Culture, culture, culture! Love it and everything surrounding it. The bride called me to come and photograph the ring exchange ceremony in Virginia and we hit is off immediately. She wore a pink all over lace tea length gown that she had specially made for the evening. On the table you could see all her jewelry displayed for the wedding on Saturday at the home of her cousin in Virginia.
The ring exchange happens before the wedding and is a change for both of the families to get together before the big day. The mothers and family gathered in the living room and the moms handed the rings to each of their children to place on their fiance's hand. The moment was very celebratory and filled with love. All of the parents, siblings and cousins were there to celebrate this joyous occasion. After the ring exchange we snapped a few portraits and then we were ushered to the food. The food was a full spread of Middle Eastern cuisine and I was not allowed to leave until I ate. The aunt made sure of this and I could not be disrespectful for I complied and loved every bite.
See some of the images from the evening below:
VIRGINIA BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHY - ISSA BIRTH SESSION
There is nothing like seeing a baby being born. Now, if you know me...you know I have no children and I have never been in the room during a birth. However, I have a bunch of friends with children and I have a motherly way about me and know what to do with children and how to take care of them. So with that being said, I was called to come photograph this session because I knew the mother of mother of the patient! I walked in and she was ready to start pushing...PERFECT TIMING! I told you I know what I am doing! So in between taking pictures I coached and counted and held legs and fed ice chips! It was sooooo exciting! I felt like Miranda Bailey (Grey's Anatomy). When it came time for the baby to come out and the doctor came in and things got intense I was right there with my camera and I didn't miss a moment! I tell you it was the most amazing thing EVER! I can't wait until the next birth session! It was just amazing to see a life come into the world and to be apart of it with the family.
See the images below!
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Miranda Drummond is a published photographer in the DC, Maryland, Virginia area. Her portrait sessions are conducted on location and in her studio in Alexandria, VA. She also travels around the US and abroad for many of her sessions as well.
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