James & Jessica Engagement

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Meet James & Jessica.  They met while attending the University of Pennsylvania, which also happens to be my husbands alma mater.  When we first moved down to DC my husband and Jessica worked together.  James moved down to DC as well to be closer to Jessica, but then Jessica was sent to Israel for work and she still resides there.  While she was in town for a few weeks we got together and ran around Old Town Alexandria to do some engagement photos for them.  I’m so happy with how these photos came out!  It ended up being one of those unseasonably warm days in November so the weather was perfect and James & Jessica are just so cute together!  We had a lot of fun.  I’m excited to be photographing their wedding in June!

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dotun - I love these, I love Old Town Alexandria!

Liz & Bill

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Liz was home and in her comfy clothes on a weekend night when a friend called and coerced her to go out.  As she was leaving her house still feeling pretty lazy she thought to herself, maybe tonight is the night I’ll meet someone, and she was right!  Liz & Bill met at a local dive that night and the rest is history.

Liz & Bill were married at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Georgetown.  It is a beautiful church that was founded in 1796 by leaders like Francis Scott Key and Thomas Jefferson and it was designed by the same man who designed the Capitol Building.  Pretty neat, huh?  They held their reception at Top of the Town with a beautiful view of Washington, DC.  As the festivities ensued, outside over the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument rose a giant orange moon.  It was not quite full but it was breathtaking to say the least.  Thank you once again Liz & Bill for having me as your photographer.  I had a fantastic time!!!

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debiparker - Thank you so much for your comments!

Lindsay Curtin - Gorgeous couple! That picture of the ring bearer looking up at the camera is ADORABLE!!! Thanks for sharing this wonderful event with us! As always, Debi, your photography is amazing!!xoxo

Mhari Scott - Awwww…. I *love* the one with the little boy sleeping in the pew!

Kristi Odom - These are beautiful :) You are so talented!

Mike & Shona

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I have a confession to make.  I want Shona’s dress.  I have to admit, it was probably one of my favorite wedding dresses I’ve ever seen.  It had this cool vintage feel to it and it looked amazing on Shona.  I honestly don’t think I could have pulled it off as beautifully as she did though.  In fact, this whole wedding was so classy and stylish, I loved the whole thing!

Mike & Shona were married at the Bolger Center in Potomac, MD.  The Bolger Center has a really interesting history and it was a beautiful setting for a wedding.  It was originally a Catholic school and then it was taken over by the Postal Service.  The Postal Service still has offices at the Bolger Center but it is now used primarily for conferences and events.  The buildings have an Art Deco feel and the grounds are beautifully manicured.  Mike & Shona were married outside on a perfect October day and they shared some of the sweetest vows I’ve ever heard.

Thank you so much for having me as your photographer Mike & Shona!  It was truly an honor to be a part of your wedding day.

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gswerm - looking great mr&mrs bell~~

Naomi - These pictures are magnificent! Hard to pick a favorite. Quite an accurate reflection of the wedding ceremony & reception. Just awesome Debi!

Marae - Such beautiful photos! Captured the day perfectly!

Yaritza - Debi, I hope you know you’re doing my wedding someday! All I gotta say is wow! I love the pic of Shona on the cell getting ready and definitely the one where shes looking at the cam while Mike looks lovingly at her. Oh and the one with them on the overpass. Beautiful couple! And you were able to capture that!

Allyson - I LOVE the one of Michael’s expression while Shona is staring directly into the camera. That’s a look of pure love on his face right there. She did an AMAZING job at capturing all the special moments of their day! Excellent photographer.

Ebony - Wonderful wedding! The images really capture the emotions of the day!

Alicia - The bride and groom look amazing. I love the pictures. Debi, you really did a great job capturing all the best moments!

Shawn & Lindsay | Anniversary Shoot

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Happy day before Thanksgiving!  Also know as the busiest traffic day of the year as well as the biggest drinking night of the year!  Here are some photos from a crisp colorful fall day portrait session with Shawn & Lindsay.

