had always advised against orange and pink going together but these shades were so vibrant with POP they looked great together. Kate and I couldn’t stop taking photographs of the tables hoping the colors and intensity would reflect well on “film”. Let me know if you think the photographs were successful in conveying the drama and beauty of her colors.
as we prepared to go down the aisle. I remember my groom talking through the ceremony; cracking jokes to try and get me to relax (it worked). Getting one chocolate covered strawberry from the chocolate fountain (my then husband saw I was so busy dancing and talking to our guests that he brought me one – my favorite romantic gesture the whole day). I was so excited to have the chocolate fountain as I had seen them at so many weddings and rarely got a taste I figured this is the one time I could eat chocolate covered strawberries to my hearts desire; it didn’t happen I had one, the one my husband brought me. There were much bigger romantic moments like the ring exchange, first kiss, and the first time we were announced as husband and wife however it was the little things he did that stick out. I promised myself that I would cherish and remember every big moment that day as I heard from countless brides the day goes by so fast and that they hardly remember a thing. I was convinced since I knew this in advance I would be prepared and be able to will my memory into action. No such luck, I’m ashamed to admit like many brides before me I recall very little of the “main events” first dance, toasts etc… Overall though I remember having fun the entire day, from getting my hair done with “the ladies” to dancing and leaving in my dads’ convertible veil flying in the wind. I’ve pasted below some of my wedding photographs. If you’ve read earlier blog entries about my love for color then you will better understand my wedding choices. Enjoy.
With this posting I find myself enveloped in the 21st century and the world of blogging. 
Only slightly intimidated I found myself asking the “younger” crowd to explain this blogging phenomenon and more importantly what one gets out of it. Setting aside the professional recognition and free “advertising” I was advised that blogging can be an almost cathartic experience; accomplishments both big and small can be celebrated, tears can be shed, joy expressed and frustrations vented. Seems like a lot to put on one task however I am up to the challenge.
I am one of the few who wakes up each morning looking forward to the day. This includes workdays as well as those things the corporate world calls “days off” or “weekends”. As a small business owner I have chosen to pursue my passion for photography. I founded and own Lux Photography based in Sterling Virginia. Lux began when at 15 I found myself doing freelance photography for the local county community center. After completing several assignments I realized I was in business and needed a name. Thank goodness for mentors or their would be yet another F-Stop Photography business. After several weeks of contemplation, and yes one can be contemplative at 15 (at least in ones own mind…) I came up with Lux which is Latin for light. Since photography is based on light and image capture I felt it fitting. With that Lux was born.
I look forward to sharing my experiences with Lux and life in general in my newly created blog.
