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MDA Heartsongs 2009 Gala!

I am hoping not to go on and on with this post, however this is one of those topics that often sends me into pouring out my soul. It is almost as if one needs to be there to experience it. This is our third year in sponsorship and attendance and it never changes the way I feel when Mattie’s mom Jenny gets up there to take the stage, granted this year I must admit that it seemed more difficult than that of the others as she has become more dependent on her breathing device, but none the less she is awe invoking when she speaks she simply moves me to tears by her courage and determination to have her son and his legacy remembered and the fight to cure MD through the raising of dollars to fund the research need to find a cure. Through something so tragic as the loss of all 5 of her children she is able to rise above and find the good in it all by sharing her story with others. My heart breaks every time…

However, I wish I had a million dollars to just give to this cause as I truly believe in the MDA and what all the ladies and gentlemen are fighting for over there. Keep up the good work … you get more from it than you can ever give!

For those of you who can even donate just $5.00 we ask that you please visit the website and donate in order to help these children and Mattie’s legacy live on. Watching Billy Gilman out there with the kids was amazing and to see year after year how many of us keep giving is overwhelming all by itself. To name a few: Bravo! Events, Gerard Murphy, Safeway, Mama Lucia’s, Larry King, Tamara Darvish, Jim McWhorter and Yasmin Adadian his wife, Kate and Bob Giamo, Donald and Hinda Kahn, Tony Perkins with FOX5 is another. Last but not least the IAFF (International Association of Fire Fighters) USA and Canada with the awesome “Fill the Boot” campaign. I am sure that Mattie smiles down on each one of you!

Next time you see that boot and those fire fighters out there, please help to fill it even if it is just the ash tray change, it goes such a long way!

MDA Heartsongs Gala 2009 in Washington DC


MDA Heartsongs Gala 2009 in Washington DC


MDA Heartsongs Gala 2009 in Washington DC


MDA Heartsongs Gala 2009 in Washington DC


MDA Heartsongs Gala 2009 in Washington DC


MDA Heartsongs Gala 2009 in Washington DC


MDA Heartsongs Gala 2009 in Washington DC


MDA Heartsongs Gala 2009 in Washington DC


MDA Heartsongs Gala 2009 in Washington DC

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  • Maggie StottlemyerFebruary 23, 2009 - 11:27 am

    Thanks for doing such a beautiful job at the gala. This is a cause that is special to all of us firefighters. Thanks again, and keep up the beautiful pictures (I know you will!!!)ReplyCancel

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The way the fabric moves like it knows it’s being watched.
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And these are the moments we look for too.
Not just the expected…
but the ones that feel a little editorial, a little bold, a little unforgettable.
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we see it, and we know exactly how to capture it.
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Not every moment is soft. Not every presence is quiet. Some walk in and shift the room without saying a word. The confidence. The way she carries it. The way the fabric moves like it knows it’s being watched. This isn’t about stealing attention… it’s about owning your place in the story. Because weddings aren’t just about two people. They’re about the energy every person brings into it — the sisters, the friends, the ones who show up fully as themselves. And these are the moments we look for too. Not just the expected… but the ones that feel a little editorial, a little bold, a little unforgettable. If you’re building a wedding that holds space for all of that — we see it, and we know exactly how to capture it. 2027 is already taking shape. Reach out when you’re ready 🤍#SouthAsianWeddings #IndianWeddings #FusionWedding #SouthAsianBride #VirginiaWeddingPhotographer #DCWeddingPhotographer #DMVWeddingPhotographer #EastCoastWeddings #LuxuryWeddingPhotographer #WeddingFashion #BridalStyle #WeddingGuestStyle #EditorialWedding #LuxuryWeddingVibes #WeddingInspiration

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The layering of texture.
The way everything fans outward—intentionally, almost like it’s unfolding.
It doesn’t just fill a space.
It creates one.
—
Because when your wedding design is done right…
it doesn’t just sit in the background.
It shapes the entire experience.
The way your guests walk in.
The way your moments are held.
The way your memories will look—years from now.
—
And this is where it matters.
Not just what you choose…
but how you want it to be remembered.
Soft and romantic?
Bold and layered?
Refined, textured, intentional?
—
We don’t just photograph what’s there.
We pay attention to what you’re trying to create
so that when you look back—
it still feels exactly the way it did in that moment.
—
If you’re already thinking about your colors, your textures, your vision…
we want to hear it.
Because the right weddings for us—
are the ones where intention runs deep.
2027 is already beginning to take shape.
—
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There’s a difference between decor that looks good… and decor that feels like something. The depth of these tones. The layering of texture. The way everything fans outward—intentionally, almost like it’s unfolding. It doesn’t just fill a space. It creates one. — Because when your wedding design is done right… it doesn’t just sit in the background. It shapes the entire experience. The way your guests walk in. The way your moments are held. The way your memories will look—years from now. — And this is where it matters. Not just what you choose… but how you want it to be remembered. Soft and romantic? Bold and layered? Refined, textured, intentional? — We don’t just photograph what’s there. We pay attention to what you’re trying to create so that when you look back— it still feels exactly the way it did in that moment. — If you’re already thinking about your colors, your textures, your vision… we want to hear it. Because the right weddings for us— are the ones where intention runs deep. 2027 is already beginning to take shape. — #SouthAsianWeddings #IndianWeddings #WeddingDecor #LuxuryWedding #IndianWeddingDecor #WeddingDesign #FloralDesign #WeddingInspiration #DesiWedding #CulturalWedding #WeddingDetails #HeirloomAlbum #WeddingStorytelling #IndianBride #IndianGroom #WeddingPhotographersInVirginia #IndianWeddingPhotographersInVirginia #DCWeddingPhotographer #VirginiaWedding #FusionWedding

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—
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The textures.
The colors.
The way the space pulls people in…
All of it sets the tone.
It slows people down.
It softens conversations.
It invites laughter to linger a little longer.
—
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Where families start to blend.
Where friends loosen up.
Where the couple begins to settle into what’s coming.
—
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The energy.
The warmth.
The way everyone felt inside it.
—
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Anyone can show you what it looked like.
We make sure you remember what it felt like.
—
If that’s the kind of storytelling you want around you—
we’re quietly building something special for 2027.
—
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