D.C. Engagement Session by Keith Cephus Photography: Jamila + Gary

Jamila Boddie and Gary Goodman were introduced by Gary’s best friend, at a party at Gaylord National Harbor. Jamila was so impressed when Gary flashed his bright white smile that she couldn’t hold back from letting him know. That night, the two of them exchanged numbers and they’ve continued to keep one another smiling ever since.

The couple’s e-session took place  where Gary’s smile first lit up the room,
Gaylord National Resort in Washington, DC and was shot by Keith Cephus Photography. Their session is sure to brighten up your Monday!

Bride: Jamila Boddie
Groom: Gary Goodman
Occupations: (Bride) Program Coordinator for non-profit
(Groom) CEO of IT & AV Engineering and Design

Jamila describes the proposal…

I wanted to throw Gary a birthday party since he’d never actually had friends, cake with candles or a birthday song! I planned his party with his friends, cake, favors, birthday gift…whole shebang lol. I wanted it to be a surprise but he kept asking questions and wanting to know what the plans were, so I got tired of being evasive and just told him the details. He was already planning to propose at his party so he wanted to know what was going down.

Earlier that day he mentioned that a camera crew would be filming the restaurant for an interview and I didnt think much of it. We showed up and the camera guy was there filming the building. While we’re inside I saw Gary walk off with the camera man and I had an idea that something was up. I asked my friends and they acted clueless and I asked my mom who gave me the blank stare.

Just as we were going to cut the cake he says he wants to talk and pulls out a full page printed speech. He thanked everyone for coming and at that moment I noticed that he was wearing a mini microphone on his collar, so I blurted out “Are you wearing a microphone??!!” He thanked me for interrupting him lol and he continued. He told me how much he’s been able to grow and learn in our relationship and how much he valued our relationship. He said that he found the person he could continue to grow and learn with. He got down on one knee and asked me to be his wife. So the surprise was on me, although I had an idea what was going down.

Turns out he hired a videographer and a photographer to capture the evening. We had a LOT of fun that night and it was really great being in a room full of people who showed us so much love. It was exactly what I wanted and perfect.

{You Make Loving You So Easy}
He loves…”Her uniqueness. It’s exciting.” 

She loves…”He has the biggest heart! So incredibly thoughtful.”