So we have a [unspoken] trespassing rule in photography... "It's better [read "easier"] to ask for forgiveness than to go and seek out permission..." this rule pertains to trespassing on people's property in areas like Alexandria, DC, Georgetown, Leesburg, well pretty much anywhere in which private property has WAY more character and 'cool-factor' than public places. This past weekend Erin and I had our engagement shoot for Alison and Dustin in Georgetown (therefor the tip-toe trespassing law holds true). We walked all over town on a near-cloudless Sunday afternoon/evening and found some great little alleys and doorsteps to intrude on (even a classic VW Beatle to use as a prop). I'm looking forward to their wedding that Erin and I are shooting in May, it sounds like it will be a blast! Check out Erin's post too! Here are some of my favorites from the day:
...more trespassing, unfortunately the gate had some pretty fresh paint on it...
...had to wait at those stairs for like 5 minutes waiting for people to stop getting in our shot...
...Alison grabbed a camera and chased after the celebrity [Dustin] outside Papa-Razi
...threw in some off-camera flash for a little fill as the Sun was dipping behind the buildings...
