I had the pleasure of photographing little Cam’s parents’ wedding a few years back, so when his mom reached out about his arrival, it totally made my day! (it’s a special feeling for me as a Photographer…to get to Photography a wedding, then be able to “grow with the family”! I am honored that they...
Boy, I was in country-girl and Photographer’s heaven at this place! The groom-to-be (Bryan) actually grew up across the street from this wonderful farm out in Westminster Maryland (Rill’s Family Farm & Exotics), and they were gracious enough to let us use their farm to take the couple’s engagement portraits! We had so much fun just...
Oh my goodness. I am beside myself and so happy to be able to post some of my favorites from this amazing shoot! It turned out to be a perfect day, and the peach blossoms were at their full glory. It was great to be able to work along side some other local photographers, including...
Jason & Virginia’s wedding was just so wonderful! I remember how bloody cold it was outside, and we had this amazing intimate little ceremony for the two of them inside the Olde Town Hall in Fairfax Virginia. Man, this venue is such a great location and a neat backdrop to have your elopement or small...
Spring has its own mind. Sometimes it decides to play hide and seek, and sometimes it just likes to toy with your emotions! Like this winter…had a bit of Spring and Winter all in one. Boy, it’s so amazing how fast this year is already starting, though! Even the plants are all confused! (our bushes...
This gorgeous girl is such an inspiring person! She has so many talents, and still manages to maintain a farm with horses, donkeys, mules, turkeys, chickens, ducks, rabbits, dogs, goats, pigs, etc! What a strong woman, and I think we got a lot of amazing photos from our special maternity session with her and her...
This beautiful Air Force Couple was a blast to hang out with, even though our day was far from warm! The Washington Monument is always a great location to do some special portraits, especially since he’s in the military…I think the flags just reflected the patriotism even more! This just happened to be one of...
Such a beautiful shoot! I had so much fun with Rebecca along the river in Washington DC for some special photos! (We did a two-part shoot…a styled bridal shoot, and a memorial shoot for her lost fiance) It was so special and beautiful, even though it was pretty cold! But we managed to get...
Oh my! I had such an amazing time with Tracey & Justin tonight! (Justin was such a great behind-the-scenes assistant/moral support) We just got a major snow storm a few days ago, and we just got shoveled out…so I bugged her to do a shoot in the snow with me, since I’ve been itching to...
I had sooo much fun today with the beautiful Paige and her handsome date at Meadowlark Gardens in Vienna Virginia! We were there with easily 400+ other Paul VI High School students and their parents and friends, but what a perfect place and day for pictures! It wasn’t too hot, and not too cold either,...
hehe. Even a Photographer’s kiddos have to pose every so often! So we did just a few special Easter pictures with John & Abigail this year, and I thought I’d share them with all of you, especially since I think they’re sooo adorable! ♥ (I’m a little biased, since they’re my children, what can I...
Shiva called us looking for some personality portraits to send to his parents in India, so we had a fun studio-style session at his apartment! (Yes! We DO provide studio portraits, and we DO come to our client’s offices or homes if needed) It always is less stressful to our clients for us to come...
We had met Michael & Samira’s mom at the Janie & Jack stores, while we were doing our mini-sessions that we do several times a year with “Precious Time Photography”. She and I had talked many months ago about using one or several of our live bunnies for some special Easter pictures of her two...
I had the privilege of going with my best friend to hear a wonderful local band play some beautiful Irish tunes at the McMahon’s Pub! Two of the girls playing were friends of ours from growing up, and they did an amazing job! Seriously though, how could you be sad listening to Irish music? I...
We were at the Culpeper Virginia Bridal show today, and hosted a contest for the brides…which has 3 prizes: 1st place: 1/2 off the wedding photography 2nd place: free engagement session & 25% off the wedding photography 5 wildcards: 20% off the wedding photography Today’s winners: Teresa & Rick-1st place! Meagan & Ryan –...
I had such a wonderful time with little Cecily, my friend (and neighbor) Stacy, and her 3 other little cuties today! We were able to get some precious photos of all the kids together with their young sister…which is something irreplaceable! And little Cecily was an angel for posing! I’m so happy with the pictures...
Today we went and visited one of our favorite spots to shoot: The Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove near the Pentagon. It’s one of the few locations near DC to do family portraits, that has easy parking and pretty greenery even through Christmas! 🙂 And did I mention if you wanted, you could get...
