Ever After Visuals is Mindy & Joriana Belcher

Ever After Visuals is Mindy & Joriana Belcher, a mother & daughter with vision – we see stories of emotion and capture them. After your wedding day or portrait session, in prints, albums and in slideshows, we will visually tell your love story in a customized unique way.

As photojournalists, we will document the love and relationships with your mate, your family, your friends... the entire day...in a way that no one else can.

Our images are filled with emotion and romance – they are timeless, modern.

We don’t want you to just remember that you had a wedding day, portrait or event...we want you to feel the emotions all over again.

This is your story, your day, your Once-Upon-A-Time.

Let us capture your moments -- Ever After.

Jonthan and Carly –

June 26, 2009 – 1:54 pm

We traveled to Carly’s home for the first part of their engagement session, and we just have to say, that it is absolutely gorgeous there! Jonathan and Carly are just so fun to work with. We asked Jonathan what he thought about Carly when he first saw her. He said he thought she was, “radiant.” We couldn’t agree more. Radiance is not just your outer appearance, it’s how the inner person shines through. Check out their slideshow, and see if you agree with us.

Click here to check out Jonathan & Carly’s SNEAK PEAK Engagement slideshow!

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SNEAK PEEK! KAREN & DAN

June 26, 2009 – 12:56 pm

Ceremony & Reception: River Creek Country Club
Cake: Patisserie Lille
Music: Dynamo Entertainment – Akhil Ahanda
Bridal Gown: David’s Bridal
Honeymoon Destination: Jamaica

June 20, 2009 marked Dan and Karen’s special day. We loved everything about their wedding — from the elegant River Creek Country Club with it’s beautiful lighting and unique architecture to the special custom Hershey bar favors. We especially love how close Dan and Karen are to their families. Karen, as you will see in the slideshow, is a Daddy’s girl. The father-daughter dance moved us to tears, as it did Karen. As for Dan, we couldn’t help but be a little emotional when he chose his dad as his best man.

To the happy couple: Dan and Karen, the love you two share for each other is so special and precious. We are so happy to see that you not only found each other, but have built a strong bond, always relying and trusting in each other. We know you have a marriage that will last for children, grand-children and great grand-children to see.

We hope Dan and Karen, along with their friends and family enjoy the slideshow. Please show us some love by leaving some comments!

Click here to check out Dan and Karen’s SNEAK PEAK slideshow!

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  1. Cathy Roberson posted the following on July 1, 2009 at 11:26 am.

    Your pictures are beautiful. You and Dan looked very happy. I am glad you shared them with me. I wish you both the best of happiness and lots of joy. There were some very intimite pictures that just captured the moment. Your photographer did a great job. Enjoy your summer and I look forward to seeing you in the fall as the new Mrs. Daniel Hampton.
    Cathy Roberson

SNEAK PEEK! Priscilla & Bob | Bolling Air Force Base – Tuskegee Room

June 8, 2009 – 9:23 pm

Ceremony: Bolling Air Force Base Chapel Two
Reception & Catering: Bolling Air Force Base Officers Club-Tuskegee Room
Cake: Clement’s Bakery
Floral Design: Mary Clare
Bridal Gown: Paloma Blanca
Honeymoon Destination: Lighthouse Cottage at Punta Borinquen, Puerto Rico

Joriana and I are not sure what it was about Priscilla and Bob’s wedding that had us dripping with emotion…;>} Maybe it was how much love we felt from family and friends who came from as far away as Alaska and Puerto Rico and went out of their way for Priscilla and Bob for even the littlest things. It was clear for all to see that this couple are dearly loved.

Hugs and smiles, laughter and tears, applause — we seemed to coast through the day from one emotion to the next — and it all felt right, just right. Extra special about this wedding for us was the Air Force influence felt in the dress blues and the punctual and helpful groomsmen — and the bridesmaids were longtime friends and family of Priscilla and Bob’s and were just the sweetest! Being able to photograph in the Tuskegee Room was a treat, and we really fell in love with the 40’s feel at this wedding — from the ambiance of the venue, through the cocktail music and then the unique live performances. Priscilla and Bob have a multi-talented set of friends with a theatrical background who gave superb live performances — the bride even sang “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” while her new hubby bugled away…sooooo kewl.

