consultation, Nicole and Dellin really had that spark that told us we were definitely going to be photographing an excited, happily in love couple.  And on the day of the wedding, our guess proved to be right!  They were both excited and living in the moment.  As the two sent gifts to each other during the “getting ready” part of the wedding day, they both lit up with surprise and anticipation of what was to come.  Here are a few highlights of their magical day…