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My Neglected Pandemic Blog... And More Pandemic Seniors

A year or so ago, I took some senior photos for the embassy community. Who could imagine a senior year that comes to an abrupt end with a virtual graduation?

I’ve slowly reopened this year for photography, keeping in mind constant new decrees regarding activity in the city, as well as my full time teaching work. (Teaching is more time consuming in a global pandemic!)

Somehow, this blog has only been updated once in the past year, but I was eagerly looking forward to a more “normal” end to the school year.

And then, last Tuesday night, plans began to change. Graduation plans. School plans. And another class of seniors in Bogota experienced a bizarre and sad (but safe at home!) end to their high school years.

I have, however, gotten to squeeze in a couple photo sessions for these kids, as well as their families. I read recently that maybe as teachers, we should focus less on praising resiliency and more on creating systems that require less resiliency. While I agree, I also think the pandemic has shown us the character of our kids (and ourselves) in very clear ways… And I hope these young adults never need to be this resilient again!

Enjoy these photos, taken in Usaquen, Bogota, Colombia, for a graduating senior. Congrats class of 2021, even if you only got to walk 10 at a time!



Family of Four {Arlington, VA Photographer}

This family was so fun!  We laughed and joked around.  Mom was absolutely radiant and I loved catching the laughter and smiles.

This session was also a treat because it had been rescheduled from summer, and I think waiting for fall had a great payoff with the beginning of changing leaves and lovely colors.

I'm booked for fall family sessions but I'm booking Maternity and Newborns for 2017!

Life at Home: Arlington, VA Lifestyle Photographer.

I've had a bit of a break from family sessions due to some weather and personal commitments.  I'll be back with a session on Sunday and three sessions the following weekend.

The nice thing about a break from photographing and editing everyone else's kids is a chance to get my own kids in front of the camera.  Neither is a big fan of posed photos.

Ellie, my five year old, insisted in following me outside the other morning to investigate the weather.  It was starting to sprinkle, but I wanted to check out the light just in case of a miracle.  Ellie also got her ears pierced on Thursday.  The day was windy and she hates the wind, so I snapped some pictures by window light.  She was so brave!

This morning, I tried to get Caroline, my one year old, to play in the leaves.  She had zero interest and wanted the slide and the playhouse instead.

These aren't fancy, well-dressed (although Ellie's jammies are pretty cute) or scripted moments.  They are the reality of my life.  Contact me if you want to schedule a session to capture your reality as well!

Newborn + Big Sister {Arlington, VA Family Milestone Photographer}

I love having the same families in front of my camera.  What started with updating dad's LinkedIn profile has turned into multiple sessions a year, and I've loved watching their daughter grow.  I've also had the joy of watching their family grow!

On a gloomy Saturday morning, I headed to their new house to capture their almost-three-week old baby girl.  The rain took a break long enough to also squeeze in a session for big sister's second birthday.

Sweet nursery window light and outdoor play and trikes and swings and snuggly baby girl....

Down Syndrome Awareness Month {Arlington, VA Photographer}

It's Down Syndrome Awareness Month, so my family participated in the Down Syndrome Buddy Walk for Northern VA this weekend.

My girls had a blast.

Ellie's highlights were petting and hugging a llama, then taking a selfie with it*, jumping in the bounce house, and receiving a medal as a VIP which she promptly shared with her new goat friend.

Caroline's highlights were dancing and then being super sleepy in her stroller and missing the rest of the fun.

*The llama may be an alpaca.  Not sure.

Batman and Mommy {Old Town Alexandria Family Photographer}

"Mommy and Me" families are some of my favorite to photograph.  I love seeing the bond between mom and child at any age, and these two were no exception.  The sweet three year old donned his Batman shirt, complete with cape and his mom was simply lovely.  Batman posed, flexed, ran and saved Old Town Alexandria from bad guys.

I always love Old Town, but this family made it extra special since it's so close to their home.

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