I had done their little daughter Victoria’s cake smash session earlier this summer, (you can see that post here!) so I was tickled happy to take their Christmas portraits too! 🙂 Such a sweet and beautiful family! And their house was beautiful for doing portratis, too. The wonderful thing about little kiddos is you never...
Little Chloe had her first birthday party today, and I had the honor of covering the moments! (Check out her newborn session, the first time I ever met this sweet little girl HERE! We did a “Don’t Mess With Her” themed photo in Chloe’s newborn session, which is one of my favorite newborn pictures ever!...
I met Erica and her daughter Jurnee (who just turned 1 years old) at the National Harbor for some fun Christmas / Holiday / First Birthday portraits down by the water….and the new Ferris wheel, and even a fun ride on the merry-go-round! So we were able to get some 1-year photos as well as...
I had the pleasure of working with this super nice lady! We had fun at her house taking some nice headshots she could use for her business she was starting up. 🙂 If you ever need a realtor in the Northern Virginia area, this gal comes highly recommended by me! 🙂 Here’s her website: www.customerrealty.com ...
My husband and I had such an amazing time with this couple! They both are in the military (Army), and have a lot of neat stories to tell! They have both seen a lot of this world. Them and all their family are from up in New York close to where I grew up, in Rochester,...
These two are so sweet! I had talked with Autumn on Facebook for months before she finally was able to get Marcus to agree to take engagement photos with her. 🙂 And I’m so glad he did! He was camera-shy, but we all had a wonderful time, and the pictures (I think) came out amazing!...
Today was William & Beverly’s wedding at Stratford Hall, where we did their special engagement session. This is by far one of my favorite wedding locations so far! Stratford Hall is a place full of history, beauty, and character. 🙂 I had the absolute honor of covering Beverly & William’s special wedding here today, here in...
Today’s special portrait session is for little one year old Victoria! We met at Cherry Hill Park in Falls Church Virginia, and had a total blast with this super nice family and this adorable little girl! For Victoria’s 1st birthday, we took some cool family and birthday portraits along with an amazingly fun ending with frosting...
We had so much fun with Alexis! She’s such a gorgeous girl, and is so comfortable in front of the camera! I don’t think I could have taken a bad picture of her. 🙂 We had fun just walking around the historic Fredericksburg Battlefield grounds taking some fun photos for her portfolio. One of my...
Antoinne has been a good friend of mine for at least 8 years now, and I can’t express how very happy I am for him! His beautiful bride to be is just so stunning, and they are so very cute together! I had the absolute honor to be able to take their engagement portraits for...
I had the privelege of shooting Bridgett’s baby girl’s maternity photos…and was so excited to do her little boy’s too! We met up at Gary Melchers Belmont, a beautiful place to do pictures if you’re in the Fredericksburg Virginia area! I’m just kicking myself for not doing any shoots there before! There are several awesome spots...
Every year, our little town of Fredericksburg Virginia has a special thing called “Via Colori” in the adorable historic downtown…they close off one or two streets for the whole weekend, and there are sponsors, artist, music, food, and some amazing talent showcased! It was great to be able to see it this year…the different styles,...
Such a beautiful family! The day was perfect, and we found a great spot right in front of the capitol and Washington Monument to do our photos. 🙂
Cabell’s Mill is a great spot for photos. We’ve done many shoots there, including this fun family portrait session with the Freeman family. We even included a few small “Senior Portrait” pics for the oldest boy. 🙂 I just wanted to share the emotion behind the log pictures of the little girl. (see above photos)...
I had such a wonderful time with this gorgeous couple and their adorable little girl! She was such an angel with the session, too! The whole family was just warm and friendly! They even “made” me eat some food while I was there! -very hospitable!- Little Zara is so beautiful! I was honored to be...
I loved working with Beverly and her firefighter, William at this gorgeous Montross Virginia location! They were such troopers with the different poses and the heat we were walking in! They are so adorable together, though. ♥ And the Stratford Hall is an amazing place, too! Such history, such beautiful original structures, gardens, and walkways! I’d totally...
David & Linda are a great couple! They were a bit camera shy, but I think we enjoyed ourselves by the end of the shoot. I like to try and get people in their natural state, so we can get the clients most comfortable and themselves. 🙂 We didn’t have very much time to do...
