Wedding Photography in Northern Virginia http://philipkentphotography.com an informative wedding blog by Master Photographer Philip Kent Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:35:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Another Great Reception at the Belmont Country Club in Ashburn http://philipkentphotography.com/2013/06/13/another-great-reception-at-the-belmont-country-club-in-ashburn/ http://philipkentphotography.com/2013/06/13/another-great-reception-at-the-belmont-country-club-in-ashburn/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:35:32 +0000 Phil http://philipkentphotography.com/?p=2490 We have photographed many  beautiful weddings and receptions at the Belmont Country Club in Ashburn in recent years.  Mary and Stephen’s recent reception there was no exception.  A few sprinkles of rain didn’t even stop their enthusiasm for some outdoor photos!  Also see the stunning new St. John’s Church in Leesburg where they had their ceremony.  A few of the photos are shown here.  Click on the thumbnails to enlarge.  Please visit our website for further information on our photography!

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For more information on our Professional Wedding Photography, see our website.  Click on the thumbnails below to view the photos…

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 ]]> http://philipkentphotography.com/2013/06/12/a-walk-in-the-vineyard-running-hare-vineyard/feed/ 0 From a Pizza Parlor to Waterford Receptions http://philipkentphotography.com/2013/05/14/from-a-pizza-parlor-to-waterford-receptions/ http://philipkentphotography.com/2013/05/14/from-a-pizza-parlor-to-waterford-receptions/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 15:00:24 +0000 Phil http://philipkentphotography.com/?p=2399 “You want you engagement portraits in a PIZZA Parlor?” I asked.  “That’s where we got engaged”.  Of course.  That was the start of a great relationship with Keri and Jake, whose wedding I photographed recently.  After a wonderful ceremony at a little country chapel in Prince William County, Va., they had an exciting and fun reception at the beautiful Waterford Receptions in Springfield, Va.  For more information on our Award-Winning Wedding Photography and studio, see our website at philipkent.com.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3CFowWhPbY

 

]]> http://philipkentphotography.com/2013/03/06/a-brief-visit-to-paradise/feed/ 0 NEW Wedding Gowns at Waterford Springfield http://philipkentphotography.com/2013/03/02/wedding-gowns-at-waterford-springfield/ http://philipkentphotography.com/2013/03/02/wedding-gowns-at-waterford-springfield/#comments Sun, 03 Mar 2013 03:00:35 +0000 Phil http://philipkentphotography.com/?p=2385 I was honored recently to be selected to photograph some gorgeous wedding gowns worn by equally gorgeous models at the beautiful Waterford Receptions venue in Springfield, Va.  The models and the gowns were provided by the Alfred Angelo Bridal Salon in Springfield.  See a few of the photographs here from the many I created for the Waterford and the Angelo folks.

Wtfrd Sprgfld 030113 (5) Wtfrd Sprgfld 030113 (51) Wtfrd Sprgfld 030113 (57) Wtfrd Sprgfld 030113 (65) ]]> http://philipkentphotography.com/2013/03/02/wedding-gowns-at-waterford-springfield/feed/ 0 The TWO Types of Wedding Albums… http://philipkentphotography.com/2013/02/19/the-two-types-of-wedding-albums/ http://philipkentphotography.com/2013/02/19/the-two-types-of-wedding-albums/#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:12:09 +0000 Phil http://philipkentphotography.com/?p=2368 Many couples today are often confused about the types of wedding albums available today, and I find myself often explaining the differences.  MATTED albums have each photograph individually printed and  mounted on each page.  The couple usually chooses the layout of the photographs they select.  These are more “traditional” albums although there are many varied cover treatments available.  DIGITALLY-DESIGNED albums are where the photos that are selected by the couple are arranged using sophisticated software by a (hopefully) talented designer.

Our couples can select either type of album after the wedding.  Some prefer the simplicity and elegance of the matted albums, some prefer the creative and often stunning sophistication of the digitally-designed books.  Whichever you may prefer, you can be sure your wedding photographs will look GREAT!  See our  website for more information.  Click on thumbnails to enlarge.

A digitally-designed spread. Two cover designs, one with a "cover stripe". A "book-style" binding. Photographs in a matted album. A rugged traditional binding style. A digitally-designed book with a "purse-sized" version on top.