But the highlight of the evening for us was when Phil and Heather sang “Come What May” from Moulin Rouge. That song is not only one of our favorites, but the words fit Bob and Priscilla. They have that timeless love, the one that is comfortable like your favorite shoes, but still full of that lust for life that keeps your days fresh with promise. We constantly pinch ourselves that we get to have what we feel is the perfect profession — we have the kewlest clients who honor us by including us with those they love the most in the world on the most wonderful of days, and we get to share their love, their laughter — and we often share the tears — as we witness the start of their new family. Priscilla and Bob gave us what we feel is one of the highest honors from our clients — they seated us at a table with their guests and we were given a plated meal. It means so very much to us to be treated this way. Thank you so very much for being so kind to us.

Priscilla and Bob, may your love always be sweet and your days be filled with laughter and the joy of a love freely given Come What May.

Click here to check out Priscilla & Bob’s SNEAK PEAK slideshow!

Priscilla & Bob - Bolling Air Force Base & The Tuskegee Room

Priscilla & Bob - Bolling Air Force Base & The Tuskegee Room

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  1. Priscilla R. Brotten posted the following on June 15, 2009 at 6:43 pm.

    The Sneak Peak Slideshow is wonderful! You captured so many beautiful moments. Like I told you when we met at the diner, your artwork captures emotions in ways that very few photographers we saw in our process of searching for a photographer for our wedding could do. We know without a doubt that we made the best possible choice with you, Mindy and Joriana.

    I hope everyone who attended the wedding will take a look at the slideshow and post comments ~ it was such a great day. I wish we could re-live it all over again and, at least with your photos and the video from Cassandra Rogers, we’ll be able to do that a little bit. Many thanks!

  2. Priscilla R. Brotten posted the following on June 15, 2009 at 6:46 pm.

    One other note, just to give “props” to my songbird of a Maid of Honor, it was Heather that sang “Come What May” with Phil. Danielle (Danni) gave the wonderfully moving toast before dinner. They are my darling sisters of choice and I am so blessed to have been honored by both of them in these very special ways.

  3. Danni posted the following on June 16, 2009 at 10:00 am.

    What a great “sneak” peek. The images are wonderful and capture so much emotion! Not like so many other wedding photo books that have a ton of posed pictures you showed how much love, happiness and joy was going around that day.
    I also wanted to make sure that everyone knows it wasn’t me singing! (Well, if you know me, you know it wasn’t me!) Heather and Phil did an amazing job.

  4. Ann Duran posted the following on June 16, 2009 at 10:10 pm.

    Oh Wow! I feel like I attended the wedding! The pictures are just awesome. I love them all but the black and white ones were the ones that brought me to tears!
    What a great memory of such a special day! And what a gift to have it all captured on film!

  5. CD Rye posted the following on June 26, 2009 at 11:23 am.

    Absolutley awesome! We rarely have the opportunity to see one of our customers in a different light, other than the leather chaps. We are thrilled to be given the opportunity to have viewed such a special day… Wishing the happy couple the best roads to ride with sunshine up ahead!

SNEAK PEEK! Noelle & Van – Artistry and Fun at Airlie Center

May 28, 2009 – 3:59 pm

Ceremony & Reception: Airlie Center
Wedding Coordinator: Vicki Grafton
Cake: Elizabeth Vdovjak – Upper Crust Wedding Cakes
Floral Design: Karin’s Florist
Music: DZ Entertainment
Bridal Gown: Jim Hjelm
Hair Stylist: Sonia Kasbarian – Bridal Artistry
Make-Up Artist: Barbara Hill – Bridal Artistry
Honeymoon Destination: Majestic Colonial Punta Cana

Van and Noelle were elegantly wed last weekend as friends and family looked on with love. These two are definitely a match for each other! Our bride, Noelle, is such a beauty — we had the awesome privilege of getting some wonderful bride and groom time for images. These two aren’t a cookie cutter bride and groom, so they dispensed with those old traditions and saw each other before the wedding in a special, emotional and intimate moment. We weren’t close enough to hear, but it looked to us as though Van looked his bride up and down and told her how magnificent she looked — and she seriously did! How lovely for us to see a bride break with the strapless dress that the majority of brides seem to be wearing! We felt this style suited Noelle to a T.

Van and Noelle struck us as individuals with a unique style all their own from the first time we met them — we love all of the personal touches this wedding had, from the butterflies represented on the cake, the favor (the cutest cookie cutter tin we EVER saw) and even butterfly lollipops for the guests! With a fun, casual and relaxed atmosphere, we enjoyed every minute to this unique and fun filled wedding — and hats off to Vicki for wedding planning that helped everything stay on track.

