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Sneak Peek | Purdy Family
This morning, I met the lovely Purdys here for their fourth family session with me! I have loved watching their family of little ladies grow over the years and they always leave me belly laughing at some point during their sessions.
Friday Photo Tip | Lights Off!
Unless you’re a professional or serious hobbyist, your camera or iPhone are set to adjust your white balance automatically. To avoid a warm or cool cast to your photos, there’s an easy fix…
Full + Film | Hovatter Promotion
It was an incredible honor to be a part of Colonel Hovatter’s promotion to Brigadier General in DC earlier this year! With his lovely wife and two kids by his side, he achieved a rank most soldiers only dream about…
Sneak Peek | Orth Family
Bright and early for sunrise today, this gorgeous family met me along the Potomac river for an overdue socially-distanced family session! We had originally scheduled a cherry blossom…
Friday Photo Tip | Uplighting
Naturally, most light falls on our faces from above — the sun, overhead lighting, etc. This is what our brain see as the most natural, pleasing way to light a face. It’s when we change our position that problems can occur…
Bullock Family | Twin Newborns
The Bullocks have a sweet 2-year-old daughter, Amelia and just welcomed twins, Eloise and Henry! Watching them all interact during their lifestyle session was amazing. I could tell this family was meant to have twins!
Are Your Photos Safe?
It's morning. You sit down with your cup of coffee and boot up your computer. Today I'm FINALLY going to print those pictures from the baby's first birthday...and then it happens.
Bahler Family | Newborn Girl
About a week after baby Emma was born, the sweet Bahlers invited me into their gorgeous home for a lifestyle newborn session. I complimented Koko on her great taste in decor and eye for design. She shrugged and said, “Oh, that’s all Quincy!”…