Halo Photographic

wedding puppies!

2010-05-24T00:59:00.001-04:00

Nothing melts my black heart faster than puppies. Or in this case, full grown Italian Greyhound sisters that were rescue dogs adopted by my recent wedding clients. That's the bride, Morgan, holding the dogs after the ceremony, by the way. Her yellow wedding dress with green sash rocked. I like when my clients think outside the box, although, that's almost a pre-requisite for hiring me in the first place. ;-)

Holga Wedding :: ISPWP Feature

2010-04-08T14:07:00.006-04:00

I recently had a Holga Wedding featured on the ISPWP - International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers. This is quite a bit different than my artistic documentary style wedding photography that I feature on Halo Photographic's web site and blog, but I do offer this service as well which you can see on Halo Photographic's sister site at www.erinantognoli.com. It's for the more adventurous, artistic, independent thinking brides and grooms who want something a little different than the norm. :)

This particular wedding was photographed at Newton White Mansion in Mitchellville Maryland. I've photographed there several times for documentary weddings as well as this Holga wedding. I love it there... it's a photographer's dream venue!

The feature is pretty cool... 25 images, all from this wedding, are displayed along with a little commentary by me. They're all created directly on the film, printed in the darkroom with real chemicals, and no Photoshop was used to overlap the images. Check it out HERE!

I also photograph bridal and portrait sessions in this style, so if you love the look but can't swing an entire wedding day coverage with the Holga, I would love to talk with you about setting up a portrait session. Drop me a line and we'll chat...

Upcoming Bridal Show

2010-03-06T11:18:00.001-05:00

Spring Kentlands Bridal Showcase

Sunday, March 21st

Kentlands Mansion

320 Kent Square Road

Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Noon - 4PM

Enjoy delicious cuisine from the area's finest caterers.

Discover the latest in wedding apparel.

Experience the elegance and charm of historic Kentlands Mansion while planning your wedding.

Participating vendors will include caterers, photographers, musicians, florists, hair stylists, makeup artists, hotel representatives, fitness experts, and more!

Tickets are $5 at the door. Call 301-258-6425 for more information.

This is my last bridal show of the year, so stop by if you'd like to see my albums and talk with me about how your wedding photography can be extraordinary!

Laura + Adam

2010-02-21T23:34:00.000-05:00

Laura and Adam were married recently at the Morrison House in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. Despite the chilly February weather, the bed + breakfast was very cozy and warm, and the wedding took place in front of the parlor fireplace in front of close family and friends.

Congratulations you two!

Other vendors included:
Florist: Petal's Edge Floral Design
Classical Guitarist: Michael Kolmstetter
Caterer: The Grille, Morrison House
Baker (cake cookies): Flour Girl
Hair + Makeup: Circe Day Spa
Dress: P Lawrence Bridals
Invitations: Creative Parties

Upcoming Bridal / Wedding Planning Shows + Events

2010-02-18T23:09:00.004-05:00

Are you planning a wedding? Would you like to check out my beautiful albums and talk with me in person? Then consider visiting me at one of these upcoming events that I will be participating in!

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2nd Annual Wedding Expo Westminster
Sunday, February 21st, 2010
12:00 Noon – 3:00

Best Western Westminster
451 Wmc Dr
Westminster, MD 21158

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Bridal Open House + Happy Hour
Tuesday, March 2
5:00 - 7:00 PM

Premier Party Rentals Showroom
5730 Industry Lane
Frederick, MD
(see more information about this event on Halo Photographic's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/HaloPhotographic)

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Contact me to find out what my booking specials are at each show, and I hope to see you soon!

Washington DC Metro Wedding Venues

2010-02-17T09:00:00.005-05:00

The Peabody Library in Baltimore, Maryland

Because this is a new blog and I have yet to transfer a lot of my previous images and experiences here for potential clients to view, I thought I'd list a few of the Washington DC / Maryland / Virginia locations where I've photographed weddings and receptions in the recent years (alphabetized for your convenience!):

