Portrait and Wedding Photography – Northern Virginia

Portraits

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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Class of 2012–Northern Virginia Portrait Photographer

It’s almost that time, High School graduations right around the corner.  Such an exciting time, so much to look forward to.  Derrick is one of those seniors who has so much ahead of him, he is looking forward to the fall and starting classes at George Mason University.  Congratulations Derrick, I wish you all the best at GMU!!

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Michelle’s Senior Pics–Class of 2012

I had a blast shooting Senior pics on Saturday with Michelle.  It was a beautiful day, we had several great locations picked out and Michelle was up for all my antics (with a little prodding).  She is one on my lovely nieces so I was able to be a little more pushy.  I think she would tell you she had a blast also.  Love you Michelle, reach for the stars! 

She is headed to Pitt  :)

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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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Birthday Photo Shoot–Northern Virginia Photographer

Spring has sprung and that means birthday time in the Zook household.  Kristin and I had so much fun setting up these two photo shoots with my two granddaughters.

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Another Sweet Baby to Love!

I was blessed with another Granddaughter and just had to share her first photos.

Meet Aubrey Lynn and check out the highlights she was born with:

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BABY BOOM–Northern Virginia Child Photographer

I’ve done several baby sessions lately and wanted to share some of the portraits. 

Check out these sweet, huggable babies!

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Newborn Photo shoot–Northern Virginia Photographer

Sweet baby dreaming of sugar plums and Santa.  It’s time for Christmas card pictures…

 

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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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Halloween Photo Shoot–Northern Virginia Photographer

Do you want some fun, adorable, fall/Halloween pictures of your little pumpkin, ghosts or goblins? Photography by Zook will be doing a photo shoot this Saturday, October 29th from 10AM-2PM at Occoquan Regional Park. You will get a 20 minute session for $30. This will include a photo gallery of your pictures and then you can choose one picture that will be given to you on a disc. If you want more of your photos on the disc it will be $15 a photo!! Bring your child’s Halloween costume, or a cute outfit. Your child can sit in the pumpkin, stand near it or sit on it!!
If you are interested please send me a message!!

 

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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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Annabelle – Newborn Portrait Photographer

Annabelle was born just two weeks ago and already she was the perfect model, she was awake for most of our session but Mommy was able to soothe her to sleep for a few of the pictures.  Congrats to the new parents… I hope you get some sleep!  Here is your sneak peek…

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Happy 4th of July!!

In honor of the 4th of July I took some pictures of my patriotic granddaughter.  God Bless America!!

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Amanda and Dan – Old Town Alexandria

Old Town Alexandria is the location Amanda and Dan chose for their engagement session.  I love Old Town, it offers so many options; mixing  historic cobble stone streets  and parks just blocks away from new modern buildings and sculptures. 

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Love this moment!

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Thanks to Amanda and Dan for a wonderful evening, I wish you the best!!


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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Spring in Occoquan – Northern Virginia Photographer

I took a few friends to Occoquan Regional Park, on a beautiful spring day, for some portraits.

Kristin loves coming up with creative shoots.  If you have any ideas you’d love to test out, or you want me to think up a fun session, shoot me an email and we can meet up.

 

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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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One Month! – Northern Virginia Children’s Photographer

Kinley received a wonderful “birth” gift that will last the whole year through!

Thank you Angelica, here’s the first of many!

 

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March Birthdays – Children’s Photographer

March is booming with birthdays, and I had fun taking pictures to commemorate the BIG day.

“Photography is the beauty of life, captured.”

 

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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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Addison is One and on the go!

I met with Addison (and her Mom) on Saturday for some “I’m One” portraits.  She was on the go, as you will see, and we ran after her all over the park.

So happy and cute! 

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We got her to stop for just a moment…

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and with Mom…

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