Yearly Archives: 2009

Unique Photo Christmas Cards { No.VA DC MD }

I so LOVE this unique and fun pose!  Shew… getting a one year old baby girl and her furry friend to both look at you at the same time is a challenge but……..oh so worth it!    Enjoy your sneak peek!  You’ll get to see the rest of your Christmas card design soon!     

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Uncle Wayne – Great job, Dawn!

Naomi – Wow Dawn…..more GREAT work. I absolutely LOVE this!!!

Dawn – Thanks Naomi! Your sneak peek is coming soon! :)

Angela Griffith – Love this Dawn!!! What an adorable baby!!!

Kimberly C. – Good talking to you this morning Dawn, can’t wait to see you on Saturday for the Christmas session!!!! Have to say I love, love, love this shot. Probably the best family holiday card I have ever seen.

Infant Photographers in Northern Virginia ~ { Kissy Face }

This little one and his family came from Woodbridge, Virginia for their infant photography session this week.   What an absolutely adorable baby boy he is!  OMGoodness, his little baby cheeks and baby lips were the best and just melted our hearts!  Here is a quick sneak peek for his adoring mother and father….Look at your little...

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Dawn – Paul & Precilla…what a precious little baby you have been blessed with! I love these two portraits and can’t wait to show you the rest! ♥ ♥

Ramon Rivera – Good job baby brother, your son’s portraits are remarkable. He looks like mom, but has the swagger like dad. I love you guys. Rivera family.

Grandma petty – The cutest baby ever.. Can’t wait to see more!!

Mommy Precilla – You are an incredible photographer Dawn! Thank you so much for capturing this incredible moment in our lives! We are so blessed that we will always have these beautiful photos to look back on…Once again, Thank you!

Angela Griffith – That first image is priceless!!!! And I LOVE the second one! Beautiful work Dawn!

Christina Salazar – You did a magneficant job!!!!! I love the photos… your love and passion for photography shows in the way you brought out my nephew’s beauty…. thank you so much for making the photo session unforgettable for my sister and brother in law…. Both her and Dad couldn’t be any happier.. Thank you so much and God Bless!!!!!!!!

Dawn – Wow, Christina…thank you so much for your kind words…they have warmed my heart today! God bless you too!

Leti Salazar – Paul & Precilla, what a beautiful baby boy you have.

Christina Salazar – Dawn, I was happy to hear that i could bring a lil warmth to your heart. You have been able to give me ability to see my lil man’s beauty from over the miles. Once again thank you for all your hard work.. have a blessed Day and God bless you always. Christina ~ San Antonio, TX

Pregnancy Portraits Washington DC Metro Area ~ { Bittersweet }

A moment captured in time…a tender moment…a brief moment…a bittersweet memory that will last in this couple’s hearts forever.  Shortly after the creation of this image, their sweet baby boy slipped from this world into the arms of Jesus.  For reasons his sweet parents will never understand, he was called home.  Their loss touched all of us here at the studio deeply and we continue to pray...

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Dawn – I absolutely LOVE this portrait of the two of you together…it captured the love you both feel for each other and for little Micah. God bless, Dawn ♥ ♥

La’Nae – Beautiful photo Shop. You, Mike and my precious nephew Micah are always in my prayers. Love you all so much. As always Dawn, your work is gorgeous. I’m so happy that they were able to capture this moment. May God continue to Bless and keep you all.

Beth – This brings tears to my eyes. What a wonderful and touching shot. I am praying for this couple over the loss of their precious Mikah.

Angela Griffith – I love the emotion in this image! Stunning

Courtney – What a gorgeous portrait! My heart goes out to them and sweet baby Micah.

Creative Baby Photographer Washington DC Metro Area ~ { Sugar-n-Spice }

This very active, almost one year old baby girl visited the studio last week and boy did she keep me and her momma on our toes!  She ended up wearing her own self out and after a little bit of cuddling, she fell asleep.  Now, I normally do not get a chance to “play” with a baby this old who is sleeping but...

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Dawn – C Family ~ Thank you for the opportunity to work with your beautiful baby girl…she’s pure sugar-n-spice! ♥ ♥

Uncle Wayne – BEAUTIFUL!

Beth – Wow! What an absolute precious shot!! Perfect for the My Everything Bag!!

Angela Griffith – How precious is that! What a stunning photo!

Mandi – Beautiful

Holiday Photo Christmas Cards { Professional Photographer Northern Virginia }

I don’t want anyone to panic but in reality the 2009 holiday season is just around the corner !!    Once again it’s time to plan for your annual photo Christmas Cards & Christmas Portraits.  Your friends and family will rave about how unique and upscale your holiday cards are.  See below for all the details…and then call today to schedule...

