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Welcome to the Erin Lassahn Photography Blog!

July 29, 2010

I am so glad you have found your way here to Erin Lassahn Photography! I am a wedding and portrait photographer in Washington DC, but I love to travel and am happy to go wherever your photography needs take me, just ask! Be sure to bookmark the blog address and check back frequently to see what I’ve been up to lately. You might find anything from my most recent shoot, to what I had for dinner last night, to pictures of my three adorable pets!

You can see more of my work in my Portfolio. Always feel free to get in touch, and if you like something you see, comment away! I hope you enjoy looking through my work, and the musings of my life!

Kate and Matt get Married at Celebrations at the Bay in Pasedena, MD!

June 20, 2010

Last month on a gorgeous Saturday I photographed Kate and Matt’s beautiful Bayside Wedding in Pasedena, MD at Celebrations at the Bay, with Gino of Foto by Gino! Kate and Matt were one of those couples that you just KNOW are meant to be together. Regardless of the fact that the wedding was probably 150 guests or more…the whole day was such a sweet intimate affair where you saw the love in every direction, between Kate and Matt, between them and their families and between them and their friends. To top it off the got married on the bay at the beautiful Celebrations on the Bay. A venue you wouldn’t even know existed, as its hidden off a windy residential road. Everything was beautiful, from Kate’s dress(s), the flowers, the ceremony and all the decor. Kate and Matt, thanks for letting me be part of your day. And check out Gino’s website for even more photos of this fabulous wedding.

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Joseph Yarrow posted the following on June 21, 2010 at 1:13 pm.

Wow, when you said it was intimate, I can really see what you meant!
Wonderful picture Erin, and I love your processing!
You’ve done an amazing job!

Albert Palmer posted the following on June 21, 2010 at 4:16 pm.

Beautiful! I particularly like the silhouette of the bride in the door way and the bride and groom walking towards you on the pier/walkway. Lovely work, keep it up!

Thomas Lester posted the following on June 21, 2010 at 4:21 pm.

These are fantastic. Love the depth of field. Some really great moments captured. You told their story well.

Eric Yerke posted the following on June 21, 2010 at 5:17 pm.

Your detail shots are amazing. I’m taking notes here.

Brad Ross Photography posted the following on June 21, 2010 at 6:14 pm.

Amazing photography. You really captured something special here and the clients will treasure them forever.

Brad Ross Photography posted the following on June 21, 2010 at 6:14 pm.

Amazing photography. You really captured something special here and the clients will treasure them forever.

Tobiah Tayo posted the following on June 21, 2010 at 8:49 pm.

really like these photos! the processing is done extremely well and those group photos on the pier are great!

shipra posted the following on June 21, 2010 at 9:19 pm.

oh gosh, you have such a wonderful range of images. So much emotion. The image of the couple swirling across the dance floor is breathtaking – very cinematic. And I love, LOVE, love her look – what a beautiful bride. If I ever re-do my vows, I’m coming back here to look at how she did her hair, it’s amazing.

Kyle posted the following on June 22, 2010 at 1:55 am.

Erin, I agree with Joseph, you do really nice processing!

I particularly love the first black and white portraits of Kate, she looks so stunning!!!

Natalie posted the following on June 22, 2010 at 10:29 am.

You did a spectacular job with these photos! I love the Pasadena area. Very hidden away – gorgeous waterfront property. Gorgeous work as always!

Kat Braman posted the following on June 22, 2010 at 10:46 am.

wow, you really captured so much emotion. love that.

Sneak Peak for Jennifer and Chris’s Baltimore County Wedding!

June 9, 2010

I have so much to show you all from this beautiful wedding with Jen, just about the sweetest bride EVER and Chris, the most devoted fiance now husband! But for now, here’s a quick few from a marvelous Baltimore County Wedding!

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Catherine models Pinups for Pitbulls in Washington, DC

May 28, 2010

A little break from the norm today….I present to you, one of my very best (and beautiful – you’ll see) friends Catherine and her adorable pup Hildy. Catherine asked me a while back if I would take some photos for her for a good cause (and certainly a fun one!) It’s called Pinups for Pitbulls and its an organization that advocates for the fair treatment of pitbulls, as many of you may know they tend to get a bad rap. And honestly, as with other breeds of dogs that have a rep for being bad, this is 9 times out of 10 a case of poor ownership and mis-treatment. I know first hand because Miss Hildy – pitbull princess- is just about the SWEETEST and well-behaved dogs I know, so well tempered that i couldn’t picture her harming even a fly!

