:: the finer things | washington dc children's photographer ::

I know I'm not alone when I say this -- sometimes I just wish my children were more CIVILIZED! I know, I know...they're young and trying to figure out how to navigate this world, but come on...

So, it is a rare moment for me to watch my son sitting and eating nicely at a restaurant. Who knew a soft-boiled egg could be so captivating?

:: new year's resolution | washington dc portrait photographer ::

As the saying goes: "If you don’t have time to write down your goals, where are you going to find the time to accomplish them?"

So here are my goals for 2012:

1. Expand my business to include clients of adult size -- engagements and weddings! For those of you who know me, you know that I swore up and down when I started that I'd NEVER do weddings -- not because I hate weddings, but because the enormous responsibility of capturing one of the most important days in someone's life is so humbling. So to start, I will be taking a limited number of engagement/wedding bookings this year. Please e-mail me for more info on engagement/wedding packages.
2. Create a line of Photoshop templates -- stationary, photo cards & forms/documents pertinent to a photography business. After working with my clients on their holiday cards this year, I am hooked! The products will include downloadable Photoshop templates that are easily customizable. Look for them in Spring 2012!
3. Start a series of workshops aimed to help moms, dads and/or aspiring photographers take beautiful photographs of their little ones. The series will include on-location photo sessions and in-studio workshops on basic digital processing techniques.
4. Start a series of editing/processing workshops for photographers. We will delve into the fabulous ins and outs of Lightroom and Photoshop -- I will show you how to streamline your workflow using these incredibly powerful tools. Many thanks to my fellow photographer and friend, JJ, for kick starting this goal for me :-).
5. And FINALLY -- I'd like to eat healthier to include more of the major food groups :-), and to spend more time playing with my growing children and taking walks with my aging hounds. And most importantly, to make sure I thank Architectdad more often for his support and love. XO

What are your goals for 2012???

Architectdad was finally able to take a pic of me (not without a big camera stuck to my face!) during our trip to Assateaque National Seashore this holiday season.

:: updated!!! | washington dc portrait photographer ::

Since Architectdad is home from work this week, I was able to escape from the circus and update the B+N website and blog in peace and quiet. I hope you and yours had a wonderfully wonderful holiday!

This is my children overdosing on holiday cookies:

:: cars | washington dc children's photographer ::

Happy 5th birthday S!

:: happy h-O-lidays | washington dc holiday photographer ::

Between various holiday family photo sessions, O's 5th birthday party and the holidays, I am running on fumes! To top it off, I had the pleasure of giving my first photography-related tutorial online to a group of terrific and talented ladies! It has been a whirlwind of a year and I hope my *dumb* luck continues and allows me to work with more wonderful people.

I took this shot on Black Friday at the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory. The microcosm inside this tiny ornament is both amazing and humbling. Happy h-O-lidays!!! Now back to the bat cave for some more editing...

:: christmas in middleburg | washington dc family photographer ::

We had a beautiful and fun day in Middleburg at the annual "Christmas in Middleburg" festivities. Architectdad and I have been going to this event for over 10 years and it is wonderful to be able to share this tradition with our little ones and friends! Out of various planned activities, the Middleburg Hunt Review (parade) was by far our favorite. Horses and hounds, O & the twins were in heaven!

:: pink & purple | washington dc children's photographer ::

Happy birthday to another Princess L! I hope your 5th royal birthday was everything you imagined :-)