There are a lot of words I could use to describe my afternoon with Joan & Brad in downtown D.C. But if I had to choose one, it would probably be “Badass”. Because that is exactly what they are. Polished yet full of unexpected sass, this kick-butt couple wowed me from the moment we said “Hello!”.

Pulling up to meet me in a sleek SUV fully equipped with a driver and refreshments, I knew it was going to be an afternoon like no other. We cruised from monument to monument in style with little care as to how long it would take us to get there. With their extreme awesomeness in tow, Joan & Brad gave me a chance to approach some of the most tourist-heavy locations I’ve ever encountered and attempt to create the feeling that they stood completely isolated amongst one the most crowded and overrun spots I’ve ever photographed. It was FABULOUS. We had even debated cancelling the session due to the looming forecast of Thunderstorms, but as you can plainly see, the storms knew better than to mess with us. I’ll repeat: Badass.

So with their perfect balance of cool blue steel and genuine warm-blooded passion, these two definitely brought it in a way that knocked me off my feet. Suffice it to say, it’s going to be one killer wedding in September.