Category Archives: family

What makes a finished picture? Behind the scenes look at the process.

Unless you’re a professional photographer, I’m sure it’s a bit of a mystery what happens to pictures – if anything – between the camera and a framed portrait on your wall. Today, a professional photographer is the lab, the retoucher and sometimes the printer too.  Digital photography certainly allows more creative control over each image, […]

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Maryland Maternity Family Photos – Waiting for Baby Girl

Isn’t B the most gorgeous mommy?  I enjoyed photographing this beautiful family who is adding a baby girl! She is already so loved and adored!  I’m so glad her husband talked B into capturing this special time.   Not only will the family treasure these images, but baby girl will as well!  And yes, after the […]

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Leesburg, VA Family Photographer at 48 Fields

This family of 5 ventured out to the country with me to 48 Fields near Leesburg for family pictures.  The country property is an old dairy farm that another photographer generously allowed us to use.  It was so nice to be able to shoot during those golden light hours in the evening and to set […]

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Meadowlark Gardens Family Pictures – Vienna, VA

I just love capturing families as they grow!  It all began with an engagement pictures, followed by a wedding day, then came newborn and family photos.  Such adorable kids!  You may remember Savannah from her baby pictures last fall.  Now, just before she’s crawling well, was the perfect time for family pictures.  Two active small children. […]

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