It's one of those gray and rainy northwest days here in Virginia. I find comfort in rainy days like this one probably because it reminds me of Washington State and growing up under constant cloud cover was just the way it was. I was so used to the gray skies that when it was blue and bright, I really learned to appreciate it. I think that is partly why Washingtonians really stick around because when it is a clear day, it simply can't be beat. Today I welcome the rain. We have had a dry …
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I can remember: Virginia Family Photographer
I can remember the phone call early in the morning. It was my husband calling to tell me to turn on the t.v. immediately. He said: "I think America is under attack. I can't believe this." I thought he was joking, but then why would he be joking about that? I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I turned on CNN and there it was, the first tower of the World Trade Center on fire. I was not sure what this meant and what was happening and then it happened, another plane struck the second …
Room with a view: Loudoun County Photographer
Before I share some beautiful sessions for this week, I wanted to share a personal favorite from this a.m. This was my view from my bedroom this morning. I just love moonsets, don't you? …
It’s personal, on loss and frienships: Northern Virginia Photographer
Sometimes I just need to say what's on my mind and so this post is personal in nature. Something terrible happened four years ago. I still can't believe it sometimes and I guess that's just life's way of easing the pain perhaps. Four years ago I was getting ready for bed here in Virginia when I received a phone call from my brother Joel, who was calling from Washington State where I am from. He said: "Hi Shauna how are you doing?" I replied: "Just fine Joel, what's going on?" It was …