Lisa Boggs Photography Launches New 2011 Website!

Hello beautiful people!  Well, it's officially official.  I have launched a new website for 2011!  Squee!  The new site is at the exact same web address (www.lisaboggsphotography.com), but looks a little different!  I'm very pleased with how it turned out (and that it's working!), but definitely let me know what you all like or dislike about it if you have any comments!   Many thanks to everyone who supported me throughout the website switcharoo process (you know who you are) and a thousand thank you's to my amazing clients who make this whole thing possible!  Thanks so much for looking, and I appreciate any and all feedback!  :)

Thanks!

Lisa

Lisa Boggs Photography Wins WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards 2011

Hey everyone!  I'm excited to announce that for a second year in a row, Lisa Boggs Photography has won a WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Award.™   Yay!  Here's the press release below: "Great Falls, Virginia, January 26, 2011

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce Lisa Boggs Photography has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 for wedding photography in the Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland area!  This is the second year Lisa Boggs Photography has won this award!

Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.

Lisa Boggs Photography stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

'WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community,' said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. 'With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud Lisa Boggs Photography for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.'"

Yippee!  This means that Lisa Boggs Photography is among the very best of wedding photographers in the Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland area.  This is within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee. Thanks to all of my wonderful clients who have given me 40 5-Star reviews and counting.  To see these reviews, visit the top left corner of this page, and click on the teal-colored reviews tab.

And here's my fancy certificate:

For more information on the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.

Lisa

Ingrid and Pat’s Marine and Navy Wedding – Photo Booth!

I recently had delight of being able to photograph Ingrid and Pat's wedding at Fort Myer and The Mayflower Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel!  I met this incredibly couple over a year ago: Ingrid is a nurse and Lieutenant in the United States Navy and Pat is a Landing Force Communications Officer in the United States Marine Corps.  Ingrid was deployed in Afghanistan for most of 2010, but I was overjoyed when she returned in the late Fall of 2010 so we could connect again! Before I can share the actual wedding photos, I have to publish these photo booth photos...as they are just incredible.  Ingrid added the photo booth to her wedding package a few weeks before the wedding, and it was a fantastic way to get her friends and family in front of the camera without it necessarily being awkward.  Think about it: you hate getting your photo taken, but if you're wearing giant silver sunglasses and a mustache on a stick, you're like a completely different person!  Ha ha ha!  Needless to say, her family and friends did an amazing job in front of the camera and I hope you enjoy the photos below.  My favorites?  Probably the last sequence of Pat getting a kiss.  So hilarious!

I'll give you one guess as to what this guy was dancing to in this next photo:

To view the full post of photos on Facebook, go to Part I here and Part II here (if you can't view them, go to the Lisa Boggs Photography Facebook page and "Like" it first!).  To view the entire gallery without watermarks, go here and enter the designated password you've been given by Ingrid and Pat.

Thanks for looking!

Lisa

Katie and Brandon’s Mount Vernon Engagement Session!

I met up with Katie and Brandon recently to photograph their lovely engagement session at Mount Vernon! I had not been back to Mount Vernon since middle school (I know, for shame, I live near it now), so I jumped at the opportunity to photograph Katie and Brandon there! We met up in the morning right when it opened so we could get some great shots without huge crowds completely taking up all of the photos. It was an absolutely gorgeous day to take these, and Katie and Brandon knew exactly what to do for these shots! I just love when a couple can just laugh and be goofy with one another...which is exactly how they were! There's a sequence in these photos when Katie and Brandon are straddling a bench, and I mentioned how they should do "Miss Mary Mack" (cute video here for anyone who isn't familiar). Now, it wasn't a huge surprise that Brandon didn't know how to (as he's a dude), but Katie remembered and attempted to show him! What transpired was just really hilarious, and that's why I created the sequence.

I had so much fun on this shoot, and I really think we got some great shots walking around the grounds of Mount Vernon! Thanks so much, Katie and Brandon, for being such troopers and spending your morning with me! Enjoy the photos!

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Thanks for looking!

Love,

Lisa

Melissa and Steve’s Hendry House, Arlington, Virginia Wedding!

I recently had the honor of photographing Melissa and Steve's wedding at the historic Hendry House in Arlington, Virginia. The Hendry House is actually part of a historic park and sits tucked in a lovely neighborhood. I knew when I met Melissa and Steve for a walk-through that I would love photographing there. Even though it rained on the actual wedding day, it did not put a damper on Melissa and Steve's beautiful wedding, as I'm sure you'll see below! Melissa and Steve really are a special couple. Their love for one another hits you like a ton of bricks as soon you meet them! They're both incredibly kind and generous, and I feel very lucky to know them! As I'm sure you can tell from the photos, Melissa is the kind of person that is constantly smiling and laughing, which makes for amazing photos. It's the kind of happiness that transcends any kind of rainy day, which I just love!

