Photo Fanatic Blog http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/ Photo Fanatic Blog en-us Derek and Lynn http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=108 http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=108 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 It's always a pleasure to work with friends and family, this wedding was no exception to that rule - congratulations to Derek and Lynn who provide yet another shining example of how an online meeting can blossom and bloom just as well as any other when the right two people come together!



























































**..**]]> Ladies night http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=107 http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=107 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Looks like three generations of beautiful women here to me, what do you think? :)





























**..**]]> John the entertainer http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=106 http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=106 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:19:37 -0400 Spent some time with John, a local entertainer who's beginning to gather quite a following here in the DMV lately for his colorful, energetic and entertaining shows.

We did a promotional shoot for one of his upcoming projects, but most of all we just had some fun!





















**..**]]> Kerri http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=105 http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=105 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 We spent a recent afternoon with the lovely and talented Kerri, who chose an excellent location for her work - the National Portrait Gallery in DC! What better place to go for some portraits??

We had a great time and enjoyed the art displays while snapping some shots that I hope were successful in bringing out the 'essence' of Kerri in all her verve...

























**..**]]> Krista http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=104 http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=104 Sat, 22 May 2010 16:19:33 -0400 Spent a late afternoon shooting with Krista in the first of what will be several photo shoots for this summer. I think it was a good day, Krista was a lot of fun and made it a really easy shoot for me - here are a few favs from the session...keep an eye out for more to come :)



























**..**]]> feliz cinco de mayo!! http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=103 http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=103 Wed, 05 May 2010 09:55:59 -0400 I am hoping everyone is out enjoying themselves on this fantastic day! The weather here in the DMV is really cooperating for the holiday and that's always a welcome sight.

Since it's a special occasion and I am in such festive spirits, I've decided to offer a special give away of a 16x24 print for any new portrait customers here in the DMV who book their shoot by 5/16/10! Just mention this post at the time of booking to receive your free enlargement!

**..**]]> Thayzel's Sweet 16th http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=102 http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=102 Tue, 04 May 2010 17:06:51 -0400 Sweet 16 parties are awesome! I hope you'll enjoy a few of the following shots from Thayzel's recent party - we had a great time and isnt she just a beautiful young lady? Congratulations Thayzel! :)





















































**..**]]> Misty http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=101 http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=101 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:10:24 -0400 This was a very fun shoot with the lovely and talented Misty! She was a little shy about uncorking that big, beautiful smile, but I finally got a few snaps of it in action hehe - persistence pays off in the end my friends :)



















**..**]]> Courtney http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=100 http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=100 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Courtney and I got together along with our set director Ami for some portfolio work - we had a good time and one thing I can say for sure is Courtney is a trooper because it was NOT warm out here at all this morning! Hope you enjoy the set!





























**..**]]> Caleb http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=99 http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=99 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:58:13 -0400 Young Mr Caleb is the king of the world at this point, as far as he knows...if only I could also find some way to get everyone around me to cater to my every whim...hmmm...hahaha





























**..**]]> Patreece http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=98 http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=98 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:55:54 -0500 I had a chance to sit down with Miss Patreece recently for a brief portrait session - the first of several. The short hair style was brand new for her and I think she wasn't yet sure how she liked it; in any case I really like the look! If you agree, send her a shout in the comments section :)























**..**]]> Atlanta, here we come! http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=97 http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=97 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:01:20 -0500

**..**]]> Miss Nicole http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=96 http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=96 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Miss Nicole hasnt been in for her portraits in quite awhile so it was high time she showed her pretty face around these parts again!

We had a brief but fun session and here are some of my favorites!































**..**]]> brent and jennifer at Wolf Trap http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=95 http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=95 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 I never tire of working with such beautiful, enthusiastic people on their wedding day. Jennifer and Brent are the sort of people who make me remember why I enjoy this line of work so much!

We found ourselves at the Wolf Trap in Vienna on a beautiful fall afternoon for portraits of the wedding party which I had a ball shooting, then we spent the evening enjoying a wonderful ceremony followed by what turned into one heck of a party in the barn - DJ David of mydeejay.com had the place rockin' until I really wanted to put my camera down and boogie with everyone else!

I'm telling you - between the excellent catering and decorations by Heidi of RandR Catering, the great music and gracious hosting provided by the Wolf Trap, I don't know how this wedding could have gone any better; hopefully the images that follow come close to painting the picture of this couple and their wonderful family as I saw them on that day. Tip: if you'd like to see even more images from this wedding drop by our Facebook page and while there don't forget to add yourself as a fan!



































































**..**]]> Culbertson Family Portraits http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=94 http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=94 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Culbertsons are back on the blog!

It's been nearly a year already since Jennifer and Mike were married up in West Virginia - hard to believe for me because it seems literally like just a few weeks ago. Well it was my good fortune to have the gang back once again in front of the camera recently for some family portraits, this time there was no snow and it was a beautiful, bright and sunny fall afternoon here in Virginia - picture perfect, as they say :)

















































**..**]]> Alexandria the 'Snow beast' Torres http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=93 http://portraitfanatic.org/blog/index.php?link=93 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Recently I found myself out in Dallas covering a spirited soccer match between two of the current top teams in the nation.

The focus of my day was young Alexandria (Lexie)...better known by some on the field as the 'Snow Beast'. It was really an entertaining and hard fought match, despite Lexie's team having injuries to several of their key players coming in to the match.

Here's my account of events on the field as they unfolded before me -I hope you enjoy the show :)





































































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