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!

This little one started walking just prior to our session for her first birthday, so I was so excited to get some of those cute baby steps on camera. WHAT A DOLL she is, and her family was so wonderful to work with. Enjoy the preview – your gallery is posting shortly!
RD

 This next one reminds me of Cinderella!

You would think that a rainy/misty/foggy day at the Cathedral might be gloomy – but actually it was as beautiful as I have ever seen it. And good thing, since it has just rained and rained and rained this fall. The clouds were low enough that the spires disappeared into the fog, and the grounds were nearly empty. We had great luck with little twin sisters and a newborn. I actually photographed the “big” girls as babies, as well, so this was another exciting addition-to-the-family session!
Enjoy the preview:

This had to be one of my absolute all-time favorite sessions. To the point that I am a little giddy looking at the preview. This location was KILLER. These fantastic clients offered up a friend’s farm, with everything from rows of Christmas trees, to old barns with ladders, to dirt roads with crazy fall color. I am in love with this session and just couldn’t wait to start proofing. Enjoy the preview!
-RD

Great session today with this couple… another example of when not to cancel! The weather was iffy, but they watched the hourly forecast and we successfully predicted the best hour of the day to shoot in between sprinkles. The light was gorgeous and they were so much fun to shoot.

Enjoy the preview!!

This session is a perfect example of how “rain” does not always have to equal “rain-out”.  It was certainly grey and dreary, and we ran in and out because of sudden downpours. But this little guy’s grandparents live in an awesome brownstone in the District, with huge windows, tons of light, and a rooftop terrace. The light was beautiful and soft and the session looks as brightly lit as any. Of course this doesn’t work when your session is scheduled in a field, but something to keep in mind when we are shooting at your home – if there is light, we can pull it off in spite of a rainy day!
Enjoy the preview, little R has grown so much, and is SOOOO adorable!!! Gallery is on its way soon. Thanks again!