One of my favorite clients wanted me to take pictures of her flower girl, so we came out and just had a ball running around in the beautiful sunshine. 🙂 Couldn’t have asked for a better place, or better weather for it, too! 🙂 I can’t post enough of these….so there may be a lot...
Such a beautiful day for pictures at one of our most popular shoot locations! We had a ton of fun wandering around the park taking some great shots! Always helps when you have a beautiful subject, too! 🙂 Congrats Mary on your 2014 Senior year! This is an exciting new step for you! Doing Senior...
We had a lot of fun today just walking around the gorgeous park and taking some pictures for this handsome young man! We couldn’t have asked for a more gorgeous day, either…blue skies, a bit windy, and fluffy clouds. 🙂 Go class of 2014! We even got some of the family to jump in...
I had the honor of being able to be there for Josh & Autumn’s special day today! It was such a gorgeous day to take the group / bride + groom pictures outside, too! Their wedding had a nice little country twist to it, and I enjoyed hanging out with this cute couple and their...
Sweet little Abigail is our star today! Born 5 days late, 8 lbs. and 14 oz, our little “snail” has finally arrived, and the Roney family has now grown by one more! Here are just a few of many many photos I took of her… ♥
We had such a wonderful time at Burke Lake with this beautiful senior from Woodson High School! She just was the sweetest girl, and had a sparkling personality! I hope all her dreams come true! Burke Lake is one of our all-time favorite places to shoot portraits, and we’ve probably done at least 10 sessions...
This girl has no idea how unbeilievably gorgeous she really is! Anyone else think Tia would make a great model? 🙂 We had a wonderful time at this gorgeous place taking some fun relaxed shots for this girl’s graduation. I’ve done several shoots here before, and it’s one of my favorite locations to shoot…It’s a nice...
Justin & Jessica have this unbelievable chemistry between them. You can just tell they are perfect for one another. He’s a handsome and rough & tumble Marine (fyi: No, he did not wear his uniform), and she’s a gentle fun-loving girl…together, they’re great. Both my husband and I had the honor of being there for their...
This was day 2 of portraits at the Fair Oaks mall! We had a much better day than the snow-day! 😉 Here are a few of our favorites from today’s shoots! 🙂
These guys were so beautiful! The whole family is beautiful. These two little babies have 3 olders sisters to watch over them, and a snuggly pug. 🙂 We had a lot of fun taking pictures together, playing model for the day, feeding, holding, and attempting twins sleeping at the same time. 😉 It’s a lot...
This little girl was all smiles, and was such a wonderful pleasure to take pictures of! She was adorable, with her special bangles and her Bengal tiger, too! We had fun with some baskets, a basketball, and even a bookcase. lol Such a beautiful family, and I loved hanging out with them, too!
Had a wonderful time at the Rose Li And Associates Inc. 10 Year Anniversary today! We even celebrated Chinese New Year style, too! 😉 I mean, talk about amazing! If you didn’t like seafood before, you most definitely would love seafood tonight! Rose’s mother in law was there all the way from California, and...
Such an adorable couple, and great chemistry! And such an adorable historic little chapel they got hitched in, too! It’s always a great feeling to make new friends, too! We had fun taking a few crazy and neat shots today, but I also enjoyed getting some of the details from the church, too! What...
We had a wonderful time at today’s Bridal Show! A big THANK YOU for all the beautiful ladies who entered our special little drawing, and stopped to say hi to us! We hope you enjoyed the show, and were able to connecty with some great vendors. 🙂 For the results, we have selected at random...
Today’s exhibition was a buzz of color, music, fun, and style! There were several prominent designers there with amazing gowns and outfits, embellishments, and more…and I had the privilege of spending some quality shoot time with the beautiful models from LeesaRobinsonTalentAgency, and several other talented Photographers as well! It was a relaxed and exciting setting…I...
Today was a mini-session day. We had sent out an email to all the girls in the “Diva Network” who might be interested in getting some new head shots for business and/or dating, and set it up for 20-minute sessions with DVD’s on the spot. 🙂 Simple, right? I was kind of disappointed about the...
Had the pleasure to help my dear friend Didi Russell (from vawenetwork.com) today at the “Culpeper Bliss Bridal Show” at the Germanna Daniel tech center today. (Check out their page here: https://www.facebook.com/Culpeper.Bridal.Bliss) We also were entering every bride for our drawing for Roneyfield Photography! We had a blast working at the show today, and got...