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4 East Madison Inn / Baltimore Maryland * The Army Navy Club / Washington DC * Auburn House / Towson Maryland * Baker Park / Frederick Maryland * Belmont Country Club / Ashburn Virginia * Big Pipe Creek / Taneytown Maryland * Blessed Sacrament / Chevy Chase Maryland * Bond Street Wharf / Baltimore Maryland * Brewer's Alley / Frederick Maryland * Brookside Gardens / Wheaton Maryland * Celebrations at the Bay / Pasadena Maryland * Ceresville Mansion / Frederick Maryland * Chizuk Amuno Synagogue / B’Nai Israel Synagogue / Baltimore Maryland * Cortland Mansion / Hagerstown Maryland * DAR Constitution Hall / Washington DC * Dahlgren Chapel / Boonsboro Maryland * Dahlgren Chapel, Georgetown / Washington DC * The Doubletree Hotel / Rockville Maryland * Dutch's Daughter / Frederick Maryland * Elkridge Furnace Inn / Elkridge Maryland * Emmanuel Episcopal Church / Baltimore Maryland * Evangelical Lutheran Church / Frederick Maryland * Falls Church Presbyterian Church / McLean Virginia * First English Lutheran Church / Baltimore Maryland * Gambrill Tea Room / Frederick Maryland * Glenview Mansion / Rockville Maryland * Good Shepherd Lutheran Church / Frederick Maryland * Gramercy Mansion / Baltimore Maryland * The Great Room at Savage Mill / Savage Maryland * Halcyon House / Washington DC * Herrington on the Bay / Rose Haven Maryland * High Point Farm / Clarksburg Maryland * The Hippodrome / Baltimore Maryland * Holiday Inn / Silver Spring Maryland * Holiday Inn Conference Center / Frederick Maryland * Holly Hills Country Club / Ijamsville Maryland * Holy Cross Church / Garrett Park Maryland * Holy Redeemer Church / College Park Maryland * Howard County Conservancy / Woodstock Maryland * Hunt Valley Church / Hunt Valley Maryland * Il Porto / Alexandria Virginia * The Jefferson Memorial / Washington DC * Maggianos Little Italy / Bethesda Maryland * Maggianos Little Italy / Vienna Virginia * Marriott, Georgetown University Conference Center / Washington DC * Marriott, Key Bridge / Arlington Virginia * Marriott, Washingtonian Center / Gaithersburg Maryland * Morrison House / Alexandria Virginia * Mount Olive First Baptist Church / Leesburg Virginia * Mount Washington Tavern / Baltimore Maryland * Newton White Mansion / Mitchellville Maryland * Old South Mountain Inn / Boonsboro Maryland * Ostertag Vistas / Myersville Maryland * Our Lady of Pompeii / Baltimore Maryland * Peabody Library / Baltimore Maryland * Preston Room / Baltimore Maryland * Regency at Dominion Valley / Haymarket Virginia * The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm / Lovettsville, VA * Rocky Gap Resort / Flinstone Maryland * Rod 'n Reel / Chesapeake Beach Maryland * Saint Jane Frances de Chantal Parish / Bethesda Maryland * Saint Rose of Lima Parish / Gaithersburg Maryland * Shade Trees & Evergreens / Frederick Maryland * Stoney Creek Farm / Boonsboro Maryland * Strathmore Mansion / Rockville Maryland * Strong Mansion / Dickerson Maryland * Thorpewood / Thurmont Maryland * Visionary Art Museum / Baltimore Maryland * The Watergate Hotel / Washington DC * Zion Lutheran Church / Williamsport Maryland

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You can see a lot of these locations featured in my portfolios on the main part of the web site. The farthest I have traveled for a wedding is India, and I've traveled to numerous other US states for wedding photography as well... but since most of my business comes from the Washington DC metro area I figured I'd list those locations as a priority.

Just because a location is not on this list doesn't mean I haven't photographed there... I may have just overlooked it when I was compiling this list. I've photographed a LOT of places, so it's entirely possible I just forgot to add it. :) Also in addition to this list, I've photographed weddings of all types at numerous private residences. I'm always happy to travel to any location - I thrive on photographing in new (to me) places!

Welcome to the new wedding blog!

2010-02-12T23:59:00.000-05:00

Things are a little empty around here since this is a brand new blog, but I'll be changing that soon! Check back for images, updates on wedding planning events, publicity, and other helpful information...

If you want to search the archive, you can check out my old blog HERE and use the category or search feature to find more information and images. :)