Susan Solo – Photographer | Traveler | Adventurer

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  • Stephen & Lesley – Engaged

    Next up, I’d like to introduce you to Stephen and Lesley in some very quintessential DC photos! I won’t even tell you it was hot on Sunday when we met up, because you’re probably tired of me saying that (but it was!). A little fun-fact about Stephen – he knows SO much great info about DC history and current events. So it was a photo session, a bit of an informational tour, AND I ended up walking three miles that day. Bonus points for learning a thing or two and getting some good exercise! Which reminds me of a little fun fact about Lesley – she totally rocked a gorgeous pair of very high heels all up and down the mall all evening without a peep. Impressive, no? Let’s get to the photos! Our first stop was the Lincoln Memorial:

    This one was their idea and I love it:

    Gorgeous!

    We managed to work a little nature into a shot or two like this next one:

    Romantic = being so in love that you can’t resist a traffic-stopping dramatic kiss in the middle of the street. This one is my favorite! (And I promise no one was in any danger here – we are safely within the median, and traffic continued in a normal fashion.)

    Thanks Stephen and Lesley for wandering around DC with me! You guys are so much fun, and I just know your wedding is totally going to be a blast. Can’t wait! See you soon. 🙂

  • Alexis & Scott – Engaged

    I’m totally going to sound like a broken record, but I had another photo session on a scoooooorching hot day yesterday! (We are just not getting a break from this hot hot heat.) Though it didn’t affect my lovely subjects whatsoever!  I met Alexis and Scott in Lansdowne for their engagement session, and we had a great time! We visited a few different spots and just ducked into the shade here and there to keep cool, and you’ll be none the wiser that it was a heat index of about 95 degrees when we took these photos:

    A-dor-a-ble (said like four separate words):

    Thank you, cute little town center, for having such beautiful colors for me to play with!

    And for shaded breezeways with perfect light:

    We ventured further into the neighborhoods of Lansdowne:

    So darn sweet!

    And then we hopped in a jet and flew to a tropical location with beautiful flora and waterfalls. Okay, just kidding – but it almost looks like it, right?!

    I love these next two images! Ahhh, I’m so excited for your wedding next year, Alexis and Scott! I had a great time photographing you and hanging out yesterday, and I know your wedding is going to be amazing. And hopefully with the added bonus of cooler weather. 😉 Talk to you soon!

  • Bernadette & Kevin – Engaged

    If July has a theme for me, it’s definitely engagement session month! I have four scheduled in a row, so I’ll be introducing you to a lot of my amazing couples in the next few weeks. First off, meet Bernadette and Kevin!

    We met up Friday evening at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna where Bernadette used to do event planning for the gardens. We had a really bright, sunny warm day, but thankfully not AS hot as it has been. Whew! Just nice enough to stroll the beautiful gardens and get our daily dose of Vitamin D! Check out these rays:

    I LOVE these next two images. So fun and sweet:

    After making our way through Meadowlark, we headed over to Vienna for a few shots around town.

    Their first date was at this very restaurant below, the Vienna Inn! Have I mentioned how much I love when couples incorporate special spots into their engagement photos?! B & K, thanks so much for spending your Friday evening with me! I have to admit I’m kind of curious about the chili dogs at Vienna Inn now, and I’ll have to try one sometime. 🙂 I’m really excited about photographing your wedding in September – see you in a couple of months!

  • Stephanie & Mark – 06.27.10

    I’m reeeeeeally late in getting this post up because I was out of town for a few days, visiting my family in Colorado. But I’m back now, and speaking of family, my sister-in-law got married at the end of June! Stephanie and Mark, who actually live in L.A. now, exchanged vows at the Arts Club of Washington on THE hottest day of the year. Steph looked amazing though, no sign of feeling the heat:

    Ha! I love this next shot from Chris. And I know it says 97 degrees there, but it did get up above 100, plus there’s that heat index that made it feel like it was a million degrees.

    But the show must go on! The ceremony included lots of personal touches, including a string quartet that played a beautiful arrangement composed by Mark…

    And a handfasting/knot-tying ceremony.

    I couldn’t decide which ring shot I liked better, so you’ll just get to see both!

    I told you it was hot!

    How these girls kept looking so gorgeous in the heat and humidity is beyond me.

    What are they pointing at? I’ll never tell.

    Doesn’t this fountain statue bear an uncanny resemblance to one of the groomsmen?!

    This gallery space was perfect for an intimate reception:

    Steph and Mark displayed a wish tree for guests to write on cards and share their wishes for a happy marriage:

    Even Mackie, their Boston Terrier, shared his wish somehow!

    They exited to the sound of their guests ringing little silver bells…

    And walked off into the sunset! (Well, it was a hazy day without much of a sunset, but it sounds better to say “off into the sunset,” right?)

    Steph and Mark! Chris and I are so happy for you two, and we wish you a lifetime of bliss together! We’re so happy we were not only able to share the most special day with you, but to capture your wedding photos as well. We hope you’ll treasure them for years and years to come. Lots of love, Susan and Chris.

  • Melissa & Land – Expecting!

    You may remember Melissa and Land on the blog last year? Well this year they have some wonderful news and I was thrilled to meet up with them again to capture this exciting time! Yesterday our nation’s capital blessed us with a taste of summer two days early in the form of 95 degrees and humidity that you could taste. So although our original plan was to take some photos outdoors with a bit of a nature feel, we opted to start the photos indoors and to wait for cooler temperatures. Luckily the city has plenty of indoor locations with a/c, and we had fun finding a few spots in and around the Smithsonian museums. The Museum of Natural History was so packed, but we did grab this first photo that I love:

    And then we strolled over to the Museum of American History next door for this other image that I love!

    Nope, not on the metro – still at the Museum of American History:

    Once it was cool enough to venture outside (thank goodness for a bit of a breeze!), we walked over to the Sculpture Garden:

    Life imitating art? This makes me smile: You look amazing, Melissa!

    We did manage to work a little nature into some of the photos after all:

    Is this kid going to be goooooorgeous, or what?! Congratulations, Melissa & Land! You are both going to be absolutely amazing parents. I can’t wait to see and hear all about him/her (I don’t want to spill the beans in case anyone wants it to be a surprise!) when he/she gets here. 🙂