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Nikki & Jordan // Wedding

Jeff — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:53:39 +0000

Happy New Year! It’s not too late to say that, right? I’ve got some exciting weddings and engagements to show off from late 2011. One of my goals for 2012 is to focus more on my blog and share with everyone the awesome events and people I get to cover.

To start this year off I’m thrilled to post Nikki and Jordan’s wedding. They are undoubtedly some of the coolest people I met last year, and their wedding was one of the most memorable.

We began at their house in beautiful South Riding and at the Four Points Sheraton in Manassas. Their ceremony was held at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Afterwards, we headed over to Manassas Battlefield to capture some epic bride, groom, and bridal party photos. We finished at the The Piedmont Club in Haymarket, VA.

Photography by Jeff Simpson and Tara Parekh
Enjoy!

Brides Choice Awards 2012

Jeff — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:56:17 +0000

Happy to announce Jeff Simpson Photography has won the Bride's Choice Award for 2012!

Quoted from WeddingWire: This prestigious award is determined by reviews from your past clients and recognizes the top 5 percent of local Wedding Professionals from the WeddingWire Network.

Thanks again to all my awesome clients!
-Jeff

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April & Dan // Penn Station Engagement

Jeff — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:12:26 +0000

Meet April and Dan. An awesome couple that chose one of the most unique urban locations you could imagine: Pennsylvania Train Station in Baltimore. This train station engagement shoot was a fun change of pace from my last few sessions and a thrill the whole way through. We ventured in and out and down and up – capturing some great shots.

Can’t wait for your Baltimore wedding on 3-3-12.
Enjoy!

Melinda & Pat // Portland Engagement

Jeff — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:10:47 +0000

Melinda and Pat are two of the most down to earth and nicest people I’ve met in a while. Melinda is from Alaska and Pat is from Portland, Maine (oh.. just a few miles away). Once they booked me for their DC wedding it came down to timing and a location for their engagement. It happened that they decided on Portland and flew me out with them!

I had the pleasure of meeting Pat’s parents, getting a comprehensive tour of Portland’s coast, learning way too much about lighthouses (just kidding!), eating some awesome lobster and homemade enchiladas, and of course spending the day capturing these two together. The sun even decided to come out in full swing; it was the perfect weekend mixture. I can’t thank you both enough!

With that said I’m extremely excited to show off just a handful of my favorites from their Portland engagement shoot. Enjoy!

April & John // Mansion Wedding

Jeff — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:44:55 +0000

This fall I’ve already had the opportunity to travel all over for weddings and engagements. Just an hour west brought me to Haymarket on Saturday, while a short hour east presents Baltimore, a totally different environment. That’s one great aspect of living and working in Washington DC, it serves as a central hub for urban atmospheres, rural landscapes, and anything in between.
I had the pleasure of photographing April and John’s wedding throughout Baltimore, with their day beginning at the fabulous downtown Marriott Courtyard near the Inner Harbor. We then had a short drive to St. Vincent de Paul Church, which really had a grungy facade and mysterious feel to it, as you can see below.

Their wedding ended at the Mansion at Valley Country Club, which is a historic victorian mansion north of Baltimore. This made for an exciting reception and provided fantastic elements for some unforgettable pictures.

Here are just a few of my favoirties from the day. Enjoy!
Photography by Jeff Simpson and Tara Parekh

Danielle & Karl // Engagement

Jeff — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:09:00 +0000

If you haven’t noticed, it’s been quite wet the last few weeks (and months). Dodging hurricanes and tropical storms is always a challenge when you have lots of awesome people to photograph. Last week I had the pleasure of shooting Danielle and Karl’s engagement photos near their home on Capitol Hill. They brought along an awesome little surprise – Max the Jack Russell Terrier.
With relentless rain the days before and 90% chance of precipitation the exact time of shooting, we had begun to brainstorm creative umbrella photos. However mother nature gave us a window of opportunity, and we didn’t waste any time taking advantage of it!

