Joe + Jo(anna) = The Jo(e)’s
Saturday, January 3rd, 2009There is nothing more exciting then when someone you are related to falls in love and gets engaged. Back in early fall Ryan’s brother, Joe, asked his amazing girlfriend, Joanna, for her hand in marriage. Not only do we love Joanna, we love Joanna for Joe! She truly brings out the best in him. They are genuine and sincere and open to God’s guidance and refinement in their lives.
Joe is one of Ryan’s younger brothers and the talented lead photographer and owner of Snap Photography in Washington D.C. He has also helped me out BIG TIME each time I was on maternity leave shooting in my stead. Ryan and Joe are quite a presence at 6’6” and 6’5”…you can’t miss them!
As an early wedding gift, Ryan and I decided to give them an engagement shoot at a location of their choice. Seeing as DC is their current home and holds many sentimental spots around town, it was only fitting we came to their turf.
It was a BLUSTERY cold New Years Eve but we all toughed it out on the outdoor shoot and then defrosted once we moved into the AMAZING National Building Museum for some more refined shots.
Joe and Jo, we are beyond thrilled at the union that God has brought together. We love you both and enjoyed our stay with you (without the kiddos…bonus!). Your wedding in March will be a true celebration. Blessings.
We started our shoot where everything started for them….a kiss in an alleyway behind Joanna’s old row house.
Joanna is crazy photogenic! Those amazing green eyes and eyelashes, perfect teeth….a photographer’s dream.
Joe liked it so he put a ring on it…..oh oh oh, oh oh oh ohoh…..
This picture has nothing to do with their shoot except that it is hilarious. Ryan and Joe’s oldest brother Dan was also visiting over the holidays and he was filming our photo shoot but in this picture he looks like someone creepy behind me.
This is one of Joe’s favorite pictures of Joanna.
This is one of Joanna’s favorite pictures of Joe…..he is actually leaning over to give her a kiss and Ryan tactfully took the opportunity to shoot a “flattering” angle.
These two have a slew of jumping photos over their period of dating. I love the one all the way to the right. Joe totally faked Joanna out…solo flight.
My favorite jumping shot of the day, nice ups.
We moved down the street to a local coffee house they frequent, Big Bear. The coffee shop was already closed but they were really cool to open it up and let us come in and shoot for a few minutes.
Joanna’s beautiful aquamarine engagement ring, so unique, just like her.
So we walked in the front door of the National Building Museum and my jaw hit the floor. Ummmmm….not too shabby, not too shabby at all. This place is gorgeous! Joe and Joanna kicked it up a notch on there outfits and we transitioned into some more sassy shots.
Superhero pose….Joanna getting her dance jam on.
They busted out a some old school “Kid-n-Play” dance moves for us.
Had to end with another jump shot!
Brad and Lyndsey….hot and spicy!
Monday, November 10th, 2008We love meeting vendors, falling in love and living a happy trade-out life with them. Brad is the man and super talent behind Shaking Hands Productions. Offering top quality state of the art video services (now in HD!).
Brad and his sweet and saucy girlfriend, Lyndsey, needed some new photos and we happen to be in need of a video and thus the magical word “trade-out” was spoken.
Yesterday we spent the afternoon exploring some new locations around Lynchburg while Lyndsey and Brad turned on the heat. This is a couple that exudes a sense of style and humor, just our kind of peeps to shoot! We had so much fun!!! You guys brought your A-game and it shows in the photos. Thanks for being great sports despite some cold spots during the day.
Here are some of our favorites! It was really hard to choose.
Seriously, she is only 5’1” and should totally be a model even despite the height requirements.
and Brad isn’t hard on the eyes either.
Outfit change

We were at Brad’s grandparents house. This sign cracked us all up. It’s fun to say, give it a go!


a couple headshots for Brad’s website
I know, I feel pale and style-less too!
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