Blog: Thoughts & shots
Want to read about what I’m thinking? Welcome, memory-maker, to my frequently-forgotten-by-me blog. Often, my day to day thoughts and ramblings happen on my Facebook or Instagram homes, but sometimes, if I strike (what I feel is) gold, they’ll end up here, too. Also. I blog a handful of my full sessions, when I can find a quiet morning, under a blanket, with a warm cup of coffee.
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Family: Stacey, Adam, & C
It was a super cold Sunday, I thought. It was the weekend after Thanksgiving, and Lake Accotink in Springfield was quiet. But this family showed up dressed for the weather and armed with their coffees. Despite the temperature, this session was so warm (corny alert)—it’s true; being around families makes me so happy. This session…
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Family: Renee’, Erik, L, C
We rescheduled this family session a couple of times due to rain in NOVA at the end of October/beginning of November. Even the day we ended up with was drizzly and windy! But, we all agreed to give it a try! I’ve known Renee’ since 1999 when we began singing in chorus (and our high…
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Couple: Stacey and Adam
During family sessions, I like to insist on some photos of the parents by themselves. Before there were toddlers and babies, it was the two of you. You are the glue. Remember that during the chaos of the holidays. Stop for a kiss. 🙂 This was a family session, not a couples session. Thank you…
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“This is us!” Family: Julie, John, O, W
When I first spoke with Julie, she suggested that we spend our family session together in their back yard. If you saw this back yard, you’d understand why. What a cozy, naturey, eclectic space. She and her husband welcomed me, and their kids warmed up to me immediately (which, if you’ve been a parent of…
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Photos at home
As the weather cools rapidly and we retreat indoors, I’m searching through my archives for photos my clients have had me take in their homes. I love these sessions as much as I love naturey, outdoorsy sessions. There’s something very unique about how people feel at home, and I believe that you can truly extract…
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Family Mini Session: Brit, Jim, HB, H
These guys were a blast to photograph. The girls were just perfect for the camera, and so was the sunlight! Thanks for snagging one of the mini session slots, gorgeous fam!
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Family: Lucy, Ray, Ophelia, Levon
While I was heartbroken not being able to give this mini shoot away to multiple contestants, I was truly lucky to be able to spend a gorgeously-lit morning with this family. Dear happy family, thank you for sharing your wisdom with a soon-to-be mommy of two, for igniting my imagination as we played on the jungle…
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{Preview} Family: Lucy, Ray, Ophelia & Levon
Holy moly, was it hard to pick a photo to use as a preview before I really dug into this shoot. So, here’s a photo of Ophelia laughing so happily — I believe Levon had just given her the flower she’s holding. 🙂 More to come.
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Family: Shannon, Rick & Alex
This gorgeous family. What a wonderful job you’re doing already, raising this happy little girl.
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Eagletree Farm
It was scorching today. But this trip was so worth it. Thank you, Eagletree Farm. Loving the blueberries!!!
