My name is Aaron Riddle and I am a professional photographer residing in Winchester, Virginia. I specialize in wedding photography, portrait photography and special event photography needs.
As a wedding photographer my style is unobtrusive, friendly photojournalism. I capture the spontaneous smiles, people living in the moment and details of your day as they naturally unfold. Your job is to relax and enjoy your wedding! My job is to document it for you to relive forever.
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Mar 29, 2011 in Landscape and Nature Photography | 0 Comments
Location and Date: Shenandoah National Park, VA
The Details: I went camping with my brother during March 2011 and was able to photograph a handful of deer. At first I thought I was experiencing a “once-in-a-lifetime” event, however I learned shortly after that there are TONS of deer in the park. I saw roughly 30-40 during my whole trip. That’s a lot of deer!
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Mar 28, 2011 in Featured Photography, Wedding Photography | 0 Comments
Location and Date: Ceremony – Winchester, VA | Reception – The Purple Iris, Martinsburg, WV
The Details: Jim and Daryn got married approximately 5-7 minutes from my house at a local church, a short commute to work if there ever was one. It was a quaint little ceremony for family and close friends. Their reception was held a short drive up I-81 at The Purple Iris. There was not a cloud in the sky, so there was plenty of natural light filling the reception hall…my favorite shooting conditions! A great jazz band duo, good food and good friends meant this reception was a good time for everyone there.
Testimonial: “I want to thank you for the awesome photos and the unbelievable speed in which we received them! We will be definately getting back to you with an order of an album. You have been great to work with and your attention, follow thru and professionalism has been wonderful and refreshing. Thank you for making the photo process so enjoyable and painless!” - Daryn Lee Locke
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Mar 22, 2011 in Engagement Photography | 1 Comment
Location and Date: The State Arboretum of Virginia – March 2011
The Details: Ahh, the first warm spring-like day of 2011. It was in the upper 70′s on this day in March, so what better way to make use of it than with an engagement session with a beautiful couple? Matt and Hanna agreed to move their engagement session up a few days to take advantage of the perfect weather. So we met at the State Arboretum of Virginia and had some fun taking photographs!
Testimonial: “Thanks so much! We love them!” - Hanna and Matt
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Mar 21, 2011 in Landscape and Nature Photography | 0 Comments
Location and Date: Winchester, VA – March 2011
The Details: This past weekend’s moon was the biggest and brightest in the past 20 years. It is known as a “perigee” moon - a perigee-syzygy of the Earth-Moon-Sun system or “supermoon” is a full or new moon that coincides with a close approach by the Moon to the Earth. After reading a bedtime story to my kids, I went out and was able to capture a few photographs of this awesome moon.
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Mar 17, 2011 in Landscape and Nature Photography | 0 Comments
Location and Date: Warrenton, VA - March 2011
The Details: During my travels throughout Virginia this past week, I found myself in Warrenton, VA on a beautiful morning. I noticed a tree full of water droplets from the previous night’s rain, so I snapped this quick photo. Looking at this photo reminds me that Spring is right around the corner, and I personally can’t wait!
Mar 14, 2011 in Wedding Photography | 0 Comments
Location and Date: The Purple Iris, Martinsburg, WV – March 2011
The Details: This year several of the weddings I am photographing are holding the ceremonies and/or receptions at The Purple Iris in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Jesse and Ashley’s wedding gave me the opportunity to become very well acquainted with the historic venue. It features many different areas with character that are perfect for photos, including well-kept outdoor grounds, a very large staircase and a balcony which I made use of to obtain a large group portrait of all wedding guests. If it was this nice in early March, I can only imagine how beautiful it is going to be during the spring, summer and fall!
Testimonial: “We were very impressed with your work. You are professional and the prices were very reasonable. We will defiantly consider you for future portrait sessions!” – Jesse and Ashley Catterton
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Mar 1, 2011 in Portrait and People Photography | 4 Comments
Location and Date: Ashburn, VA – February 2011
The Details: Marshall is the adorable 3-week-old newborn son of my cousin, Edward and his wife, Sharlotte. I took some time over a weekend in February to travel to their home in Ashburn and take some photos of the little guy for their baby announcement cards.
Testimonial: “Thank you so much. The pictures are amazing!” – Edward and Sharlotte (parents)
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Feb 21, 2011 in Featured Photography, Wedding Photography | 0 Comments
Location and Date: Harrisonburg, VA – February 2011
The Details: Shaun and Stephanie’s wedding was full of uniqueness. From custom-made converse shoes for the groomsmen to a choreographed first dance between the newly-married couple, their Valentine’s Day weekend wedding was very memorable. It also featured a first for me…the first time a guest has requested they be able to take a picture of me with the bride for her and the groom to remember. For that, I was and still am, truly humbled.
Testimonial: “I’m impressed with not only the speed but the quality of pictures…they are some of the best photos I have seen. I would definately hire Aaron again!” – Stephanie Dove
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