A little pick me up

A friend of mine got me hooked on Trish McEvoy products and this little pencil is what got it all started. I recommend the Shell Eye Brightener for new moms or anyone else who just didn't get enough sleep last night. A little application above your eye, in the corners, and even under can brighten and leave you looking more refreshed. I get mine at Nordstrom's.

Family Session at the Jefferson Memorial

Living near DC provides ample locations for beautiful backdrops. This family session took place at the Jefferson Memorial. The location is perfect for photos: marble steps, columns, water, and trees. Enjoy! --s

Last Saturday

This weekend was beautiful. The morning was just a little on the cool side with just a hint of fall in the air. It was a pleasure to be outside doing a family session. Here are a few favorites from the session. Enjoy! --s.


The family all-together.



I love the eye contact with the camera in this one. She has gorgeous eyes! And of course, great hair!



This little guy was all smiles for the camera. He was so much fun!



I like this one because it shows off all her beautiful hair! Mom monograms so she made the cute bow too!


And of course I couldn't forget the parents.

September Wedding

Two weekends ago was an absolutely gorgeous Saturday in September. It started out looking a little cloudy, but by afternoon the clouds had parted and the sun was shining. It was pleasantly warm with no humidity. A perfect day for a wedding....





The bride's father had died from cancer about ten years ago. She had this photo incorporated into her bouquet arrangement in honor of his memory.

I love all the fussing that goes on before the ceremony.



The groom, groomsman and priest hanging out right before the ceremony.






The bride chose sunflowers as one of her main flowers for the reception. They were so festive and cheery.


A little time-out during the reception.



These were being prepped for the toasts.

My new addition

Just ask my husband, I am pretty fanatical about needing my coffee in the morning. I had been using a sad little coffee pot that had seen better days. It was missing its lid and it leaked some funky black water out the back when I would brew large pots of coffee. I saw this little beauty on sale at Starbucks this week and knew the time had come to upgrade. Now thanks to the timer I have my coffee brewed right before I get up for the day. Waking up to fresh-brewed coffee is a great way to start the day. Ah, pure bliss!

Four Generations

This past August I had a family session of four generations of women. I had so much fun and it was such an honor to document these women. Here are a few of my favorites from the session. Enjoy, --s


I love this shot of mother and daughter....


...and this one of mother and daughter...



Great-grandmother and her first great-granddaughter
Four generations



Four generations of hands...

Family Session

Just a few favorites from a recent family session. I hope you enjoy! -s