http://virginiachildphotographer.com/blog Virginia Child, Baby, Family and Senior Photographer | Washington DC Area Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:19:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If ever a title fit a session, this one does. What angels these little girls were! This was literally the calmest baby I have ever photographed, and what a doll of a big sister! Thanks to mom and dad for being so relaxed and easy to work with. What a ... http://virginiachildphotographer.com/blog/dc-child-photography/angels/ I love teeny little newborns. This little guy was still under 6 pounds and gave us such an easy time with his first photo session. :-) Thanks to mom, dad, and grandma for a very relaxed shoot - congrats again, and enjoy your preview! RD http://virginiachildphotographer.com/blog/washington-dc-event-photography/tiny/ It's so great when a session just goes like clockwork - and this was one of those sessions. Throw in the fact that this little kiddo is the grandson of  a friend, and it's all the better... What a smiley little guy - a perfect session! Thanks, guys - here is your preview ... http://virginiachildphotographer.com/blog/washington-dc-event-photography/smiley/ This was a great repeat session with a family whose little boy I photographed as a newborn. Now he is the big brother, and a very proud one, at that! Love shooting in this home, such pretty light! Here's a quick peek while I finish up the gallery - thanks, ... http://virginiachildphotographer.com/blog/washington-dc-event-photography/big-brother-brother/ Even though this is a location that I use very often, there was a change in the "feel" of the place since last week. It felt like summer. All the leaves are fully on the trees, the grass is just at that perfect long lush pre-dried-out stage, and the days ... http://virginiachildphotographer.com/blog/washington-dc-virginia-family-photographer/feels-summer/ This was such a happy session. This extended family had gathered to celebrate a former Flashes of Hope participant who is now beating cancer! So - 31 people, including tons of kids, a dog or two, party remnants including tons of gorgeous flower bouquets = a happy session on a beautiful ... http://virginiachildphotographer.com/blog/washington-dc-event-photography/family-celebration/ Another session with clients who have been with me since very early on. Did I already mention that the best part of this job is getting to know my clients and follow their kids as they grow? Although we have had many sessions over the past few years, this is ... http://virginiachildphotographer.com/blog/dc-child-photography/home/ These clients are some of my most special.  They have been with me since their oldest was a newborn, and I have now photographed baby sister a few times as well. This session was a blast. Miss A cracked us all up with her "joke" songs, and little sister is ... http://virginiachildphotographer.com/blog/dc-child-photography/sisters-swings/ If you have worked with me in the summer months, you will know that I often recommend that clients book their sessions in what I call the Golden Hour - that hour just before sunset when everything turns golden and hazy. Sometimes it is difficult to schedule around dinner, and ... http://virginiachildphotographer.com/blog/dc-child-photography/golden-hour/ Those that know me know that I LOVE my city. I only wish I had taken the time to appreciate it more when I was younger!  I am always thrilled when high school students choose to do their senior portraits in the District. We had to battle the wind a bit ... http://virginiachildphotographer.com/blog/washington-dc-event-photography/growing-dcstyle/