Every time this time of year I start getting just a little antsy. Maybe it's because my birthday always hits this month and it's the month before the kids get off from school. I'm not sure, but I do know that my mind wanders to the summer months when I get to spend time with my family. I typically take most of the month of July off so I can really refresh and spend quality time with the most important people in my life, my family. We try to plan a family vacation to visit relatives and given …
Firstborn Sweetness: Loudoun Newborn Photography
So fresh and new are these precious little newborns that come into my studio. This little one bears the name of her parent's favorite city in Australia. Can you guess what it is? She was prefect for her newborn session and it was even warm enough to step outside for the last few shots. Enjoy! …
Gitta & Tomas, A Wedding at Home: Virginia Wedding Photography
Gitta and Tomas are such sweet and simple people, so down to earth and easy going. When Gitta told me she wanted to get married at her childhood home in the Plains the movie, "The Father of the Bride" came to mind. The difference here was that they didn't need to revamp their whole house in order to host the wedding. Everything about this DIY wedding was well thought out and reflected their unique personalities in every respect. Having a farm wedding in Virginia is a beautiful way to host a …
Jumping puddles and other lessons: Virginia Wedding Photographer
The other day it was raining so hard I decided I should pop my kids in the car and wait at the end of the driveway with them to make sure they didn't get on the bus all soaked even before they got to school. Living out in the country means long driveways which means when it rains you will get soaked if you have to wait for the bus. As my two boys climbed out of the car there was a virtual "seasonal" stream at the end of our driveway. The bus came and stopped. My older son quickly jumped …
Marisa & Andy Married at Silverbrook Farm: Virginia Wedding Photography
What can I possibly say to do justice to this wedding? Marisa and Andy are two of the funnest and nicest people I have had the good fortune to work with. These two met on match.com and as fate would have it, they were meant to be together. I am starting to believe that match.com is a great way to meet your soulmate. I have come across so many couples that have met on match.com that are happily married that it leaves me no other conclusion than that it works. Marisa planned this wedding …