8th Grade Graduation Portrait – Alexandria Photographer – Laura Elizabeth

Every girl needs an 8th great photo shoot!  Laura Elizabeth is graduating from 8th grade and needed a beautiful portrait for her school’s yearbook.  It was such a fun photo session in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia on an early spring day.  We couldn’t have planned coordinating her lovely navy dress with its pink flowers with the… Continue reading 8th Grade Graduation Portrait – Alexandria Photographer – Laura Elizabeth

Fairfax Virginia Headshot – Professional Casual Portrait Photographer

Everyone needs a great headshot.  Do you have one you can confidently use?  Show your best face to the world for social media, websites, and representing yourself for business and your personal life.  A professional headshot can still be casual and friendly, if you want to show a little more personality.  Outside her home in… Continue reading Fairfax Virginia Headshot – Professional Casual Portrait Photographer

Northern Virginia Headshots for Theater Auditions

This year I’ve been busy with headshots.  Corporate headshots where I bring the backdrop and lights to the office for professionals, and more relaxed outdoor portraits to show a little more personality. I’ve been photographing Kiana since before she was born, and it’s been such a joy to keep up with her family over the… Continue reading Northern Virginia Headshots for Theater Auditions

Author Headshots – Arlington, VA

Carol has published her first book, so exciting!  But she needed headshots for the website, author’s picture and promotional materials.   Working with makeup artist and hairstylist Cameron Tull, we were able to collaborate to create portraits that coordinated with her personality and the book theme.  We used her home and neighborhood in Arlington, VA as… Continue reading Author Headshots – Arlington, VA

Author Headshots – Arlington, VA

Carol has published her first book, so exciting!  But she needed headshots for the website, author’s picture and promotional materials.   Working with makeup artist and hairstylist Cameron Tull, we were able to collaborate to create portraits that coordinated with her personality and the book theme.  We used her home and neighborhood in Arlington, VA as… Continue reading Author Headshots – Arlington, VA

Arlington Headshot Photographer – Beth

Beth is a realtor in North Arlington and needed new headshots for her growing business.  I was happy to work with her to create these beautiful portraits to tell her new clients that she is the perfect person to help them with their home search or sale. Makeup and hair styling by the wonderful Cameron Tull.… Continue reading Arlington Headshot Photographer – Beth

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,… Continue reading What makes a finished picture? Behind the scenes look at the process.

Washington, DC Professional Headshot Photographer – Polly

I enjoy photographing people and creating a headshot they are proud to show – and that truly represents who they are.  Everyone needs a professional portrait, whether they are looking to move up in the corporate world or simply want a beautiful picture to share with their family. Most of my headshot clients need a… Continue reading Washington, DC Professional Headshot Photographer – Polly