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Family Pictures in Old Town Alexandria

It’s time for family Christmas pictures! Old Town Alexandria is such a pretty location for photos and I’m so glad we had a warmish day for this family portrait. Baby Caroline is just beginning to walk and was on the move the whole photo session, keeping us on our toes. She also loves an audience,… Continue reading Family Pictures in Old Town Alexandria

Kids Portraits at the Beach – all the nieces and nephews – Jacksonville, FL family photographer

Our tradition of beach pictures resumed this summer. And I’m not sure if I’m happy or sad that all the kids were big enough to cooperate! My family has long rented a condo in Crescent Beach, Florida, not too far from Jacksonville and just south of St. Augustine. It’s a beautiful beach and we’ve made… Continue reading Kids Portraits at the Beach – all the nieces and nephews – Jacksonville, FL family photographer

Washington DC Spring Baby Pictures – Caroline

Oh sweet Caroline! Isn’t she the most adorable baby girl? Little sister gets her own photo shoot today featuring her Christening gown. I love it when parents make as big a deal about baby number 2 as they did for baby number 1. I know Caroline will treasure these pictures when she’s older! She’s starting… Continue reading Washington DC Spring Baby Pictures – Caroline

Washington DC Spring Baby Pictures – Caroline

Sisters Under the Cherry Blossoms – Washington DC Photographer

How sweet are these blue-eyed sisters in their smocked pale pink dresses under the cherry trees in Washington, DC? So glad we had just one not so windy warm day to squeeze in this photo session, as the blossoms were falling, so little sister has similar portraits to big sister’s cherry blossom pictures two years… Continue reading Sisters Under the Cherry Blossoms – Washington DC Photographer

Dallas Arboretum Family Photos – Dallas, TX Photographer

Recognize Jacob? Probably not Noah as he wasn’t even 2 last time I photographed him. After leaving Washington, DC these good friends let a little time lapse in their regular family photo schedule. We won’t talk about the picture of Noah at about 7 months old on their mantle at their new house…. So we… Continue reading Dallas Arboretum Family Photos – Dallas, TX Photographer

Jacksonville, Florida Child Photographer – London’s Fancy Fascinator Photos

So, I found this fascinator at Hillwood and was inspired to use it for a formal photo session with my niece. Then we found this beautiful black velvet dress at our favorite consignment store that would be perfect for pictures. Fancy, fascinator and fun photo shoot! Isn’t London lovely?! When you have a dress that… Continue reading Jacksonville, Florida Child Photographer – London’s Fancy Fascinator Photos

Old Town Christmas Photos – Cousins

Christmas in Old Town Virginia is always so pretty and makes the perfect backdrop for cousin Christmas pictures! These beautiful sisters have a sweet baby boy cousin who doesn’t smile in public. Why does that often seem the case? Non stop grins at home, but no smiles for outdoor pictures. But he’s still adorable with… Continue reading Old Town Christmas Photos – Cousins

Family Christmas Photos in Washington, DC

It’s been so much fun to photograph this family over the last few years! Mom does a great job of coordinating everyone’s clothes and I loved their Christmas outfits for these photos. And Dad did a wonderful job of getting great laughs and smiles out of the little ones for pictures showing their cute personalities. … Continue reading Family Christmas Photos in Washington, DC

Green Spring Garden – Fairfax VA Family Photographer

I was first their wedding photographer, then their newborn photographer and now their family photographer. And I look forward to seeing them for pictures every year! The kids are growing up and each photo session is more fun than the last. Green Spring Garden was a new location to explore this year and great for… Continue reading Green Spring Garden – Fairfax VA Family Photographer