Location and Date: Great Falls Park, McLean, VA | November 2011

The Details: Nick and Liz picked Great Falls Park for their engagement session location since that is where Nick popped the question. I had never been to the park prior to this photo shoot, and was pleasantly surprised that such a beautiful park was tucked within the busy town of McLean. The waterfalls are the main feature of the park (hence its name), however there were plenty of other natural settings perfect for taking some romantic and fun pictures. Oh, and to explain the last two photos…Liz is always making Nick “pinky swear”, so we had to get a photo of that!

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Location and Date: Bluemont Vineyard in Bluemont, VA | October 2011

The Details: I will never, ever forget George and Alaina. As of the writing of this post, they are the only couple to ever offer me a few shotgun rounds during a skeet shooting session as part of their engagement session. While their engagement session was a great time, their wedding was an awesome time. With a fall and hunting motif carried throughout (keep an eye out for the cake topper and camouflaged groom), their wedding perfectly captured who they are as great, fun and outdoors-loving people!

Testimonial: “Aaron, we can’t thank you enough! You did an amazing job – you are our photographer for life!” – Alaina R.

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Location and Date: The Home of Ben and Laura | Charles Town, WV

The Details: Julie, one of my wedding clients, gave the gift of a portrait photography session to her maid of honor Laura, who also happens to be married to Ben, Julie’s brother-in law. I met Laura during Julie’s September wedding and she told me then that she was very excited for her portrait session. We were able to set up a date in October for me to visit their lovely farm home for some wonderful portrait photo-taking.

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Location and Date: A Family Farm in Cross Junction, VA | October 2011

The Details: Cornfields. Hay bales. Old buildings. Wooden Structures. These are all physical characteristics that make farm properties my favorite locations to hold engagement sessions. During the fall, the colors of the autumn season only serve to enhance the rural and rustic feel of the farmland. Rob and Mackenzie are fortunate to know family who has access to some very large farmland in Cross Junction, VA so we took advantage of this for their engagement session.

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Location and Date: The Purple Iris, Martinsburg, WV | October 2011

The Details: Mark and Shannon’s October wedding was very memorable for me. Held at one of my favorite local venues (The Purple Iris) during one of my favorite months, their wedding featured a notable first for me: my first wedding to feature a horse-drawn carriage (provided by Country Roads Carriage Service). For those couples getting married that love horses or animals in general, I would definitely recommend this as a feature for your wedding. It provided a nice unique touch to an already magical autumn afternoon.

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Location and Date: Shenandoah National Park’s Skyline Drive – Front Royal, VA | October 2011

The Details: I love Shenandoah National Park. LOVE. You cannot go wrong taking photographs there. I am an annual pass holder and take my family there whenever I get a chance for some hiking and photographic excursions. When my couples suggest they would like to do their engagement session there, I am always thrilled. Shane and Amanda had never been to the park, so taking in the great scenery during the e-session was very enjoyable for them.

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Location and Date: Blandy Farm / Virginia State Arboretum | October 2011

The Details: Another fall engagement session…another photo session at The Blandy Experimental Farm in Boyce, VA! One of my favorite locations to hold photo shoots in the local area, Chris and Kelsey suggested it without knowing it was one of my preferred places. The weather was superb, the couple was awesome, and the photos turned out…well…you decide.

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Location and Date: Ceremony - St. Bridget of Ireland Catholic Church | Reception – Winchester Country Club

The Details: Ryan and Casey’s wedding (view their engagement session) was a perfect example of two different families coming together and having a great time celebrating a fantastic marriage!

The Details: ”The photographs are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! If anyone needs a photographer we will 100% recommend Aaron! He is AWESOME and wonderful to work with!” – Casey M.

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