This family has been with me since close to the beginning – I started photographing them when the youngest, now 6, was just a baby!
It’s always fun to see them, and can’t wait to get together for our spring shoot. In the meantime, here is a fun preview – enjoy!!

- R

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I had the idea that in 2012, I would introduce a little feature called “Photo Freebies”. Once a week, I will post a little free action or template that you can feel free to download and play with at home. Nothing I post here will be a “quick fix” for images that come out of the camera with technical flaws, but they are some nice little processing goodies that can add some polish to an already-nice image. This week, I will kick it off with a basic color action for Photoshop. Download, give it a shot, and let me know what you think.

Here is a before and after using this action to boost the color and clarity:

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Download Here:  http://www.filedropper.com/colorfull

Just Before New Years…

January 6, 2012

This year, I took some sessions in the week between Christmas and New Years – and ended up with a blog full of fun stuff to post! This family came as a referral from a favorite client, and I am excited to share their preview here. Thanks, guys – gallery will be ready asap!
- RD

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Baby Sister!

January 4, 2012

This week has seen repeat sessions for two families with newborns – one boy, one girl. I can’t say it enough – it’s just the best thing in the world to be able to watch families grow, and see the kids grow up! This little one is probably the BEST talker I have ever seen for her age. Amazing!!

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Back in Business!

December 29, 2011

So happy to have my first session back at my favorite location – I missed it so! Amazing family, so easy to work with – I love this job!
Here’s a quick peek at your photos – I’ll be working on the rest this week!
- RD

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Baby Brother

December 29, 2011

This another case of newborn-client-turned-big sister-client. It’s always so great to see past clients grow up and have new babies join the family photographs! And this one is always so special, with their giGANtic protective doggy. Thanks for being so patient today, guys – I know it took a long time!
Enjoy the preview!

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Susie: Now that is a beautiful family, beautifully photographed!

Holiday Gathering

December 28, 2011

So much fun to see large family groups reunited for the holidays… I loved spending time with this bunch! Enjoy your preview, the gallery is in the works!
- RD

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My Bestie’s Boys

December 10, 2011

This handsome crew belongs to one of my very very very best friends in the whole wide world… I’ve known them all since the day they were born, and one of them is even my God-baby. I suppose that’s enough history… I just love them!
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All Smiles

December 10, 2011

This little guy had to be one of THE smiliest 11 week olds I have ever seen. I had a great time photographing him with his parents in their DC home. As they prepare to move out of the country, they wanted portraits in E’s first home, so that they can show him where they lived when he was born. What a great idea!
Enjoy the preview – your gallery is coming soon!
- RD

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Uncle George’s House

December 4, 2011

These adorable kiddos are growing up in the shadow of Mount Vernon – so much so that they are regular visitors, and call it “Uncle George’s House”. What could be cuter than holiday photos on the estate?? I love living in DC – things like this are a big reason why. Enjoy this little preview, the gallery will be complete soon!
- RD

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Ann Somerset: These are so great! And we had so much fun today. THANK YOU! Can't wait to see the rest!