A.E.LANDES PHOTOGRAPHY

Bright sun and an ‘unsprung’ field turned into a great setting for shooting some portraits of a long-time friend, Kate. Don’t be fooled - we did have to break out the reflector to lighten up some shadows, but really sometimes you just have to go with what you have for weather and settings. We just needed a few nice professional shots, and then we moved onto a bit more spontaneous poses.

Check out Kate’s Portrait Session here!

Emily and Chris are two wonderful people - and I am not just saying that because Em is my cousin! Their wedding took place in a little church in downtown Richmond, which had great light all over and some real gritty allies behind it (a PERFECT setting for a wedding dress and a military uniform!). Billowy clouds and the renovated dance hall made for some great photos outside just before the reception. And capturing my expanding family having fun was one of the best times for me as a photographer. Enjoy the photos!

Here is a look at Emily and Chris’ Wedding Gallery.

And for the family and friends, here is their Complete Wedding Gallery for viewing and ordering.

Paul contacted me with a fairly unusual (and hugely creative!) way of proposing to his now fiance, Audrey. After photographing them, some surprise pictures around Eastern Market and formal shots of them around the snowed-in monuments were then assembled into a small book and finalized by Paul. The hand-picked collection ended with a picture of Paul knelt down with a beautiful ring… Let me tell you, Paul set the standard high for proposal ideas.

Check out some of their images here: Audrey and Paul’s Proposal Photobook.

When most people are enjoying their hot chocolate and fire inside, there are those who forgo conventional wisdom and play outside in the snow and dirt in Spandex. This was Plum Grove Cyclery’s Snotcycle 2010 out in Leesburg, VA (and no, I didn’t pick the name). The race went on as it snowed harder and harder, and by the time I was done photographing, my hands were no better than if they were made of wood. I threw on the flash for some snow-sparkling effects, and had a great time with Greg (another guy wanting to stand outside in the cold with a camera) along the way.

Here is a quick look at the Plum Grove Cyclery: Snotcycle 2010 Gallery.

To order prints and view more photos, click on the Snotcycle 2010 Print Website. (If you don’t see any pictures of you, just contact me with your rider number and bike/jersey).

This is collection of images from a trip I had gone on to visit Rwanda in 2005. Considering the recent violent history of this beautiful country, they are still rebuilding and reestablishing justice in their communities. Taking care of the orphaned children is just one of the many projects that needs to be done, and I feel privileged to have met such bright and wonderful kids in such circumstances. I hope one day to return on a similar visit.

Posting these images in a public domain has long been a project of mine, but now they are finally up and ready for viewing. They are handmade cyanotypes, a type of photographic process that produces large, ethereal images in very saturated blue and brown tones. I am accepting orders for a run of high-quality reproduction prints on watercolor paper at the original size (22×30 inches) for $200 each. Please email me for further details. A portion of the proceeds will go back to the Umuryango Children’s Network, which aims to get these Rwandan kids off the streets and equip them for success in their country.

Here is the full gallery of images from the Never[Forget]: A Reaction to Current Situations in Rwanda (2005).

I had a great portrait session all set up and waiting when I arrived in DC. It was really a great time working with Nisma Karedis, a hair and makeup artist coming all the way in from CA for a visit. These women were all friends living in DC area, and we moved some things around in the kitchen to get access to the amazing exposed brick wall and huge bank of windows (hence the great side-lighting!). And then we braved the cold for some outdoor shots around the waterfront and tunnel in Alexandria during the magic hour.

Check out the choice gallery of images here: DC Ladies’ Portrait Session.

First off, I have to thank Kristen (and Ethan… but he had a jacket) for braving the 20 degree weather outside for a few shots! It was cold outside, but the stage lighting and great musicians and close friends made for some amazing photography - even though we were mostly confined to being inside. Highlights for me as a photographer were spending time with the ladies getting ready, posing the guys outside in the super-urban setting, and the sweet time with Kristen and Ethan after the ceremony. But as a friend of the couple, it was so great to see two people with big dreams get together and take off - I am really excited to see where they go. Congrats and much love to the couple!

Here is a selection of images from Kristen and Ethan’s Wedding Gallery.

And for the friends and family, here is the Kristen and Ethan’s Complete Collection and Print Order Website.

I had met Matt and Leah last year at the famous wedding of Meghan and Mike. By the time I was done photographing Matt and Leah’s wedding, I had a great sense of the very special friendship they have within their romantic relationship. And trying to capture that in photographs was challenging and fun at the same time.

I enjoyed spending time with the Leah and ladies as they prepared for the day, and with Matt and the boys out by the river in Bellefonte after the ceremony. We had great weather for photographs outside, and the reception had lots of fun and crazy moments to capture as well.

Here is a collection of Leah and Matt’s Wedding Photo Gallery.

For the friends and family, I have Leah and Matt’s Print Order Website.

Welcome back to the Alma Mater! Gina and Jeff are a great couple who came back up from the DC area to be married on Penn State’s beautiful campus, and I can’t blame them. We had gorgeous weather and a very flexible schedule with plenty of time in between the ceremony at the Eisenhower Chapel and the reception at the Nittany Lion Inn. We were able to hit all the great locations on campus for their formals, but my favorite was a simple shot from the inn’s lobby - a back-lit kissing shot frames this couple so nicely. And there’s nothing like the bride-and-groom’s mothers table-dancing during the reception. What a great time and such a great couple!

Here is an collection from Gina and Jeff’s Wedding Gallery.

For the friends and family, here is the Gina and Jeff’s Wedding Collection and Print Ordering Site.

I met Blaire and Dan at her sister’s wedding last fall and needless to say, I was so happy to work with this wonderful family again! Blaire and Dan broke some of the traditional wedding rules - they had a very intimate ceremony with their families, and then broke out the cupcakes, a skateboard helmet, and dancing for the reception. For the couple’s shots, we made some great photographs outside in the back-lit leaves, and then moved inside for a fancy interior backdrop. Blaire’s beauty and Dan’s stoic demeanor made working with them so easy, and I can readily admit their devotion and love for one another is inspiring. You both have my best as you see the world together!

Here is a selection of images from Blaire and Dan’s Wedding Gallery.

For the friends and family here is Blaire and Dan’s Collection and Print Ordering Site.