Shawn & Lindsay were married last year in Philadelphia at the beautiful Union League.  When Lindsay contacted me about doing anniversary photos for her and Shawn I couldn’t have been more excited to work with them again!  We met at the gorgeous stone mansion at Ridley Creek State Park. The morning started off a bit chilly but it ended up absolutely beautiful!  Lindsay and Shawn are so great to hang out with and photograph.  Lindsay is stunningly beautiful and Shawn, you’re not too bad yourself!  We had a ton of fun!  Thank you so much for having me do anniversary portraits for you!

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Tom - These pictures are truely amazing! I need to visit this place asap. Happy Thanksgiving!

candace - What an amazing shoot…stunning! The love you share and that has been captured in these photos is beautiful :-)

Margie (mom) - Outstanding, beautiful pictures. Two extremely good looking people. Love you guys.

Jomy - Beautiful pictures! Happy Anniversary!

Valerie - Beautiful pictures! The setting is very serene and you both make great models. Happy Anniversary!

Laura - Loved the b/w photos with the trees!

Katie - These are such great pictures, Lindsay! Happy anniversary!

Kathy - I love all of them!

Paul - The pictures are great, Linds!

Nadine - Beautiful photos!

Laura - Great pictures. You both look great… and so does Loki!

Noor - Beautiful pictures. Captivating and so classy! Congrats on the anniversary :)

Anna - Linds! Great pics!!! I love the one with your puppy too cute!!!!!

Rob - Stunning photo’s! It’s wonderful that you chose to share them with us.

Milind - Congratulations, great pics!!!

Karen - Wow, amazing pictures! You two look like you belong on the cover of a magazine! Happy Thanksgiving!

Craig - great pictures! congrats on your one-year anniversary!

michele - beautiful pictures of beautiful people!!!!

Shelley - These pictures are amazing! What a beautiful couple, congrats Lindsay and Shawn!

Brandy - Pretty, pretty, pretty! Good job, per usual, Debi!

Andrew - Great shots…I am partial to the black and white photos…so nostalgic and charming.

Mandi Goodwill - You’re right, she IS stunning! what beautiful photos!

Maria - Beautiful pictures of a beautiful couple!!! I love # 8…it’s just so warm and cozy looking!

Nora Sue - what a beautiful couple!

Ashley - My favorites are the ones of you guys dancing. They really capture your fun personalities. Love ya!

Kristen Lane - Oh these photos are stunning! You both look so happy with each other, and I love the way Debi captured the love you obviously share. The ones with you in the tree are just spectaculous! Happy Anniversary!

Laura B - I love that you choose a crisp, fall day to get the pics taken. The fall colors are a really nice backdrop for your photo session!

Laura B - You two look great! So comfortable together. I especially like teh black and white one with you facing Shawn. Unfortunatley, though, we can’t see Shawn’s face.

Happy Anniversary!

Shannon Rousey - The pictures look beautiful! Of course with such a great looking couple it isn’t hard! Great location for pictures! Can’t believe its been a year already!

Jamie DeStephano - These pictures are absolutely gorgeous. Lindsay, you are so beautiful. Shawn you’re cute too. I can’t even pick a favorite.
Love you guys and miss you bunches.

Nina - Linds you look gorgeous and your pictures are stunning!! Beautiful scenery!! Congrats on your anniversary!!

Nina - Linds your pics are beautiful!! You look gorgeous as always!! Stunning scenery. Congrats on your anniversary!!

Eli - Great pics! Good luck :)

Big Apple Circus

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Since this fall has been extremely busy here at Debi Parker Photography I’ve been neglecting all of my personal photos in order to keep on editing photos for my clients.  Well today, that will change!  Here are a few photos from last month when the Big Apple Circus rolled into town.  I was so excited to go!!!  Probably more excited than my 5 year old.  We had watched PBS’s show Circus about the Big Apple Circus and it was so cool to see behind the scenes and into the lives of the all the people who are a part of this circus.  It was so funny and clever and amazing!  Next time they swing our way you have got to go!  You will not be disappointed.  I honestly did not want the show to end.

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