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An unplugged wedding? Something to think about!

In the era of digital cameras in every phone, I see two things happening at the same time – our lives are becoming over documented and under experienced.   On a related note, people are taking more pictures than ever, but doing little with them.  A quantity over quality issue.  I have a hunch that many […]

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Wedding Ring Pictures – Washington DC Wedding Photography

Wedding rings are one of my favorite wedding day details!  I have a 100mm macro lens that I use just for the rings – and let me tell you, focusing on the surface of a diamond is one of the most tedious things I do all day.  But the results are amazing!  It’s especially fun […]

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Family Portrait – Alexandria Virginia Family Photographer

My experience as a photographer has been that parents realize the importance of family photos when their kids are under the age of 2, but often having pictures taken as the family grows doesn’t seem to make the list of priorities.  I think it’s so valuable to continue to document a family over time on […]

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Jacksonville Florida Beach Photographer – Patriotic Family

My friend Sara has lived in Jacksonville with her family for 3 years and it’s been so fun to have her to visit when I go down to see my family.  We’ve been talking about a beach family photo shoot for years, but it worked out well to wait, as now their family is complete […]

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River Farm Wedding Pictures – The Album

Loved seeing this wedding story unfold as I created Kelly and Andy’s album.  Kelly is so full of life and it’s obvious Andy adores her!  River Farm is a stunning backdrop for any wedding, but was especially appropriate as this sporty couple enjoys the outdoors together.  (Their honeymoon involved hiking (the Grand Canyon) and biking.)  Lot’s of fun colors, […]

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