Prom dates standing on a set of stairs in a arrow pattern.

How to Look your Best for Prom Portraits How to Light Prom Portraits? I used a 42″ Octobox with a Flashpoint 600 Pro Strobe on a light stand that my husband moved around for me. For many of these photos the flash was stationary. I added in the strobe to get some clean light without […]

A high school senior boy sitting with his legs straight in front of him and leaning back on an old white fence. What to bring to my Senior Portraits?

What to Bring to My Senior Portrait Photoshoot? When you think about your High School Senior Portrait Session, some things will be obvious to bring. There are things that you really have to bring and then there are things that would make the session more enjoyable. What to bring to my Senior Portraits? Keep reading… […]

Freshman girls going to Homecoming dance portraits

There are 2 High schoolers (DSHS) in my house now! And they’re both having a lot of fun. Homecoming is always a busy week with lots of activities. And I knew that my middle daughter, Ellie would let me take her pictures with her friends. There are 6 of them and they got to know […]

Mercer Street is the Main Street of Downtown Dripping Springs! It’s where all the local fun happens! Founder’s Day is hosted here, as well as the Songwriter’s Festival, and the tree lighting before Christmas. So since it’s such a heartstring of the community we decided that this spot would be the perfect backdrop for Bella’s […]

Congratulations! You’ve made it to your Senior Year! This is such an exciting time and I know you want to enjoy all of it! Since you’ve decided to have a Senior Photoshoot, you’ve been wondering how to prepare yourself so you can get the best photos possible. Well I’m here to help you get just […]

I met Maddy after her Mom scheduled her Senior Session with me in November. It’s nice to work with people who are enthusiastic about working with me and being photographed.  I know everyone has a tendency to feel a little uncomfortable about being in front of the camera, but this girl just nailed it. We […]

Since moving to Purcellville last summer I had been looking forward to meeting some Seniors from Loudoun Valley since our neighborhood backs up to the school.  Often we can hear the announcer or the band during half-time in the Fall.  So I was thrilled when Aaron’s Mom contacted me and wanted to incorporate the school […]

This is Sammie.  He eats, breathes, sleeps baseball.  This guy plays First Base for the Loudoun Valley Vikings and will be playing for Hood College in the Fall. At the beginning of our session, I was a little disappointed that we were unable to use the High School field.  But my preconceived notions were quickly […]