Alright ladies and gents, I am a FAILURE for taking so long to post. And honestly, I’m going to continue to fail, because I have the following things to do before I can write a real post:
1) send out pics from last month’s shoot
2) edit and process about 200 order forms/pics from a sports league shoot
3) send w-2s to my employees
4) write up a couple more contracts for 2012 weddings
5) design albums
6) prep for a possible boudoir session in Orlando (looking for h0tel ideas… any thoughts?)
7) Hang up the huge pile of clothes that have been taking up the entire floor of the extra bedroom (or as I like to call it, my “charging station” for camera batteries) since we moved to Winchester
the list goes on, but you get the idea. Point is, it has been a VERY busy month for JNP, and while I’m sooo thankful for the work, I am also feeling a little overwhelmed.
BUT I just HAD to post an image from this past weekend’s second annual weekend of boudoir at the GW hotel. The model will remain nameless for now, but she has graciously (and courageously!) agreed to let me post this shot of her looking absolutely STUNNING.
Make-up/Hair: Stephanie Novak Artisty
Venue: George Washington Hotel
Jewelry: Lia Sophia from Jeanette Weiler
Flowers: Flowers by Snellings
Once a year, in honor of Emma and Lily’s birthdays (Five this year!), I get to shoot with this beautiful family.
Emma and Lily (distinguished easily by their parents… by their necklaces/bows by me
) are some of the sweetest girls you will ever meet. Everytime I see them I’m struck by how NICE they are… to me, their parents, and each other. I realize this may change by the time they hit 13 or so, but for now, I enjoy itÂ
 
We shot at one of my favorite spots, the aboretum at 
As a bridesmaid and speech-giver, I was unable to shoot their wedding myself, which was, I’ll admit, a WEIRD change for me! But the couple still gave me ten quick minutes to grab some pics at their BEAUTIFUL venue,
The rest of their pics will be available from their hired photographer, 
Finally, thanks to Lauren at  
Last-minute dance practice
Theirs was a typical Jewish ceremony, which I tend to really like for a couple of reasons, which I’ll explain below. Here are their personalized yalmukes (traditional head coverings).
The original plan was to have the ceremony in the outside amphitheatre, but, as was the case all weekend, the sky (and the weather channel) were calling for rain, so the ceremony was brought inside to the Big Meadows Lodge.
Rather than flower petals, the flower girls threw these babies on the ground. 
The Jewish wedding takes place under a Chuppah (again, more below), and Kevin of 
The bouquet and centerpieces… thanks to my second shooter, Lauren, for the second shot!
So before the traditional Jewish ceremony, the bride, groom, and a few witnesses take place in the Ketubah signing. Here’s the proud mother-of-the-groom getting ready.
The Ketubah is the marriage contract. As you can see, they aren’t boring black-and-white text documents, but often colorful pieces of art.
After the contract is signed, the larger ceremony can begin! The Ketubah is displayed and explained for the rest of the guests. The explanation of this and other traditions is one of my favorite things about the Jewish ceremony… to be it somehow ties this modern couple to thousands of years of history.  
The bride makes seven circles around the groom…
and the couple shares a cup of wine.
The service was officiated by 
After the glass was smashed (another tradition!), Alina and Joe ran off to enjoy a few private moments as husband and wife before the obligatory picture-taking began. How cute are they?
And to finish the evening, a gorgeous sunset overlooking their big party at the lodge! Lots of great music provided by 
Just had to include this couple I caught mid-kiss
Another successful weekend complete!
Laura got ready at the Fairview House at the 
When she arrived at the church, she waved to her adoring fans outside before making her walk down the aisle.
Thanks to my assistant, Sonny, who grabbed this great shot from the balcony of 
After exiting the church through a field of bubbles…
We headed back to the country club for some shots of the couple and their wedding party.
We weren’t allowed heels on the golf course… but I don’t think that was a bad thing for pics though!
And then it was time to party… and party we did!
Laura’s sister’s speech was beautiful, followed by a cute cutting (no smashing)Â 
And these people were serious about their garter toss!
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