The signature way Pinups for Pitbulls raises money and awareness is by creating a promotional calendar featuring what? You guessed it: Pinups and Pitbulls! So Catherine and Hildy donned their vintage finest, and over the course of 3 days and about 5 outfits changes, (mostly on Catherine’s part) we took some shots in hopes that one will get chosen for the calendar!

First we went for a retro Sailer vibe, can’t go wrong with Patriotic right? (And fitting as we approach Memorial Day!)

Without a third hand to help get Hildy to show her modeling skills, it was a constant pull between Catherine calling Hildy and me Calling Hildy and as you guessed, here she comes towards me!

Awwww Hildy loves her mommy…

Handshake!

This is one of my faves…Hildy looks so distinguished and Catherine, well she just looks beautiful of course! She has that million dollar smile on!

More tricks for treats!

On day two, we trekked out to Maryland to get some shots with a Vintage car. This beautiful machine was lent to us for our shoot by Eric of Eric’s Muscle Cars. It was really so generous of him given we only paid him in beer :)

Marylin Monroe-esque, eh?

Such a great car, and I think Catherine and Hildy make it even nicer!

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Angel Kidwell posted the following on May 28, 2010 at 3:46 pm.

Erin! These are stunning, super cute, and so fun!

Ben Godkin posted the following on May 28, 2010 at 5:27 pm.

What a unique twist to a Pin-Up styled shoot. Great job!

Lauren posted the following on May 28, 2010 at 6:55 pm.

Smokin’ !! Awesome job, I love those ones with the vintage car :)

matt shumate posted the following on May 29, 2010 at 1:42 am.

My favs have to be the shots with the car—especially with the water in the background.

Shella posted the following on May 29, 2010 at 9:13 am.

So much fun!! I love all things vintage – would love to do a shoot like this!

Natalie posted the following on May 29, 2010 at 11:15 am.

Such a cute shoot! I love her outfit!

Thomas Lester posted the following on May 29, 2010 at 5:13 pm.

These are fantastic. I’d love to do an old school pin-up session. You did a great job.

Saskia posted the following on May 29, 2010 at 5:46 pm.

What a fabulous photo shoot. So unique.

gabe aceves posted the following on June 2, 2010 at 7:35 pm.

these are super sweet, fun and stylish. really great set erin! love them.

Adam Cavanagh posted the following on June 19, 2010 at 8:19 am.

Cool concept and wonderful execution.

Eric and Christine’s Engagement Photos at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

May 19, 2010

Despite the dreary mid-week weather we seem to keep getting here the weekends have actually been quite nice and so the other weekend I met up with Eric and Christine, who are tying the knot just next month, to get some engagement photos! We went to the beautiful Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, VA and walked around the gorgeous grounds snapping pictures here and there.

I met Christine and Eric a few months back and while meeting with them Eric very enthusiastically showed me the video of his proposal to Christine! They are huge Dallas Cowboys fans and so he staged the perfect setting to get down on one knee. Because I just think it’s SO COOL that he got a passer by to video this amazing moment, I now enthusiastically share with you the video of when Eric proposed to Christine !!

These two were just so thrilled to be out with each other last weekend (and I am sure happy to have a moment alone from their 4 kids too!) that it was super easy to photograph them. They just were their happy selves and I clicked away!

Don’t they look cute?

So happy with each other!

I love this one!

I loved this bridge…

These guys were all around and weren’t afraid!

These two wanted a photo with sunglasses on, they’ve got attitude!

Love the lines in this shot

Love me some sun flare!

We’ll end it on a happy one…jumping for joy!

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Leo Druker posted the following on May 19, 2010 at 11:02 pm.

Wow.. these are spectacular – especially the b&w reflection one – I can’t stop staring at it and I don’t know why. Amazing job Erin!

Lyn Ismael-Bennett posted the following on May 20, 2010 at 9:27 am.

Love how you played with sun flares. The photos look so romantic!

Bridget Francis posted the following on May 20, 2010 at 9:38 am.

Gorgeous set of images – love the light. Brilliant job!

Albert Palmer posted the following on May 20, 2010 at 4:02 pm.

Wow, some great angles and lovely colours. Good work!

Natalie posted the following on May 20, 2010 at 5:47 pm.

