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It’s summer! The days are long, the nights are warm, the kids are relaxed – and maybe even the parents are feeling a bit more calm, without the school and after-school rush to multiple activities. It’s the perfect time to plan your holiday portraits! Sounds crazy, doesn’t it? But did you ever think about scheduling […]
Wouldn’t you rather be running through those fountains than getting your picture taken? Situation: an extended family portrait with grandparents from out of town that had to take place on that day. Four little kids in their formal finery posing as the rain dripped around them. Despite the weather, we managed to get some cute […]
I love it when my client has a specific vision and idea for their session; part of my passion in photography is helping that vision come to life. This extended family portrait was part of a very special weekend that was booked as a “Dad and Daughters” weekend at the absolutely majestic Air BnB, http://retreatatcoolspring.com/ out in Virginia’s wine […]
This is Michelle and Ilana. I recently photographed them in preparation for the launching of their online matching service. But…this is not just any matching service. Ilana and Michelle had been friends for many years, but the bond between them grew with their shared experience of having breast cancer. Although their personal cancer stories were […]
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