Natalie and Mike are a delightful couple from Chicago and came to me via Laura Weatherly from Engaging Affairs... and as soon as I met them, I just knew we had to work together. I’m super excited about their wedding next April at the brand new W Hotel in Washington DC. Now I grew up in DC and have shot a lot of weddings in a lot of different venues and most of them tend to be a little more on the traditional side, so I for one am thrilled that the W is going to bring a little more modern flair to this city.
Since every couple I work with is different, I like to consider their individual personalities when selecting locations for the engagement sessions. Since Natalie and Mike are a fun couple who toe the line between traditional and modern, I thought it would be fun to start right in their neighborhood at the Hotel Helix with their dog, George and then head over to the monuments for something a little more classic. Here are a few of my favorites. Enjoy!
Tags: engagement session, Engaging Affairs, hotel helix, jefferson memorial, tidal basin, w hotel, washington dc
I love, love, love the last photo. And your use of the advertising signs! Great job!
I love these pics! They are absolutely quintessential Natalie & Mike. And, of course, you got to love George!
These pics are amazing! I especially love the silhouettes by the monuments and the one at the hotel Helix where George is completely still, and Nat and Mike are having fun.
These are wonderful!!! You guys look great.
Cute pictures.
I think these look wonderful! Can’t wait to see all of them but, i certainly have my favorites already…where did George disappear to in the monument photos?
Looking forward to meeting and working with Justine…
Beautiful Photos!
OMG! You two are so adorable! These are fit for Vogue or whatever bridal magazines are out there. Seriously!
So cute! Fabulous photos! She truly captured your love for eachother! I want copies!!!
Very nice looking photos. The photo quality really does justice to the good looks of the subjects. Nice work Justine.
Wonderful pictures – what a brilliant photographer. Mike & Natalie – you are both georgeous and I am so proud of you. Can’t wait till April!
George is awesome – you guys look great too! Ha Ha! I love you guys. These pictures are beautiful.
Beautiful!!! Can only imagine what the wedding photos be like. Natalie is breathtaking in every picture. Blaine is right!
These are so beautiful! The black and white of you two could be an ad for your ring. George isnt the only Bookey/Baker family member who is photogenic.
You guys look great, I love them all and can’t wait to see your wedding photos!
Love them – you must be really pleased, you both look great! really could be from a magazine… all that is missing is the Armani or Chanel logo!
These photos are great. I have a feeling I know which one is Mike’s favorite, but I love them all.
Wow, I visualize you two on a billboard in Times Square! Gorgeous, beautiful couple!
pictures are amazing! you rocked the rod lavers with sytle. you should be a model…
Pictures look great!
These are are some of the best pre-wedding photo’s I’ve ever seen. Being a Wedding caterer for over 28 years & owning a modeling agency affords me the opportunity to see many photo’s, yours are perfect. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with my nephew and his lovely bride to be. Michael
so so so perfect! i love them all!
AAA-wait for it…-mazing! These pics rock and I love how you even got George involved.
These are so fabulous! I love them all and love you both! Smooches to georgie mwah xoxxo
amazing. you both look fab and even george looks handsome. you make a beautiful family!
Love them all! You two (three) are too cute. Nat, you look beautiful as always. xo
LOVE THEM!! all of you (including george) look great!! they are all really cute and i love the last one with the jefferson in the background. xoxo
Beautiful. Natalie is amazing. You look good too Mike – alot like your brother. You could be twins.
Very nice pics. Nat looks stunning. Mike your hair is flawless. When can George come visit his cousins in Colo?
wow! what amazing pictures! i keep going back and looking at them over again, so much fun! can’t wait till april!
Outstanding photos!! They really did tell the story of
beautiful Natalie & handsome Mike!