When I first met Lucas, at his
five month session, he was just getting his first cold. Lucas was the grumpiest little guy that day and we were lucky to get one little dimple the whole day!
But last week, I got to see the real Lucas! This little guy is almost one year old now and he is so full of giggles and smiles!
I have been so lucky recently that all of my portrait sessions have been on beautiful sunny days! The fall foliage has been gorgeous and my session with Athena and her parents was no exception. We went out to the Franciscan Monastery in DC on a Monday afternoon, when the gardens were quiet and the sun was shining. Athena had a great time running around, playing “walk, walk, jump” and gathering leaves to make big ears and fairy wings! And when it was time to smile for a family picture, no word got her giggling more than Abby Cadabby!
It was a beautiful day last Saturday – I really miss that weather right now! After all these rainy days and weekends lately, we got lucky and had a gorgeous morning for Pierson’s debut on camera!
This little guy is about four months old now and his parents, Peter & Monica, just adore him in every way possible. And for good reason! Pierson is just full of personality and spends all his time smiling, kicking, trying to roll over and talking like nobody’s business!
I love this shot! Pierson is wondering why no one is making googly eyes at him, Moxie (that gorgeous Aussie) is trying to be a good girl and sit still for the camera and Peter & Monica are just beaming at each other!
Babies make such crazy expressions and this series is my tribute to those nutty baby faces, which are so entertaining and should never be forgotten!
All tuckered out….
And let’s not forget Moxie. She would like me to mention that she is able to perform a wide variety of tricks and is happy to give you her rates anytime you need a doggie model ;P
Sweet little Sadie and her parents were such a joy to photograph! This little girl, who just turned one year old last week, is about the cutest, tiniest little person in the world! Sadie is so full of joy and enthusiasm and I hope I’ll have the chance to see her again!
Laura & Drew planned such a gorgeous wedding in the mountains of western Maryland, anticipating spectacular fall foliage and just enough nip in the air to get everyone excited and ready for hot cider – I couldn’t wait! So when the weather turned out very cold (36 degrees!!!) and rainy, we were all a bit disappointed. But Laura & Drew are such warm and cheerful people and their happiness was enough to put a smile on everyone’s face!
Laura’s groomswoman, Alicia, made this gorgeous necklace for her to wear…
….and her mom made her veil!
I love how it took such a group to fasten the back of Laura’s dress!
Gorgeous!
These two are so smitten
I love it when couples are willing to troop into fields for some fun shots!
The ceremony was at a charming and warm little church in Oakland, MD
After the ceremony, Laura & Drew climbed a narrow little staircase to ring the church bells. They had a moment to themselves before exiting through the church and the arch of swords!
Their friends were kind enough to decorate Laura & Drew’s car with “just married” signs and plenty of streamers and glowing stars – it was so cute!
And on to the reception at
Wisp Ski Resort in McHenry, MD. Everything was so festive and beautiful!
They had a really great swing band –
The Swing Machine out of Fairfax, VA – they were fantastic!
And they really got everyone going!
And by the end of the evening, all that rain became worth the trouble when it turned into snow.
Congratulations guys!
