What started as a crazy idea on December 30 of last year is now 1/3 done. I've gotten my kids in front of the camera more than I had in the previous year and a half, I am growing as a photographer, and as a side benefit, my oldest has become quite the model!
The challenge is hard some days, especially when I have client photos on the brain. Recently, I was given a huge box of childhood photos which re-ignited my love for this project and got me in major print-ordering mode. Even if my kids get frustrated with the camera (really, just, the little kid gets frustrated) they'll be thankful in 20 or 30 years!
A baby. A preschooler. A field of tulips. A beautiful day, a ten minute rainstorm, a collection of wooden shoes.
Is there anything else required for a great morning?
I've had the opportunity to photograph this family many times, but this is my all time favorite gallery I've delivered to them.
The tulip fields are closing until next year, but Burnside Farms will have sunflowers in August. I'm also booking regular summer sessions and Arlington County Fair sessions! Use the contact form at the bottom of this page to book a session for your own family!
This incredible junior will have her senior photos taken this summer, but we wanted to capture a bit of her volleyball skills as well. Kristy plays beach volleyball and travels all over the country, and this was my first opportunity to see her play! Despite the chilly weather and not-at-the-beach sand court, I had a great morning catching her in action.
Want to save memories of your family? I am booking for May and June with just a few slots left, and a few after-school senior sessions available. Use the contact form on the bottom of the page for more info!
I met Grace's mommy when my six-year-old, Ellie, was just a baby. At that time, Kelly and her husband were adopting their first child with Down syndrome from Eastern Europe. Kelly ended up being Ellie's nanny for several years until they moved to Minnesota.
And over those several years, they went on to adopt three more beautiful girls, bringing their total to four sweeties with Down syndrome! Grace and her mama are visiting DC this week, and asked me to grab a few photos. Grace is tagging along because she has some significant health needs, so she's with her mom just about 24/7.
I took the week of Spring Break off to spend with my family, and I spent quite a bit of time playing with my camera and my kids. While I loved photographing them in the golden hour, I also captured quite a few shots in the window light. Saturday I'm taking some fun sports photos and Sunday I'm at the tulip farm. My fingers are crossed for great weather and some lovely previews coming up!
