Yearly Archives: 2008

Future Quarterback { Newborn Photographer Northern Virginia }

Well, is this not the cutest little newborn baby boy you have ever seen??  Dad & Mom from Warrenton Virginia brought baby “D” into the studio today for his newborn portraits and they allowed me to endulge my creativity!  At just 7 days old, this little guy was just the perfect size to rest on top of a...

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Beth – That is just the cutest little baby!! His facial features are just beautiful! What a great shot, even though it was a lot of work for you all! Hopefully, you’ll share more of his shots.

sadie – precious…….this is a great picture of little man………..very precious!

Angela Griffith – Oh what a little doll!!! You are one busy gal Dawn!!!! Great job!

Carrie Steffe – oh Dawn..glad you were able to get that shot, its not an easy one to get at all! Nice job :)

Lovely Pregnancy Portraits { Maternity Photographer Northern Virginia }

This beautiful expectant mom-to-be came into the studio this week for her pregnancy portraits session.  This mom has the most beautiful and captivating blue eyes!  I love, love, love this image…she is so cute and chic at the same time ~ a lovely young woman!   So here’s a few sneak peeks for the family to share with friends!   Big sister...

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Beth – I really love these photos, Dawn!! That little girl is just soooo cute! I love them in the white outfits. You’re right, the mom has such beautiful eyes and the first shot really captured them!! Another beautiful mom!

Angela Griffith – Oh my how sweet is this!!! Beautiful!!!!!!

Photo Christmas Cards & Holiday Cards – thru Nov. 7th { VA MD DC Photographers }

Yes, Christmas is just 10 short weeks away and I can hardly believe it!  It is time to start giving some serious thought to having your photo Christmas Cards and personalized Holiday Cards created.  It may seem a bit early but it’s really not at all!  In fact, creating a custom card for you, submitting it...

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Beautiful Maternity Portraits { Pregnancy Photography Northern Virginia }

This darling young lady from Warrenton, Virginia came in yesterday for her maternity portaits and we had the best time!  Her baby boy was due on Tuesday so we are so glad he waited and allowed us the time to get his first portraits just prior to his arrival. The portrait image below is especially touching, I...

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Angela Griffith – Oh my goodness!!!! Where do I start! that first one is such a fabulous keepsake for her to pass down to her little one!! The second one is simply gorgeous!!! Love the brushes you did on that image! Awesome job once again Dawn! This is your thing!!!!!!!!

Beth – Wow!! These shots are just so awesome! They are all so touching and special in their own way.

Christa – Oh my goodness – she is gorgeous and so are the images!!! Just beautiful!

Chris Bottrell Photography – Im a big fan of maternity photography, i havnt done much myself, but your pictures are amazing and have inspired me to do more, truly excellent pictures.

Pregnancy Portraits { Maternity Photographer Northern Virginia }

I am so far behind in my editing but I just had to share this beautiful baby bump from one of our creative pregnancy portrait sessions.  Baby bumps are so beautiful towards the end of the pregnancy!  The anticipation of the new little life that is about to emerge is just so exciting! So here is another “your bump as art” ™ portrait...

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Angela Griffith – OH now that is Art!!!! What a stunning portrait!!!!!!!!!!

Emily Korff – That is gorgeous! I love it. Is she having a girl?

Emily ~ this gal did not know what she was having but she has since had her little one and it was a girl!!

Remco Letschert – These are indeed great and beautiful pictures!

Pregnancy Photographer Warrenton Virginia ~ { Artistic Maternity Portraits }

This darling mom-to-be came into the studio today from Warrenton, Virginia for some artistic maternity portraits.  She was at the very end of her pregnancy ~ her baby was actually due today!  I am so glad the baby waited!  When you think about it, maternity portraits are really your baby’s first photos.  So, we started off doing some very artistic images. ...

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Angela Griffith – OH Love both of these! Stunning images Dawn! The softness and glow is perfect for this session! Fabulous job! As always!

Beth – I had the privilege to spend some time with this new mom during her photo shoot and she was just so sweet and lovely. I love the shots you took of her and I’m thrilled to hear that she has had a new baby girl! Congratulations to the new parents!!

Child Photographer Northern Virginia ~ { Little Fans Limited Events }

  Oh goodness, we had such a fun time in the studio with all our “Go Team Go” sessions!  With so many little fans I am a bit behind in editing but I wanted to post just a couple that are my favs so far.  Redskins were the favorite team by far but we also had some young boys that wore...

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Angela Griffith – OH My goodness!! what fabulous picts!!! That last one is fantastic!!!! Great job!!!!!!!!

Newborn Baby Girl { Newborn Photographer Northern Virginia }

This little cherub from Woodbridge Virginia is just four weeks old when she came to the studio for her newborn baby photos…she simply warmed my heart with all the little faces she made!       I swear this little girl was curled up just like this in her mommy’s womb… And look at little Miss “K” here.  This...

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Beth – What a precious, beautiful baby girl! Look at all the wonderful hair, too! These are all beautiful photos, Dawn. I know these parents must feel so blessed. They’re probably pretty tired, too!! I remember those days! Congratulations and God bless all of you.
Beth

Melody – You really do beautiful work, Dawn. These pictures are wonderful. We love them!! Thank you!!
Steve and Melody

Angela Griffith – Oh these are gorgeous portaits Dawn! Your work is fabulous!!! What talent you have! I know the parents are going to have a hard time choosing!!!!

