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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!

Capturing a toddler | Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Child Photographer

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:58:32 +0000

This is one of my baby planners who I’ve photographed as a newborn and at 9 months. Due to some weather and seasonal complications, we pushed the “walking” session out and here we are at 21 months! I will say at 21 months, walkers are much more confident and much faster… and the resulting photos are quite different than those you would get between 11-15 months (typical time for capturing the first steps). Despite a rough start with a few tantrums (see first photo, I promise no toddlers were injured during this shoot-LOL), we were lucky enough to have great weather and a mostly cooperative, happy to explore and run, and certainly independent toddler! Enjoy!

Beautiful day and family at Oatlands Plantation | Leesburg Virginia Child Photographer

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:53:13 +0000

The weather cooperated (super sunny and humid, but no rain), the bugs were annoying, the setting was gorgeous, as was “Mom and Daughter”. I love that she had that little band-aid on her hand– I know Mom kept trying to hide it in the photos… but someday when she is all grown up, that band-aid will be a wonderful reminder of childhood! Of course, I knew my favorites would have the band-aid in full view– because these were the ones that just happened naturally without posing! I hope you enjoy these photos! I realize this post falls on the heels of a little blog hiatus… more on that soon!

Nothing Like a Sister | Great Falls Newborn Photography

Sat, 28 May 2011 02:25:26 +0000

Yay! Some sneak peeks for you guys! Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

Family | Prince William County Newborn Photographer

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 04:23:18 +0000

What a fun session! I was amazed by how quickly we finished this session! A combination newborn, sibling, and cousin session… I thought we were being overly optimistic in what could be achieved… but we finished our entire wish list with a few minutes to spare. I’d like to take the credit, but I think it was more likely the cooperation from the children involved and the lovely weather we had for a February day Hope you enjoy the sneak peek!

Love and Happiness | Leesburg Virginia Family Photographer

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 22:31:56 +0000

Even though these photos were taken before the holidays, I promised my friend Krista that I wouldn’t share them until after New Year’s so that they could be a surprise! So now that it is after the holidays, I’m posting them! Amazing that Mom and Dad didn’t intend to be in these photos until the day before. Thanks Amy for convincing them otherwise! Love, peace, and happiness always!

Three out of four smiling aint half bad! | Northern Virginia Child Photographer

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 02:28:39 +0000

I have been photographing my friend, Erin’s children for pretty much their whole life… well at least once every year! I really don’t think they could possibly get any cuter! Even when Miss M pouts, she’s cute! So this year, we’ll consider it a success even though we just couldn’t get a smile out of her. Like I said above, 3 out of 4 smiling isn’t bad… especially since all 4 are looking at the camera

Protected: More fall fun at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens!

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:19:00 +0000

My, oh my! | Northern Virginia Family Photographer

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:46:04 +0000

Drop dead gorgeous– need I say more? We had beautiful fall weather and the colors Mom chose for the family to wear worked perfectly with the landscape!