Days of You and Me

Levi, the farm, and his dad and mom

by Jessica 21 February 2012 Gratitude Thoughts

It doesn’t happen often but every now and again, Matt and I will get to spend time together, the two of us, with just one of the kids. Yesterday, he and the kids had the day off, and so did most of the other parents and kids in our neighborhood. Annabelle got invited to play [...]

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Washington, D.C. Lifestyle and Studio Photographer

by Jessica 16 February 2012 Photography

January was a busy month full of portraits, good old western parties, and lots of design. February is moving at a more even pace, giving me time to look back over my work and get ready to plan for upcoming projects. On the agenda: cake smashing one year old portrait sessions, a March mini session [...]

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Levi Mornings

by Jessica 15 February 2012 Days of You and Me

Three mornings each week, Levi and I get to spend time together. I usually call it a “mommy morning” because he gets to have my attention all to himself for 2 1/2 hours, uninterrupted by his sister or his dad or anyone else. We do all sorts of things. We visit parks, thrift stores, Target, [...]

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Northern Virginia Child Photographer

by Jessica 11 February 2012 Annabelle

Being that photography is an art that relies on the presence and absence of light, I have found that I am pretty picky about how I use light in my work. When natural light is an option, I prefer it. I love to photograph newborns beside a window, the light streaming in and usually [...]

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A Look Inside

by Jessica 9 February 2012 Annabelle

I really wanted to find a way to photograph my little world and show you how I interpreted “looking in.” It’s winter. It’s cold. ish. Not totally unbearable to play outside. At least not here in Virginia. But it can be cold, and it is fun to play inside. So my photos for this post [...]

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Warm Day in February

by Jessica 7 February 2012 Annabelle

I am loving February. Not only is it the month that celebrates love and encourages us to eat as much chocolate as we can in the name of amor, but it is the month that comes just before the start of spring, signaling the beginning of budding trees and flowers, warmer weather, playing in the [...]

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Colorful

by Jessica 25 January 2012 Levi

This week it seems as though I can do nothing right. That is, I sense that my two year old is less than approving. At two and a half, he is expressing and declaring his autonomy and yet in the same breath saying, “I need help!” I keep reminding myself that I am [...]

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Inspired by Avedon

by Jessica 21 January 2012 General

Over six months ago, I promised a post dedicated to the photography of the sixties. Redundant though it may be, I have to say I got a bit side tracked. Today I want to make good on my promise and share my experimentation with the style of sixties portrait photographer Richard Avedon. Below is [...]

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Photography Conversations: Blending Texture

by Jessica 20 January 2012 Photography

Today is one of those days where I feel like I have all my ducks in a row. I am juggling several different events and clients right now, but I’ve got plans in place and feel good about these upcoming jobs. I just finished a reorganization of my photography library, cleaning up my mac and [...]

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Reston Child Photographer: You Capture Cold

by Jessica 19 January 2012 communal global

As promised I am back with a few photos for Beth’s You Capture “Cold” and communal global’s Tuesdays Around the World. Originally I had thought of these photos as Levi and the Climbing Tree, but I think they work for cold; in a way, the photographs have a cold feel to them. You’ll see [...]

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