 

 

]]> http://philipkentphotography.com/2013/02/19/the-two-types-of-wedding-albums/feed/ 0 The Neatest Little Wedding “Albums” http://philipkentphotography.com/2013/02/10/the-neatest-little-wedding-albums/ http://philipkentphotography.com/2013/02/10/the-neatest-little-wedding-albums/#comments Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:36:16 +0000 Phil http://philipkentphotography.com/?p=2356 Nothing is better than a nicely designed and elegant wedding album of your beautiful wedding photographs.  But would you want to lug it around and show it to your friends?  The Philip Kent Studio is now offering purse-sized “albums” that you can carry anywhere of your treasured wedding photographs!  They are printed and bound to the highest quality AND they’re surprisingly INexpensive!  When you order your digitally-designed album with us we can add a soft-cover booklet of the same larger main album.  Call us for more information and pricing at 703-790-1020.  For information on our Wedding Photography in general, also visit our website at philipkent.com.  See a few examples of our purse albums here.  Click on each image to enlarge.

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A week-long trip and plenty to see!  First a visit to the annual Professional Photographers of America convention in Atlanta to see the latest in wedding albums, equipment and new ideas for our clients.  After a brief tour of CNN to see that from the inside, it was a few days of skiing in Utah which happened to coincide with the annual Sundance Film Festival in Park City.

Sundance was created by Robert Redford to provide new and independent filmmakers a forum for showcasing their films to distributors and the public with the hope a distributor will purchase the film for general release.  Films are first reviewed by the Sundance organization and this year they selected 119 for the festival, showing them in various locations in and  around Park City and the Salt Lake area.  Dozens of distributors will review them such as Sony Pictures and CBS, as well as many smaller companies. If selected, a film may be purchased for general release to a theater near you.

This is a  great opportunity for any young filmmaker looking to break into the business.  And “festival” certainly describes the atmosphere of the place, with occasional celebrity sightings.   PS…. The weather wasn’t great, but the skiing in Utah always is!

To see some of the latest in wedding albums, set up a no-obligation appointment to visit our studio.  Call us at 703-790-1020 or email phil@philipkent.com.

CNN Offices A new album cover design by our favorite supplier, Leather Craftsmen Co. Another new album cover design. The reknown Egyption Theater on Main St. in Park City. One of the bigger films, "Jobs", about Steve Jobs. The Redford Gallery at the Sundance Ski Resort.

 

]]> http://philipkentphotography.com/2013/02/01/new-wedding-albums-the-sundance-film-festival/feed/ 0 Marriott’s Westfields Conference Center…Michele & Andrew’s Wedding http://philipkentphotography.com/2013/01/16/marriotts-westfields-conference-center-michele-andrews-wedding/ http://philipkentphotography.com/2013/01/16/marriotts-westfields-conference-center-michele-andrews-wedding/#comments Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:12:05 +0000 Phil http://philipkentphotography.com/?p=2296 Here are a few wedding album pages from Michele & Andrew’s recent wedding at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fairfax and their reception at Westfield’s in Chantilly.  After a little rain slowed things down at the church things dried out and we did some beautiful photos on the grounds at Westfields.  Known for years as a large, elegant reception facility with multiple large ballrooms, Michele and Andrew’s reception was held in the beautiful upstairs promenade, not normally used for receptions but as a restaurant.

They chose one of our Leather Craftsmen leather-bound albums with a very contemporary design and layout which some couples prefer as opposed to our very popular traditional matted albums.

A few of the page spreads are shown here…just click on them to enlarge!

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]]> http://philipkentphotography.com/2013/01/16/marriotts-westfields-conference-center-michele-andrews-wedding/feed/ 0 The American Society of Photographers (ASP) http://philipkentphotography.com/2013/01/07/the-ameican-society-of-photographers-asp/ http://philipkentphotography.com/2013/01/07/the-ameican-society-of-photographers-asp/#comments Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:38:23 +0000 Phil http://philipkentphotography.com/?p=2290 The American Society of Photographers (ASP) is a trade group of Master Photographers of which I am privileged to be a member.  A sub-group within the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), they have attained the highest honor in the profession by attaining the status of Master Photographer with years of training, education, awards and accomplishments.

Here is a new  5-minute video release from the ASP long showing some of the great photographs submitted this year by some of our members!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqprZ-OWXa0

 

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