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they fell in love! | Maryland family photographer

She said that she saw him and immediately fell in love!  Though they’ve only just begun their family, their connection and love for one another is powerful! Here’s the sneak peek for them.

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with the strength of family and love | falls church va family photographer

Gena was one of my very first clients and I am honored to have been able to photograph her family several times since the birth of her first daughter.  So when I recently learned of her battle with cancer, I was absolutely shocked and saddened. She has a rare form called choriocarcinoma which attacks the...

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new friends? | northern virginia lifestyle photographer

We were handed down a bunch of barbie and barbie-type dolls (oh and one creepy yul brenner look alike!).  My first instinct was to shriek in abhorrence, but then I looked into my daughters gleaming eyes–she was in love!  She wanted to dress and undress them from their dated, tattered outfits, and began to play...

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anatomy of a painting | children’s photography falls chuch va

She is my little artist, my inspiration, on a snowy, snowed-in day! (btw, I am loving mcp’s Finish It actions!)

{load brush, scowl at mommy, plan next brushstroke, step back, entertain mommy, proudly present painting!}

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twins! | woodbridge va newborn photographer

Their daughter was one of the first babies I ever photographed, and now A & R have added two more to their family–beautiful twin girls!  Here are a couple from our super-fast session during our visit to meet baby L and baby A!

Whenever I see fathers with their babies I just melt! (Sorry R, I...

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6 weeks new! | dc newborn photographer

Baby girl L was a dream to photograph. Even though she refused to sleep, she opened her bright eyes for the camera, gave us long brilliant stares and bursts of sweet smiles. Thank you A & D. Congratulations–she is beautiful!

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mommy-to-be! | fairfax va pregnancy photographer

I am so excited when I photograph couples expecting their first child.  The excitement and love are palpable! It always brings me back to when I was pregnant with my daughter–the thrill of waiting for her and imagining what our life would be like as a family. [sigh]. Here is a session from last weekend....

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in-laws rock! (part two) | queens nyc family photography

My sister-in-law and her family visited New York from London this past Christmas, and I was excited to be able to have a quick session with them between all the laughter-filled get-togethers and eating! She is Chinese and her husband is Danish and, as you will see, that combination produced one divinely, beautiful girl!  Little...

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bump in the city! | new york city maternity photography

yes, there is something in the water. our family and friends are makin’ babies! here is L and her baby bump; isn’t she gorgeous?! I was so happy to have the opportunity to photograph this special time for her and her husband (who is my husband’s dear childhood friend).  L was just over halfway along...

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in-laws rock! (part 1) | new york city family photographer

yes, I heart my in-laws! I am so lucky to have found such a fantastic bunch of people–all the way from my kids’ great grandmother down to the little girl growing inside the belly of my sister-in-law. I was thrilled to be able to photograph L and her bump, her husband, and their darling daughter...

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