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project 52 of 2013 | soft focus

Our challenge this week was “soft focus.” Admittedly, even by the best photographers this is probably my least favorite style because it sort of looks like a mistake made on purpose, but I guess that’s the beauty of photography. I achieved the look using a filter in PhotoShop called Make Dreamy by Everyday Elements, though...

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[session preview] K Family Reunion | Leesburg VA Family Photographer

It’s such a compliment when your clients not only refer new clients to you, but also treat family and friends to sessions with you! And that’s exactly what happened on Monday. Past clients of mine had family in town for the week and wanted to do a session for them. And they were so easy...

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project 52 of 2013 | time

I was pretty excited for our “time” challenge this week and the chance to have a little fun with the seconds hand using a slow shutter speed and layers in PhotoShop… It’s time to begin, isn’t it? I get a little bit bigger, but then I’ll admit I’m just the same as I was… Thank...

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project 52 of 2013 | from below

Today we found ourselves enjoying a beautiful Sunday at one of our favorite places – Village Winery in Waterford, Va. The warm and sunny day quickly turned to ominous clouds and a nip in the air…which makes for very interesting skies if your photo challenge for the week is “from below.” Various settings of course,...

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Three Months | Leesburg VA Family Photographer

My baby girl is three months today! Every month we are doing a little mini session to document how much she’s grown – but it documents how I’m growing as well. I only had a point and shoot when my first daughter was born, and then I got the Rebel when she was about a...

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Hi! I'm Blaire.

I'm a beach bum from New York, living life with a cup of coffee in one hand and a camera in the other.

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