Michelle + AJ : Wedding - Hendry House - Arlington, VA

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Check out this video from the folks from Fine HD Memories

 AJ & Michelle Wedding Trailer from Christian Villatoro on Vimeo.

Lan Anh + Ben : Arts Club of Washington - Washington, DC Wedding

Here's Lan Anh and Ben's wedding I photographed last month at the Arts Club of Washington. Lan Anh and Ben were a fun couple and had great family and friends to prove it. Each wedding I attend or shoot is unique, with different regional, cultural and family traditions that often come into play. At this wedding, I had the pleasure of witnessing my first rice-ing and ice-ing down the groom's pants - a family tradition from Ben's side of the family. Check out the photos below to see for yourself.

Thanks to Jeff Cruz for second shooting this wedding. 

Chloris + Eyob : Engagement Shoot Preview - Washington, DC

Kim + Yuan | Falls Church, VA Tea Ceremony Wedding

Below is a wedding I photographed with Akins Lawal last month. This being my first tea ceremony, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. With the house filled with family and friends, we maneuvered in very tight quarters and felt very much a part of the moment. The wisdom and traditions passed on from the relatives were very heart felt. It was an honor for me to witness and document this event.

Lillian + Nate Engagement Shoot : Washington, DC

Winter weather is finally here and what better way to warm it up than with Lillian and Nate's engagement shoot. I had the opportunity to enjoy a DC morning with them starting at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden for some ice skating and later a walk up to the National Portrait Museum. I truly enjoyed working with this couple, and I can't wait to photograph their wedding in September 2012!