one of the best things about my job is working with wonderful people… and today was no exception. what sweet, welcoming, lovely people! i am so lucky to have been able to work with this wonderful couple, their amazing dog, and they darling baby boy. thank you for having me in your home today and allowing me to capture these new moments of you all together. i hope you enjoy every part of being new parents! congrats again! enjoy the sneak peek!

shhh… this little sweetheart’s photos are a surprise for daddy. isn’t that sweet!! he smiled at me the second i walked in the door.. i knew he was going to be such a joy. the love between him and his mother was so evident. first, could she be any more gorgeous?? second, it’s clear, this boy is lucky to have such a loving mom to care for him and, i know his dad is going to be so happy to see his sweet face in a frame on father’s day. ok, now.. don’t tell. it’s a secret. ahhh… he is just so darling. enjoy the sneak peek!

i had the pleasure of photographing this family last year… so you can imagine how excited i was when they asked me to photograph their wedding!! we had so much fun working together in their home. i knew that it would be such a joy to see these two get married. i adore their children and, can’t stop smiling when i am in their presence. it was a beautiful ceremony and, a VERY fun reception! you know it’s a good wedding when the photographer laughs and cries right along with everyone — thank you so much for hiring me to capture your very special day. enjoy the sneak peek! happy honeymooning!! and….. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

nice spending time with you…. see ya again, soon!

today was H-O-T!! it was 90 degrees for most of the afternoon. but… I couldn’t have spent it with better people. this was my first photo shoot since our move to DE! it was a great day and, little Mr. A couldn’t have been sweeter. he just celebrated his first birthday and, he is already one of the coolest kids in town. check out the tie.. the chucks.. love it all! it was great working with you — enjoy the sneak peek!!

this family is full of love! i had the pleasure of photographing them about 3 years ago and, they called me up for a new shoot and, i was overjoyed to work with them again! the mr. needed some head shots for his opera singing talents and, they wanted some updated family shots as well. we had so much fun! again, it was a beautiful day and, we all enjoyed being out in the sun – having a little fun! i hope you enjoy this sneak peek… i so enjoyed working with you again. see ya in a couple years! enjoy!

what a day! we could not have asked for a more perfect day for pictures!!! the sun was shining, the kids were playful, we were at a playground.. did i mention that the sun was shining?!?! it was a long winter and, it was great to get out and have fun with this lovely, lovely family. we all had a great time and i think it shows in these photos. i sure had a great time.. enjoy your sneak peek!

excuse my feet… he he

this photo just cracks me up…

we had a lot of fun today! it’s always fun taking photos in and around someones home.. you get to see them in their comfort zone and, it’s great to capture those moments. this family was so sweet and kind. thanks so much for having me at your place today — enjoy the sneak peek!

what fun this family was!! such sweet people.. it was a pleasure to work with them and, their sweet, darling daughter. you can tell from looking at these photos that I didn’t have to work hard.. they were so natural and comfortable in front of the camera. thanks for a great day at the National Aboretum — it was a fun first for me! enjoy the sneak peek!!

wow! what a day! it was freezing, little “b” almost sat in some dog *doo doo*, i slipped down the hill, did i mention it was cold??! who cares when you have this family to work with!! we had so much fun and, the photos show it.. they express all the love and joy that they share. it was a joy working with you today.. thanks for such a nice fall photo shoot. enjoy the sneak peek *it’s a big one*! i couldn’t help myself…haha!

what a fun morning! these sweet siblings were running around and having fun.. you could feel the love they share. we had fun by the water… and even spent some time at the playground! thanks so much for a nice morning — you all are very sweet and down to earth people, you were a joy to work with.. enjoy your sneak peek.. it’s a big one!