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Newborn Photographers in Washington DC Metro Area ~ { Sweet Slumber }

Remember Miss Bright Eyes?  Well, she came back earlier this week and we are so glad she did!  She was comfy cozy all tucked in her basket below and remained in sweet slumber throughout most of our repeat newborn session.   Check out how cute she is donning one of our newest newborn baby hats!   

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If you’re pregnant and live close to the greater Washington D.C. metro area we’d love to help you capture this special time in the life of your newborn with artistic wall art portraits.  Imagine… ”your baby as {art}” 

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Dawn – I am so glad Miss J came back to see us! Wow, she is just so peaceful in these images…hope she is giving YOU some peaceful slumber at night! ♥ ♥

Pregnancy Photographers Washington DC Metro Area ~ { Arriving Soon }

This expectant couple from the Washington DC area are expecting their first child!  How exciting!  At 37 weeks, this mom-to-be is really in the nesting mode!

She wanted to capture this time with modest yet artfully expressive images of her pregnancy.  In addition, we also set up a fun shot – see below – and darned if she wasn’t such a tiny thing that I had to ask her to “push” her bump up a bit so we could tell she was preggo!  That is so not fair! 

I hope she and her dear hubby enjoy their sneak peeks below. 

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Dawn – We enjoyed every minute of our session together with you guys…you did GREAT! Hope you enjoy your sneak peek! ♥ ♥

Beth – What a beautiful shot of the mom to be. She looks so peaceful! I love the second photo! Every time I see you do that shot, I think it’s so sweet!!

John Taylor – I absolutely love those shots. She is one beautiful pregnant lady! Your photos are fantastic!

Baby Photographer to Alexandria Virginia ~ { Oh Baby! }

A lovely mom from Alexandria Virginia brought her adorable baby girl in this week to celebrate her first birthday with some “baby’s 1st birthday portraits.”  Before we got into the “smash the birthday cake” shots we caught  just a few images of her in her girlie finerie.  Precious little lips, rosey cheeks and beautiful eyes – she is picture perfect!  But Oh Baby – she really enjoyed the second part when she got to eat the icing on the cake!

I remember when my daughter was this age and now she is getting ready to turn ten!  Time flies so quickly…what better way to remember this milestone than with a few portraits like this? 

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Dawn – Dear C Family ~ LOVED spending time with your little princess last week – she is a total doll baby! Enjoy your sneak peek! ♥ ♥

Jess – Oh what fun! She’s adorable! I love the cake on the face picture!!!

Robin – Awww….I LOVE the pictures!!!! I can’t wait to see the rest of them!

Christie – OMG! What a beautiful little cherub! She’s beautiful!!

Children’s Portrait Studio Washington DC Area ~ { Sisters }

I love, love, love photographing these two sisters!  They are both so photogenic and love each other so much.  This is just one sneak peek for their parents before I start designing their custom Christmas cards.

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Custom designed Christmas & Holiday cards

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Dawn – Dear “S” Family ~ I look at your two girls & can’t believe how much they have grown! They are both so beautiful!! ♥ ♥

Angie Griffith – I can’t get over how these girls have grown up! I remember the Christmas picts from every year you have done of them! They are always amazing! Such beautiful girls!!!

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 your session!

Important note:  These “mini” holiday portrait sessions are limited to those clients who have completed or will be completing their custom portrait investment session at Dandelion Wishes® Photography at any time during the 2009 calendar year.

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

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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 pair of scrubs for him to wear…OMGosh, talk about cute! 

So, to the family of “R”, here are a couple sneak peeks of your darling and perfect little man.  To my blog readers…be sure to leave some comments for this little one’s proud family!

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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!

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 display at Great Meadows in The Plains, Virginia.  It is only a very short drive from Warrenton, VA.  They always have the very best pyrotechnic display in this area!  I look forward every year to trying to capture just a bit of this grand display…so here is this year’s best from where I parked ~ it was the perfect summer night to take in such an incredible fireworks production!  Can’t wait til next year!     

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This one is my kids favorite shots… they both think it looks like a palm tree!  I swear it looks like the fireworks shot right out of the middle of the cars in the field but what really happened was my tripod broke and my camera would ever-so-slowly creep downwards and so it made it look like the fireworks were shooting out from the cars – totally weird!

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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.

I’m ONE! { Baby Portraits Northern Virginia }

This little darling came back to the studio for her first birthday portraits this past week and I cannot believe how much she has changed since we created her newborn portraits!  She was scrumptuous then but OH MY, she is just totally adorable now and busy, busy, busy too!  We had the best time.  Here are a couple sneak peeks for her doting mom, dad and grandparents!

Be sure to leave some comments below for this sweetie pie’s family!  Isn’t she just adorable??

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For pricing & details of our Baby’s 1st Birthday Portrait  special… click on the “Details” tab above.

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Dawn – As I look at these portraits I still cannot believe how much she has grown in a year. May God continue to bless her as she continues to grow! ♥ ♥

Angela Griffith – OH My gosh I remember this beautiful baby!! Oh that first image is gorgeous!! THe second one is so sweet with their hands holding hers!!

