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Photography has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. My family would often forget to develop our film after vacations, but months later we were always excited and surprised to see what came back when we finally got our pictures developed. With the advent of digital cameras, the images come much quicker, but the excitement is still there.

I'm often awed by the power of story-telling images in various genres of photography. To me, the most powerful images make you feel what it's like to "be there." I strive to capture this in my wedding images. I feel so honored to document people's memories, knowing that pictures are such an important part of familial history and storytelling. It is a hefty responsibility, and one I do not take lightly. In fact, I know this is what I am meant to do.

When I'm not shooting weddings, portraits or corporate events, you can usually still find me with a camera in my hand - taking pictures of my beautiful family - my wife Carolyn, our son Ryan, and three dogs Jingles, Cooley and Cooper. I'm a photographer and I can't imagine doing anything else.

Dec 03 2010

Carrie & John :: A Reception at the Tabard Inn

Carrie and John had a lovely, intimate wedding celebration at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church and reception at the Tabard Inn. They even rode the Metro from the ceremony to the reception, where we got some fun and unique wedding portraits!

Congrats Carrie and John, it was truly a pleasure!

Bridal Shop: White Swan Bridal

Dress Designer: Anjolique

Shoes: RSVP

Hair: Brown’s Event Hair Design

Suit/Tux: Hugo Boss

Florist: Tang Austin Floral Designs

Caterer: Tabard Inn

Cake: Georgetown Cupcake

Very important these days… update the relationship status ASAP!A big knife for a little cupcake!

Posted in Weddings Tags: dc, Georgetown Cupcake, Metro, New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, Tabard Inn, Tang Austin Floral Designs, Washington

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Carrie - Thank you so much Stephen! You lived up to my expectations! I saw in another blog comment that someone thought that you had magical powers to blend in with all of the other guests. I totally agree. I hardly noticed you around that day…until I needed you for a picture then you just magically appeared.December 3, 2010 – 2:56 pm

Amy B. - Beautiful wedding captured beautifully in pictures! I love the Metro pics–I’m just upset I didn’t think of it and walked the whole way!?!December 3, 2010 – 2:58 pm

Sara - These are some of the most amazing photos I have ever seen. They are so creative and unique. Absolutely beautifully done. You’re very lucky Carrie, these memories will truely last a lifetime in these photos. He totally captured the essence of the evening!December 3, 2010 – 3:03 pm

Katharine Kraft - These are fantastic! My favorites are the “That was easy” and you guys on the stairs. They are so intimate and classy. I’ve never seen John smile so much. Congrats!December 3, 2010 – 3:06 pm

Alison - Beautiful pictures! Carrie, congrats and I love your dress! and taking the metro was such a good idea, the pictures are so unique and creative. Thanks for sharing!December 3, 2010 – 3:12 pm

Paige - Gorgeous! Can’t wait to see the rest.December 3, 2010 – 3:17 pm

Angela Dufilho Rudd - LOVE-LOVE-LOVE the first pic of you guys on the staircase!!! We had a lovely time at the beautiful wedding/reception!!!December 3, 2010 – 3:23 pm

Jo Ann Starbuck Pack - Wow!! These are absolutely beautiful!!!December 3, 2010 – 3:32 pm

Rebecca - Congratulations you guys! Looks like it was a beautiful event. My favorite picture is the kiss on the escalator coming out of the Metro – but they’re all gorgeous!December 3, 2010 – 3:34 pm

Carrie Eberhardt - These are absolutely beautiful!! Congratulations, Carrie & John!December 3, 2010 – 3:42 pm

Mark Keffer - Wow! These are very impressive. I love the whimsical nature of the “that was easy” reflection in the Staples window. And I’m sure the picture of Carrie and John seated on the steps will have a prominent spot in their home for years to come.December 3, 2010 – 3:46 pm

Jan - Great photos- I’m impressed with the shots taken- looks like quite a bit of post-processing was involved for some of the shots!December 3, 2010 – 4:14 pm

Gail - The pictures really capture what a beautiful wedding it was!December 3, 2010 – 4:18 pm

rachel - *beautiful*
Thanks for sharing!December 3, 2010 – 4:49 pm

Amy S - Gorgeous pictures, Carrie! They really captured the beauty & bliss of the day! So happy for you two December 3, 2010 – 5:26 pm

Ashley - Wow!!! These are absolutely amazing!! Wish I had them do my wedding!!December 3, 2010 – 5:32 pm

Bijal - Beautiful pictures Carrie! CongratulationsDecember 3, 2010 – 5:35 pm

Elaine - I can’t believe how great these pictures are!December 3, 2010 – 5:43 pm

Stephanie - Beautiful pictures! I love how creative these are. Congratulations to you both.December 3, 2010 – 5:52 pm

