Photojournalism

By Amy Falkofske Sponsored by Wedding Stories by Tania The spark that started Tania Hossain’s wedding photography business happened in 2011 when she took photos of the preparations for a friend’s Ethiopian wedding. She also took photos of the ceremony at her friend’s request although she wasn’t the official photographer. Her friend ended up liking her photos better, which got her referrals in the Ethiopian, Sudanese and Somalian communities in Northern Virginia. Hossain launched her business officially in 2013, specializing in wedding photography. In 2017, she started building a team that now includes five photographers and videographers. She incorporated video into her services in 2019. The Story Behind the Name Hossain loves to tell stories, so she is especially enamored with the “Wedding Storyteller” series by Roberto Valenzuela, which she refers to as her wedding bible. Valenzuela says that “as …

By Amanda Baity To first look or not to first look, THAT is the question. “First look” is a term that has developed in the modern age of wedding photography to  their ceremony. Whether or not to have a first look is a decision that many couples struggle with. In the past, the groom waited to see his bride on the wedding day until she walked down the aisle. This tradition originated with arranged marriages. When a couple was chosen for one another they were not allowed to see each other until the ceremony so that they wouldn’t have the chance to back out once they saw what each other looked like. Eek! Not the most romantic origin! Even though couples marry for love today, some still like to uphold this tradition. But more and more couples are deciding to …

By Tom Conway Sponsored by Tania Hossain Photography Wedding Stories by Tania is a new concept in wedding photography from Tania Hossain Photography, bringing together a top-notch team of photographers and video specialists, expertly combining journalistic style with portrait photography and creative videography to tell your love story the way you want it to be told on your wedding day. “We now have a fully integrated team that will be totally focused on your wedding,” said Hossain. “From engagement photos to the wedding itself, to the deliverables, we’ve made it all super easy, hassle free and a lot of fun for our couples.” Wedding Stories by Tania is an award-winning studio located in Northern Virginia and serving clients primarily within a 60-mile radius of Washington, D.C. They offer special all-inclusive 2019 wedding packages starting at $1,972 and have options to …

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