Happy Easter & some catching up to do....

I hope everyone had a nice Easter! We had a cold one! Just wanted to share a few photos of the kids with their guinea pigs. The black and white one is Ron (like Ron Stopable from Kim Possible...because he has spiked hair) & the the little brown & black one is Sarge because he has a flat spot right on the top of his head....Simon says it looks like a flat top hair cut.

I know this is a little late, but I also wanted to share a picture from the a clinic that was held at the Quantico Stables....

Okay....now for the good stuff. April's special is available for active duty military families. I'm offering the session for $25 and prints at 40% off! I've also got DVD slideshows on special for just $25 (reg. $50). Hurry and get in on this deal! I've got limited spots open because Andrew is starting soccer this month so I'm going to be busy on Saturday.

For May, I'm going to be offering my first limited edition session. The theme is a Tea Party in the park. It's perfect for those sweet little girls. I also have that cute tea cup for the babies! The session will be short....about 45 minutes just to keep the kids interest since there's only one setting. The session will be $50 & will include one 8x10 of your choice. I'm also going to be offering portrait collections so it'll make your ordering process easier! Book now to reserve your spot!

Spring Portraits

I found a beautiful location really close to home for Spring portraits. There are two open green grass fields with lots of mature trees and flowering trees. It's right next to the Potomac river, too! Testing out the new location first was a beautiful family with five children. It was the perfect location for them because they could run free!

Anyways....onto the photos....

Well, they're not all looking at the camera, but at least they are all in the same frame :)

The two oldest girls with the baby of the family...he's gonna be one spoiled little boy with 4 big sisters!

And here are the twins in mid-action....I think they wore themselves out running around :)

I had fun shooting your family! I don't see how you do it....You're like super mom! Next time we'll have to time it so we can get some with Daddy, too!

Today's sneak peeks...

Just wanted to make sure I got these previews posted for everyone.

I can't believe how much this little guy had grown! Here he is with his grandma.

And mom & dad, too, with grandma...

This afternoon, I had a fun session with such a cool college senior. We had a blast and she did ever pose I asked her, too!!

Here's my favorite....told you it'd be cool!!

Umm...I think this was the mean girl pose ;-)

And this one is for mom... the nice grad.

I had fun with both of you all today! I'm totally wanting to do more senior sessions now!! That was a blast! Thanks!

Teacups & Dress Up

Isn't it nice to have friends with cute kids! Since I found this cup, I've been dying to try it out. I finally got my chance this morning. What a little trooper she was....She didn't even mind that she was all squished in there.

Then since it was picture time, we had to make sure to get Easter pictures for Grandma.
Last one....Just for those precious eyes!

Little Girls & Pink

I got a chance to use my new pink paper backdrop today with two precious little girls! Here's just a preview from that session.

Sweet Sisters...

I think this might be my favorite from the session :)
Miss Model...
Such a sweet smile...

I had a fun time photographing your precious angels! I'll have your gallery online in about a week.

Operation: Love Reunited

I found this wonderful organization called Operation: Love Reunited (www.oplove.org). I had been playing with the idea of volunteering with them for about a month. I really loved the idea about giving back to our military families, but I was a little nervous that this is such a special occasion that I'd hate to miss any of the important moments. So anyways, I decided the other night that I had to do it & I'd sign up in the morning. Well before I could sign up, Tracy contacted me about photographing her husband's homecoming! What a huge sign that this was the right thing to do!

The homecoming was this morning. Lots of beautiful, emotional moments...even for me watching as an outsider. I can only imagine how they were feeling.

I'll just let the pictures say it all...

First time meeting his son...

Tracy...I'm so happy for you that your family is complete once again. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to be part of the reunion!

Family Fun Shoot!

Just wanted to share a few previews from today's session. The kids were just full of energy, and it was a fun shoot!

So here goes...

The whole family...even the dog :)

The sweet big sister....

The playful little guy...

I had fun meeting you guys today. You have a beautiful family! I'll have your proofs online in about 2 weeks.

My Gala Night

The stained glass vaulted ceiling at the Jefferson Hotel.

A few months ago, I entered my first photo contest. It was called the "colors of life" and it was an international photo competition. I was so excited to learn that I had 2 of my photos in the top 50 that would be auctioned off at a silent auction to benefit Children's Hospital of Richmond. Last night Simon and I went to the "colors of life" gala at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond. Let me just say that the Jefferson Hotel is one of the most magnificent places I've ever seen. We were both all dressed up, but I still felt a little out of place in such a fancy place. We got there a little early since we had planned to be in traffic, but ended up making a quick trip of it. I'm so glad that we were one of the first people there because I got to go up to the room where all the photographs were on display. They all looked amazing, and it was such an honor to have 2 of my photos in there with all the other talented artists.

The night got started off with a cocktail hour. They had people walking around with glasses of champagne on silver trays and the fanciest finger foods that I'd ever seen. All of this while everyone was chatting, looking & placing bids on the photos. It was so cool to see everyone's reaction to my photos! The baby feet one was the biggest hit...I think it even was the high seller going for over $500. I had one lady come up to me after the event and tell me how much she loved that photo because she had been a neonatal nurse for over 20 years and that my photo just spoke to her heart. The evening soon moved into the Grand Ball Room where we were treated to a piano concert....really beautiful music! Then, they started serving our 5 course meal. Wow...this was really a treat. At first it was kind of comical because everything was so small and frilly looking....but WOW!! it was amazing! They even had caviar...and it was good!! After the meal, it was time for the awards ceremony. I was the first one called because my baby feet photo won honorable mention!! For me just starting out into the world of photography, this was such an accomplishment!

This was the photo that got Honorable Mention!

This is the other photo that was a finalist...it's my daughter Hannah.

There' s my photos!

Last one....there they are again!

Oh...and a big THANK YOU to Liz for watching the kids for us! You're the best!

Meet Lily...

I had the pleasure of photographing this sweet little girl today as part of a portfolio building session. She is just about one month old and was wide awake for the entire shoot.

Here's the shot that I've been wanting for a long time now, & I've finally got it!!

And just a classic black and white shot....too cute!!

Thanks for letting me do all these crazy shots...I love the way they turned out! I'll have the rest for you in about a week.

A sweet family

Here's a little sneak peak at some of the photos from today's session.

The family...
A little flower of a baby...

And one fun big brother...

I'm so glad I finally got the opportunity to photograph your family! I wish you the best of luck in your move, & hopefully the Marine Corps will bring us together again in the future! I'll have your full gallery online in about a week.