The Condon Family #2

So here's the 'other' Condon family I mentioned a while back. Heather and her family have been coming to me for 3 years now for their holiday card portraits. This year we have Finn (who's newborn photos are somewhere on my blog!) making his family-photo debut! We had a glorious day last week after having to cancel one in late October for a rain-out. Leaves were still on the trees which is unusual for late November around here. I took a LOT of photos as I usually have to do when I'm working with a toddler. And as such, I am very pleased with the results which I wasn't totally feeling confident about after the shoot. Isn't Logan's hair awesome? And Finn's lack of hair? And look at their eyes! I am hoping these pass inspection with mom?!

Also, I have to say that Heather is one of my biggest fans and I'm so, so grateful. She essentially could be one of my PR reps. Always promoting my website and my work and I have received several referrals b/c of her. Thanks Heather!

The Holmes Children

I'm so pleased with the results of this shoot. The Holmes kids live near my mom and I have known Susan since she and her husband moved here about 4 years ago. This was the first time I photographed them and I just love how each of them look different yet the same! I love their eyes and each are totally expressive in their own way. The weather was finally cooperative after having to cancel at least one other shoot due to rain but despite some slightly muddy grounds, they did great and all of them look so happy here!

The Gillette Family

About a week ago I met the Gillette family for the first time -- mom, dad, Will (3 1/2) and Sidonie (8 months). Georgia came to me via the DC Urban Moms website and I'm thrilled my name is circulating! We had a cold day to deal with -- lots of runny noses and cold fingers but they were great sports and we kept the session active to keep warm. This is no small problem for a preschooler -- Will was up for anything while Sidonie just smiled the entire time! This family was so fun to work with b/c of their dynamic together and I just sensed a lot of love between all of them!

Heather & Sairam

It's been a busy November with 3 engagement shoots on top of my normal fall portrait schedule with children and families! Heather and Sairam are one of my spring 2008 wedding couples and I always enjoy these sessions as I get a chance to see couples starting their lives together as well as get to know them better. These 2 love birds are adorable and their story is too. I am thrilled to be a part of their March wedding as they will be celebrating with both an Indian and a Christian ceremony back to back at the beautiful White Hall Manor in Bluemont, VA. This will be a first for me as Heather will wear Indian attire for the first ceremony then change into a wedding gown for the 2nd ceremony. I feel so honored to be a part of their extra special day next spring!

The Bulsons

So if you'll remember, this summer I shot my friend Amy's daughter, Leah, who at the time, was about 3 months old. Last weekend I met them at Great Falls park for their fall family shoot which included Zach, their 3 1/2 year old. We had a glorious fall day with beautiful foliage and temperatures. Zach is a spirited preschooler with stunning green eyes. Considering I was with them for an hour or more, he did extremely well with me bossing him around. No small task for a preschooler. Leah just hung out and took it all in!

Megan and David

A few weeks ago I had my last wedding of the fall to shoot. One of my friends from Alexandria tied the knot with her handsome groom! The wedding was at the Fairfax Old town Hall which is a lovely venue, however, I was working in zero daylight for the first time which made for challenging shooting conditions -- hence, the BW conversion of many of my photos. Because of the short time I was at the event, as well as the lack of daylight, we didn't do many formal portraits. I'll be meeting Megan and David for their 2nd session next weekend outside! And yes, they have agreed to get dressed again. I'm so excited to hang out again.

In any event, both families were pure delight to work with -- and Megan's 3 girls were the affection of my camera that evening so they are highlighted here. Their dimples and smiles are to die for. If you grew up in DC you may recognize one of the faces who was Captain 20 in the 70s and 80s on WDCA. Megan's brother, also my friend from prep school, insisted I take their photo. I was loving it! Captain 20 (sadly, I don't know his real name) was the DJ for the evening! Captain 20 graduates to DJ-ing. What a trip!