My favorite part of the wedding was Melissa and Steve incorporating a Volkswagon Beetle! The story behind them bringing it into the wedding is that when Melissa and Steve were dating, they went on a trip in a VW Beetle, and on that trip they discovered that their relationship was really special, so decided to make a serious go of it. And look where that VW Beetle got them! :)

Thanks so much to Melissa, Steve, their family and friends, and to Julie of Your Perfect Day Events for keeping the slightly rainy day a very sunny one for all of us! I had a blast! Enjoy!

Thanks for looking!

Love,

Lisa

Jacqueline and Chris’ Georgetown Engagement Session

I was recommended to Jacqueline and Chris by recent clients (and awesome people), Rachel and Ryan! Jacqueline and Chris are very good friends with Rachel and Ryan, so I knew straight out of the gate they would be a great couple to work with! I was overjoyed when they booked with me and am excited to show off their recent engagement session in Georgetown! Jacqueline and I emailed back and forth about a few ideas for where to go and what we could photograph. We landed on Dumbarton Oaks Park as our first location to shoot at, as Jacqueline and Chris went on their first date there! The park is quite a gem in the middle of Georgetown, and I don't know that I ever would have found it on my own. It is massive and has garden upon garden, and I seriously could have shot there all night if it hadn't closed on us!

Once the park closed, we hung out just outside of the park and decided to incorporate something else Jacqueline loves...signs! She had purchased a calendar chalkboard sign for their wedding, so we used that, and I also brought a chalkboard for them to draw on. I think the series speaks for itself in terms of hilarity!

Our last location of the evening was down in the heart of Georgetown on M Street, and as the happy couple was getting us a snack, I was watching the sun go down in awe. Once they were done purchasing, I called them over to grab a few quick shots with the absolutely stunning sunset, and I couldn't have been happier! It looked just as amazing in person as it did in the photo! After the sun was down we headed over to a main intersection for some action shots of M Street, and I think those turned out just as well too!

Thanks for being such troopers, Jacqueline and Chris! You were fantastic models, and I'm looking forward to your wedding in March! Hurray! :)

Thanks for looking!

Love,

Lisa

Lisa Boggs Wins Accolade of Excellence in the 2010 WPPI 1st Half International Photography Competition

I'm not a person who typically enters competitions. In fact, I haven't entered a real competition since college, when I was competing with my peers in fine art. But, this year I thought I'd take a stab entering 2010 WPPI 1st Half International Photography Competition. I was pleased to find out recently that I received an Accolade of Excellence in the competition for a portrait I had taken! I entitled it "Laura B." and it's from the shoot I did of my cousin-in-law for her band, The Mynabirds. Here's the release from WPPI about the win: Lisa Boggs Wins Accolade of Excellence  in the 2010 WPPI 1st Half International Photography Competition

Lisa Boggs of Great Falls, VA, has received special honors in the WEDDING & PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERS INTERNATIONAL 2010 WPPI 1st Half International Photography Competition.  Designed to recognize outstanding photographers, the judging was held in Culver City, CA on September, 2010.

"Laura B." received an Accolade of Excellence in the Individual category.

Boggs competed against an international field of photographers to win such honors.

The WPPI 1st Half International Photography Competition awards are presented each year at the largest trade show, educational platform and convention in the United States for professional photographers.  The 2010 competition included 2511 images in 17 different categories submitted by photographers from all over the world.

Aaaaaaaand here's the photo!

You can also view the blog post I did on Laura's photo shoot here and if you would like to explore her ridiculously awesome music (she's been on tour with David Bazan!), please go here.

Hurray! Thanks for reading!

Lisa

Lindsey and Daniel's Washington, DC Engagement Session

I recently had the pleasure of meeting up with Lindsey and Daniel in Washington, DC for their engagement session! The day of our shoot was originally scheduled as hot and sunny, but we realized the day before (and on the day of) that we were going to be dodging some stormy weather. Luckily, by the time I arrived in DC, the huge storm that plagued most of the afternoon was on its way out, so we hit the jackpot! Lindsey and Daniel were interested in hitting up one of my favorite locations in DC, the World War I Memorial. This is an awesome location, because although it's on the mall and very close to the WWII Memorial, it's tucked away just enough to lend itself to some privacy. Not to mention, it's just a really cool memorial! We took quite a few shots there and then tried a few different shots near the WWII Memorial on our way out. You can tell by the first photo that the storm was leaving, and everything was becoming a nice glistening gold as the sun was going down. By the time we left, the sky was so blue and gorgeous (with a few storm clouds approaching in the distance)!  I couldn't be happier with the photos that we got! Many thanks to Lindsey and Daniel for a super fun session! I can't wait for your wedding next year!