So as promised…yesterday I mentioned I was going to attempt my own version of the snow princess feel. Obviously my belly is a bit bigger than it normally would be….probably because of this super fast little baby girl I have growing inside! 😛 She’s very active! But she’s going to have the best big brother...
Kai was so excited to be graduating from GMU with her degree, so we set up a cold-weather alternative shoot at the beautiful Gaylord Hotel at the National Harbor here near DC. Such a neat place, too! You have the hustle and bustle of people going in and out of the hotel, but you have...
Bryan and Stacey were soooo cute together! We just had a blast taking some fun pictures at this beautiful historical place! George Washington’s Birthplace is a neat place! It has water, forests, beautiful fences, old barns, fields, and more! Such a great diverse place to do special photos! We even got to see a turkey,...
I had an awesome time at #MeridianHillParkDC with Samantha & her boyfriend James today! If you haven’t ever been to this place in DC, you should! Parking is a pain, but it’s totally worth it! It’s beautiful! It has cascading waterfall, stone walks, beautiful trees, a soccer field, benches, and even a duck pond....
We had a lot of fun with this family. One of my favorite places to go for peace and quiet: Algonkian Park, in Sterling Virginia. It’s a neat place because it has some trails, the river, picnic areas, golf area, and just huge happy trees! They had such beautiful kids, and their family just was...
I have the pleasure of taking 9-month photos for the adorable Parsa and his beautiful family today! It was the funniest thing though. He was so cute and smiley when I met him, but as soon as the camera came out, he got grouchy. lol We did get some great pictures of him, though I...
Have you just had a baby boy or girl? I know it was a long eight or nine months, but it’s worth it now, isn’t it? =) I’m a mother myself. I have a three year old wonderful son. My husband and I enjoy him to death. His name is John and he was...
Choosing the Right Venue Choosing the right venue for your special day can be a difficult and stressful decision. Country or city? Hotel or Estate? Large or small? Classic or modern style? Of course, many of these decisions can be made a little easier once you have an idea of the size and type of...
We could not have asked for a more beautiful day for this wedding! My friend Marie got to marry her best friend today! AND outside in the beautiful sunshine, with the clearest blue sky ever, too…next to a pond! You can’t replace that! I was so honored when she asked me if I could be...
Want something a bit different for your wedding? For certain occasions and times of your life, you just want to get away. Perhaps the weather has become unforgivably hot or cold in your home town, perhaps you live in a large city such as New York or Washington DC and you just want some peace...
Situated on the East coast, Maryland is lucky enough to have some of the most elegant and historically important architecture in the entire United States. From magnificent mansions to pearly plazas, if you are after charm, elegance and class in your wedding, Maryland is the state for you! However, as we all know, trying to find and...
I had such an amazing time with this gorgeous couple! Jared is a pilot. He met Ruth one day while he was in Peru. That was it! The rest is history! They go together so well, too! (And are so in love, too…it’s just wonderful to see) You can tell they have great chemistry....
You want a cool and warm ambiance combined on that wedding day you have dreamed of which is coming soon. You have always pictured in your mind to exchange vows with your groom on a lovely place out in the crisp blue sky surrounded with colorful varieties of flowers and sturdy trees standing tall, with the sound...
A wedding is a very exciting and memorable introduction to a rite of passage called marriage. It must be a very busy time to prepare for it, with all the list of guests to think of, the best stationeries for the invitation to choose, the most gorgeous gown design you can ever conceive in your...
Planning a wedding can be stressful: you are engaged to be married to the love of your life yet there are a thousand and one small tasks and different worrying areas which must be taken care of on your special day. After planning, spending and dedicating so much time to your wedding, you don’t want...
Your wedding is your special day and not only that but it is also your big day you would remember forever and so taking a lot of photos to capture every joyous moment of your life is a very essential part of the celebration. You do not want to miss any single moment and you...
Antoine De Saint-Exupery once said that love ‘is not just looking at each other, it’s looking in the same direction’. With beautiful gardens, golf courses, rockeries and scenery, at the Bowling Green Country Club (838 Bowling Green Road, Front Royal, VA 22630), you will be able to do just that. One of the many plus...
