Yearly Archives: 2009

Beautiful new life!

You would think after photographing dozens of newborns that I would become immune to the strange power that they seem to hold. All it takes is one teeny-tiny baby to reduce a room full of adults to cooing, teary-eyed saps. Well– I am not– they get me every time! This adorable little guy was 7...

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Timing is Everything!

I am sure if you are reading this as a client or a photographer, you know that the creation of a great portrait is the product of careful planning up front… and sometimes beautiful mistakes (but today we’ll talk about the planning part). There are so many variables to consider during the planning. Clothing, location,...

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Safe and Happy Halloween wishes from the HIP Studio | Northern Virginia Children’s Photographer

An amazing session in Historic Leesburg, Virginia with a little VIP! Hope you have a wonderful big number 2 birthday in a couple weeks, Miss H!

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WARNING: Objects on screen may appear cuter in person if that is possible!

I just want to pinch these little cheeks, don’t you?

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A HIP Studio VIP!

I have photographed this little beauty since she was 1 year old! I can’t even believe it has been that long– it seems like only yesterday. She has definitely earned the VIP status… and this year guess who tagged along? A little sister– how fun! I think we tuckered her out, though. Being a model...

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