Can you believe it's time to think about senior photos? I know what you're thinking, "It's February and there aren't even leaves on the trees. I've got some time." That's what most people think and then I get those frantic calls in September: "The yearbook deadline is next week!! Help me! I need photos of my son or daughter." Unfortunately by that time my schedule is packed and I can't always accommodate, which is really sad because I LOVE photographing seniors. They are just so much fun …
Archives for 2012
Newbies v. Oldies: Northern Virginia Photographer
Are you a web surfer? I'll admit I am a bit of a web surfer, especially when it comes to my industry. I love to search the web and see what's relevant to photography right now and how it might affect or influence my business. There is an increasing trend in our industry that kind of mimics the political discourse going on in our country right now. It's like class warfare. On the one side, we have photographers that have been in this industry for a long time and have seen a lot of changes, …
A colorful winter session: Northern Virginia Photographer
We have had a very strange winter here in Virginia. Usually we have a few snow days here and there and a good storm will pass through affording us some much needed lazy days after the holidays. This winter we have had no such luck! We have had temps climbing to nearly 60 degrees at times. The unfortunate part of all this is that I booked snow sessions with clients and we have had very little snow :( It looks like those snow sessions will most likely be spring sessions. This last Saturday I …
Valentine’s Day: Northern Virginia Photographer
So it's that time when we scratch our heads and think to ourselves, "What can I get that special someone?" You want to get her something that will really impress her. And we all know the cliche gifts of flowers and chocolates only go so far. I'll take flowers and chocolate any day, but I'm not going to lie that I would absolutely love it if my hubby would think of something really unique like a custom photography session. And guys let me tell you, girls know that you don't particularly favor …
Flowers Matter: Virginia Wedding Photographer
Did you know that I used to be a Junior Rosarian? Seriously it was legit. Google it and you'll see what I mean :) I joined the Junior Rose Society when I was 10 or 11. And my younger brother, Mark, also joined. My grandparents were huge Rosarians and their rose garden has always been admired by everyone who knows them. I remember being a young child and walking through their gardens. I would smell each flower, feeling the soft velvety petals, and imagine what amazing perfume concoction me …