Brandy – This little girl is just too cute! You rock Dawn!! What great pictures!

Christa – SO adorable!!

Pregnant Portraits { Maternity Photographer Suburban MD & Washington DC }

What a sweet couple who came all the way from Laurel, Maryland for their maternity portrait session!  I had so much fun with both of them and we created some beautiful images of their soon expected baby girl.   Dad was awesome in the first one don’t you think??    

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Dawn – You guys were a blast to work with…we really enjoyed getting to know you both! Can’t wait to meet your precious new little one!

Steph – Oh, I really love that first image!!

Jessica & Larry – We had an awesome time working with you! Thank you so much. I LOVE the pic of him with the tummy it’s awesome. For all the “complaining” he did, he loves them too :o )

Angela Griffith – Love the first one but wow love that red you used on here as well!!! Awesome job!

March Drawing Winner Is… { Professional Photographer Northern VA DC MD }

We are pleased to announce our FREE session and FREE 8×10 portrait winner for March!  Congratulations to Chris & Tori S. of Warrenton, Virginia!  We are excited for them and can’t wait to meet their little girl in person!!

This month, there were just 12 entries - these are great odds ladies!!  So… get out to Dharma & Leopold’s Children’s Chic Boutique  in Old Town Warrenton and enter for the April drawing!  And remember, if you entered last month and did not win, you are welcome to continue entering each month until you do!!

Below is what the drawing box looks like….go in, find it and ENTER!!
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Beautifully Expecting { Pregnancy Photography Washington DC }

Such a beautiful mom-to-be from Washington DC !  Her baby is due in less than two weeks but she looked like she had 2 months to go in my opinion!  I wish I had looked half as good as she does!!  Here is a quick sneak peak for her and her friends and family!

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Dawn – You are so pretty my dear and it was my pleasure to capture this precious time for you!

Angela Griffith – Wow love your new blog! These images are beautiful! What a beautiful Mom to be!

Kirsten – I LOVE the new blue background… The photos are so pretty! COngratulations to the Mommmy-to-be!

Marie – Dawn, the pictures are beautiful. Thank you!!

Andrea – Hey Sweetie…Nice pics…11 more days…YAY

April – WOW!!! Marie, you are glowing! You look so beautiful. :)

Photo Jewelry { Photographer Northern Virginia DC MD }

If you have not been to the studio for your maternity, newborn or child’s portrait session yet, you have not had the opportunity to see and feel our awesome sterling silver portrait jewelry in “The Boutique.”   Wait until you see these pieces in person!  Below are just are just a few pieces that we actually have featured on the website in the Galleries entitled Bags & Jewelry. 

Wouldn’t these make awesome Mother’s Day gifts?  Yes!  Be sure to mention this to your dear hubbys’ early as they can take 4 weeks to arrive!

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Congratulations to Our Drawing Winner { Professional Photographer DC VA }

Happy New Year to you all!!  A big THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by Dharma & Leopold’s Children’s Chic Boutique in Old Town Warrenton, Virginia to enter their Christmas drawing!  The drawing prize included BOTH a free outfit from the boutique brand Le Top and a complimentary mini portrait session w/free 8×10 of choice from Dandelion Wishes Photography!  

So, (drum roll please!) and a  BIG CONGRATULATIONS to the lucky winner ~  Stacie G. of The Plains, Virginia!

Our “Pumpkin-Poo” { Photographer in Northern VA DC Area }

Okay, I laughed till I cried at my poor doggie in this hysterical pumpkin costume.  I could just image him saying, “Does this make me look fat?”  ROTFL!!  He did a good job in putting up with me taking his pictures!  After each “click” from the camera, he’d lay down as if to say; ”I’m done!”  Needless to say, I had to prop the poor thing back up and pose him several times, ’cause that’s just what I do!   

But, it was all worth it to have some cutie-pie shots of my precious poodle baby!  So here’s a sneak peek for you to enjoy! 

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Beth – Okay, THAT is just too precie!! The things you put that poor little guy through!! It really is an adorable shot! Good thing he loves you so much.

Angela Griffith – Oh How sweet is that! He is such a Ham! Love it!

Little things make big noises { Professional Photographer Washington DC VA }

This photo is for all the kids!  So, be sure to bring them to the computer and show them!

Last night at dinner we were serenaded by a couple of tree frogs “talking” to each other…for such little creatures, they sure do make a LOT of noise…ummm, reminds me of some other little creatures around my house!   Anyway, this morning when taking out the trash, I spotted one of the little guys and of course could not pass up the opportunity to take his pictures!  Just like the kids that come to the studio, I told him that we don’t say “cheese”!  And don’t you think he did a great job??  He is a good listener, just like all you children have been!  

So, without further adieu, here is Mr. Tree Frog!

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Angela Griffith – Oh My Dawn the kiddos loved this pict! You have to be the best photographer I know!!!!!!!!!!