Katharine Evaul - Lovely photos and congratulations!December 3, 2010 – 6:01 pm

Erica - Love the pics! Gorgeous!December 3, 2010 – 6:09 pm

Alana - I really like the escalator shots – so fun!December 3, 2010 – 6:32 pm

Jason Bucher - Wow those look incredibleDecember 3, 2010 – 6:33 pm

Lorie - Wow- what a beautiful wedding! Congratulations, John and Carrie.December 3, 2010 – 6:40 pm

Kimberly & Jon - Wow those are amazing! He did such a great job. You two look great in every photo! I love the one of you two dancing at the end where you’re holding champagne – absolutely gorgeous. I will always remember your wedding as being beautiful and FUN!December 3, 2010 – 6:49 pm

Linda and Stu Bucher - John and Carrie, Congrats. What beautiful pictures you sure have a pretty bride. You did not look to bad yourself John. Very sweet. Wishing you both the best of everything.December 3, 2010 – 6:52 pm

Sarah W. - These pictures are breathtakingly beautiful and so evocative that they bring tears to my eyes. I am sooooo impressed! Can’t wait to see more …December 3, 2010 – 7:08 pm

Karen F - These photos are truly exceptional! They captured the magic of your special day.December 3, 2010 – 7:57 pm

Steve W - I share the wows of everyone else. These pictures do an excellent job of capturing the the unique “John and Carrie” feel of the evening. Looking through them reminded me how fun and truly special it was. I’m so glad to have been part of it.December 3, 2010 – 8:03 pm

John - Stephen, the photos are exceptional… The night was such a blur, I’m glad you and you’re ninja like stealthiness are going to give Carrie and I a view into what actually took place.

Carrie has been check your blog daily since the wedding in anticipations and I’m pretty sure you wowed her with your preview. She’s been looking at the pictures continuously since she got home. Thanks for everything, especially for capturing our memories in such a wonderful way. I can’t wait to see the rest.December 3, 2010 – 8:42 pm

stacy smith - *love* your photos! so unique seeing you all done up on the metro – good times, lovely bride, handsome groom! congrats!December 3, 2010 – 9:38 pm

Chris - These photos are awesome — really seems to tell a story and capture the day better than most wedding photos I’ve seen.December 4, 2010 – 12:04 am

Daniel Buck - Wow, there’s actually partial photographic evidence that I was there for once. December 4, 2010 – 12:54 am

Kaja Meade - these are totally amazing. some real treasures for john and Carrie. stephen you outdid yourself again. I love “that was easy” and champagne slow dancing.December 4, 2010 – 1:09 am

Martha H. - These photos are wonderful. I really can’t wait to see the rest. It was such a fun and unique wedding and the photos capture all of it! The photographers gave so much attention to detail the whole wedding and reception.December 4, 2010 – 2:13 am

Jackie Coston - The pictures are fantastic! What fabulous keepsakes to treasure!December 4, 2010 – 8:19 am

Blair Keffer - Such a beautiful wedding! The photographer did a great job.December 4, 2010 – 1:15 pm

Jill - Carrie – you look beautiful! I love your style! Great photographer too!December 4, 2010 – 4:00 pm

Kandice M - Congratulations! Beautiful Photos.December 4, 2010 – 4:07 pm

Paige Levy - Those are so fun and so beautiful!December 4, 2010 – 4:55 pm

Michael Johnson - These photos are amazing! These are probably the best wedding photos I have ever seen. I didn’t know you two rode the Metro to the reception.December 4, 2010 – 6:58 pm

Tania - Congrats! It was so wonderful to be a part of your perfect day. I can’t wait to see the rest of the photos, they are certain to be as amazing as these are.December 4, 2010 – 7:01 pm

Robyn - Absolutely incredible! Love them all!December 4, 2010 – 7:02 pm

Adam W. - These are awesome pics. Definitely love the first one of the two of you on the stairs – so classy, looks like it belongs in an old movie or a magazine.December 4, 2010 – 8:24 pm

Kelly - These pictures are wonderful! Their special day was captured in such a wonderful way.December 5, 2010 – 9:06 am

Matt Piser - Carrie & John, the photos are beautiful! Still can’t believe you took Metro between the ceremony and reception. December 5, 2010 – 9:16 am

Robert Wilmoth - Great pictures! You made such a pretty bride and I especially like the “That was easy” picture of you and John.December 5, 2010 – 11:23 am

Andrew - Great photos! Congratulations!!December 5, 2010 – 5:06 pm

Erika - wow…carrie you look amazing!! thanks for sharing!December 5, 2010 – 8:36 pm

Jeff Miller - These are phenomenal photographs. Love the off-the-cuff “That Was Easy” window shot and the ones on the staircase at the Tabard Inn.December 5, 2010 – 10:55 pm

J Porter - Fabulous pics! Great photographer (and newly weds).December 6, 2010 – 9:16 am

Dawn - These pictures are spectacular! I love, love, love the ones on the metro. Great lighting and you all really caught some great moments!December 6, 2010 – 11:04 am

Sue C - Glad to see “digital” represented at your wedding with the facebook/phone shot. All stunning — congrats!December 6, 2010 – 11:47 am