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Uncle Wayne – You’ll do well with these unique, personal cards.
Great job!

UW

Marines in Need { Professional Photographer Northern Virginia }

I don’t often share personal postings to my blog but this article touched my heart and really made me aware of a great need.  I really had NO idea of this kind of need…don’t ever hear anything about this from the news media.  We need to though!  The article is in the current issue of the Warrenton Lifestyle which...

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Beth – I will certainly help. What horrible conditions they have to endure. Thanks for bringing it to everyone’s attention!

Beautiful Baby Bump { Maternity Photography Northern Virginia }

Such a sweet couple from Front Royal, Virginia!  They visited the studio last week for portrait art of their precious baby bump.  Boy, I wish I had looked this good at 32 weeks!  We can’t wait to meet their baby boy in October… he’ll be here before we know it! Family, friends and blog readers – please feel free to leave this expectant mom...

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Angela Griffith – Gorgeous! I love how you capture the emotion so well!!!

Beth – These shots are wonderful. I love how the mom-to-be looks in that gorgeous crocheted sweater! Just beautiful!

Lovely Lashes! { Baby Photography Northern Virginia }

This 10 month old little sweetie was here Thursday and we had the best time!  I have to tell you…this baby girl had the most beautiful, long eye lashes I have ever seen on a baby!  And they encircled the yummiest chocolate brown eyes!  I could tell her momma loves her to pieces and I can see why.  She...

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Dawn – Margherita ~ Wow! Can I just tell you how much I love these images of your little cherub?? She is just a total gem! Can’t wait to show you more! ♥ ♥

Roger – The composition and crop of the first portrait totally draws you into her eyelashes… and the second image – WOW – you got her to innocently stare straight into the lens. Both of these are AMAZING !!

margherita warhurst – Dawn.. These pictures are just gorgeous. You did such a beautiful job. I can not believe how they turned out. I cannot wait to see the other photos. Thank you so much for your time and can’t wait to come back once she can sit on her own. Thank you so much for everything!

Auntie Joy – WOW! i knew the princess was beautiful, but these just take her above and beyond!!!

Shannyn – Oh gosh, you really captured her! We just love this little munchkin, and these photos totally capture her. – Auntie Shannyn

Angela Griffith – OH my she is gorgeous! I love the serious pose with those gorgeous big eyes! The first one I totally agree with Roger perfect in every way!

Jennifer Breeden – These pictures are incredible!! They took my breath away! She is so photogenic!

Grandma Champagne – I always knew my granddaughter was so precious. These pictures are phenomenal. She could be a baby model on a magazine cover! I love you sweetie!!

Beth – Wow! Her Grandma is right, she could be a baby model any day! Dawn, these shots are just gorgeous!! Great job and absolutely beautiful baby!!

Uncle Wayne – This is what I’m talking about! Great job…

Bridget Merritt – Just abosultely gorgeous!!! I agree…she could be on the cover of any magazine! Her beauty was truely captured in these poses!

Newborn Photography Washington DC Metro Area ~ { Lil’ Doc }

What an absolutely adorable baby boy!  I am so lovin’ his beautiful head of hair.  Little “R” was a wonderfully cooperative little subject too.  I wish he could have stayed longer…I could have easily kept playing with him.  Not only is his daddy a doctor but so are his grandparents…so, mom and dad brought along a miniature...

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Dawn – Dear Mr. & Mrs. B ~ You have one darling little man! He is a beautiful little gift of love to you both! ♥ ♥

Beth – Too,too cute!! I can’t get over his hair! Love his toes in the second shot! Congrats to the mom and dad.

Angela Griffith – Oh what a beautiful baby boy!!! These are absolutely precious!

Baby Photographer Washington DC Metro Area ~ { 12 months }

What a fun time I had with this precious little girl and her mom yesterday!  She is turning one next week and mom wanted to be sure to have portraits of this special event.  Little Miss “I” was such a happy little girlie!  She has the most amazing dark brown eyes as  you can see...

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Dawn – My goodness, Miss “I” is such a happy baby! I could just eat her up…yummy baby!! ♥ ♥

Wendy – Miss “I” is perfection at its best!! Happy B-Day!

Angela Griffith – oh she is a doll baby!! Love the pink!!!

Linda Wientjes – Is Izzy the best baby in the world? and, oh yes, the most georgeous! I love you Izzy, Aunt Linda

Grandma Jeanne – What a beautiful little granddaughter we have! We will see her soon. God’s creation for two beautiful parents. What beautiful work you do.

Kim Asack – I just want to kiss that cheek!
Beautiful pictures.
Thanks for sharing.
~kim~

Heather Nungesser – She is a living modern cupie doll! OOOH I want to eat her up!

