Paul Bohman – Blog – Washington DC Photographer

It was a beautiful day for a wedding in Bluemont Virginia. Yes, it rained, but the rain deepened the colors of the lush landscape and made the venue feel more intimate. Congratulations to an extraordinary couple on their wedding day!

Laura and John tied the knot a couple of days after her bridal photography session (see the previous bridal photography blog entry). It was a cold, cold day. The wedding itself was indoors, but the photography took place mostly outdoors. I’m not sure how long we were outdoors, but I’m guessing a couple of hours or so. The bride braved it in her short sleeve wedding dress, and, as the photographer, I had no choice but to go gloveless so I could use the controls on my camera. My fingers were painfully cold, but it was worth it. Their wedding and reception were beautiful, and they were remarkably easy to work with. It was a pleasure to be a part of their special day!

I brought my studio lights to a location in Alexandria, Virginia for a recent bridal photography session for Laura. Laura’s mother came also, to help prepare her daughter for the photos. Both of them were wonderful to work with. Laura was excited to be the bride, and she was easy-going as well. It made for a smooth session.

I have known Lina for a couple of years now. We met while taking a swing dance class at Clarendon Ballroom in Arlington, Virginia. We’ve had some great conversations over the years. She exudes happiness and hope in a bright future, even when in the midst of difficult circumstances. Her optimism was rewarded when she met Owen. They got engaged last year (see the engagement photos) and were married in Alexandria, Virginia on Memorial Day. The couple couldn’t have looked happier, and I couldn’t have been happier for them. Congratulations Lina and Owen!

Note: I attended this wedding as a friend. Kelly Langner Sauer was the wedding photographer of contract. You can her photographs of the wedding in a slideshow she put together at http://www.kellylangnersauer.com/photography/2010/06/owen-lina/ My photos are only of the wedding ceremony itself. Kelley’s photos include the reception and couple portraits as well.

Tri and Wanida were married on a beautiful day in April. One of the things that made their wedding so interesting and fun to photograph was the combination of Chinese, Thai, and American traditions that they incorporated into their wedding day. He has Chinese heritage; she has Thai heritage, and they both now share a good deal of American heritage. Their day started early in the morning with some events in the Chinese tradition. That part of the day was for close family and friends only, so I did not get to see it, but I did get to see their three-part ceremony in the afternoon and evening. This chameleon couple changed their look throughout the evening to make sure to cover as many elements from the three cultures as they could.

Part 1 was the Thai water ceremony, during which the couple dressed in traditional Thai outfits.

Part 2 was the American portion, and they changed into a traditional white wedding gown and tuxedo to greet guests as they entered.

For part 3, the bride changed into a red wedding gown, to conform with the Chinese custom.