Kristin P - i LOVE LOVE LOVE the escalator pictures!!! you guys look amazing!December 6, 2010 – 12:02 pm

DADDY BILL - GREAT “VIEWS” = ARTWORK!!!!
THESE WILL BE ENJOYED FOR YEARS….WISH I HAD KNOWN
OF THE METRO RIDE , WOULD LOVED TO HAVE SHARED THAT!!December 6, 2010 – 12:17 pm

Ross Keffer - The escalator photos: Best thing to ever come out of the Metro?December 6, 2010 – 12:43 pm

Danielle - They (I mean you) are gorgeous! Love the lighting!December 6, 2010 – 3:11 pm

Jes - What beautiful pictures!! Congrats!!December 6, 2010 – 4:50 pm

Kelsey - Wow–awesome pictures! Looks like you had a wonderful day:-) I love the pics on the metro!December 6, 2010 – 6:24 pm

Betsy - Beautiful pictures! Congratulations John and Carrie! BetsyDecember 6, 2010 – 6:53 pm

Nevena - Beautiful pictures!!!December 6, 2010 – 7:41 pm

Rachel McQuone - Love the photos! I was trying to pick a favorite but they are all so amazing and unique! Congrats again to both of you!December 6, 2010 – 8:47 pm

Erin - Fantastic photos! I am always impressed how you capture the true beauty of every moment. Stephen- you are the best photographer! We hope to see you for other weddings, although, I think it might be a while for the rest of our family. John & Carrie- Congrats!December 6, 2010 – 9:55 pm

Gavin - Wonderful pictures. Enjoy yoyr life together!December 7, 2010 – 10:17 am

Jamie Peterson - Fabulous photos! Wish I could have been there.December 7, 2010 – 12:02 pm

Kris Dunlap - These photographs are absolutely amazing. What a beautiful gift to share with your grandchildren.December 7, 2010 – 1:30 pm

Peter - Simply sublime. An exceptional artistic expression meshed with true practicality. The depth of character in these photos accurately captures the emotional mood of the event.December 7, 2010 – 1:38 pm

Beth - Awesome pictures !!!!! I really like the black and white shots. Very creative also.December 7, 2010 – 4:12 pm

Elizabeth Becker - The journalistic style is AMAZINGLY well executed! He really captured the moment and made is magical.December 7, 2010 – 4:45 pm

Daniel Smith - Love the first pic. The lighting in all of the pics are great!December 7, 2010 – 5:22 pm

Liz F. - These are beautiful pictures! I can’t wait to see the rest!December 7, 2010 – 5:44 pm

shelia frey - Beautiful pictures. Can’t wait to see them all.December 7, 2010 – 9:44 pm

Beth Keffer - I love the pictures and can’t wait to see the rest of them. The photographer was so creative.December 7, 2010 – 11:52 pm

Ling - lovely pics, congrats!!!December 8, 2010 – 11:44 am

John Blackwell - Really nice pictures. Congratulations!December 8, 2010 – 12:04 pm

Katie - Amazing photos of a gorgeous bride (John looks handsome too
Congratulations! Can’t wait to see the rest!December 8, 2010 – 12:07 pm

Devin - Wow, these are great! I love the metro escalator shots and the “that was easy” shot. How creative!December 8, 2010 – 12:28 pm

Ernest - Sarah,

Thank you for sharing these pictures with me. The pictures are absolutely amazing – you are very blessed with a beautiful family.December 8, 2010 – 3:39 pm

Sinead - These pictures are amazing!! You look gorgeous Carrie! Congratulations to both of you!!December 8, 2010 – 4:48 pm

Sandra Mistretta - Beautiful wedding. We can tell how much you love each other. Joey and I were so happy to be included in this glorious day! It brought back so many great memories! SandraDecember 8, 2010 – 6:07 pm

Chris Hawkins - Fantastic photos. It’s nice to see that John let you borrow his ninja sword for the special occasion. You would totally have killed Bill faster than Uma Thurman. Congratulations Mrs. Stegelmeyer.December 9, 2010 – 3:17 am

Daragh - These pictures are amazing!!! Congrats!!December 9, 2010 – 1:46 pm

Erika - Lovely photos. I like the one where you are dancing and holding champagne.December 9, 2010 – 5:12 pm

Gwen - Very beautiful! I love the pictures on the Metro.December 9, 2010 – 5:14 pm

Jonathan - Great pics. I especially like the one on the metro escalator. I was skeptical of the wedding party on the metro, but looks like it was a lot of fun.December 14, 2010 – 5:23 pm

Corwyn - That was easy!
I wish to echo the words of praise from the other posters; the photos are verrry good.December 15, 2010 – 11:00 pm

Lise Coston - Amazing pics! I’m so happy for you guys!December 16, 2010 – 1:32 pm

Wesley Meacombs - Great photos and it was a great time!December 31, 2010 – 12:54 pm