We have some fantastic locally owned toy stores in Northern Virginia. As a photographer focused on working with younger children, and substitute elementary school teacher, I have witnessed firsthand the incredible impact of play on children’s development. Play is not just a pastime; it is an essential ingredient in fostering creativity, imagination, and overall well-being....
I’m the first to admit I spend a lot of time creeping in the Northern Virginia Foodies Facebook group. (I once admitted I don’t like cheese and I would not recommend you do the same. Now I mostly lurk in the shadows. Where I probably belong because I don’t like cheese.) But I recently asked, “Tell...
One of the most commonly asked questions I get is, “We don’t have family pictures taken because my child hates having their picture taken. How are you going to deal with that?” Truth be told, these are my FAVORITE clients. As a photographer, I think this is where I really shine and what separates me...
Our challenge this week was “dreams.” My daughter has been really into Panda Bear Panda Bear lately – she also caught a nasty cold just before Thanksgiving. So in between cuddles and blowing her nose, we’re reading this book. A lot. She can actually read it to me now, by memory of course but not...
It’s 7:03pm and I definitely just realized today is Sunday. I’m going to blame Daylight Savings Time. Anyway…I had planned to share our Halloween images separately but I thought this was perfect for our night time/low light challenge this week. It’s one of my favorites of my daughter Cinderella and her friend Tinkerbell trick-or-treating. Next,...
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Our clients happily invest $1,200–$3,500+ in their Northern Virginia photography experience, available in: Loudoun County (Leesburg, Purcellville, Middleburg, Lovettsville, Round Hill, Hillsboro, Hamilton, Ashburn, Sterling, South Riding, Brambleton, Lansdowne, Broadlands, Aldie, Waterford, Arcola, Lincoln, Paeonian Springs, Stone Ridge); Fairfax County (Herndon, Vienna, Clifton, Reston, McLean, Great Falls, Fairfax, Annandale, Falls Church, Springfield, Burke, Lorton, Oakton, Chantilly, Centreville, Merrifield, Dunn Loring, West Springfield, Franconia, Mount Vernon, Fair Lakes, Fair Oaks, Kings Park, Kings Park West, Lake Barcroft); Arlington; Alexandria; and Washington DC.
Specializing in lifestyle newborn, family, and high school senior photography; we don’t just take pictures, we create art that captures your story with intention and an edge of magic.