Northern Virginia Family Photographer - Hawt Momma!

This morning I was scheduled to meet with this great couple at 9:00 for their maternity session. Imagine my surprise when I looked at the thermometer and it read 31 degrees. I don't know about you, but this California girl was sooooo not interested in going outside in 31 degree weather for any period of time, let alone, for over an hour for a session. So I called my clients and we agreed to postpone our session for an hour so it could warm up a bit outside. Thankfully it did warm up quite a bit (not enough for dad though) and we had a great time and got some great shots.

I brought this book along as a little something to do for dad as he waited for me to work with mom. It is a great book for future dads. It is a super quick read. Dad liked it so much he asked if he could keep it so he could finish it. Of course I said yes. If you want to pick it up you can do so here. This is a must for all new and future dad's. Mom's you won't regret getting him a book on child birth that he will actually read.

After spending some time outside we went inside and did a few things that are a bit different in style for me. Mom was such a good sport and let me try anything. I especially liked the way this one turned out.

Thank you so much for a fun morning! I can't wait to meet your precious little girl in December so we can have her first photo session. Enjoy your sneak peek!

Happy, Happy! {Northern Virginia Photographer}

Imagine my surprise when my husband decided this week that I was due for a camera upgrade. Now don't get me wrong, I had been hinting, no blatantly asking, for this particular camera for quite sometime. In fact we had discussed on numerous occasions that I would be getting this camera but the time line was uncertain because, well, we all know that money doesn't grow on trees and once you get to a certain level, this stuff gets WAY expensive. So this week the stars aligned and off he went to the store during his lunch time on Friday and came home with my new very best friend. (He is sneaky and didn't tell me he was going to do this for sure. I found out about his purchase when I logged into Facebook and was greeted by a picture of the box that he put on my page.)

Now before I continue let me say this. I believe that photography is a skill and a creative talent. Many photographers out there are pure artists with the equipment that they use. My photographer friends and I often chuckle at how many times we get asked: "Wow, you take really great pictures, what kind of camera do you have?" I have no problems saying the I am a Canon girl. I have had Canon Cameras ever since I can remember and have always been very pleased with them. But asking a photographer what kind of camera they use is like asking an accountant what kind of calculator they have or Helio Castroneves what kind of car he drives. I think we all would agree that those professions require great equipment but more importantly skill and talent. An expensive camera won't make a great photographer any more than a set of vocal chords makes someone a great singer.

So with all that said, do I feel that this new camera will make me a better photographer? I'm not sure. But, now do I feel like I truly have the equipment to do my job to the best of my ability? ABSOLUTELY!!! I look forward to my sessions now knowing that the limitations that I experienced with my old camera will no longer be an issue.

PS - For those of you who have asked me what kind of camera I use, I take that as a compliment. I have no problems with you asking me anything you want about photography, cameras, post-processing techniques, etc... I love talking about this stuff and hope that what I have learned on my journey can be passed on to someone else.

And because no post is complete without a picture. One of the cutest faces ever! (Courtesy of the new camera :)