Weeds and Windows | Alexandria, VA Child Photographer

Beautifully manicured gardens can definitely make for lovely settings for photo sessions. But really, a great portrait can take place just about anywhere, with a little creativity and some good lighting.

Sometimes a random patch of tall weeds under a tree will do just fine:

Lying on a bed by a big window works well too:

And who needs to drive miles and miles away, when you can just be out on the sidewalk, in front of your next-door neighbor's over-grown shrubbery:

Brotherly 'Love' | Washington, D.C. Child Photographer

These two high-energy boys kept me on my toes and laughing. The older boy is a force to be reckoned with - he is SUPER smart, HIGHLY verbal, and just overflowing with personality. A total ham, he cracks himself up! Not that the younger boy is a quiet wallflower by any means. Refusing to be lost in his big brother's big shadow, he is just as confident and joyful, but maybe not AS goofy =).  Together, they are hilarious and quite entertaining!

The first series of photos below make me giggle every time I look at them. Love their expressions and quintessential brotherly interactions. Always fun to show what happens BEFORE the smiling-at-the-camera shot.

     

Happy Holidays with the 'S' Family | Washington, DC Baby, Family Photographer

I met the lovely 'S' Family a couple days before Christmas, while their relatives from Germany were in town to celebrate the holidays and their first grandchild's 6 month birthday. The little boy is one lucky fellow, as he is showered with SO much love from all directions. And he reciprocates with such adorable smiles, giggles, and cuddles - you would never guess that his relatives lived thousands of miles away and don't get to see him very often. He definitely had a sweet relationship with his grandmother who had a special knack for making him laugh.

Thank you to not only the 'S' Family, but also to all of the wonderful families that I had the honor of working with this year. I am grateful to each and every one of you, for allowing me to capture such special moments in your lives. Thank you and Happy New Year!

Here is a sneak peak from my last session of 2012:

Watch out! Brotherly love coming through! | Alexandria, VA Child and Family Photographer

Big brother 'W' is ALL BOY. During our entire session, he was so full of energy - running, dancing, singing, laughing, making funny faces, and throwing leaves. He barely stayed in one place for very long. But every so often, he would pause and shower his sister with affection. Little sister 'M' may seem like a sweet and delicate little princess, but she can definitely hold her own against the onslaught of brotherly hugs and kisses. Super cute together!

So wonderful to see the 'D' family again. Love our annual reunions of sort. And thanks so much for being such good sports about all the leafy play. The kids certainly had a blast with them!

Here is a sneak peak from our session:

A Sunny Sunday with the 'S' Family | Washington, DC Child and Family Photographer

I met the lovely and beautiful 'S' family on a cool, brisk November afternoon. Despite the falling temps, the little girl was a such a cheerful and smiley doll, just a darling. Meanwhile, big brother was impressively outgoing, friendly, and articulate. Immediately upon meeting me, he had so much to tell me about his new preschool, Halloween, and Transformers - all very important topics for a little boy. Now I know why his grandmother takes so many pictures of him - a beautiful child, so photogenic and a joy to work with.

Thank you 'S' family for braving the cold and time change to come out and play with me!

Here is a sneak peak from our session: