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01.19.12

Dani + Evan / Briar Patch Wedding Virginia

It almost didn’t work out.

Dani emailed me asking if I was available to shoot her wedding on a day I was supposed to be in Hawaii.

But something came through in her email. Her story, about her and Evan, and their wedding plans. And her passion. Not just for her wedding plans and for her family, but to have me there to photograph the day. There was no way I could say no. So I changed my plans, I came back from Hawaii early, and we made it work.

And I’m so glad I did.

Dani and Evan, I can’t thank you enough for having me be a part of your day.

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Dani + Evan’s wedding is also featured on Ruffled, which is truly one of my favorite wedding inspiration blogs. You can see more details there

Thanks to my friend Tim Riddick for assisting.

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Kat Braman - what a beautiful wedding! #4 and #8 of the bride are breathtaking.

Jeremy Harwell - What an amazing wedding! These images are so beautiful!
#8 is a masterpiece! They were so lucky to have you photograph!

Brian Di Croce - Stunning! I’m certain she was happy that you made her wish come true by cutting short your stay in Hawaii. The photography that day is beautiful. Amazing work!

Drew W - gorgeous work, Gabe. This wedding looks like a fantasy.

Tyler Branch - dang dude. what a wedding. they got the perfect photographer for it. well done, man.

Jakob - Yes, Gabe. I just became an even bigger fan of your work.

Dani - THANK YOU GABE!!! The pictures you took were absolutely beautiful. And thank you for taking on our wedding. We were truly lucky and are so grateful that you were able to capture our day

Max - Loving these pics!

Jen O - These are lovely – #8 took my breath away. What a beautiful wedding!

Christen Barnes - Breathtaking.

Sinereh - Beautiful couple and so stylish! You captured it perfectly.

Sachin Khona - This is how it should be done. Unbelievable documentation and art Gabe.. wow!

jessica lorren - love it. love it. love it.

Kim - Absolutely gorgeous stuff — and one of the most beautiful brides I’ve ever seen! Well done!

Leah Muse - What a gorgeous day. The picture of them seeing each other for what I assume is the first time.. so beautiful.

Jean - Gabe, this is so incredibly beautiful. Your work blows me away.

James - What a gorgeous wedding!

Emily - Love this set!! Dani’s dress is sooo stunning, and Dani herself is a drop dead gorgeous bride!!! I love the makeup shot and 87… the one where she’s looking over her shoulder. Lots of great shots here.

Two Ring Studios - You captured the beauty of this couple brilliantly. And I love that the kid has a Ravens helmet on (my team!) -Derek

Erin Lassahn - Gorgeous bride, gorgeous wedding, gorgeous photos!

Shyann - Lovely Gabe! My favorites are the couple portraits and the getting ready shots! Such a good eye.

Thomas Lester - Wow! Gorgeous bride. Love the film. Were the reception shots film too? Great look and tones.

Xanthe - Beautiful as usual, Gabe! I especially love all the shots of the pagedude, his personality is so evident! What a groover. Loving the second to last shot too.

Kyle - Oh wow, this couple is beyond gorgeous, and these photos of them are dreamy!

Shella - So so so beautiful. Swooooon….

/mariahedengren - Your images are gorgeous… So romantic and full of feeling..

Caitlin (Bayside Bride) - The brides dress is beautiful! I love what she did for her bouquets, very different.

fer juaristi - love it my friend! pure magic on your frames.

Ed - Sooooooo good!

Paul Von Rieter - Beautiful work buddy. I love how serene your images look. It is like looking at the most complicated version of simple. (I know that sounds weird… but it is the easiest way I can explain it).

Harvard - B-E-A-uuutiful.

tim riddick - totally crushed it dude!

David Jenkins - Lush work Gabe, love that profile of the bride!

Ozzy Garcia - Loving this wedding!! Nice work!

Iowa wedding photographer – Razvan - You are a magician when it comes to capturing the emotion and vibe of the day. Gorgeous photography!

Troy Grover - Love it! Well done!

Debbie Mayes - Wow! So much dedication
These images are seriously beautiful so I’m sure they are happy you made the sacrifice for them too – I love your work!

Buelltiful Events - Wow, those are beautiful, Gabe!
What a party!

Wendy Hithe - What a gorgeous wedding and bride! Really enjoyed this post, Gabe!

Nessa K - Dear Gabe, You’re incredible. <3

Chastidyi - Wow. These are beautiful. I love your style–so fresh and airy. My favorite image is the one of the bride looking over her shoulder.

01.11.12

Washington DC Wedding Photographers / Joanne + Bobby

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ed peers - Superb Gabe… Well and truly.

tim - looooooooooove the last frame Gabe.

Louie Abellera - Yeah. That light is kind of great. Great job Gabe!

Heather Curiel - The lighting is perfect! Your work has come a LONG way in a short amount of time. Every time I check your blog, you get more and more awesome. Looking great.

bryan - love the soft and fun feel of these. nice work.

Caroline - What a cute couple! I love their style Gabe, you have a special way of connecting with your subjects and it shows.

Abby Grace - That second-to-last shot is utter perfection.

