DC, Virginia, and Maryland Wedding Photography- Rebecca Watkins

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Brian Beavers of Beavers Design- Headshots

Not too long ago, I met up with Brian of Beavers Design while he was in town from Miami for a mini shoot. Brian is the freelance graphic designer and we worked on some head shots and photos for his design business. You have already seen some of Brian’s work; he designed my logos and business cards. Needless to say I love his work.

He also has a side project called “Project Galvanize”.
The purpose of PG is to explore the creative mind’s inner-workings and how many different types of creative individuals in a multitude of professions keep their work fresh and vibrant. Brian chronicles his interviews with writers, dancers, artists and others on the Project Galvanize blog site. No matter what field that the interviewee comes from, they at one point or another, have experienced a period of blandness, or suffered from a lack of creative drive. It is his hope that others can learn from these individuals and to demonstrate that even some of their favorite creatives suffer from a lack of creativity from time-to-time.

Brian has been my go to guy for design questions and designs. He never seems to be at a loss for creative ideas.

-Becca

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Monday, August 15, 2011

Brittany and Brendon- An Annapolis, MD Engagement

Annapolis, MD is a photographer’s dream location! When Chesapeake Bay natives, Brittany and Brendon, won my Summer 2011 Engagement Contest, it was the obvious spot for their engagement shoot.

Even though Brittany and Brendon attended to school with each other and lived on the same island in Maryland, they never met. After graduating from high school, Brittany attended college online and led the Christian rock band, Beyond The Veil (BTV), with her sisters. Brendon left Maryland for Indiana to attend college at Purdue and graduated earlier this year with a degree in astronautical engineering (yeah, he really is a rocket scientist). In 2008, BTV released a Christmas single and after hearing it, Brendon wanted to know more about her. Unfortunately, she was already in a relationship; however, after that relationship closed its doors, she thought of Brendon. She struck up a conversation and they were both intrigued. Despite thinking that they had too much on their schedules to get into a relationship, after an all night talk on the phone, they were in love.

Despite the distance and some rough patches as a couple, their relationship has only grown stronger.

Come on, how can you not appreciate a love story like that?

I had SO much fun photographing this couple, they were up for anything and everything! Brittany, with her performing background, was a natural and definitely knew how to work the camera. And Brendon, he may be a rocket scientist, but he is anything but stiff or serious.

-Becca

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Thursday, August 4, 2011

Pure Joy Events’ Sew Seven Party- A Vintage Sewing Party

How incredible would it be to have a mom that planned parties for a living? Well, Miss Caitlyn is lucky enough to have a mom that does exactly that. Christine of Pure Joy Events has done it again and I was fortunate to have been asked to photograph one of the most creative 7th birthday parties ever.

The theme was a “Vintage Sewing Birthday Party” and the kids had a ball doing sewing crafts and munching on creative sewing-themed treats. Christine found a vintage sewing machine to be the center piece of the entire party and spared no detail decorating it to perfection.

You can see Pure Joy Events Blog post here. You can also see a tutorial of the cake pops here.
This party was a huge success and has been featured in a number of places, including:
-Amy Atlas’ Sweet Designs Blog
-The DIY hoop design also on the Sweet Designs Blog
-6 Bitter Sweets Blog
-The blog of Celebrations at Home
-The Honor Roll on Making it Lovely

I can’t wait for more of another Pure Joy Events party!

-Becca

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