Whilst it may sound a little like a character or venue from Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast (23130 Briar Patch Lane, Middleburg, VA 20117) should not be overlooked for your Virginia wedding day. The name also suggests that it is very small and that this is only a venue if you...
If you love stunning buildings and beautifully decorated rooms, then the Crowne Plaza Crystal City Hotel (1480 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202) is the location for you: Crowne Plaza Crystal City Hotel There are many perks when it comes to having your wedding in a hotel. Hotels are established and organised. They deal with the...
Getting married? Searching for a venue for your wedding? Do you love the smell of a real book? Are you confused as to the popular nature of ebooks? That indiscriminate smell that has excitement, promise and fills you with anticipation? Maybe you hang out for hours and lose yourself in bookshop cafes, reading cookbooks, travel...
Today was a super special wedding! I had the privilege of shooting my new friend Ana’s wedding! She got to marry her handsome Fireman! (see our engagement session with them here!)
The Sequoia, Washington, (Washington Harbor, 3000 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20007-0000) is a venue which will have you and your guests talking about for years to come. Set in the historic Georgetown area, The Sequoia manages to mix old-style appeal with modern comforts. With stunning views of the waterfront area including the Potomac River,...
Are you looking for something a bit different for your wedding? Are you a risk-taker, a surprising and lively character? Do none of your guests have a fear of water or a propensity for seasickness? Do you have family in the navy or a close relative who loves boats? If you fit the bill, then...
A Charming and Classic Setting For A Wedding A country setting can add a touch of class to your special day. Surrounded by foliage trees and fauna, your country wedding will relax your guests and provide them with entertainment and unique talking points. And neither must you have hippy roots with a tie-dyed wedding dress in...
Weddings are supposed to be super special and something memorable both for you and your groom and also for your intimate guests consisting of friends and family and Meadowlark Botanical Gardens In Vienna, Virginia might be just the spot for your big day. With this in mind, you want to choose only the best of...
Do you and your partner crave stunning views and historic architecture for your Virginia wedding day? Then the Belmont Country Club (19661 Belmont Manor Lane Ashburn, VA 20147) could be the venue for you! The Belmont is one of those types of places which you and your guests will never forget and thus your wedding...
Capitol Hill Club (300 First Street, SE Washington, DC 20003-0000) is one of those venues which never loses its charm. A classic and traditional wedding venue for many couples, there is a reason why so many choose to get married in this stunning location. First of all, friends and family will already be in awe...
You can’t wait to say “I do.” You want to say it at a place where you and your loved ones as well as dear friends are gathered together intimately and privately. You have no other place in mind except in Virginia. Virginia has to offer much when it comes to wedding venues. Historic Rosemont...
Sarah & Travis were such a beautiful couple…they are both very sweet people, and their wedding was just as sweet as they are! ♥ I had the pleasure of meeting Sarah a while back at our Reston Bible Church young adults group, and we became friends. So it’s a neat thing to be able to...
Been searching for that adorable place in Northern Virginia where you can exchange vows with the love of your life? A place with a mountain scenery and surrounded with all that green color signifying growth, life and hope. A place so serene you can hear only the birds perched on top of the century old...
Perhaps you have already found the perfect wedding ring delicately carved for your special day ceremony. But that is not all, you would need a venue to celebrate that big day of yours. Across the DC area, there are actually so many beautiful venues to choose from. With a touch of unrivaled elegance and style,...
A wedding ceremony is a celebration of love to be shared with family and friends whilst a reception is a chance for guests to get to know each other, particularly new family members on both sides. For both of these important and integral aspects of a wedding, it is crucial to have a location which...
The Art Of Boudoir Yesterday, I did a special “Bridal Boudoir” session for a girl that’s getting married soon, and she wanted to do some special classy but sexy pictures as a gift for her husband for their wedding. ♥ How sweet is that?! This is one option for beautiful pictures. We offer...
Visiting or living in Washington, one can always get a sense of how historically important it was and a sense of how this capital has shaped our nation. Standing above the rest of the city, the monument it is a constant reminder of George Washington described as ‘the father of his country’. Owing to financial...
So, you are thinking of getting married in Washington DC, but you aren’t sure where? Everyone wants their special day to be perfect and take every precaution in order to ensure that for example the color of the flowers, the invited wedding guests and the wedding dress (of course!) are all just right. After you...
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