Blogging At The Edge

Virginia Gold Cup Races at Great Meadow

Don Harper — Thu May 15 18:19:00 -0700 2008

My associate David Kay was our representative photographer at the Gold Cup Races earlier this month. Below is the link to a slideshow of a few of his photographs. Just give it a click to see some stunning images. Great Meadow is a member of our event networking group "Hunt Country Celebrations" and we want to thank Elaine Burke and her associates for providing us access to their biggest event of the year. This is the 83rd year for the races and the field included over 100 horses and several other events. Enjoy!

Virginia Gold Cup Races 2008 with David Kay

Don Harper — Thu May 15 18:18:00 -0700 2008

Virginia Gold Cup Races 2008 with David Kay http://www.bbpixels.com/edge/WebShowGoldCup08/index.html

Our April Open House Winner.

Don Harper — Sat May 03 15:44:00 -0700 2008

We have a winner! Ann Sweet is the winning bride for our free bridal portrait session while attending one of our April open-house events. We are going to continue our Wednesday night open house events through May and once again offer another drawing for a free bridal portrait session with an 11x14 print. These are the type of portraits that we can count on to win photography awards in competition. The value for this drawing is $475.00. Come and visit us at our Leesburg studio any Wednesday from 7PM to 8:30PM with no appointment required. Tell us about your wedding and see why our photography should excite you and tell the story of your day. We will draw a winner for this contest at the end of April, here’s your chance for something unique and special.

Colonial Market Days Slide Show "Click here to view"

Don Harper — Wed Apr 30 11:29:00 -0700 2008

Colonial Market Days Slide Show "Click here to view" http://www.bbpixels.com/edge/TheEdgeFtFrederick0408/

Colonial Market Days

Don Harper — Tue Apr 29 11:37:00 -0700 2008

Colonial Market Days

Colonel Washington's Frontier Forts Association

Don Harper — Tue Apr 29 11:31:00 -0700 2008

Colonel Washington's Colonial Days

"Colonel Washington's Frontier Forts Association" Century Market Fair at Fort Frederick Maryland.

Ines & I had the chance on Saturday (April 26th) to visit Ft. Frederick in Big Pool Maryland after our morning portrait sessions. We were invited by our good friends Art & Linda Winder with Shenandoah Carriage Company. Art was camping there since Wednesday in authentic costume and gear for the colonial 1700's period. (Except for food, I saw there larder and it was quite plush). Art was participating in an event called the Century Market Fair sponsored by the above association. There appeared to be 50 plus sutlers with their tents and goods and you really felt like you had entered a time machine back to the colonial period and a trading camp on the frontier.

Each of the participants prided themselves on using materials that existed at that time period. We will definitely plan on attending again next year if our wedding schedule permits as this is a great opportunity for a fun yet educational day. It brings that period to life and has relevance for families and a wonderful photo opportunity for any photographer. Check out the association web-site for more information on future events and also don't forget to check out the Shenandoah Carriage Company website if you want a carriage for your own event.

Attached are just a few photos from that day.

Colonel Washington's Frontier Forts Calendar of Events
The Shenandoah Carriage Company

Bridal Open House at Linden Springs April 20th.

Don Harper — Thu Apr 17 20:59:00 -0700 2008

Open House at Linden Springs, Sunday April 20th We are going to be at a bridal open house on Sunday at the Manor House. The hours are 1PM-4PM. Please contact Melia if you would like to attend. The address is 1856 Old Reston Ave. Reston Va. 20190 Their number is 703.668.3702 This 5+ acre estate is a new venue for both wedding & corporate events. It’s in walking distance of Reston Town Center, but will remind you of a totally different time. Visit their website for more details. http://www.manorhouseatlindensprings.com/

Winning Bride & April Open House Events

Don Harper — Tue Apr 01 20:42:00 -0700 2008

We have a winner!

Nicole Cutie is the winning bride for our free bridal portrait session while attending one of our March open-house events. We are going to continue our Wednesday night open house events through April and once again offer another drawing for a free bridal portrait session with an 11x14 print. These are the type of portraits that we can count on to win photography awards in competition. The value for this drawing is $475.00. Come and visit us at our Leesburg studio any Wednesday from 7PM to 8:30PM with no appointment required. Tell us about your wedding and see why our photography should excite you and tell the story of your day. We will draw a winner for this contest at the end of April, here’s your chance for something unique and special. Dates are April 2nd, April 9th, April 16th, April 23rd, and April 30th.

Time for a break before the Spring Wedding Season

Don Harper — Mon Mar 24 14:32:00 -0700 2008

WPPI Las Vegas 2008 We are taking a break for a week while we attend the “Wedding & Portrait Photographers International” Conference in Las Vegas. We may be a bit hard to reach during the conference, but will be back up to speed Wednesday of next week. March 19th and hosting our open house on that Wednesday night. This is our chance to recharge the creative juices, meet with friends from around the world and see if we can win some portrait awards again. New Page 1

Well here is an update to our submission to the international print competition. The bridal portrait below our post for the free wedding photography won "Accolades of Excellence". I will update the numbers when I know how many submissions and attendees there were. Ines & I are very gratified that we can produce images that impress our peers on a consistent basis.

Free Wedding Photography, Really!

