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5 Ways to Use Family Photos that Aren’t Holiday Cards
Family photos are precious memories of where you and your family are at right now. But how do you use family photos in new and unique ways? Turning them into the yearly holiday card seems to be the most common. However, finding other uses to leverage your investment...
Photographing Busy Boys and the Full Gotsch-Cambridge Family
Even the best family photographers need to get their pictures taken once in a while. How We Met This August, I had the privilege of photographing Kara Gotsch, Darren Cambridge, and their sons, Oliver and Max. I’ve known the Gotsch-Cambridge family for about four...
Must Have Halloween Pictures You Shouldn’t Miss
Halloween pictures are special. They don't just capture your kids celebrating a favorite day of the year. They're also a great way to utilize family photography as a way to preserve memories and illustrate your little one’s growth over time. Some of my...
Revisiting the Fargis Family for Birthday Photos
Having the opportunity to revisit a family is one of the greatest gifts. This is especially true when I get to capture birthday photos. The last time I saw the Fargis family, little MaryGrace was just a couple of months old. I can hardly believe it, but this latest...
Flattering Portrait Poses
Sometimes, you just gotta strike a pose. Whether you go for fun, or sophisticated, this is especially true when taking family portraits. Finding the most flattering portrait poses is often determined by the number of people being photographed. Family shots are...
Jensen Family Mother-Daughter Photos
Sometimes, timing is everything. Jenny Jensen gave birth to her daughter, Blair, in late June and wanted some mother-daughter photos. At the same time, I was launching my Limited Edition Mother & Child Mini-Sessions, in honor of World Breastfeeding Week. Thanks to...
How to Capture Your Kids in Action
Don’t let another candid portrait slip away when you use these simple photography tips from one of the Pros Posed portraits are beautiful keepsakes, but there's something truly special about candid child photography. They capture the essence of childhood in a way...
The Best Time of Day for Fall Photos in DC
The beautiful fall foliage often peaks in mid-October in Washington DC. By this time of the year, daylight is certainly waning. I’m sure you’re noticing it already. People everywhere are rushing their families to fit in their fall photos before it’s too late. Finding...
Wonderment Makes Beautiful Family Photos for the Gilligan Family
A lot of thought goes into beautiful family photos. Capturing special moments in a newborn session often takes patience. Especially when there’s a big sibling in the mix. Sometimes, it works best to hold back, waiting for the new little one to be deep asleep before...
6 Beautiful Props for Your Newborn Photoshoot
Getting ready for a newborn photoshoot can be a challenge for new parents. With all the new changes a baby brings to the family—not to mention the lack of sleep—it’s not at all surprising when parents aren’t sure what to include for their photoshoot. Of course, the...
Headshots for Ledio Cakaj
Business professionals need headshots taken of them for various reasons. In Ledio Cakaj’s case, our session was planned for his exciting upcoming publishing venture. (More on that to come. Keep reading.) How we met I originally met Ledio through my son’s school. Ledio...
3 Elements Every New Photographer Needs to Master
Delving into the world of photography can be as surface or as deep as you want it to be. As a new photographer, there’s a ton of information to absorb. It can be intimidating at first. Through the years, I’ve discovered there are three areas new photographers should...
10 Tips for Excellent Holiday Card Photos
Excellence is often in the eye of the beholder. When it comes to holiday card photos, it seems those with a more adventurous spirit are the ones we tend to admire most. This may be because we secretly admire those who get creative and even take a bit of risk. Our...
6 Photography Myths to Forget
There are really hundreds of photography myths out there. You’d be surprised how much emphasis people put on them, too. This is particularly true for new photographers, as they start out on their photography learning adventure. Being a photographer has its ups and...
Mother & Child Mini-Session for “B” Family
Mother & Child Mini-Session Alert! In early August, I had the privilege of taking part in the Breastfeeding Center’s Nourish, Flourish, Connect Fundraiser. It was a celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, as well as a way to raise money for the Breastfeeding...
What NOT to Wear to Your Family Photo Shoot
What to wear… I get asked all the time what a family should or should not to wear to a family photo shoot. It’s no surprise, either. Figuring out what outfits will work best for your family can be difficult. Sometimes it works best to explain what not to wear, so it...
Announcing Holiday Mini-Sessions
Mark your calendars, folks! For the dates of October 15 & 16, 2016, I have 3 Holiday Mini-Session Collections for you to consider. Depending on what you need, I'll have morning spaces open on Saturday and late afternoon sessions on Sunday. So pick a timeframe that...
5 Tips to Rock Back to School Photos
We're already talking school photos? Where did the time go? I swear, it was a few days ago when school was letting out and we had the whole summer ahead of us. It’s flown by so fast. Can you believe we’re now a few short weeks away from the first day of school?...
8 Reasons to Have Your Holiday Photos Taken Early
It may only be August, but it's the perfect time to think about having your holiday photos taken early. You might be saying to yourself, “I still have five months!” You’d be surprised how quickly time passes from now to the holiday season. On top of that, fall...
Choose the Right Family Photographer in 5 Steps
Finding a quality photographer for your family photos can feel like a long, confusing, search in the dark. You’ll have to wade through dozens of websites and photo portfolios. Sometimes, it's a struggle to communicate what you’re looking for. Identifying...