Photos of the FotoDC FLASH Exhibit
We had a blast at the FotoDC FLASH Exhibit opening in March. Check out some photos here.
June 2011 Calendar Wallpaper is Here! Glow of Sunset III, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
The June 2011 calendar wallpaper is here! Breathe in the fresh air, bask in the glory of the setting sun, and admire the grace of a flock of snow geese with this month’s calendar wallpaper of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on Assateague Island, Virginia. Download the calendar wallpaper of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge here, in [...]
New FotoDC FLASH website is live!
“It’s said that beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. As photographers, we are witnesses of the full range of life: tragedy/love, outrage/wonder, curiousity/conviction, degradation/grandeur. And yet, even in the bleakest landscapes, as in the most alluring, beauty is found in the quality of light, the range of color, the interaction of design, and [...]
Coming April 15th – FLASH DANCE. 30 days went by in a FLASH.
This is your last chance to see the FotoDC FLASH exhibit, featuring five of my Africa photography pieces and the works of 54 other local photographers. I’ve got a photography assignment tomorrow evening, and a client meeting then wedding bright and early Saturday morning, so I won’t be able to make the party, but I [...]
Announcing FLASH, The Exhibit, Sponsored by FotoDC: Opening March 18th, 2011
Yesterday, I spent a few hours at VisArts in Rockville, MD at the opening reception of a juried Lensbaby exhibit, featuring one of the works of my photography student, John Jacks. This was John’s very first fine art exhibit, and he did a terrific job with the printing, matting, and framing of his artwork! His [...]
I’ve Won the 2011 Bride’s Choice Award!!!
Yesterday, a little e-mail popped into my inbox. It looked like any other, so I clicked it open, and out popped the big words, BRIDE’S CHOICE AWARDS 2011 WINNER!!! I am SO thrilled that my brides and couples, have spoken out to WeddingWire and chosen little ol’ ME for the Bride’s Choice Awards! I love [...]
Bring Spring to Your Home with “Red Spring”
It’s cold out there! We can help you bring spring and warmth to your home while snow still dots the air! Empty spaces on the walls of your home or office? Consider a few pieces of fine art photography to brighten your living or workspace and to remind you that spring is just around the [...]
Album Design – Lisa’s Big Birthday Bash
I’ve been working on a custom-designed, press-printed storybook album for Lisa’s Big Birthday Bash. Check it out here. It’s a 20-page album with a custom photo cover. Lisa chose a traditional art linen interior paper; other interior paper options include satin, art recycled, art watercolor, and pearl papers. Also, in case you missed it, be [...]
The Be-My-Valentine Portrait Package Promotion is Here, Together with Valentine’s Day Cards!
Memories don’t have to fade with time. We offer family portraiture in unique locations that are meaningful to YOU. Between now and Valentine’s Day, take advantage of our Be-My-Valentine promotion by purchasing any of our portrait packages and receiving an additional $100 in complimentary luster or metallic prints! Capture the moment with photography that will [...]
On Exhibit: “Of Fairytale Kingdoms” at the Shirlington Library, Jan 3-31, 2011
Last March, I exhibited 10 photographs from my “Of Fairytale Kingdoms” collection at the Arlington Public Library, Central Branch. The exhibit coordinator from Shirlington Library saw my exhibit and called me up just a few months ago to invite me to show at Shirlington Library. So I will be launching the new year with 11 photographs [...]
Christmas Family Portraits at the G’s
Yesterday, I got up bright and early and made my way over to the G’s for their Christmas family portrait session. Just 1 1/2 months ago, I had photographed Lisa’s Big Birthday Bash at the Lorien Hotel & Spa in Alexandria, Virginia, and I was absolutely delighted to finally meet Ed and Lisa’s children – Emma, [...]
Lisa’s 40th Birthday Bash
I could see that Lisa is a very special person. I could see it in her family and friends, who filled the room with joy and laughter. I could see it in Ed, her husband…as he watched her, happy to see her happy…as he brought her a piece of birthday cake…as he serenaded her sweetly [...]
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How I Shot This: Carnival Rides at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
Earlier this week, an e-mail popped into my inbox. It said: Hello, my name is Ashleigh and I am 16 years old. I have recently started my A-Level Photography course and have been inspired by your photos of fairground rides which i found on google images! I then took a look at your website and [...]
Baby Announcement Designs
I believe that portrait and wedding photography studios can add a lot of value beyond the photography and simple prints. This is why I offer beautiful custom-design products like press-printed storybook albums, accordion books, keepsake image boxes, and canvas prints in premium frames, and other quality products, in addition to matted luster and metallic photographic prints, [...]
Student Work: Light and Motion – Photographing the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
Last week, I taught a photography workshop on Light and Motion: Photographing the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair. The students and I had a great time; everyone agreed that the fair is a great subject for a photography workshop! What better place to learn about night photography? And of course, everyone got some great photos, so all of [...]
Announcing the Birth of Ezra King
Proud parents Kristen and Dan welcomed their second son, Ezra King, into the world two weeks ago. After doing Kristen’s maternity photography last month, I had the honor of meeting Ezra when he was just 12 days old for his very first photography shoot! Isn’t he absolutely adorable???!!! View more photos from this newborn and family [...]
Leigh & Garrett: A Match Made in Heaven
Last Wednesday, I got together with Leigh & Garrett for their engagement photography session at the tennis courts of King Farm in Rockville, MD, less than 1 1/2 years after their first date. And boy, is it obvious that this is a match made in heaven. Leigh & Garrett were made for each other. Their [...]
Emily & Jason’s Wedding Story
So if you thought I’d fallen off the blog wagon over the past week, it’s just because I’ve been hard at work on Emily & Jason’s wedding photographs and storybook album! Emily & Jason are the beautiful bride and groom who got married at the Lorien Hotel & Spa in Alexandria, Virginia last Saturday. Emily wore [...]
DC Memorials at Night: Franklin Delano Roosevelt and World War II Memorials
I’ve been so busy with portraits and weddings this summer, then I’ve only just gotten around to processing the photos I shot at my DC Memorials at Nightphotography workshop three weeks ago. We started out at the Lincoln Memorial, then headed to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Memorial, and ended at the World War II Memorial. [...]
Issy & Jason’s Wedding Joyride
After the hours of getting ready that wedding morning last Saturday, July 17th… after the ceremony, where I watched Issy’s mom wipe tears from her eyes… after the formal portraits of the newlyweds and family… and after the wedding brunch… it was time for… the wedding JOYRIDE!!! Issy’s mom and dad drove me in a [...]
Maternity Glow
Yesterday, I was over at Kristen & Dan’s house for a maternity photo shoot. Their second is due in just 1 1/2 weeks! But for the moment, while he’s still in mommy’s belly, we took the opportunity to capture this special moment in all of their lives. Owen, who’s now almost four, was also super [...]
Megan in the Lilies at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
Megan and I braved the heat last weekend for an early morning portrait photography shoot at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in Washington, DC. Megan was choosing between Kenilworth and the National Arboretum for her shoot – good choice, Megan! This is peak season, and the lilies were absolutely AMAZING – waist high, and fields and fields [...]
Great Falls Sunset: Vision Doesn’t End with the Click of the Shutter
I’ve been contemplating the image-creation process this week, as I work on a series of images of Great Falls. I thought I’d share some of my musings about the three essential steps to great image-making: Step 1: Defining your vision for the image and the message you want to convey, be it beauty… drama… majesty… [...]