I could have taken pictures of this little family all day long.
Families
you are my wild: week 3
This week, Nora and I went on a little trip to visit my mother and grandma. They don't live very far away, but my grandma is 96 and can no longer travel. I feel extremely grateful for these visits and this time that Nora gets to spend time with both of these lovely ladies. To see more beautiful portraits, please stop by You Are My Wild.
new year. new life.
The newest of beginnings.
instagramming
It's amazing that the little phone I rarely use as a phone can capture all of our family's moments. big. and. small. My 2012 iphone recap.
2012
Regardless what the future holds, I am always going to be grateful for 2012. It was my first full year working as a photographer and important to me in so many ways. So much thanks to all of my clients. You have made what seemed, at times, like such a pipe dream actually come true. Thank you for opening up your homes and allowing me into your lives. Thank you so very much.
Snippets of Nora
2012 was an incredible year for my business. Just incredible. But, before I post some client favorites from this past year, I thought I'd put up a few of my original muse. Some snippets from her year.
Nora is brave, feisty, smart, sweet, and, apparently, not all that modest.
I cannot wait to see what 2013 has in store for this girl.
a sweet morning | washington, d.c. family photographer
Such a lovely morning.
down by the river | washington, d.c. family photographer
Fletcher's Cove may have been a bit battered in the wake of Sandy, but these children can light up any environment. I love getting the chance to photograph them each year!!
fall | washington, dc family photographer
I loved everything about this family. Every single thing.
three bouncing babes | washington, dc family photographer
Such a lovely, funny, crazy, amazing life. So glad I was asked to capture it.
harper | silver spring, m.d. newborn photographer
Welcome to the world baby girl.
sun-drentched smiles | silver spring, m.d. family photographer
This very well may have been the happiest baby that I have ever met. Her smile was contagious and I just loved every minute of our sun-drenched session. I also kind of covet her mama's stylish haircut. So completely chic.
five | vienna, v.a. newborn and family photographer
The sweetest new addition to a beautiful family.
the one I keep going back to | vienna, v.a. newborn and family photographer
I always have a favorite image or two from each session. Sometimes, they are the same ones that the family loves. Sometimes, they are not. Right now, I am in the middle of editing a recent newborn session and I just keep coming back to this image. It is by no means perfect. The focus is soft on the girls' hands and the composition could be better. But, despite all of its imperfections, I am so drawn to this picture. Maybe it is because we are in the midst of trying to grow our little family of three. And, in this picture, I see what I hope my own future will look like. Maybe, it is because the older child is so young that she can't possibly fully understand her new position in her expanding family, and, yet, she already has so much love for her tiny sister. Maybe, it is because it is simply a sweet moment.Whatever the reason, I love this image. It is a favorite.
under the pines | northern virginia, maryland and washington, dc family photographer
These boys were the best. This family was the best. And, after this summer's erratic weather caused us some delays, I am so very happy that we finally were able to meet.
missing the breeze in our hair | virginia, maryland and washington, dc family photographer
We just returned from a few days of visiting my father at the beach. We have been going each year for the past little while and I always look forward to this trip. Even more so since Nora was born, as I am convinced that little girl may be a mermaid.Wish we were back there right now. Breeze in our hair. Sand under our toes.
neala | silver spring, m.d. newborn photographer
Neala, I was melted from the very start by those eyes and those bloomers.
brothers | silver spring, md newborn photographer
I am nearly certain that these two brothers are going to grow up being the best of friends.
playing at the park | silver spring, m.d. family photographer
I had the pleasure of photographing this family this spring. Beautiful people through and through.
life is a photo op | virginia, maryland and washington, dc family photographer
A little while ago, I was lucky enough to be featured on the Beyond Snapshots blog. The site is chock full of all kinds of tips and information about how to make the most of your "fancy" camera. Stop on over and I bet that you will learn something great.