One of Noelle’s favorite types of music is Reggae — ours, too! So we incorporated that Reggae theme into her slideshow — we love it when brides show their individuality and applaud it whenever we see it. Most of all, we love how happy Noelle and Van looked together — from their bride and groom images right on through to their first dance. Van had that look on his face — the one that says: I just married the girl of my dreams!

Check out their slideshow at the link below and see if you don’t agree!!!

Click here to check out Noelle & Van’s SNEAK PEAK slideshow!

Airlie Center - Van and Noelle's Wedding

Airlie Center - Van and Noelle's Wedding

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  1. Michelle posted the following on May 29, 2009 at 10:26 am.

    The pictures are AWESOME I can’t wait to see them all! You guys were great to work with and truely have mastered your art. Looking forward to seeing the rest of them. Thanks!

THE STORYBOOK! Travis and Elizabeth’s Album!!

May 8, 2009 – 4:04 pm

Travis and Liz, you guys are such a photogenic couple — we really think your Storybook is one gorgeous album! Everything about your wedding was so beautiful; the church, with its ornate architecture, the beautiful flowers. We really think that the small details make a big difference as can be clearly seen by your reception — we thought the blue was just stunning — it really set a romantic tone for the night. From Virginia to Japan, we think that your love story is clear for everyone to see!

Take a look and let us know what you think!

Click here to check out Travis and Elizabeth’s Album slideshow!

Travis and Elizabeth's Album

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  1. Christine (Artemis Clover Photo) posted the following on May 11, 2009 at 12:09 pm.

    love the dark blue macro shots. very dramatic and clean!

SNEAK PEEK! B.J. and Kristin — elegantly wed at the Hilton!

May 6, 2009 – 6:57 pm

Ceremony: St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Reception Venue & Catering: The Hilton, Arlington, VA Beautiful location!
Floral Design: Gail Dobberfuhl Gorgeous flowers!
Music: The Pros We Be Jammin!
Bridal Gown: Alfred Angelo
Honeymoon Destination: Tahiti
Cake: Sticky Fingers Bakery – Looked good AND tasted delicious!l

Kristin and B.J. were thoroughly wed on Saturday! Joining our long list, Kristin was a beautiful bride, whose shy smiles, I think, just made B.J.’s heart beat faster. All day she looked like a china doll, so petite!

And we never tire of seeing our grooms watch their brides with love all over their faces — and B.J. proved to be no exception! He has that look, the one we’ve come to love. That’s one of the reasons why we chose the song for their slideshow —

“And I’m shaking, then I’m still
When your eyes meet mine, I lose simple skills
Like to tell you all I want is now
You sing and I’m killed
I’m just not the same
As I was a year ago and each minute since then”

I am betting that B.J. hasn’t been the same since he met Kristin!

Elegantly modern, the Hilton in Arlington proved to be the perfect place for them to celebrate with friends and family — as Tram said in her wonderful speech, “may the only pain be champagne for these two!” Our favorite part of the evening was the first dance — we love how effortless their dance looked!! B.J. and Kristin, your relationship is warm and loving, and it is clear to us that you share a deep love for each other. It looks as though you have a heritage of parents and grandparents that have shared their love for many years — we wish the same for you two!

Thank you for honoring us, not only by choosing us to document your wedding, but by including us and making us feel like family. Most of all, we very much appreciate how you treated us — we never ask for it, but we are so very grateful when our clients who become our friends feed us just what their guests eat, even seating us at a table. When our clients treat us like friends, we feel so very valued! Being in the same room also ensures that we don’t miss documenting anything.

It was a privilege to be present on the first day of your new family. Joriana and I wish you the greatest happiness as you live, love and laugh through the years ahead!

Click here to check out B.J. and Kristin’s SNEAK PEAK slideshow!

B.J. and Kristin - Wedding at the Hilton, Arlington

B.J. and Kristin - Wedding at the Hilton, Arlington

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Robert and Priscilla — The Guest Album!

April 27, 2009 – 12:01 pm

Robert and Priscilla . . . we had so much fun photographing you! It’s so incredibly apparent by the images here that you have so much chemistry. I can’t think of any couple more well suited to each other.

We hope you like the Guest Album slideshow!

Click here to check out Robert and Priscilla’s Guest Album slideshow!

Robert and Priscilla at Ever After Visuals Outdoor Studio

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SNEAK PEEK! Travis and Liz — If This World Were Mine!

