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Thanksgiving 2008!

This was a very eventful Thanksgiving. We got started early on Wednesday making a lot of desserts for the two destinations on Thursday. Bryony made some snickerdoodle cookies, and I helped peel some apples for two apple tarts and an apple cake.

Our first stop as is usual on Thanksgiving is at my Nanay’s house in Woodbridge. She had rolled a lot of lumpia while we were making desserts, so that would be our “light lunch”. But our main mission was to make siopao – a great Filipino meat-pie with a very sweet dough and stuffed with pork and boiled egg. Tio Boy had already made the insides, but we were there to make the dough with Bryony’s Kitchen Aid mixer. The process was messy, but the results looked almost professional prior to cooking.

After steaming, the dough started to rise up, but we didn’t have any “poppers” this time.

We took a break after two batches (25 siopao) to have some of the lumpia that Tio Boy fried for us fresh!

While eating, we talked about how a friend saw a baked siopao, so we decided to experiment with some of the leftover complete ones. It turned out much better than the steamed!

We still steamed some of the traditionalists that may be eating some later:

Bryony added a bit of glistening goodness by brushing the top of the baked ones with some melted butter. Yum!

We brought some Thanksgiving cheer to one of her neighbors by bringing her some of each of our foods with some dipping sauce.

After eating there, we headed off to Nokesville for our second meal of the day! Chicken, pork were the main meats for the meal, and we stuffed ourselves for a second time.

Topped off all the day’s eating with a good piece of pumpkin pie.

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Lauren and Ariel

On Saturday, I was fortunate to photograph Lauren and Ariel for their wedding in Silver Spring, MD. It started an overcast, slightly rainy day but turned as the bride, groom, and guests arrived at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church. They were all excited, and happy! Obviously, their excitement could not be contained inside or outside the building!

Program of the wedding in Silver Spring, Maryland ©TimeLine Media

There were proud parents, supportive siblings, family from far and wide in attendance. On this occasion, the ceremony was unique and personal to the bride and groom. Additionally they had family participation and touches of their personalities from gifts, to written vows. Thanks especially to Maria, the mother of the groom, for letting me be a part of your family’s celebration! I hope I was able to capture all the beauty and love that was shared by your growing family.

Lauren and Ariel wedding ©TimeLine Media
Lauren and her bouquet on her wedding day ©TimeLine Media
Lauren and Ariel wedding ©TimeLine Media
Ariel on the morning of his wedding ©TimeLine Media
Lauren and Ariel wedding ©TimeLine Media
Lauren and Ariel on the wedding day ©TimeLine Media
Lauren and Ariel wedding ©TimeLine Media

Congrats finally to the wedding couple! As can be seen, you had an amazing wedding celebration. Best of luck with your growing family, and I wish you health and happiness!

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D.C. Photographers at the National Harbor

Last Wednesday, I was fortunate to participate in a meeting of DC Photographers. On this occasion some local wedding and portrait photographers met at the newly built National Harbor in Maryland. This was my first trip to the beautiful development. Additionally, it the first time I met some of the photographers that are in the area.

DC Photographers GTG at National Harbor

It was organized by Armin Defiesta – who was generous with his time and advice to get this thing organized. I listened to their experiences with other products and marketing techniques that I hope will help me in my photography career. We had a model, Maggie, who had patience to pose for so many of us. Of course, the camera did get turned on many of the photographers as well.

DC Photographers GTG at National Harbor

While we were spending the afternoon there, I heard about the business side of photography from many perspectives. Up until this time, I did not realize how little I have reached out to others in the industry. It was eye opening and encouraging to get my name out there!

Thanks, Armin for letting me join you! The DC photographers I met were so talented and willing to share ideas. I can’t wait for the next GTG!

DC Photographers GTG at National Harbor

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