Baby Campbell

This afternoon I had the pleasure of shooting 7 month old Baby Campbell and his parents! I met Campbell's mom thru Junior Friends, a local charity we volunteer with. We had a great time and while Campbell was 180% fascinated with the grass he was sitting on rather than looking at the photographer (wink, wink) or his parents -- believe me, we tried -- we did manage to get some sweet shots of his gorgeous face along with some great ones of his fun parents playing with him. He has an infectious laugh and responded to his mom's awesome fake laugh best!

Cathy & Mike

What a great time I had at Cathy and Mike's wedding. Middleburg was the location for both the ceremony and the reception and it was picture perfect. Cathy was able to get permission to do some wedding photos at the local Swedenburg Estate Vineyard which proved picturesque! Yes, it was 90 degrees but they were great sports for these photos -- no thanks to a good bottle of wine given to them by the owner! The reception was at the local Community Center which was beautiful with wonderful high ceilings and nice architectural accents. They are off to the Western part of the US for a driving tour on their honeymoon! Have a great time guys!

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Caroline and Grace

A few weeks ago I traveled to Illinois to attend a fabulous photography workshop hosted by PPA (Professional Photographers of America). I learned loads and met some amazing friends and photographers! I stayed with my sister-in-law and her wonderful husband and 2 gorgeous little girls in Peoria for several days while attending the workshop. Shortly before I left, we went outside and did a spontaneous shoot with the girls. The lighting was ideal and the girls were in great spirits in the spring air.

Heather and Gary at River Farm Gardens

Heather and Gary tied the knot at the historic Alexandria River Farm Gardens on the Potomac Memorial Day weekend. This was my first wedding there and I was totally excited to take advantage of the flowers in full bloom as well as the beautifully landscaped gardens. Despite the crazy heat, everyone made it thru the day. Heather was a radiant bride and Gary was equally handsome! I love when I am hired by a wonderful couple who has extra wonderful families and friends.

Jeannie & Dave

I'm way behind on my postings but wanted to share a couple photos of Jeannie and Dave from their wedding a few weeks ago. It was a beautiful Baptist service in Alexandria. What a great Christian family they were surrounded by!

Baby Hayden

I love the variation I do in my work shooting brides and grooms, children, pregnant women and especially babies! A few months ago I photographed mom-to-be (2nd round) Heather -- it was so much fun. Baby Hayden was born in January and I photographed him at around his 3 month birthday last week. Check him out!

Heather & Gary

The end of last week was busy with a newborn shoot, an engagement shoot and a wedding back to back! Hence, the tardy postings! Heather and Gary are getting married Memorial Day weekend at the beautiful River Farm in Alexandria. I look foward to this b/c it's a gorgeous site and I've never had a wedding there plus they are a fun couple and that always makes my job easy. When I woke up Friday morning for their e-shoot to rain, I thought DARN it, for the third (yes, third!) time, we will have to reschedule but within an hour or so, it stopped raining and we went for it despite the gray clouds! They are a gorgous couple, aren't they? We met in Old Town Alexandria by the docks and had a great time.