Stacey & Scott
September 5, 2009
Ceremony – Providence Presbyterian Church, Fairfax, Va.
Reception – Fairfax Old City Hall, Fairfax, Va.
Second Shooter – Richard Ellis

When it comes to photojournalism, Greg Gibson has seen it, done it and been there.
A two-time Pulitzer Prize winning photographer, his 25 year career encompasses hundreds of national and international stories while working for some of the largest news organizations in the world.
His travels have taken him to all 50 states and nearly every major city in the world. Throughout his career Greg Gibson has been known as a photographer who consistently delivers photographic excellence from any situation.
Since 2003 Greg has turned his cameras towards documenting special days and events in the lives of families throughout the Washington area. His no-nonsense approach and candid, emotion-packed images have made him one of the most sought after photographers in the United States.
Mystic5 - Mystic, Ct. Jan 3-5
Imaging USA - Nashville, Tn Jan 10-12
The Foundation Workshop - Dallas Feb. 21-26
WPPI - Las Vegas March 4-11
Other dates coming...
Named Washington's Top Rated Wedding Photojournalist by Washingtonian Bride & Groom Magazine 2009
"The only thing we needed to know about Greg was that the largest news organization in the world trusted him to cover the President of the United States. If he can handle that pressure, he can certainly handle our wedding." - Tim McCaughan & Kristan Biggars
Stacey & Scott
September 5, 2009
Ceremony – Providence Presbyterian Church, Fairfax, Va.
Reception – Fairfax Old City Hall, Fairfax, Va.
Second Shooter – Richard Ellis

My oldest son Zach graduation from high school last week. They even gave him his diploma! In August he will be taking off for the art school at Virginia Commonwealth University. As much as I have tried to talk him out of it, he still thinks he wants to be a photographer!

Those that know Zach will notice two things - 1) He cut his hair really short and 2) being a true comedian he is wearing a fake moustache.

A mere 780 graduates file into the Patriot Center at George Mason University.

The students had fun annoying the administrators by sneaking in beach balls to bat around.

Maybe not such a good idea to actually catch one.

Tossing the caps - of course Zach forgot to remove his tassel and he tossed that too!
Erika & Aaron
May 16, 2009
Veramar Vineyard
Berryville, Va
Second Shooter – Andy Harnick
Erika and Aaron got married on May 16 at Veramar Vineyard in Berryville, one of my favorite outdoor wedding venues in Northern Virginia.
As has been typical in the Washington area this spring, the weather teased us all week with periods of beautiful sunny skies sandwiched between torrential downpours.
I woke up on the 16th to overcast skies and light showers, bummed at the prospect that it might rain on this gorgeous vineyard wedding I had SO been looking forward to. Sometimes things just seem work themselves out and you get an occasional break right when you really need it.
Shortly before noon the rain stopped and the sun tried valiantly to peek through the overcast sky. While the clouds occasionally looked ominous, Erika and Aaron were able to have their wedding outside surrounded by the lush bright green backdrop of the grape vines and a moody, dramatic sky.
With precision timing mother nature finally lost her patience and let loose with heavy rain as were finishing our outdoor portrait session. The patter of the rain on the roof created a cozy and intimate reception inside the winery. Here are a few favorites:

Aaron getting ready at the hotel in Winchester.

Winery details.

Erika's dress had a lot of detail highlighted in the window where it was hung.







Erika and her dad share a quiet moment before walking down the aisle.

Erika and her dad walked down the aisle under ominous but still beautiful skies.










Second shooter Andy Harnick did a great job complementing what I was doing by taking very different angles above and below.







Andy made this really nice image of Erika's family looking on during first dance.



My production manager, Kurstin Roe, is a finalist to win a free trip to Italy to attend a workshop with photographers Jose Villa and Gene Higa.
Please go to the workshop blog and vote for his video. It’s video #4, “Schiz what?”.
http://josevilla.bigfolioblog.com/
Thanks! He could use a vacation.