Northern Virginia Photographer - Growing!
The past month has been a crazy one around here. Trying to keep up with my editing and all the holiday card sessions has been a challenge. November is typically a very busy month for us photographers. Everyone wants to get that perfect picture of their family for the holiday card, we have to work around weather that can either be beautiful or tragically horrible, and we have all the personal responsibilities that mount around this time of year, just like everyone else.Now, I am not complaining. The BEST part of my job is the chance that I have to see my clients grow and change throughout the year. I love being a part of that so much. So one Sunday afternoon two weeks ago

Northern Virginia Child Photographer - Boys!
This past Saturday I met with the nominator and her family of my contest "Giving is Awesome". It was so fun to meet them on a BEAUTIFUL afternoon for a session. We could not have asked for better weather. After raining for what seemed like forever, the sun was shining, blue skies were crystal clear and the boys were happy to be outside and smiling for my camera. Thanks for spending the morning with me. It was great seeing you!I decided to let "Mo" be in a few shots. Don't stand between a boy and his horse! (Don't worry mom, we have lots without Mo too, I just happen to love this one.)

Northern Virginia Photographer - Until...
I got an e-mail about a month and a half ago from a woman who wanted to book a session in honor of her and her husband's 30th wedding anniversary. I was so excited. I love working with adults. They actually listen to me, I don't have to bribe them with candy, AND I can have real grown up conversation with them during the session. Making animal sounds and singing "The Wheels on the Bus" is fun, but doing a session with adults is such a nice change of pace.During this session we talked about a lot of stuff. I found out that both of them are lawyers. I also asked them what their secret was for a long, happy marriage. Here are their tips:1. Have fun together2.

Northern Virginia Family Photographer - Hawt Momma!
This morning I was scheduled to meet with this great couple at 9:00 for their maternity session. Imagine my surprise when I looked at the thermometer and it read 31 degrees. I don't know about you, but this California girl was sooooo not interested in going outside in 31 degree weather for any period of time, let alone, for over an hour for a session. So I called my clients and we agreed to postpone our session for an hour so it could warm up a bit outside. Thankfully it did warm up quite a bit (not enough for dad though) and we had a great time and got some great shots.

Northern Virginia Child Photographer - Secrets
Living here in Washington D.C. if you believe what you see in the movies, you would think that everyone here is involved in some sort of secret agency working undercover in dangerous jobs that protect our freedoms and that we are all keeping secrets from everyone and living double lives. Well, I'm not to sure that is true but I am becoming very good at keeping the secrets of my clients and am honored that they trust me enough to do so.I have had a session with an FBI agent that couldn't be blogged in order to protect him and his family. It was great too, I wish I could have shown it to you. :) We held it downtown with the