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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!!!
Look at those beautiful blue eyes! It was so fun to follow him around and see life through his eyes for the afternoon!![]()
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!!
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…
Look at those beautiful eyes!!
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…

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!!

Loved my flowers Taylor

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

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.

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!!


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!


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!!
First family picture! That pup is already a great guardian over Mikayla, she kept an eye on me

Big yawn!!

Sweet Christmas bundle of Joy!!

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…

Three Sons – Occoquan Regional Park
After taking senior pictures of Robert I took a few extra pictures of him and his younger brothers.

Papson – Family Portraits
Yesterday, on my way home from visiting family in State College, Pennsylvania, I popped over to see a dear friend (I can’t call her an old friend because she is young enough to be my daughter); it was so nice to catch up on what’s been going on in our lives and I got a chance to meet her adorable son Caden.
Of course I brought my camera (don’t leave home without it).
Look at those blue eyes and cute smile. So sweet!!

Fall Family Portraits
Fun, Fall, Family Photos with my Favorite Family!! That’s a tongue twister. I met up with my best friend and her family for some long overdue family photos. Fall is a great time for pictures; the beautiful trees provide a wonderful natural backdrop for portraits. Great smiles everyone, I had a hard time picking just a few for this sneak peek.

A little fun with some props! Such good sports they are
Carolyn and her girls!

Dad and his beautiful daughters; hold tight Jim, they’re growing up fast.



Great Old Barn
There is a small rural corner in Woodbridge that has a big meadow and several old barns. I’ve noticed lately that the construction equipment is coming in and I know that means it will soon be gone as I have known it for over 25 years. I’ve gone there a few times in the past couple weeks to get some pictures at what I think is a great location. Anyone up for a quick pic at this soon to be gone rural location?


Portrait Party – Bethesda, MD
We’re giving you an excuse for a party!! All the work from scheduling through receiving your order is done by us at Hough Photography. Your only job is to enjoy the day with family and friends while photographers from Hough Photography photograph in 15 to 20 minute sessions with guest at your portrait party. If interested just shoot us an email
Here are a few of photos from last weekends portrait party in Bethesda, for more check out
http://www.houghphotograph.com/blog

The Anderson Family!
Yesterday evening I met with the Anderson family for a photo shoot we have tried to schedule many times. Since they let me pick the location I chose a place that is so close we were able to walk there. It is one of the last corners not yet touched by the suburban sprawl. I know it will be gone soon and I have driven by it for so many years now wanting to explore and take pictures; such a great location. With the 4th of July just days away and a red, white and blue shed I thought it was a great spot for some July pictures. Family pictures are so fun; I had a great time with them!!
Ken and Jen will be celebrating their 20th anniversary this year!! Congratulations

Pictures for Mom with Pat and Amanda
One evening last week I met with Amanda and her brother Pat to take a few pictures for their Mom. Pat was not thrilled with the idea of a photo shoot, but loves his Mom enough and knows it will make her so happy to have some new pictures of her “babies”! He soon warmed up and by the end was willing to do a cute kid picture just for Mom.
