Snow

I've been meaning to post something a little less business-y and things have been going so well, I just haven't had the chance. Here is a photo from a few weeks ago when it snowed. This was Chloe's first snow where she has been able to go out in it. We got her all bundled up and she was outside all of 5 minutes before she wanted to come back in. I love her Detroit hat :)

Nicest Email

I got a great email over the weekend from a past client that I did newborn photos for. It is the feedback like that that keeps me going :) Her baby was adorable, and I really loved the photos. She tried a volume studio for the 6 mo pictures, and well....here is her email:

Hi Amie,
I am not sure if you will remember me. My husband, Matt, and I came in with our daughter Ashlyn to get her 1 month picture taken. I wanted to let you know that we still love the pictures and our family loves them too. So now, Ashlyn is 6 months old and we decided that we would try and save some money this time and just go to one of the mall places to have her pictures taken. WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT! We just got home and could not stop talking about how awful it was compared to the wonderful experience we had with you. Ashlyn cried because there were 3 sales people trying to get her to smile, they took some awful shots and to top it all off. They were way more expensive. We were so spoiled by coming to you first. I can't believe that we made the mistake of going anywhere else. For her one year photos, we are definitely coming to you! My husband kept saying, "That is difference between working with a true artist and some guy with a camera. I am crushed that I spent my photo budget on the lousy pictures but am also excited about having you take her one year photo. We will be contacting you in a few months. Thanks again for your beautiful work and never again will I go to a random mall photo place.

I thought this was SO nice! Of course, I am sad that she will not have great 6 mo photos, so I hope she brings her in for a 'mini' session.

I was going to post an image from her session, but it won't work for some reason! grr. Ok, got it to work today....isn't she the cutest?

Crazy Idea

I have this idea that I want to photograph a couple from enagement, to wedding, to pregnancy, to baby, to family portrait. Is this totally crazy? DC is such a transient area, and though I've kept in touch with several of my wedding couples, none are still in the area who are/have been pregnant. If you're one of my past couples and you're interested, or, if you're just starting out on your search for a photographer and think this sounds like a fun project, please contact me!!

New Website!

I just finished loading everything up to my new website. Now, I will be able to make updates quickly. I really like the new look--I think it is really clean and focuses on the photos. What do you think?

I'm getting ready for the GMU bridal show this weekend. I'm really excited about it since we had so much fun at the last one. Stop by and see us if you are planning on going. We will be on the upper level in front of the east entrance--that entrance is closed that day, so we have a nice open aisle. And I promise we won't harass you too much :)

Inaugural Post

So I am finally starting the blog I have been thinking about for so long!

I am working on my new website right now, which I am SO excited about! I will finally be able to make more frequent updates. I am hoping to have it up in the next few days, a few weeks at most.

In the meantime, here is a new portrait photo of Patrick, looking oh so serious. Enjoy :)