It's that time of year when families start calling for their annual family pictures in preparation for the holidays and the changing seasons. I absolutely love doing family sessions because there are so many players that contribute to the way a session goes. It's always a lot of fun and you never know who the funny one in the bunch will be. Isn't this family gorgeous? What beautiful boys they have. I came to know this family through her sister, Julie Pagano who owns Simply Bows, a lovely …
Holly & Jake Married: D.C. Wedding Photographer, Virginia Wedding Photographer
Holly and Jake are two of the sweetest people ever. They come from terrific families and I feel blessed to have known Holly personally and to see her arrive at this point in time where she is now married to such a great guy makes me feel like the stuff in the storybooks that I grew up with really is true. I am so happy for her and Jake and I just know that their future together is solid. Enjoy some of the highlights from their wedding at the D.C. Temple as well as a bridal shoot we did a …
Vendor Love, Kelley Truxel of Event Studio: Virginia Wedding Photographer
I have been wanting to work with this vendor for such a long time. Kelley Truxel of Event Studios is the genius behind some of the most beautiful wedding decorations and florals I have ever seen. I love everything she does. When one of my brides needed a recommendation for an event florist & designer, without hesitation I sent her on over to Event Studio. The nice thing about a professional florist/ decorator is that it takes such a weight off the bride's shoulders and you know that the …
Sweet baby “H”: Northen Virginia Baby Photographer
I realize that I have overloaded the blog with weddings lately and even though it is wedding season, I am still shooting babies and families. Hopefully this fall once my schedule returns to normal, I can share all of the family summer sessions. I couldn't resist sharing this cutie who came in for two sessions recently. She had a special session to commemorate her christening which included an heirloom christening gown from her grandmother. It was just too precious. The second session we did …
Renee & Pat 1 year later: Virginia Wedding Photographer, Loudoun County Photographer
Sometimes do you ever wonder how life can be so good, I mean the pinch me this must be a dream kind of good? That's how I feel lately. Life is just good. The primary reason why I love being a photographer is that I love people. I love meeting new people, hearing their stories, seeing life through their eyes, and gaining new perspectives that I didn't have before. It truly is the most satisfying job I have ever had. I also love that what I do provides others with lasting memories like the …