Danielle and Karl live right near the heart of Eastern Market, an awesome Capitol Hill neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
We began there with Max, and had a blast exploring the unique atmosphere and ‘old-town’ feel Eastern Market has to offer. After, we hopped on the metro to the National Mall, and worked our way towards the Washington Monument, finishing with one of my favorite sunset + silhouette shots.

Really looking forward to their wedding in June!
Enjoy :)

Arlene & Sam // Bride & Groom

Jeff — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:00:26 +0000

Meet Arlene and Sam. Two awesome people that came to me seeking some rockin’ bride and groom photos. Something diverse and a little different. We decided on one of my favorite spots throughout the DC area, Old Town Alexandria. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – each and every time I shoot there brings a whole new dynamic to the photos. We had a great time wandering through the streets, taking advantage of the uniqueness Old Town has to offer, while incorporating beautiful soft light and dramatic skies.

The last one in the set is my favorite. The right light, the right time, the right people!
Enjoy!

PRISM Magazine // Published

Jeff — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:10:24 +0000

Published in PRISM! Excited to announce that one of my photographs made it into Vol. 2, No. 3 PRISM issue!
Quoted from NDU.edu “PRISM is published by the National Defense University Press for the Center for Complex Operations. PRISM is a security studies journal chartered to inform members of U.S. Federal Agencies, allies, and other partners on complex and integrated national security operations; reconstruction and nationbuilding; relevant policy and strategy; lessons learned; and developments in training and education to transform America’s security and development apparatus to meet tomorrow’s challenges better while promoting freedom today.”

See the website here: http://www.ndu.edu/press/prism/

A little background on the photo:
I traveled north through South America in 2009, with my last stop being Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ending with a bang is one way you could put it, as I was able to witness both ends of the spectrum – abject poverty directly next to flourishing wealth. This particular photograph is from the segregated slums, which are located at various places in the heart of the vast city. It was taken at an elevated point, beyond the ghetto area and streets. I was escorted up by a local via motorcycle, as navigating on foot or alone would certainly yield danger. With the area governed by drug lords, policemen are replaced by those that possess AK-47′s, contraband, and who knows what else.

I made it out with only a few minor cuts and scrapes (trying to conceal my camera while scurrying through the narrow and uneven alleys is somewhat of a frightening thrill. Was it worth it? Without a doubt. I’ll be back in Rio soon enough.

Here are a few snapshot I took of PRISM. Check it out!

The caption reads: “Favelas are bases of extended power for PCC and other criminal gangs in Brazil.”

Marilyn & Charles // Wedding

Jeff — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:15:47 +0000

Marilyn and Charles had their wedding at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and an exciting Maryland wedding venue, Martin’s Crosswinds. We had a chance to head to The University of Maryland in College Park for some bridal party photography before hand.

Another thing to add: HEAT WAVE! When we went to take the bridal party photos, I would bet one of my cameras it was over 100 degrees.
OK, I wouldn’t bet a camera, but my car said it was 107. Thanks to everyone for staying outside longer than anticipated for photos while I ran around like a kid with candy, focusing more on the awesome campus than hydrating myself. Afterwards, we got to cool down and enjoy a great reception. This was my first time shooting at Martin’s Crosswinds, and I’m looking forward to the next time.

If you missed their engagement, check it out here.
Enjoy!

Melissa & Kevin // A Beach Wedding

Jeff — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:21:27 +0000

Melissa and Kevin had their wedding at the fantastic Chesapeake Bay Beach Club. It was an incredible day mixed with perfect weather, fun people, and a reception that was wild! The DJ (D-Mac) kept the flow going throughout the entire night with great music and even some musical props.
DISCLAIMER: Right now it’s that time of the summer, it seems EVERYONE is out of town for vacation, so don’t scroll down if you’re at home with a desire to be on the beach!

Thanks to Tara Parekh for the stellar second shooting.
Enjoy!

Photo by Tara Parekh

And one of us! Thanks to one of guys from the DJ crew for taking this.