The story….A broad grin. A tiny tear. A shy glance. A thoughtful gaze. A belly laugh. Gliding down the slide. Racing for the water fountain. The joy of an ice cream bar. The touch of a mother’s hand…the story. Every child and family photography session has a story. Coming from a background in photojournalism and...
Category Archives: The Modern Portrait
A new tradition begins. Every January, I will compile a collection of images of the children I had the privilege to photograph the year before. I will post those images here and on my Facebook Fan Page. Not all of the children I photographed last year are included here. Some parents and guardians, for varied...
When Jessica first suggested an engagement session at the National Cathedral, I hesitated. I had done workshops there, for architectural photographers, and spent a few pleasant summer evenings there over the years, but it had never occurred to me as a setting for an engagement session. As a Christian man, the National Cathedral represents more...
One of the things I enjoy most about family photography is the opportunity to suspend reality, for a few brief moments, and capture those moments in images that will become part of that family’s history. I play off the energy and the attitudes of the subjects and I work to avoid formula sessions. Every family...
It is no contest. My favorite season in Washington, DC is the fall. I love the bright, changing colors against the clear blue skies and the crisp air that adds just a touch of red to the cheeks. It is a photographer’s dream. We met Chris, Jen and Jack at a park near Washington on...