Beth – What a BEAUTIFUL baby! The curls and the eyes and the 2 adorable little bottom teeth when she smiles. She’s just too cute!!! Love the shots Dawn!

Tiffany C. – Wow Amanda she is gorgeous!! xo Tiff

Anita Link – Happy Birthday Izzy. Love those big brown eyes & miss you! I love you! -Great Aunt Nene

Cynthia – Absolutely adorable! Izzy is the picture of happiness. Her eyes are so expressive and is so beautiful in her white frock! Happy Birthday sweet little lady!

Cynthia (Amy)

Creative { Baby Photographer Northern Virginia }

Oh baby!  This little princess from Dulles, Viriginia came to the studio yesterday to have some portrait art created for her proud mommy.  My goodness, Miss A  had the most beautiful blue eyes!  Her toothless grin and baby drool reminded me of just how fast little ones grow… weren’t mine just this age yesterday?  Be sure to...

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Dawn – Tracy ~ your little princess is just beautiful…gorgeous eyes and such pretty little lips! Can’t wait for you to see more! ♥ ♥

Tracy Dietz – Dawn – These are amazing!! I cannot wait to see all of them. You captured her true personality!! :)

Angela Griffith – OH my what an adorable baby!!! Love these!! Precious!!!

Beth – What a BEAUTIFUL baby and the shots are really gorgeous!

crystal hogsten – What a sweet baby! Great photos!

Unique Maternity Photographer { Washington DC Metro Area }

This expecting mom & dad were here a few days ago from Alexandria, Virginia for their maternity portraits.  They are such a sweet, sweet couple and I cannot wait to meet their little boy!  He is destined to be a Green Bay Packers football fan if his dad has any say about it!  So, here are a couple sneak peeks of “your...

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Roger – Dawn, I LOVE how all the colors of the floor, chair, drop (and of course Mom) blend to create such a classic portrait feel in the second image. EXCELLENT !!

Dawn – Jason & Zolaika ~ I really enjoyed working with the two of you both. Can’t wait to meet your little man when he arrives! ♥ ♥

Angela Griffith – Breathtaking!!! These are incredible!!!

Beth – Wow! The second shot especially is so beautiful. I love the colors and contrasts you used in that one. What a beautiful mom to be!

22 days { Newborn Portrait Studio Fairfax VA Area}

What a precious little princess this infant girl was!  She came into the world three weeks ago at just over 5 lbs.  At her newborn portrait session this week she was still just under 6 lbs… but what a joy she was!  She was so tiny that the cherry hat almost made her disappear.  Please leave some blog lov’in for the...

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Dawn – Kimberly & Michael ~ Your little princess is just delightful…I can see why you both are so in love with her!! ♥ ♥

Angela Griffith – Oh how precious !!! Second is my fav!

Robin Reid – Michael and Kimberly – I definitely want copies of these photos! Miss Miranda is so precious and beautiful! Love you all!

Sally R – How precious! I love the shots – another generation of diva….

Diane Brown – I can’t wait to see his litte lady in person.So Sweet…Love Aunt Diane

Beth – What precious shots of this little beauty! That second one with the adorable hat is just too too cute! She is so peaceful in the first one. Love these!

4 weeks { Newborn Baby Photographer Northern VA Washington DC Area}

This precious baby girl was in the studio this week for her newborn portraits and ”oh my” what a cutie pie she is!  Look at her beautiful big brown eyes…not to mention that curlie hair!  No wonder her mother and father are gushing over her!  So, here is a sneak peek for you, your friends and all of your out of state...

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Angela Griffith – Oh what a gorgeous little girl!! I love that second one! Mom and Dad are going to have a hard time choosing!!

Dawn – Gene & Nicole ~ you guys have been blessed with such a precious little girlie! She is just delicious! ♥ ♥

Leslie Moore – Aw…look at my niece! She is gorgeous! I can’t wait to see you all. Love you lots!

Anaya Hemphill – Auntie and Uncle G, I love you very much and I cant wait to see my little cousin! Love, Anaya

Beth – What wonderful shots! The second one is just too cute. Look at the hair and the eyes on her! What a beauty!!

Fireworks! { Professional Photographer Northern Virginia MD DC Area }

I hope everybody had a wonderful July 4th celebration!  We just got back last weekend from being at the beach for a week for our family vacation.  I promise to share some images from the trip soon!   For the fourth year in a row, my family and I celebrated independence day by going to the awesome fireworks...

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Angela Griffith – You know you are the best Dawn! Oh my Goodness these are spectacular!

Beth – Wow!!! I absolutely LOVE these!! Can’t get any better photos of fireworks than that. Wish we had been there. It looks like an awesome display.