Ayse Christo Photography: June 2015

I was so excited to attend my first ever photography workshop in ACE Photography shop in Ashburn. It was a Newborn & Maternity workshop which is my favorite photography genres.

When I came to the class, first I saw beautiful Kathie and her big belly and thought we had a very pretty momma as a pregnant model for our Maternity workshop. But I didn't understand why she came so early since our maternity workshop was at afternoon.

After we met our host the talented photographer Tracy Maglosky, she wanted us to introduce ourselves. At this point, I realized that Kathie was there as a fellow photographer, not a model. I was a little dissappointed because I really wanted to photograph her and her perfectly round belly.

During our lunch break after our newborn workshop, we learned that one of our momma models for the maternity workshop didn't feel so good, so she couldn't come. But our smart and experienced host Tracie thought very quick and asked Kathie if she would like to be our model for our maternity workshop. Luckily, she accepted it and I got these great images.

Country Club of Fairfax Wedding- Carla & Justin

When Carla and Justin wanted to hire me as their wedding photographer in May 2014, I told them I had never shot a wedding before. But they trusted me and hired me any way. I had been photographing for 6 months and I was totally clueless about business and technical aspects of the photography. But I promised myself to improve my skills little by little everyday.

When it was time for The Big Day, I was as excited as Carla and Justin. I didn't want to disappoint them since they trusted me to document the most important day of their lives. I studied and practiced. I rented the best lenses. I convinced my poor husband to be my second photographer.

I was ready! Really nervous, but ready. First, I started to shoot in the beautiful bride's home while she was getting ready. The moment I started to take the photos of her shoes, ring, and invitation, my fear was gone. It was one more time I felt that I was right when I decided to be a photographer.

When we came to Emmanuel Lutheran Church for the ceremony, I felt very emotional like it was my own wedding. The round structure of the church was so unique and reflected very elegantly in the photos.

On our way to the Country Club of Fairfax for the party, the gray clouds had already covered the sky. We were racing Mother Nature. I knew I only had a couple minutes to get everybody together for some outdoor shots. And We did it! We had some wonderful photos in 5 minutes right before the heavy rain started.

It was the first time I had been in the Country Club of Fairfax and I LOVED it. The outdoor view was so pretty and the indoor decoration was very elegant. Perfect combination!