Helllllo out there from snowy snowy snowy DC…
Snowmageddon, SnOMG, Snowpocalypse, Snowtorius BIG… call it what you want, we got a LOT – and I mean a LOT – of snow. We are currently on day four of house arrest, and while folks have started to hit the roads a bit, I don’t think my rental Yaris is even as tall as the drifts. Not to mention, I have already gotten a call from one friend today who was stuck in our own neighborhood. Think we will just lay low a bit longer. Of course, I did venture out to take some photos. The snow is SO deep that the kids don’t even seem to want to play in it for very long – it’s up to Maddie’s chest, and the boys’ thighs. All in all though, there is something about a historic snowfall that is just cool. Our area hasn’t seen this much snow in 90 years, and it’s doubtful we’ll see it again any time soon!

As much as I LOVE my job, and love meeting new people, and photographing babies, children, and families, sometimes I get a bee in my bonnet to shoot just for ME.  So over the holiday season, I decided to do some work for my own editorial portfolio. I gathered my trusty models, called in some antique cars, and shot in my own style for two days.
Here are a few favorite images:

Car is courtesy of Regal Limousines.

Day Two – car courtesy of Pete Pandolfi:

This is the second little boy I have photographed for this family at approximately the same age. They look so much alike! I wish I had thought to take a shot of the framed images of his big brother on the wall at their home to compare. Adorable boys.

This was a great session – such a happy little guy! Thanks for a great morning, your gallery is coming soon.

RD

Loved photographing three generations of this great family!!
Lovely girls, great dad, beautiful grandma = great session!
Enjoy the preview, gallery is almost finished!
RD

Tis the Season for lots of great outdoor sessions in adorable outfits! This little guy was soooooo precious, and such a fashion plate.

Mom and Dad clearly dote on this little guy, and he was just so happy and charming! Great session – enjoy your preview!!

RD

Well it is more than safe to say that I have never even come close to photographing a dog this big before!! His name was Jack, and he reminded me sooo much of Scooby-Doo. He was a sweetie, and he had a wonderful family that was a blast to photograph.

So everyone, meet Jack and Family – all 170 pounds of him!!

I loved getting to meet this great family and photographing these two adorable girls.

Fortunately, the garden is still beautiful, and the girls held out really well for a really long time. Mom and Dad, enjoy the preview! I will be in touch soon regarding your gallery.
Thanks!!
RD

Wow – all I can say is, aren’t these siblings STUNNING!?

Such beautiful children, beautiful clothing, and the beautiful setting all came together for such stunning images. 
Not to mention their ADORABLE new puppy!!! Quick preview for mom and dad – full gallery will follow soon!
RD

Second time out for holiday mini-sessions, and I had such a great time. A few highlights:

Rain in Alexandria… actually it sort of lent to the old world seaport charm. This is a favorite repeat-family – 3rd time photographing them. Our first session together was in Old Town, so this was like coming full circle. And I think the fog and the Dandy gave me one of my favorite family images ever!