generations | vienna, virginia child and family portrait photographer

In this current world, most of us have our extended families scattered (some are literally across the world) - so it was a distinct pleasure for me to meet with three generations of this family and photograph them at the Meadowlark Botanical Gardens this past weekend. 

They were clearly a close group, who enjoyed each other's company.   Collectively easy going, ready with a laugh and bound with a common purpose - they worked together with me for nearly two hours on a warm summer morning, and they made my job so much easier. 

Here are a just few peeks from our session...

There are many more to come, guys.  Thanks again for sharing your incredible family dynamic with me.

L

dancing in the streets | northern virgina child and family portrait photographer

This past Saturday, I headed into Occoquan to photograph four young dancers and their brother. 

I love dancers.  I love to watch them create, rehearse and perform.  It makes me wish I  had stuck with taking lessons - so I could jump right in and do all the things I see on So You Think You Can Dance (oh yeah, I am a huge fan).  So you can imagine how excited I was to have the opportunity to play with and photograph these young ladies (and their adorable brother).

Here are just a few of what we did together...

Thanks for your hard work guys.  So much fun.

L

sweet days of summer

It's been a great summer of recitals, family, friends, lessons, pool, nyc, home projects, etc. - a time to recharge and refuel for the coming school year and busy portrait seasons.

My father was in the Air Force when I was growing up and we moved every two years of my life.  Summer was often a time for regrouping because we were moving to a new place.  Fall meant  meeting new people, learning new things and making new friends and quite literally - a fresh start.   So Fall, even more than the new year, is when I feel that surge of energy and enthusiasm that accompany new beginnings...even now.

But I digress, a little...here are some of my favorite images from this summer...

 

School supplies are ready and waiting in a bag to be taken in the first day of school.  The phone is ringing and sessions are booking.   I'm anticipating learning new things, meeting new people and making new friends.

Is my excitement showing?

L