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Wow. Today, marks the second anniversary of COVID shutting down the Washington, DC area. Two years ago, my sister Tanekwa was on her way back from Chicago and said it felt eerie flying back to Regan National Airport. No one really grasped what was going on. The airport was very empty and some passengers wore […]

The Day Everything Changed: A Wedding Videography Team’s Perspective

Personal Reflections

Two women carrying camera gear pose with a bride and groom in Richmond

Greta and Albert met in a meetup group and have been inseparable ever since. Today marks their second wedding anniversary. We’re so glad that they chose us to capture their wedding at the Historic Mankin Mansion in Richmond. Who would have guessed that a week later, the world would be so different? The Historic Mankin […]

Wedding at Historic Mankin Mansion in Richmond

Weddings

Couples stand inside maze at Historic Mankin Mansion

We love getting to build lasting relationships! Virginia vendor Tanya, owner of Soul Cakes by Tanya, is one of those we love to see. She has done several cakes for us and knows a thing or two about wedding cakes. She began her business in 2017, by selling her family’s pound cake recipe. Trust us, […]

Virginia Vendor Spotlight: Soul Cakes by Tanya

Weddings

Woman dressed in a t-shirt that reads Soul Cakes by Tanya.

In a previous blog, we talked about a few things to help make your day run more smoothly. Now it’s time to talk about one of the most important items a bride will purchase: footwear. As DC wedding photographers, we have seen some amazing shoes and can tell you a thing or two. Consider this: […]

Heels or Flats? | DC Wedding Photographer Tips

Weddings

Wedding invitation is surrounded by bride's sneakers, rings and jewelry

In the Washington, DC area or shooting a wedding anywhere, things happen. It’s possible that traffic delays, clothing errors, or forgetting the rings at home will occur. That’s why it’s important to have two wedding photographers document your special day. Wedding Photographers for Your Prep It’s difficult enough to go back and forth from one […]

DC Wedding Photographers | Two is Better Than One

Weddings

DC wedding photographer from Class & Style Productions, takes a photo of a bride on a decorative sofa.

Like many photographers and videographers, I get nervous about being in front of the camera. So when my sister surprised me with a destination birthday photoshoot, I was a little stage freight.  The beautiful dress she rented for my photoshoot in my favorite color purple, helped settle my nerves some. Also, people commenting that I […]

Destination Birthday Photographer – Chicago Milestone Birthday Photoshoot

portrait

Black woman dressed in a purple gown poses with the Chicago skyline behind her.

As Virginia photographers, we have met some amazing vendors along the way. This list definitely includes Nikiya Alexander, owner of Joli Events.   Describe what a wedding designer does? A wedding designer handles the overall design of your wedding ceremony and reception, including florals, linens, seating, stationery, and many other fine details that create a […]

Virginia Photographers | Vendor Spotlight: Joli Events

Weddings

Nikiya, owner of Joli Events, decorates a table at a wedding in Fredericksburg, Virginia

As a hybrid wedding photography team(we capture video as well) in the Northern Virginia area, we love every aspect of a couple’s big day. This is when you see all of their hard work in planning pays off. One of the highlights of the day is the reception. We all love to see the wedding […]

Hybrid Wedding Photography Team: Make an Entrance

Weddings

Gentleman in suit does the splits in front of a cheering crowd.

As Woodbridge maternity photographers, it’s always fun to think back on your firsts. Right?! Well sometimes. For us, there was nothing scarier than shooting our first maternity shoot for a fellow photographer that you look up to.  She allowed us to use her studio and we had the task of choosing the poses and making […]

Woodbridge Maternity Photographers – A Fellow Photographer’s Maternity shoot

portrait

A black pregnant woman lay on the ground in a photography studio

We have known Zakia for several years now, she was the first client that contacted us for her branding session. This time, she wanted to celebrate turning 50 with a birthday photoshoot in Fredericksburg. We decided to ask her about her experience after the shoot. “My dream photo shoot was Old school glam, more specifically […]

Fredericksburg Photographer | Retro-inspired 50th Birthday Photoshoot

portrait

A black woman in a red gown lays on black fabric for her birthday photo session