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It's always so fun photographing for friends! David and Kristen have been good friends since high school and earlier this year, Kristen and he husband Brian welcomed a baby boy, Foster, into the world. Now he's 6 months old and cute as can be! We headed to Bold Rock cider for their shoot, and had a wonderful time exploring...0

So many wonderful things happened this year for us in a professional sense, but from a personal standpoint, 2017 was a pretty challenging year for David and I. Both of our grandfathers passed away this year along with some family friends. Keeping a positive attitude was a struggle at times admist so much grief, but I think ...0

Remember those yearbook superlatives from high school? Best dressed, class clown, most likely to succeed -- you know what I'm talking about! Well we thought it'd be fun to do some superlatives of our own! Here are the J&D 2017 wedding superlatives! We love you guys!!    Most Stylish - Winston + Ben ...0

Of course the bride is going to look absolutely gorgeous so the groom will want to look just as stylish as she does on the big day. Check out these tips when picking out the groom's wedding day look! It all rests on the fit Whether you opt for a designer suit or rent a tux, the fit will dictate the entire look. Your suit&...0

As much as I love all of the gorgeous wedding details, my favorite photos are always the ones filled with laughter, tears, and meaningful moments. Your dad toasting you at your reception, your mom helping you into your wedding dress, breaking out ridiculous dance moves with your best friends, or walking up the aisle after y...0

Beth and Blakley had a gorgeous wedding in Lynchburg Virginia.The ceremony took place in a quaint church filled with all of their closest family + friends. Afterwards, we headed to the Boonsboro Country Club with the reception. The golf course venue is filled with rustic, old world charm and was the perfect backdrop fo...0

I'm one of those people who starts watching Christmas movies at the very beginning of November and has the tree up Thanksgiving weekend. So, when Alex said she wanted to have their engagement photos taken in Old Town Alexandria amongst all the holiday decor, I was totally on board! This little town was filled with so much ...0

We had so much fun shooting Carol + Josh’s rustic charm wedding! It felt like we were traveling back in time at this gorgeous venue. Everything was absolutely perfect from the stunning blue bridesmaid dresses to the romantic chandelier lighting. Scroll down to experience their enchanting day.     &nbs...0

Here at J&D Photo, we are big fans of dogs. Jada + David have two golden retrievers, Nala + Joey, and I have a goldendoodle named Dublin. We love it when couples include their dogs in engagement shoots, family photos, and especially weddings! Dogs add so much love and positive energy wherever they go so we strongly enco...0

There's nothing like having your best friends stand by you as you tie the knot with the love of your life. They want to look stylish and elegant as they walk down the aisle too so finding the perfect dress is a must. Nowadays there's so many different styles, silhouettes, and colors to choose from. Sometimes this can be a b...0