Don Harper — Wed Mar 19 18:19:00 -0700 2008

"Now That's A Wedding" Only one winner. The Edge Photography Studio is giving away a FREE complete wedding photography package for the 2008-2009 wedding season. Our lead photographer Don Harper will personally photograph this wedding with a second photographer and an assistant. This package is worth $4595.00 before sales tax and it 's FREE! What's required? A lot more than LUCK. We are searching for romance and excitement; we like hilarious; or bring a tear to our eye with poignant or even sad; surprise us with crazy stories. We appreciate the theater of the absurd called life. In short, MAKE US WANT TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR DAY! Tell us your story. How To Enter: Create a video that is no more than 3 minutes in duration, relaying to us your story. Be as creative or straightforward as you like. Post the video on YouTube. Please label your video WeddingAtTheEdge"yourlastname""first initial". Please email us at donharper@theEdgePhotography.com with the following information when you’ve posted your video on YouTube:Your full name Your email address Your phone number Your wedding date if known Your venue if known The title of your video The theme of your wedding day The link to view your video on YouTube.com By submitting your video entry to the Edge Photography Studio “Now that's a Wedding” Contest, you are giving The Edge Photography Studio permission to use your submission online and in print to promote the Edge Photography and it's services..The deadline for this contest is July 31st 2008. The winner will be announced August 7th 2008 on our blog http://theedge.bigfolioblog.com after we have spoken directly with the couple to confirm they are qualified to win. Contest Details: The winner will receive the following: Full day coverage of your wedding day by our lead photographer Don Harper, one of his associates and a lighting assistant. A studio bridal portrait session prior to the wedding. A Fine Art book containing selected wedding images designed by award winning graphic designer Ines Harper. Your art book will be designed for entry in international photography competitions. A cd slide show of the best 300 plus images from your wedding day with music and permission to make copies for family and friends. The digital negatives of all the images from your entire wedding deemed good by our photographers. This includes a digital catalog for easy viewing. Rights to make your own prints and distribute to family and friends, but not for sale or commercial media printing. A wine and cheese party at our studio for family and friends to view your slide show, album proofs, etc. Usually 4 weeks after your wedding. All of your wedding images in a password protected on-line gallery for 90 days after your wine and cheese party. Friends, family, and guests can order touched-up prints on-line. Judging of entries will be by The Edge Photography Staff and their decision is final. Bride will sign our standard wedding agreement with contest stipulations. This package doesn't include parent albums or duplicate books, but they may be ordered at our standard prices. Print prices are our standard pricing for this package regarding prints ordered on-line. Destination weddings (more than 100 miles from our Leesburg studio) may incur travel expenses.

An Artistic Bridal Portrait "It could be you"

Don Harper — Mon Mar 10 19:24:00 -0700 2008

An Artistic Bridal Portrait "It could be you"

Bridal Portrait & The Edge Photography Open House

Don Harper — Mon Mar 10 19:23:00 -0700 2008

Open House at The Edge Photography Studio Includes a drawing for a free studio bridal portrait session and 11x14 portrait, a $475.00 value. March 12th, March 19th & March 26th Come and visit our studio in historic Leesburg Virginia We are continuing our series of open house GTG each Wednesday in March 2008, with convenient evening times from 7PM to 8:30PM. This is a chance to see our hundreds of wedding album proofs from many venues both printed and projected on our 8-foot screen. Visit with Don & Ines Harper to see why they have the leading wedding and portrait photographer teams in Northern Virginia serving the mid-Atlantic region. Yahoo mapping to the Edge No appointments required for the open-house, just a no-obligation chance to see what’s new in weddings and find out about our partner vendors that can provide the wedding you dream about. Free refreshments and a casual evening of fun. The Edge Photography Studio The Shops at Dodona Manor 312 East Market Street, Suite I Leesburg, Va. 20176 703.669.1000

Wednesday Night Open House in March 2008 at The Edge

Don Harper — Sun Feb 24 11:41:00 -0800 2008

Open House at The Edge Photography Studio Come and visit our studio in historic Leesburg Virginia We have scheduled a series of open house GTG each Wednesday in March 2008, with convenient evening times from 7PM to 8:30PM. This is a chance to see our hundreds of wedding album proofs from many venues both printed and projected on our 8-foot screen. Visit with Don & Ines Harper to see why they have the leading wedding and portrait photographer teams in Northern Virginia serving the mid-Atlantic region. No appointments required for the open-house, just a no-obligation chance to see what’s new in weddings and find out about our partner vendors that can provide the wedding you dream about. Free refreshments and a casual evening of fun. The Edge Photography Studio The Shops at Dodona Manor 312 East Market Street, Suite I Leesburg, Va. 20176 703.669.1000

Winter Bridal Show Expo Center

Don Harper — Fri Jan 25 21:01:00 -0800 2008

We have given away the last of our free tickets for the Bridal Showcase this Sunday at the Dulles Expo Center. Give us a call if you are interested. We'd love to see you at our booth in the Hunt Country Celebrations Expo arena. It's going to be a great area where the best of vendors are concentrated. The Edge Photography Studio, Leesburg Va. Our number is 703.669.1000.

The Edge Photography Website

Don Harper — Thu Jan 10 21:06:00 -0800 2008

The Edge Photography Website http://www.theEdgePhotography.com