Earlier today, I had the pleasure of photographing a recently engaged couple at the National Harbor in DC. Here is a sneak peek of the session images.
We Never Skipped a Beat
I think the first friend I ever really recall having was Melanie. Our mothers both sang in the choir, so we’d be there under some pews in choir rehearsal trying to stay out of trouble. On Sundays, we’d be sitting on the pews running our mouths trying to stay out of trouble during church. On the weekends, we’d be at one or the other’s house playing with our Barbies and trying to stay out of trouble. At some point, her mom got assigned to Minot, ND, but we continued to stay in touch. Then my dad got stationed at Grand Forks, ND, and Mel and I were reunited. After we moved back to Texas, Mel started making yearly visits to Texas and every time we saw each other, it was as if we never missed a bit. Well, I don’t think I’d seen her since 2000 or so, and this past September, God allowed our paths to cross as she had a lay over between Japan and Germany in Baltimore. It was as if we never skipped a beat!
Going Back Home
Even though I have not technically lived in Texas for over 10 years, I still feel so deeply connected to that state. Perhaps its because I love the weather there and have never fully adjusted to the “cold!” Or maybe it’s because I have such an affinity for real Tex-Mex, and have not been able to find anything that compares outside of the TX border (I can never get enough bean and cheese tacos – please do not knock it until you try it). Maybe it’s because being there is so nostalgic and being up north gives me scenes of urban city centers with bricks and concrete and row homes. I am not sure, but I always love my trips back home! On my last trip, I ate some of my favorite food, spent time with some of favorite people, saw old friends, played games with new ones, and just enjoyed my time off!
My Little Cousins…
As a person that does not yet have any children of my own, I look forward to seeing my little cousins in Texas each year that I venture back. With each year, I see more growth, my academic prowess, larger vocabularies, and more personality! This trip was no exception!
I definitely feel that there is something in each person’s names that has some bearing on their personality. When I see little Victoria in action (and in poses), I see myself in my baby pictures where I stood there with a serious face.
Even though I know these tears had nothing to do with my departure, partings from these beautiful children are always such sweet sorrow!
Reppin’ JC!
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to photograph a few Christian rappers at Spingarn High School in Washington, DC. This was a nice change from my normal family and engagement portraits, but we still had a great time. See select images below, and look out for their first LP!
