:: washington dc children's photographer | {first birthday} ::

A week after his Mundun Ceremony, Baby N turned one year old! He and his adoring parents celebrated with dear family and friends at the beautiful Yards Park. Here's a sneak peek of the birthday boy, after his first haircut. Still as darling as ever :-)

:: alexandria del ray family lifestyle photographer | {all about the heart} ::

This was from a  super fun session from a Valentine's Day shoot. Just imagine: heart-shaped sunglasses, heart-shaped garlands, heart-shaped confetti...oh and Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off" playing on my iPhone ;-)

:: fall mini preview | {g family} ::

I had soooo much fun with this squeeza-licious little lady! She is everything and more. There was no doubt who was in charge of the photo session :-) It also helped that her lovely parents are the nicest, happiest people in the world.

:: fall mini preview | {k+b+k+m} ::

Can you believe all the cuteness??? Here is a preview of this adorable family's Fall Mini...

:: fall mini preview | {I family} ::

The awesome I Family and their faithful terrier. Thanks, J and R for keeping me on my toes!!!

:: fall mini preview | {G+A+L} ::

The best part of offering mini sessions every year is the perk of seeing my littlest clients grow up. Here is a preview of the beautiful G and her not-so-littles from our Fall Mini Session :-)

:: 06.04.14 | {a clearing} ::

:: 06.03.14 | {salt + sand} ::

:: 06.02.14 | {friendship} ::

:: 05.28.14 | {wisdom} ::

:: sunshine ::

:: happy memorial day ::

:: once upon a time ::

Once upon a time, there is a girl who marches to the beat of her own drum...

Our whole family is obsessed with buttercups. Everyday, we drive by a meadow full of these vibrant blooms. Yesterday, we finally stopped and took some fun images...more to come.

:: 04.20.14 | {bunny} ::

Happy Easter!

:: happy ::

Snow, snow go away...oh but it makes the Little so happy...

:: 02.14.14 | {love} ::

:: 02.13.14 | {joy} ::

:: more of amanda ::

:: miss amanda jones ::

Love that song...especially during the scene where Eric Stoltz, Emma Thompson and Mary Stuart Masterson were getting ready for THE BIG DATE. Classic. Love it. But I digress...

I had a lot of fun with this beautiful soon-to-be HS graduate. From Amanda's gorgeous smile and laid back demeanor, you couldn't even tell that it was absolutely f-r-e-e-e-e-e-z-i-n-g!!! 

This is only a sneak peek...more to come soon!