Joyce – Those are such beautiful portraits! WONDERFUL!

“Go Team Go” Limited Portrait Event { Child Photographer Northern VA Suburban MD }

Calling all Team “Fan-atics”!!     Do you love the Washington Redskins?  Or, their rival, the Dallas Cowboys?  “How ’bout them HOKIES” from Virginia Tech?  Maybe it’s the USC Trojans or UVa Cavaliers – “Wahoo Wa” - that make you shout!  What about the Maryland Terps, WVU Mountaineers, George Mason Patriots, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens or Orioles, Green Bay Packers, Washington...

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Angela Griffith – This is such a AWESOME event!! I so wish I lived closer to you!!! You know I would be in line to do some Kentucky Wildcat picts!!!!!!! Love the picts Dawn!!!!

Baby Photographer Northern Virginia ~ { Precious little Princess }

This little princess from Amissville, Virginia came to the studio for her 9 month old pictures to be taken this week.  She was as sweet as sugar…and as wiggly as an earthworm!   She absolutely loved her bear to death so it is only fitting that one of the Sneak Peeks be of little Miss “S” and her...

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Danielle – More fantastic than I could have imagined!

Nana – What precious pictures of our pretty girl, our little pearl. We love her so oh don’t you know?

Angela Griffith – OH My goodness!!! What gorgeous portraits! This little one is so adorable!!! You always amaze me with your talent!!!!!!!!!!!

Stephanie – Beautiful images of a beautiful girl!

Favorite vacation images { Professional Photographer Northern Virginia }

The last two weeks have been so very busy!  We got back from a family vacation to Hatteras, N.C.  Then, my kids’ birthdays were this past weekend.  In between studio sessions and editing, I peeked at some of my vacation images.  I have quite a few favorite images but this has to be one of the top five!  My...

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Beth – I feel so blessed to have this beautiful shot you took of my girls! I can’t thank you enough for that!!! What a great time we had with you guys and what wonderful photos you took while we were there! I’m thrilled to have them to cherish for many years to come.

Lots of love,
Beth

Peter – one can’t help but to love the beach.
The balance in the photo you captured here is just breathtaking or well actually more of a calming nature in the breathtaking way if that makes sense.
I can almost feel the rays :-) and it sure does make me want to go to the beach.
Our trip took us to the beaches in Denmark but I guess as long as it is a beach there is just something about it :-)

Baby Photographers to Manassas Virginia ~ { Very Happy Boy }

This little guy was the happiest baby boy!  He had such an infectious smile that made me laugh.  How blessed I am to work with and photograph such beautiful babies! His mom brought him to the studio from Manassas, Virginia to have his baby pictures taken.  His mom’s nick name for him is “chunky monkey man” and...

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Ms. Valdez – I was taken away with the little tike in the cup!!! And Mom reflects a mothers love for her child even with her closed eyes but it is her invisible heart that comes through the portrait.
Ms. Valdez
San Antonio, Texas

Beth – What great shots these are! They make you want to grab him and squeeze him!! I just LOVE chubby babies!! He’s such an adorable baby boy and his mom looks so serene and peaceful with him in her arms.

Stephanie – He is a chunk! I just love it!! So sweet! Gorgeous mommy, too!

Beautiful Little Angel { Newborn Photographer Northern Virginia }

  I am busy catching up on editing since being away on vacation but I just had to post a couple “sneak peeks” for the proud family of this darling newborn baby girl who came to the studio from Bealeton, Virginia for her newborn portraits this week.   Oh my goodness~look at this precious little angel...

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Angela Griffith – OH My Gosh that baby looks like a living doll!!! I know Mom will be in love with these portraits! These images have to be some of my favs of yours Dawn! That last one is absolutely stunning !!!

Beth – What beautiful beautiful photos! You can’t beat photos of newborns! She really does look like a doll in the last one. Her parents must just LOVE these. The one of mom and baby together is just precious. This baby looks like she’d sleep through anything!! Great job, Dawn!

Joyce Darling – Dawn,

As one of the great-grandmothers, I was just floored at the beauty of the photos of our precious baby girl. Those pictures just hightlighted your skills with the camera. Keep up the great work!

Stephanie – Gorgeous baby girl!! Beautiful images!

Worth the wait { Professional Photographer Northern Virginia }

My family and I, as I am sure most of you did as well, celebrated the finish to our July 4th by watching fireworks.  We took the kids to Great Meadows in The Plains, VA just north of Warrenton for their Famous Fourth celebration and as soon as we got there and unpacked our picnic dinner…it started to rain! ...

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Angela Griffith – Oh My Gosh!! You kill me!! These are superb!! I so wish I was half as good as you girl!!!

“The Monroe” Collage { Artistic Portrait Studios No.VA DC MD }

I am so excited to share with you a photo of “The Monroe” collage that we are offering to all of  our Mom & me clients!  You will be able to choose your favorite four images in either vivid color or classic black & white photography for your collage.  The collage itself is 10″ x 10″.  It will...

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Angela Griffith – OH What a wonderful display for any home or office!!! Your clients are going to want these I know!! I want one too!! Will you come and photograph me and my kids?