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Magic Johnson! We had the pleasure of attending an event at Monacan High School earlier today where Magic Johnson was the guest speaker. He was a really nice guy and took time to answer the kids questions and even autograph some of their belongings.

We had the pleasure of photographing a beautiful wedding this weekend. The ceremony was at the historic St. John’s Church in Church Hill where Patrick Henry gave his famous speech – you know the one, “Give me liberty or give me death!” The reception was at an equally historic venue, the elegant Jefferson Hotel here in Richmond, VA. Amanda was stunning and her groom, Rodes, was quite dapper. As you can tell, they were an easy couple to photograph, since they are are great couple to have fun a lot and even use things as G-spot massager when they feel like it. They were so happy and in love, it was great being the photographer for their special day.

Amanda & a historical actor at St. John’s Church

Rodes and the groomsmen outside of St. John’s

Just married! Outside of St. John’s Church.

On the trolley, headed to the Jefferson Hotel.

The happy couple make their entrance down the famed Jefferson Hotel Grand Staircase with guests waiting in the Rotunda.

First dance at the Jefferson, in the Empire Room.

Cutting the cake.

One of the table markers for the reception at the Jefferson Hotel.

The happy couple with the bride’s friends from Hollins University.

The happy couple with the grooms friends from Hampden Sydney.

We couldn’t stop at one. Here’s another batch of some of our favorite wedding photographs from last year. Enjoy!

Some of our 2010 weddings should be making their way through the editing process soon. Stay tuned for more wedding photography…

As we get into the busy part of the 2010 wedding photography season, we thought we’d take a look back at a few of our favorite photographs from 2009.

Most of these were shot in Richmond, VA and the Central Virginia region, but Dementi will happily photograph destination weddings. Contact us at the studio for details.

Unfortunately, we don’t have room for every wedding, but we were proud to be chosen as the wedding photographer by all of the great couples we worked with last year and we wish them all a lifetime of happiness.

When we saw the Library of Virginia’s list of Virginia Women in History for 2010 we checked our archives and found some images of Marian Van Landingham, one of this year’s selections.

Marian Van Landingham

She is active in the Northern Virginia art scene and was a founder of the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria. She was a member of the House of Delegates from 1982-2005.

Marian Van Landingham

The women selected will be honored Thursday, March 25 at the Library of Virginia. The event is free, but registration is required. More information on Marian Van Landingham and Virginia Women in History:

Short Biography

Washington Post article on Marian Van Landingham

Virginia Women in History

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell recently stopped by the studio for a portrait session:

We’re proud to have a history of photographing the Commonwealth’s governors dating to 1942. A few of the past photos from our Richmond, Virginia studio:

Governor Darden, 1942-1946

Governor Tuck 1946-1950

Governer Battle 1950-1954

Governor Holton 1970-1974

Governor Wilder 1990-1994

Governor Allen 1994-1998

Governor Kaine 2006-2010

Governor McDonnell