Portrait and Wedding Photography – Northern Virginia

Family Portraits

Sisters | Manassas Battlefield

Kristin took pictures of a friend from college this past weekend at the Battlefields. 

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Portrait Party | Lewisburg, PA

This past weekend I had the chance to catch up with a good friend and also meet some new, wonderful people; at the “Lewisburg Portrait party”.  Here is their sneak peek..

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Meet Damien…

Someone needs to check his drivers license, he’s headed to a band gig and cruising for chicks… Smile

Sneak peek…

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The Bryan Family

The kids gave their Mom a great Christmas gift…family portraits, something every Mother enjoys!.

Family means so much to me so I absolutely love to take family portraits for others!!   June was set to get this growing family together, the weather was great, all the pieces fell into place to capture these family photos.  You have a wonderful family Brenda and Mike, here is a quick sneak peek… More to come…

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The Love of Family!

I had the pleasure of meeting Ashleigh on Sunday – a wonderful daughter, sister, wife and now mother; she was given this photo session as a baby gift and  I was so excited when I arrived to see her lovely home and all the wonderful ideas she had planned for this shoot.  It was a family affair and each one of them is just as nice as the other.  I had a blast Ashleigh and I wish you and your family the best as you move on into the future together.  There really is nothing better than a good family to love and support you!!

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Family Fun–Old Town Alexandria

I Love Old Town Alexandria, there is so much to do and see, so much history and many great nooks for  awesome pictures!!  I met with this wonderful blended family to take pictures on Sunday, here is their sneak peek…

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Family Portraits at the Tidal Basin–Washington, DC

We braved the crowds this weekend for some family portraits at the tidal basin.  The cherry blossoms were in full bloom and it was a beautiful Sunday afternoon with a wonderful family!  Here is your sneak peek

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Miss Mikayla is ONE! – Northern Virginia Photographer

It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since I took Mikayla’s newborn pictures!  She is now walking, does not like my camera, loves Mickey and can’t wait for Santa to come.  It’s fun and exciting to see the changes and watch the little ones grow up.

Here is there sneak peek…

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Portrait Party–Bethesda, Maryland

Today was the perfect day for fall family portraits!!  I had fun meeting with six families, some I remember from a portrait party last fall and a couple new ones.  It’s always fun to catch up with previous clients and see their children another year older, some even had new siblings, so sweet.  Here is their sneak peek…

If interested in your own portrait party shoot me an email to work out the details.

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Busy Weekend…

I had a whirlwind weekend with a fun array of photo shoots.

A couple in love and dreaming of their destination wedding next year,  a newborn that just came home from the hospital and his happy parents, a wonderful family, and a gorgeous young wife wanting to give her husband a gift of pictures.  Here is a quick sneak peek, more to come as I get to the editing.

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Fall Family Photo Shoots–Northern Virginia Family Photographer

What a difference a day can make.  Yesterday, SNOW!!  Today, a beautiful Fall day with not a cloud in the sky!!

I met with two wonderful young families today for Fall Portraits, the kids were just so cute!!  Here’s a quick sneak peek. 

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Family Portraits – Northern Virginia Photographer

Sunday was a beautiful fall day and a wonderful day for  family photo shoots.  We met at Occoquan Regional Park.  I always enjoy meeting with families and exploring the park with their kids.

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My Three Son’s, Family Portraits–Manassas, Virginia

Valerie asked me to meet with her after work last week to take pictures of her three son’s.  Her oldest son is a Marine and he was home in the states visiting with his wife, perfect time to get some family pictures.  These pictures were taken in Manassas, near the train station.  You have a beautiful family Valerie!

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Papson Family Portraits

I always look forward to my visits with Ashley, and this past weekend was no different!!  The number one thing going on in her life right now is her 1 1/2 year old son.  He is so cute and always on the go!!  We followed him around the park and tried to keep his attention for a few minutes with some fun pumpkins and a hat.  It was great to see you Ashley and your family!!!

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Fort Washington Park–Fort Washington, Maryland

On my quest for new photo shoot locations I went to check out Fort Washington National Park just on the other side of the Potomac River.  What a great historical site and a wonderful place for a great photo shoot.  Can you picture yourself here?  "Shoot me an email so we can set up your photo shoot!!

 

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Mikayla is 6 months! – Northern Virginia Portrait Photographer

Saturday I met with Mikayla and her Mommy and Daddy at Occoquan Regional Park for some 6 month old portraits.  It was a hot afternoon but she was all smiles and sweetness.  So fun to watch you grow Mikayla, can’t wait to see you again… 

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Look at those beautiful eyes!!

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Reller Family – Northern Virginia Family Photographer

Sunday I met a super nice family, with two adorable children at their home for some family portraits.  We lucked out and timed it well with mother nature and got our shoot in before the rain.  Here are a couple from today, more later…

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Burke Lake Park – Children Portrait Photography

It was an afternoon of Smiles, Sun and Fun!  I met with these two families; brother, sisters and cousins, Saturday afternoon at the park and I loved the sparkle and energy in all of them!    At the end of our session I received a bundle of yellow flowers, Thank you Taylor!!

 

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Loved my flowers Taylor :)

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Monica visits Washington, DC

Monica it was WONDERFUL to see you and meet your son, here is your sneak peek!  More to come…

 

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Coleman Family – Lake Gaston

On Saturday I spent the afternoon with the Coleman Family.  Ginny and Joe wanted some fun family pictures, with their children and grandchildren, at their beautiful Lake House.  We lucked out, the weather cooperated and it was a great afternoon.  What a fun and wonderful family!!  Here’s a sneak peek.

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Lauren’s having a baby!! – Maternity Pictures

It’s a secret and we are all dying to know if it’s a boy or girl.  Lauren, Tom and Rylee decided they wanted to be surprised (Rylee’s wants a baby sister).  For now Lauren has a cute belly bump and she looks great.  We took many different pictures, inside and out; exploring new locations even in the cold.  I’m personally looking forward to taking pictures when the little one arrives!!

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Hartley Family Portraits

Anya won a family portrait shoot I donated at an Open House, I met with them at their home for the portrait session.  I was excited to capture family portraits as well as some fun family moments with her mother who is visiting from Russia.   You can see the love of a father and son, the love of a mother and daughter, the love of a wonderful family!

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Hi Nancy!
We viewed our photo session CD this morning, and we are very impressed and happy!
You did such a great job! I personally especially liked the pictures where you played with colors and light! They are so unique!
And you were so right about pictures where my mom is laughing – they came "real" and "natural".
So thank you very much once again for this wonderful photo session experience!
Anya


Baby Mikayla – Newborn Portraits

Mike and Lindsey invited me over last night to take some pictures of their daughter Mikayla, she was a natural for her first photo shoot (slept through most of it).  What a sweet baby!!

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Big yawn!!

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Sweet Christmas bundle of Joy!!

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Baby’s First Christmas – Gaylord Hotel, National Harbor

On Saturday morning, I met with the Gardner Family at the Gaylord Hotel to take some family Christmas pictures.  The Gaylord and the family were both all decked out for the holidays!   Here’s your sneak peek Kristin…

 

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