Alexandria Family Session

It was a pretty crisp and cool day when I met up with this family, but they were adventurous enough to go outside and play. I'm so glad they did. We did a little exploring in Alexandria and found a few new favorite places for me to shoot. Thanks for a fun shoot! --Sally

We started inside while everyone was still getting ready. A little window light looks so soft and pretty.

Love those blue eyes!

I had a lot of fun with this blue wall.



Late afternoon light creates great shadows!

Happy Thanksgiving

This is from a family session I did this week in Old Town (one of my favorite venues to do portraits!). I'm taking the next few days off for Thanksgiving to enjoy the holiday with my family and take a moment to pause and think of all the things I'm thankful for this past year. Topping the list is my faith, my family, and being able to do what I love for my job. To all my clients, thank you for letting me be a part of your family memories this year!

Happy Thanksgiving, Sally

Old Town Alexandria

This family was so much fun to photograph. They indulged me with some really funky and creative shots and the end result was some fun, fresh images. We trudged through alleys, played at a city park, and hung out at the back doors of restaurants. Thanks for a great morning in Old Town! Enjoy -- Sally


One of my favorites. I love the plumber off to the left.








Love the eye contact! This gal really knows how to work the camera. (You may recognize her from my four generations shoot earlier this fall.)



Yup, he's four.

Windy Day

These were taken on a very windy Saturday down at the Jefferson Memorial. We made the best of it and had some fun too! I hope you enjoy. --sally



Peekaboo!
She may be upset, but I love that scrunched up face and her bear ears hooded coat! Too cute.


The kids kept giggling at each other. I love sibling interaction.

Down on the Mall

I met up with this family on a very rainy Saturday in October. This is the seventh year I've photographed this family and it has been so fun to see them grow. If you've been following my work you may recognize the girls from the homepage of my old website. We had a lot of fun playing in the rain and the puddles. Thanks for a great time! --sally

This year I had the pleasure of meeting the newest family member, their son. They brought out the Bumbo and I'm so glad they did. We had so much fun with it.



A little family fun. Even Gram made a cameo in this shot.



Like I said, a lot of fun with the Bumbo. :) I love the expression on Dad's face.









I am very glad I didn't have to do their laundry!



I couldn't resist a little baby feet shot.


He was such a happy guy!

Family Session

This family shoot was such fun. They were so warm and chatty, we were comparing wedding and baby stories and I felt like we were old friends all through the shoot. Their daughter is just lovely and had such a pleasant demeanor through the whole session, plus she had Dad wrapped around her little finger already! Thanks for a wonderful session! --sally







Mom and Dad had to indulge me when I saw this coat, although I think it didn't go over too well with their daughter! I love the fur trim.
I was on the floor taking pictures of the baby when I looked up and saw this...


A little time out for a snack....

The family shoe collection.

The shoes played a starring role in the shoot.

We wore her out.

Holiday Baking

I think these cookie cutters from shopmodi.com make for some very fun holiday baking.