Alyssa Schroeder - Such a cute couple. These portraits are so sweet. Love ‘em.

Teresa K - What a beautiful, warm, romantic session. These images make me happy!!

Jakob - B-e-a-utiful.

coler - if i just saw these pictures out of the blue on an unbranded website, i’d say “these look like gabe aceves work”…..

ALMA - Awesome work as always.

Thomas Lester - Great work.. love that light. That next to last shot is amazing.

Marie Lloyd - Gorgeous as ever Gabe, full of win

Blake Burton - wonderful lighting. I agree about the softness, it really works well!

Phill - It’s as though you’ve rendered the essence of love in colour and light. Beautiful work as always Gabe.

ryan southen - the tones and feel are incredible gabe. what computer program do you use to get that film look? (just kidding)

Sarah - Absolutely beautiful.

Leah Muse - As always, Gabe, absolutely lovely. Love how you get right to the point.

AdonyeJaja - such a delicate touch, great job!

dan - really awesome, such fantastic light. really love the last two.

Heather Elizabeth - http://gabeaceves.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/engagement07.jpg SO adorable.

Julianna Rennard - Such yummy light! Love em!

Ieva - So lovely!

nick - beautiful light, beautiful couple, beautiful location. perfection. well done.

caroline - love the light!!! such a fan. as always, beautiful!!

Serena - Such beautiful work, as always!

01.09.12

Washington DC Wedding Photographer / Hillary Preview

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I’m so glad to get back to blogging. There are so many couples stories I want to share with you all, and I promise to get to them as quickly as possible.

Hillary and Brad are two of my favorite people, so for now, here’s one from their wedding. More soon.

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12.21.11

Published / A Thank You Note 2011

I haven’t had a chance to reflect on all of 2011 just yet.

There are still weddings and shoots from this fall that I haven’t been able to share. This is just a simple note to some people that deserve it. To my friends, my fellow photographers, the wonderful blogs who have supported and encouraged me, and helped share my work with people. To the people that have asked me to share things with them.

And mostly, to my wonderful couples who put their trust in me. You’ve asked me to share your wedding day with you and to leave you and your families with the way I saw the day.

I cannot thank you enough for that. It has meant the world to me.

More than you know.

Sometime after the holidays I’ll put together some of my favorite images from the year. For now, here’s a few places my work has been featured over the past few months.

Kimmy + Chillys Rustic Wedding on Wedding Chicks

Kristen + Danny’s Outer Banks Destination Wedding on Snippet & Ink

Maria + James Annapolis Wedding on Green Wedding Shoes

Mariella + Sean’s DC Courthouse Wedding on Ruffled Blog

Leigh + Javier W Hotel DC Wedding on Style Me Pretty

Jenny + Keith’s Vintage Virginia Wedding on Ruffled Blog

Tabitha + David Sailboat Engagement on Southern Weddings

Maria + James Roadtrip Engagement on Green Wedding Shoes

Bree + Andy’s Rustic Session on Wedding Chicks

Mariella + Sean’s Old Town Engagement on Bride’s Cafe

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Kat Braman - great work Gabe! all of these features are totally deserved.

Emily @ Southern Weddings - And we were so happy to have you!

Fotograf Lublin - Great news Gabe!

Tall - You’re all over the interwebs! Well done, sir.

Annabelle - Congrats on a fantastic 2011 and all the many publications you’ve graced. You’re an amazing photographer and I look forward to seeing more from you in 2012. *hug*

Jimmy - All well deserved. Your work is always inspiring and consistent. Congrats on a successful year!

Eric Yerke - Gabe, it’s been a great experience watching your style and vision shape and develop over the past year. All of these accolades are well deserved and congratulations on your success.

Luis Godinez - Gabe, congrats on the amazing year. I hope I can make it out to wppi and have a drink with year. Your work is incredible.

Anne - Wow, congratulations… and very much deserved, your work is phenomenal. Here’s to even more in 2012! =)

Heather - WOW so many AMAZING features! Good work!!

Anton Chia - Congrats on all the publish and congrats for a great 2011 Gabes. You are always my inspiration and I will be sure to follow your blog for 2012 and beyond.

ed peers - Hats off Gabe – a great year. HOpe you get a well deserved rest over Christmas.

Sachin Khona - Amazing man.. your work is too inspiring! All the best for 2012!

Alex Taylor - Congrats on what looks to have been a fantastic and very succesful year. Best of luck for next year too!

Jon S6 - what a year Gabe. Hit the big time. Truly deserved

/mariahedengren - Congratulations! Well deserved, great work. All the best for 2012!

Derek - Big ups Gabe!

Nessa K - 2011 shall henceforth be known as the year of Gabe.

Oscar Trevino - Beautiful work Gabe, congratulations!!

Alesya Pysko - So proud of you! I love your work, I check your blog at least twice a day!!! Keep it up!

Americki Plakari - great work Gabe!

12.16.11

Virginia Wedding / Dr. and Mrs.

A quick one from Amanda + Joe’s wedding with the wonderful ladies from Events in the City.

More soon.

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