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Little GQ Times Two | Northern Virginia Family Photographer

Sat, 05 May 2012 14:15:24 +0000

Can I tell you how much I love to photograph these little guys? Don’t get me wrong, they make me work– but they are so handsome and are just bursting with personality!

Brothers | Ashburn Virginia Child Photographer

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 22:41:35 +0000

A long overdue post Busy times of year mean less chitty chatty posts… and more pure picture posts! Aren’t these guys the cutest little boys ever?

There is always a little stinker… | Leesburg Virginia Child Photographer

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:54:37 +0000

There’s always a little stinker in the group! I can always count on at least one of my children being less than cooperative during picture time, so I can commiserate and find humor during sessions when there is one child who either wants to be silly, pouty, or uncooperative during a session. After all they are children, and part of what makes them unique is their personalities. Many times I look back at photos of my children where one is doing something that was undesirable at the time and smile… because I remember them just the way they were in that moment. Isn’t that what its all about? (P.S. Can you guess who was fond of saying “No” to everything during our session? LOL! I think we managed to surprise him a few times and he may have stolen the show!)

A little break from the September gloom! | Leesburg Virginia Child Photographer

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:40:17 +0000

After what seems like 40 days and 40 nights of rain and gloom, there were moments over the weekend when the sun peeked out– but most importantly it was dry enough to get back to the business of outdoor children’s photography! Hooray!

Spunk! | Alexandria Virginia Newborn Photographer

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:50:13 +0000

I was so excited to hear that this family was adding another bundle to their family. I’ve has so much fun watching baby #1 grow from a cute little newborn to a gorgeous little girl! When I first walked in for the session, Big Sister was playing shy… but it didn’t take long for her spunky side to come out. I love it, don’t you? I don’t think she got the message that her little sister was the star of the show, because those beautiful (and mischievous) blue eyes were trying to steal it! Both little girls were troopers and I hope Mom and Dad enjoy these sneak peeks!

You better work, lady! | Leesburg Virginia Children’s Photographer

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 23:43:06 +0000

I do need exercise– here I am halfway through my pregnancy. So far, so good… BUT since I had gestational diabetes 11 years ago during my first pregnancy… I’ve been poked, prodded, put on a “voluntary diet” reducing carbs and sugar, scanned, weighed… and thank goodness my tests have been clean. I’m convinced that the reason I didn’t have gestational diabetes pregnancy 2 and 3 was that I was exercising more… not necessarily the going to the gym kind of exercise… the full-time job, juggling children, and trying to be the best mom ever kind of exercise! No time for TV, no time for rest… go, go, go! And this time around, I’ve tried (despite the extreme heat) to keep moving. The role of photographing children, in addition to chasing my own, certainly helps in that area! I’m really hoping that my path leads to an under 10 pound baby, and that I am able to stay “under the line” on my next test at 28 weeks! So… on to the photos and the point of my exercise comment! I do several sessions a year with friends and their children… and guess what? These are by far the hardest sessions… sometimes its because the children know me too well and think better of cooperating, sometimes I bring it on myself by trying new locations or props, and sometimes it just happens… in this case, I’m convinced that the children conspired and decided that I needed to work out! However, when I look back through the photos after proofing them, they are very rewarding because I know that I earned every single expression and pose! Thank you little Miss Spitfire and Mr. No Smile for You Enjoy!

Holy Sunflowers, Batman! | Poolesville, MD McKee-Beshers Sunflowers

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 02:18:50 +0000

A friend told me about this sunflower field last year. I made a mental note that I’d visit this year– didn’t really plan to take the kids along, though! I thought I’d do a sunrise session….just me, the flowers, and a dozen or so other photographers waiting for the first ray of light to touch the little golden hats! Plans changed, I took the kids…the evening was chaotic. We thought we’d arrive around 6:00 take photos for an hour or so and then head out– of course, the best time to take photos was about the time we were leaving. I knew this, but hoped for clouds and good luck. The kids were miserable in the heat and complained the entire time. In hindsight, I feel bad for them– I always expect too much, as every parent probably does at some point along the way. I know it is tough being a photographer’s child and I try not to stick the camera in their face too often! The sunflowers really were amazing and I’d highly recommend a visit, just a short 30 minutes from me in Leesburg– the highlight of the journey for the kids was White’s Ferry– they thought it was pretty neat to float across the Potomac (I think it is the last one operating in the area). Anyway, if you visit the sunflowers bring plenty of water, a lot of patience, and remember the best time to go is around 7:00 pm. Next time…

Editing to add a few more below– first 4 in slideshow are duplicates from above!

Amazing Just the Way You Are | Leesburg Virginia Child Photographer

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 01:42:56 +0000

Pause. I dropped my girls off at a party at 8:00, husband is out for the evening, so the little guy and I got a few minutes to play… 15 minutes of perfect evening light and no humidity, can’t ask for much more. When it is just the two of us, he’s an amazing little model!

Anyone up for a game of speed photography? | Colvin Run Mill Family photographer

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:11:21 +0000

We met before 9 am. The air temperature was almost 80, but I guarantee with the humidity it felt like 90! Even with the heat, all was ok… BUT the BUGS just couldn’t stay away from us! I must have wiped a half dozen from my eyes in the hour that we were there and the little boys kept swatting at them in between and during shots! We were already nearing naptime for little brother, so we had extra incentive to move quickly! I think we wrapped up in 40 minutes and that was definitely a record for a non mini session for me!

I rarely shoot at Colvin Run Mill, and sadly this is probably the last time I will shoot there. As we were leaving, one of the employees gave me a copy of their new photography policy which includes a minimum usage rate of $100 per session. I wish them the best of luck, but photography usage at most of the plantation homes are less than that and Meadowlark is only $20. Oh well!

Turning 2! | DC Metro Child Photographer

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 02:09:07 +0000

Our goal for this Washington, DC photo session was to beat the heat by getting a super early start– but by 8:30 it was already unbearably humid and hot! So we shot in a beautiful nearby park until we couldn’t take anymore and then retreated to a shady alley. We all know that a 2 year old has a tough life! All the running, exploring, discovering, struggling to understand and communicate is exhausting– and I think the toddler feels the same way. She may have been the only one that wasn’t slowed down by the sun, heat, and humidity. The last time I saw this adorable little girl was for her newborn photos and she has grown from a cute and cuddly little bundle to a gorgeous little girl! This time around, I was thrilled to meet her Oma and Opa who were visiting from a few thousand miles away! Enjoy the sneak peeks and the rest of your vacation!