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!
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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.

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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!

So I have had to split my fall minis into multiple sessions – but actually, I am liking doing them two at a time. And yesterday I had the first two of the fall promo minisessions. Both repeat/awesome clients. Zero stress, awesome kids, awesome parents. The best!
If you are interested in booking a holiday minisession, email me at rdavid@rdavidphotography.com. $300 includes 30 minutes of shooting, all post-processing, and one full-res file with reproduction release. This is the perfect way to get a session and full res file for your holiday cards at a deeply discounted price.

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I always love when I get to work with out-of-towners. Its fun to meet people from other places, and to whom our familiar locations are “new”. This gorgeous family was in from New Jersey, and after being unable to schedule last year, worked in a session while on this visit. Here is a quick preview… the full gallery will be ready soon!
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Fall is my absolute favorite season – perfect temperatures, blue blue skies, color in the trees, and low humidity. Perfect for portrait-taking. The only problem is that it doesn’t last long enough. If only we could have 5 months of summer followed by 6 months of fall with one month of winter thrown in for December. THAT would be about perfect. But since we don’t, we’ll just have to enjoy it while it lasts…

This was my first family session for October 09, and it was just fabulous. What gorgeous boys these are, and they were sooooo good and sweet for me. Thanks to Mom and Dad for a really laid-back, stress-free hour of picture-taking. I had a great time, and hope you enjoy the preview!! Full gallery is in process.

RD

Actually… I have loved every one of this family’s sessions, going back to when little Miss A, now 4, was a baby. BUT – today both kids were just phenomenal. I knew we were going to have some great stuff and couldn’t wait to get home to pull some off the card. And I am NOT disappointed! I love this session! Here is a quick preview, the rest of the gallery is in process. Enjoy!