Exposing what dwells within.
I have another Stay Charlottesville beauty for you today...gosh, they manage to find the best homes to rent to Charlottesville visitors! I love the feel of this one, styled by the talented Amy Gardner using the homeowner's fabulous decor. I could move right in...
Dogs not included...but aren't they precious? :)
And, in honor of the concert I won't be attending on Saturday (sob). If any of you have available tickets...consider this a hint. :)
there's a new recipe on bella eats today!
May your weekend plans make you as happy as a lab [with a ball] in a river.
A continuation of my work with Mona Lisa Pasta (remember ravioli day?), I bring you a behind-the-scenes view of pizza and sandwich-making from one of the best lunch spots in town. Seriously...have you stopped in for a Val d'Aosta sandwich or a slice of their daily pizza?!? So delicious. Definitely our go-to lunch locale these days, especially when you're looking for something quick to take away with you.
After this session Jim sent me home with a variety of pastas and sauces, which I prepared and photographed in my studio. And then ate...over multiple days...of course.
Enjoy! And then make a date to visit this fabulous shop.
PS: these images will be used for the rebranding and new website of Mona Lisa Pasta, coming soon. For a preview, check out designer Matt Thomas's website.
there's a new recipe on bella eats this morning!
Many thanks to C-Ville Weekly for asking me to photograph this week's feature story!
A few more from my time with Jayson and B...
We spent a few days in the middle of July celebrating Brian's mom's 50th birthday in the best way we knew how...at the lake. On a pontoon boat. With mimosas...and wine...and champagne. By the pool. Eating steak. Spending quality time.
We had such fun for 4 days, and wish we could have joined the family for the full week. Looking at these images has me longing to go back...right this minute.
We love you, Mom!
xoxo, A+B
PS: the camera was passed equally between the two of us, so this is a nice mix of shots from both Brian and me.
This is the third installment of my living space series, in which i spend a few hours in a home capturing the details of the lives lived within its walls.
This is the home of Sherry, John, Clara, and Burger, the folks (and dog) behind Young House Love. I know you're all wondering...are the four of them just as charming/funny/sweet/cute as they seem on their blog? Yes, yes they are. They were so kind to invite me in for my version of a house-crashing (check out their latest on the YHL blog...gah! That house is gorgeous!) and I was in lifestyle photo heaven with all of the details and love they've poured into their home.
Thank you, Youngsters, for having me over. It was a pleasure to meet you and to capture these images of your lovely living space.
if you have or know of a living space that would photograph well for this series, please contact me here.
For the second installment of living space | amy's house, click here.
For the first installment of living space | the home of two designers in charlottesville, click here.
In the last two months AHPhoto has been featured on several blogs that I truly admire. Thanks so much to you all, I am flattered!
Grey Likes Weddings : Mid-Century Modern Concept Shoot
The Sweetest Occasion : Tommy + Kristin's Baby Party
MODwedding Blog : Beth + Mike's Philadelphia Wedding
MODwedding Blog : Mid-Century Modern Concept Shoot
Modern Mindy : Tommy+ Kristin's Baby Party
Modern Mindy : Mid-Century Modern Concept Shoot
Charlottesville Wedding Blog : Mid-Century Modern Concept Shoot
Waaayyy back in May, Memorial Day weekend actually, Brian and I went for a little getaway to northern Virginia with friends. We stayed at Evan's mom's home, a beautiful piece of property outside of DC. We picked strawberries, cooked together, shared vino, saw the first fireflies of the season, watched for shooting stars, and stayed up late into the night chatting over flickering candles. It was a lovely time to be away, just before the heat became completely intolerable, although we could have done without the mosquitoes and gnats. Just looking at these images makes me want to go back this Fall, when the weather decides to cool down again.
Thank you especially to BJ, for opening your home to us and our pups!
xo. A
I had such fun spending a morning with these two brothers! Cole had a great time showing me his racing cars and favorite backyard hang-out spots, and Finn is the sweetest baby boy. What a great stomping ground they have to play in!
I will be out of the office for a few days, heading south for a mini vacation with Brian's family. We're so excited for a break...I can already feel the sun on my arms and the lake at my toes! I will be checking email periodically but response times may be a bit slower than usual...
Enjoy your week!
xo
new recipe on bella eats!
Zinc Bistro, here in Charlottesville, is featuring some amazing dishes on their summer menu. After watching chef Justin Hershey work for a few hours and trying not to drool on the beautiful food I was photographing, I wondered why I don't eat at Zinc every night of the week. They're going to have to peel me out of the restaurant by the end of this season...
She's here! Olive, born on July 4th, 2011. These images were captured when she was not even 20 hours old yet. Look at those sweet little lips!
Congratulations, Tommy + Kristin! We love you guys, and can't wait to watch this tiny girl grow! xoxo.
new recipe at bella eats today! oh, how I love the vibrant color of this dish!
Mark + Adrienne were married in Bethesda, Maryland three weeks ago today. And what a lovely wedding it was! We started the afternoon in Kentlands, where the reception would begin hours later. M+A indulged Brian and I with time for portraits before their ceremony, giving us the opportunity to wander around the picturesque community. With picket fences, quaint streets and the sweetest green house we had plenty of visual candy to inspire us!
I am so excited to share these images with you all, and especially with Mark + Adrienne. Enjoy, and happy weekend!
her grandmother's jewelry...
first glimpse...
i am having a really hard time picking a favorite...but it is between the one below on the right...
...and the one below on the left.
but i also really, really love this one.
such classic beauty...
brian's favorite below...
oh, love the smoldering looks on the right!
mark's best man jumped for joy at their arrival!
we loved seeing the happy couple surrounded by their happy family.
Mark + Adrienne, you asked us to join you before we'd ever had the opportunity to photograph a wedding. You put complete and total faith in us, and for that we will be forever touched and grateful. Thank you for asking us to be part of your day, it was truly a pleasure.
xoxo,
andrea + brian
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Ceremony Venue : Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church
Reception Venue : Kentlands Mansion
Officients : The Rev. Heather Janules; Fr. C. Donald Howard S. A.
Harpist : Astrid Walschot-Stapp
Paper : The Organized Bride
Caterer : Corcoran Caterers
Desserts : Bakette
DJ : Brian Bergman
Flowers : Mason's Flowers
Dress : Marie Crawford's
Rings : I. Gorman
The summer 2011 issue of flavor magazine features an AHPhoto image! Check out the Pairings section on page 79, and visit Bella Eats for the recipe for blueberry lemon tartlets with chantilly cream + lavender. Yum!
harvested from our plot at maple hill farm on tuesday. today it joins sheets of mona lisa pasta and herbs from our garden in a veggie lasagna. soon, even the tomatoes will be local!