Thanks for looking!

Love,

Lisa

Megan and Erik's Georgetown Wedding!

This past weekend I got to photograph two of my new favorite people, Megan and Erik! Megan found me through my WeddingWire page, and up until a week before her wedding, I had not met she and her fiance before! I knew when I sat down with them just to hammer out some last minute details that we were like peas and carrots. This couple, as you'll see below, has so much personality. Half of the faces they made I had nothing to do with, and I just think that's amazing! They're such a naturally happy and silly couple, and I loved it. We took photos at the tidal basin in DC before ending up in the Georgetown area for their church wedding and then reception. As you can see below, we took some phenomenal photos along the way! Please enjoy!

Before I forget, Megan and Erik had an amazing wedding coordinator, Courtney, at A Sweet Soiree. She was one of the most detail-oriented and helpful coordinators I've ever worked with, so I sincerely hope I get to work with her again sometime! Certainly hit her up if you're still in need of a wedding coordinator for your big day!

Thanks for looking, and have a great day!

Lisa

Rachel and Ryan's Washington, DC Engagement Portraits

Spring is here!  On the official first day of spring, I was fortunate enough to take some lovely engagement photos of Rachel and Ryan in downtown Washington, DC!  We seriously couldn't have asked for a better day.  I had originally scheduled to shoot Rachel and Ryan's engagements back in February, right when the blizzards decided to strike the greater DC area!  So, we really had to wait for the great-melt-of-2010 to take place and before we moved forward, and boy did we make the right decision!  I could not be happier with the images we came up with!  We made a circle around a park (with the weeping willows), up to the WWII Memorial (new and old), then up through the West Potomac Park to the Lincoln Memorial.  Below are my absolute favorites from the day, but there are obviously lots more!  Hope you enjoy the images as much as I do!

Thanks for looking!  Also, wanted to point out that the really cool rusty door (shot number two) was actually at the very bottom of the steps leading up to the Lincoln Memorial.  What an awesome, hidden gem, right?

Love,

Lisa

Lisa Boggs Photography Awarded Bride's Choice Award!

Well, as you may or may not know, Lisa Boggs Photography was chosen to receive a Bride's Choice Award 2010 from the WeddingWire Network!  Yippee!  Below is part of the snippet I received via email which is super exciting!

I just want to say thanks to all of the brides/grooms who submitted reviews on my behalf!  I have absolutely zero say in what is voted upon and written about me, and it's truly humbling to know I had such an effect on peoples lives.  If you'd like to see my page on WeddingWire, then please go here.

Thanks!

Lisa

Kathryn and Matt's Glen Echo Park Wedding!

I recently had the honor of photographing Kathryn and Matt's wedding in Bethesda and Glen Echo, MD!  As you'll see by the photos, I am a huge fan of Glen Echo Park (and you would be too!) where Kathryn and Matt held their reception.  I have been there a couple times before, and am so in love with it!  Who wouldn't want to photograph at an old amusement park from the late 60's?  ;)  I had a beautiful setting and an amazing wedding party as usual.  Here are just a few to get you started!  Many thanks to Kat and Matt for such a wonderful time!  Enjoy!

Thanks for looking!

Love,

Lisa

Christiane and Richard's Washington, DC Wedding - Part Two!

It's time for Christiane and Richard's wedding formals!   These are some of my absolute favorite formals I've done in a while.  I had a great wedding party to work with, along with the beautiful, historic setting of downtown DC.   The church was Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church, and provided a gorgeous white marble backdrop, complete with several steps and giant columns.   We had quite a few formals outside, and alternatively had some inside as well.  After our church photos we decided to brave the DC traffic on Pennsylvania Avenue and attempt some photos in front of the Capital!  We were a good distance away, but were able to find the perfect spot in the median between moving traffic.  It was amazing! I can't emphasize enough how awesome Christiane, Richard and their wedding party were.  They really went all out to help make these photos as beautiful as they are, so many kudos go out to them!  The photos in front of the Capital are certainly my favorite, which you will see at the very end.  I hope you enjoy all of these (and there are a lot) as much as I do!

Thanks for looking!

Love,

Lisa

Christiane and Richard's Washington, DC Wedding - Part One!

This weekend I had the pleasure of photographing Christiane and Richard's wedding in Washington, DC.  I absolutely loved photographing them, because they (and their wedding party) were an endless supply of faces!   I got sincere faces, crying faces, silly faces and even some sassy faces!   However, no matter what the face or pose, everyone looked gorgeous and I could not have asked for a better wedding. You're going to see a few faces in the next few photos, but not as many as the upcoming posts!  These are the getting ready photos and details from their big day.   I hope you enjoy!

Thanks for looking!

Love,

Lisa