when baby Alaina arrived, mom and dad were over the moon! i captured these photos outside of Sarah and Jason's home one evening when the light was soft and low and streaming through the trees. experiencing the love that surrounds a family after the arrival of a new babe is simply wonderful. it is especially sweet to see the connection that mom, dad and baby share. congratulations Sarah and Jason... Alaina is one very lucky girl!
REMEMBER THE SOUND OF THE OCEAN...
LUCY'S BIRTH
Lucy Kathleen was born on june 11 in her home to loving parents Olivia and Jason and proud big brother (and future doctor) Callum. the emotional connection shared by a family during and after the arrival of a baby is overwhelmingly beautiful and powerful - such a special moment in time to capture. i feel so honored to have been a part of this day and look forward to spending more time with my good friends and watching Lucy grow and develop with help from her lovely family. best wishes for a bright future sweet girl.
DREAMING BIG
most people never run far enough on their first wind,
to find out if they’ve got a second.
give your dreams all you’ve got,
and you’ll be amazed at the energy that comes out of you.
:: william james ::
i have just wrapped up my eighth year of teaching art, and i'm beyond excited to begin my summer with my dear (not so baby) boy by my side. mini adventures and road trips await ...
i have big hopes and dreams that the next sixty-six days of summer will push me creatively, as both a mama and a photographer.
wish me luck!
BENE-FETE IN BETHESDA!
i recently had the pleasure of photographing a garden party / benefit for the Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church in Bethesda, MD. the delicious catering was provided by good friend and rock star chef, Joe Poulas of Harper Claire Kitchen. with all of the energy behind the scenes, it was hard to decipher where the kitchen ended and the party began!
Joe's wife, Kristen pieced together an exquisite quilt, crafted from clothes donated by the CCPC preschool families. the colorful birdhouses that adorned each table were painted by different classrooms within the school. many families donated gifts of food, time, and art -- each to be auctioned off at the end of the evening.
all of the contributions from the community and the hard work of everyone involved, made this wonderful night such a great success. i was so happy to be a part of the festivities and i may have picked up a few new cooking techniques along the way... thanks Joe!
MATERNITY SESSION WITH SARAH & JASON
i met soon to be parents, Sarah and Jason at their home for coffee and a few photos with their fist born, Kirby - who happens to be the cutest pup ever! after a little rain, we ventured to Meadowlark Gardens and found ourselves in our own private oasis. this little gem in Vienna, Virginia quickly became one of our new favorite places. mama was absolutely glowing and dad could not be more excited. i just know these two are going to be awesome parents and cannot wait to meet their new addition... i think Kirby is getting excited too!
MINI TRIP TO BALTIMORE...
a few weeks back, my husband and i ventured outside of DC to Baltimore for a fantastic tapas dinner at Adela and an overnight stay at the most charming hotel - The Inn at Henderson's Wharf . the next morning we strolled along the quiet cobblestone streets of historic Fells Point, enjoying hot coffee, uninterrupted conversation and a bit of alone time -- luxuries that you never truly appreciate until you become a parent. these are a few images from the trip.