Gorgeous images! I love when I come across other local photographers – so happy to have found your blog! :)

az posted the following on May 20, 2010 at 6:24 pm.

wonderful set of shots here, you have really worked hard to get the most out of the light…..well done!

az posted the following on May 20, 2010 at 6:26 pm.

great set, love the light you worked with.

Renee Bell posted the following on May 21, 2010 at 1:28 am.

wow they have an amazing connection!!! You can feel it through the photos!!
Awesome locations also :-)

gabe aceves posted the following on May 21, 2010 at 1:41 pm.

erin your work is awesome. i especially did your b&w’s. keep rocking it!

Joey Chandler posted the following on May 21, 2010 at 6:35 pm.

Really like the shot with them on the bridge across the water. And the duck is fabulous.

matt shumate posted the following on May 23, 2010 at 7:39 pm.

That’s one happy (& cute) couple. :)

Eric Yerke posted the following on May 24, 2010 at 5:31 pm.

Your black and whites are rad. For realz

Rima posted the following on May 27, 2010 at 4:11 am.

Great set of images Erin!

Robyn, James and their pup Dozer take engagement photos in Washington DC!

May 12, 2010

Robyn and James simply couldn’t be a more amazing couple. They are a photographers dream because they are always so EXCITED and HAPPY about everything! They really show the couples who have it easy, seeing each other every day and all, how its done! James is in the Navy, and because of that is gone sometimes for several months at a time. Now I myself have a long distance relationship with a certain California boy, but lucky me, I get to see Stefan usually every other week or two. But Robyn and and James take the cake!

Lucky us though – Stefan and I (on one of the weekends he WAS in town) had an absolute blast photographing their engagement session on one of the weekends where THEY both were in the same spot at the same time. (Stefan has been shooting on and off with me, and I have to say I am so impressed with his work, and the ease of which we work together. He got some beautiful shots of these too as well, so be sure to hop over to his blog to check them out!) All in all, a scheduling win! What we didn’t schedule so well (and I take blame) was that one of our chosen locations of the day – the National Arboretum – turned out to be closed by the time we got there. But not to worry, DC is full of beautiful places to photograph, so we headed down to the National Mall to get some shots but believe it or not, we DIDN”T photograph any monuments. (GASP) What did we photograph? Scroll down to see…..

…but before we got to the Mall we just had to take some shots at American University, the very spot where James and Robyn met some years ago!

As you can see, they brought along their pup Dozer who was obviously ready and willing to model for the camera!

And here’s the dorm where they found each other!

They do make a pretty fine looking couple, eh?

On to the Mall!

The light was amazing….

Just look at her feet – you can totally tell how giddy she is!

Robyn knows how to goof off!

Just look at those eyes! I know, right!?

I love when my clients are willing to trespass for the sake of a photo…this museum was closed (see chain) but that didn’t stop us! Stefan got a great close up shot of this, check it out on his blog!

So in love!

Awwww Dozer the handsome puppy model

We did tire him out though – we all got our walks in for the day!

Thanks guys, I am so psyched for August 20th, when I get to be a part of your big day!!

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Robyn posted the following on May 12, 2010 at 7:14 am.

These are great Erin! Thank you so much for a great day and great photos! :) Can’t wait for 8/20/10!!!!

Noelle posted the following on May 12, 2010 at 7:21 am.

These pictures are AMAZING!!! Robyn and James are so totally in love and these pictures just prove that!!

Julia posted the following on May 12, 2010 at 8:49 am.

LoveLoveLove these pics! Esp the ones with the arches, the trees, and the smiling close ups. Congrats Robyn & James! :)

Sheila posted the following on May 12, 2010 at 9:49 am.

AWWWW!!! I luv these pics!! You guys are so cute!! Congrats and cheers to many many happy years!! :)

Cary posted the following on May 12, 2010 at 9:57 am.

Ummmm, Best Photographer EVER!!!!!!!!!
These pictures are amazing and I’m SO JEALOUS! I’ll definitely be hiring you for when I need any pictures!!

I seriously love all of these. Especially the one where you said, “Just look at those eyes! I know, right!?”
Gorgeous!

Great job!!

Liz T. posted the following on May 12, 2010 at 10:06 am.

Love the pictures and that you brought Dozer along! You two look wonderful and I am so excited for your wedding. Can’t believe how long it has been since Capital Hall. It’ll be so fun to finally have everyone together again. Love you both and congratulations again :)

Ellen Slagle posted the following on May 12, 2010 at 11:06 am.

What an amazingly gorgeous couple!!
“A photographer’s dream” for sure!