April 25, 2009 – 6:42 pm

Ceremony: St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church
Reception Venue and Catering: Hilton Hotel, Silver Spring MDBeautiful location!
Floral Design: Mary Wood Florist — Gorgeous flowers!
Lighting: Da Vinci Florist and Lighting Spectacular ambiance!
Music: Urban Legends DJ We danced the night away!
Bridal Gown: Macy’s Bridal Salon by Demetrios
Hair and Makeup: Red Door Salon Liz looked beautiful all day!
Honeymoon Destination: Norwegian Cruise – Mediterranean
Cake: Cakes by Design – Looked good AND tasted delicious!l

Travis and Liz . . . your wedding was beautiful!! From the ornate church that was HUGE inside to the special groom’s cakes . . . every detail of this wedding was elegant and romantic. The entire day, Liz and Travis were surrounded by friends and family who obviously love them dearly.

We personally felt like Luther Vandross said it best; “If this world were mine, I would place at your feet all that I own. You’ve been so good to me. If this world were mine. I’d give the flowers the birds and the bees, and it’d be your love beside me that would be all I need.” Perfect sentiments for the perfect wedding.

Liz and Travis’ friends and family were sooooo niiiiice — and everyone did some serious getting down to one of the best DJ’s we’ve heard — hats off to you for keeping everyone on the floor.

Da Vinci Florist and Lighting, as usual, did an awesome job with the lighting — seriously, the Hilton at Silver Springs looked like a million bucks! We love working at the Hilton and with DaVinci Lighting.

Travis and Liz, you guys are such a well matched couple. On April 18, 2009 you could definitely see love at its truest form from “I Do” until the last dance finished. Check out our slideshow, and you can see for yourself — but be forewarned, it’s loooooong, so be patient while it downloads!!

Click here to check out Travis and Elizabeth’s SNEAK PEAK slideshow!

Travis and Liz at the Hilton in Silver Spring, MD

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  1. Neal Jacob posted the following on May 4, 2009 at 3:37 pm.

    Beautiful job ladies!

    I like the Ring Bearer laying on the floor reading a book. :)

SNEAK PEEK! Jean Pierre and Eneida — Te Amo!

April 24, 2009 – 10:17 am

Ceremony: St. Timothy’s Catholic Church
Reception Venue & Catering: Westwood Country Club, Vienna, VA Beautiful location!
Floral Design: Jade Gorgeous flowers!
Music: Good Note DJs We Be Jammin!
Bridal Gown: Demetrios Bridal
Makeup: Jenny Eneida looked beautiful all day!
Honeymoon Destination: Hawaii
Cake: The Icing – Looked good AND tasted delicious!l

Jean Pierre and Eneida . . . congratulations! You’re married!!! Jean Pierre and Eneida were so excited to be getting married — especially on such a beautiful day! It was as if the sun wanted to shine for this wonderful couple. From the look on Eneida’s dad’s face as he gave his little girl away to the tears Jean Pierre’s mother shed as she watched her son escort his new bride down the aisle, this occasion was one of warmth and togetherness.

What stuck us most is the deep respect that’s shared between Jean Pierre and Eneida. As we got to know the couple, it became more and more evident that the love they have is one that is meant to last. The venue was Westwood Country club, with it’s beautiful hardwood floors and big bay windows — it was perfect! Did I mention the dancing? These two definitely know how to get their groove on! Their joy and laughter was contagious!

Thank you both, for picking us to document this once in a lifetime event. It was truly an honor.

We loved Jean Pierre and Eneida’s Wedding so much that we just had to add a few more pictures to their slideshow . . . so please be patient while the slideshow loads.

Click here to check out Jean Pierre and Eneida’s SNEAK PEAK slideshow!

Jean Pierre and Eneida at Westwood Country Club

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SNEAK PEEK! Ester and David at the Baltimore Aquarium

April 20, 2009 – 10:59 am

Ester and David are joining our list of kewl couples in 2009 — these two are just the kind we looooove to work with! As we strolled through the Aquarium, we learned that Ester and David were attracted to this location because of their love of the ocean and that the Baltimore Aquarium in particular holds a special place in their heart, since they visited before on an anniversary.

For us, the ocean represents a slow, steady rhythm that never fails to relax us, a place we love to kick back, chill and enjoy. After spending some time with Ester and David, we think that describes their relationship — steady, soothing; an easy love that will stand the test of time. And in keeping with the rest of our beautiful brides this season, the camera looooooves Ester!

But don’t take our word for it — check out their SNEAK PEEK slideshow by clicking the link below!

Click here to check out David & Esters’s SNEAK PEAK Engagement slideshow!

Ester and David's Engagement Session at the Baltimore Aquarium

Ester and David's Engagement Session at the Baltimore Aquarium

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