Sally posted the following on May 12, 2010 at 11:43 am.

Erin, I looove this set!! Beautiful shots – I think my fave is the one where they’re holding hands under the rows of trees… perfection!

Dariusz Czepiel posted the following on May 12, 2010 at 1:08 pm.

Cute couple, plenty of love on these photos. Good job !

Amelia Slagle posted the following on May 12, 2010 at 6:56 pm.

Amazing!! yall look sooooooo cute!

sarah posted the following on May 12, 2010 at 8:00 pm.

I love that you guys took pictures at Capital Hall at AU haha…what fun times! Robyn you look beautiful, and of course James you look extra pretty too.

mama show posted the following on May 12, 2010 at 9:29 pm.

The pictures are so beautiful. It is going to be difficult picking just one special picture. I just love the look in your eyes and your happiness is contagious. I love you both and couldn’t be more proud of you both.

Renee Bell posted the following on May 12, 2010 at 11:15 pm.

what a gorgeous couple!!!

Chrystal posted the following on May 13, 2010 at 9:15 am.

These are awesome. Wonderful photography.

Jamie posted the following on May 13, 2010 at 12:14 pm.

These pictures are beautiful!
Can’t wait to see even more from the wedding!

Emily Horwath posted the following on May 13, 2010 at 12:42 pm.

You two make the most beautiful couple!!! Your dog is so sweet too! I wish you guys every happiness! :) :) :)

ravenna posted the following on May 13, 2010 at 1:22 pm.

soo beautiful! it’s so funny to see the pictures on the tenley campus–you should send them to AU. They’d LOVE this story.

Thomas Lester posted the following on May 13, 2010 at 1:37 pm.

Very good looking couple. She’s gorgeous. Great job with the framing in some of these shots. Like it a lot.

Sarah posted the following on May 13, 2010 at 2:38 pm.

These are SOO awesome! I LOVE LOVE LOVE them! :D

Marlayna posted the following on May 13, 2010 at 3:47 pm.

Wow!!! Great pics!!! It always helps to have good looking subjects.!!!! Congrats!

Jess B posted the following on May 13, 2010 at 9:31 pm.

They seem to be a very happy couple! One of the cutest I’ve ever seen and very photogenic (including Dozer!) Those eyes… Girrrrllllll… Love them!!!

Tab Mccausland posted the following on May 13, 2010 at 9:34 pm.

Dude the dog is soooo COOL! Great job!

Laurie posted the following on May 14, 2010 at 3:49 pm.

Cute Couple!!

Debbie Gordon posted the following on May 14, 2010 at 5:03 pm.

Robyn,
I’ve never seen you look more beautiful and I’ve known you since you were a year old. Erin, gorgeous pictures.
James and Dozer are cute too.
Good luck and God bless,
Ms. Debbie

Karen W posted the following on May 15, 2010 at 10:50 am.

Wonderful job, Erin; I can’t help showing them off! And Robs, you look STUNNING! I’m so happy for you <3

gabe aceves posted the following on May 15, 2010 at 10:57 am.

beautiful stuff as usual erin! love the processing and especially the b&w conversions. great stuff!

Philip Boudreau posted the following on May 15, 2010 at 2:47 pm.

Great shots! The locations made for some wonderful backgrounds. Great couple too! Im sure you had fun!

bob posted the following on May 16, 2010 at 8:58 am.

lovely couple, I am biased but Robyn is incredibly beautiful

Adam posted the following on May 17, 2010 at 2:40 pm.

Love that you chose to go to Tenley, these pictures are amazing! The 7th one down gave me flashbacks of sitting on that wall…

You two look absolutely fantastic.

Will posted the following on May 17, 2010 at 3:23 pm.

Awesome pictures!

Charlie Parker posted the following on May 18, 2010 at 8:45 am.

wow…great pics.

Gavin Wallis posted the following on May 18, 2010 at 4:30 pm.

You guys look great!

Kudos to the photographer for making James look like less of a mongrel.

Good things!

Frank Heath posted the following on May 21, 2010 at 10:09 am.

Very Nice…love the different lighting

Jessica posted the following on May 24, 2010 at 5:29 pm.

U guys look like the perfect couple…..This is wat i look up to…Congrates 2 u both…The pictures are wonderful!!!!

pooja posted the following on May 27, 2010 at 11:24 am.

Hello Erin! I really loved the photos from this engagement session – very romantic yet fun.
Best,
Pooja