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Another Saturday Night

admin — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 06:13:15 +0000

It occurred to me a while back that I still don’t think my parents completely understand what it is that I do for a living. Of course I’ve explained it, and I’m sure they are quite familiar with what it looks like when someone is taking a picture, but I don’t think most people really understand how much can be involved in getting just one shot.

I had some time while waiting for a portrait client the other evening and I decided to try to put into pictures what I’ve been unable to explain with words. Now I’ve just got to figure out a way to show how wedding coverage works.

I guess this could also be titled “I need to hire an assistant.”

SNOWBAMA 2011

admin — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 05:33:49 +0000

The DC area got it’s first big blast of winter the other night just in time for the evening rush. It took people many, many hours longer than usual to get home and I heard even the President got stuck for an hour in traffic. From the newly renovated roof of the Hay Adams Hotel I could see the crazy gridlock up and down the city’s streets. Despite the madness below, and the anxiety that I would have to drive through this mess myself shortly, it was hard not to be affected by the simple beauty of it all.

Grace

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 02:05:36 +0000

Last month my Brother and his wife gave birth to their first child. I say “they” but she’s the one who endured the 22 hour labor. Ouch.

Every child is different, but as a parent it can be difficult to not try and share your own experiences with the newbies. Especially the horror stories like “just wait until they vomit in your crotch…on an airplane” and “you’re not going to sleep well for 15 months.” My kids are a little older but the memories of them as newborns is still fresh in my memory. I’ve tried to keep my unwanted advice to myself as much as possible, but I don’t see my brother often so I’ve got to get my abuse in when I can. He’s in a weakened, exhausted state and just ripe for the ribbing. The problem is Grace is too damn cute, and lucky. She has two loving parents who’ve made her the center of their universe. All the exciting possibilities of the woman she is to become makes all the nasty bumps, bruises and bodily fluids along the way seem trivial.

Welcome to the world Baby Grace.

Aruba Sunsets

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:36:39 +0000

From the freezing blizzards in Maryland and Massachusetts we briefly escaped to an oasis of an island with perfect sunsets every evening. White sand, crystal clear blue water and deep orange skies are the perfect recipe for relaxation.

Big Storm Comin’

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:33:20 +0000

The rumor is that a major storm is heading our way and threatening to drop up to 18″ of snow. The best thing about snow in the DC area is the absolute panic it causes. Grocery stores are mobbed by folks storing up water and firewood. Gas stations develop lines because there won’t possibly be any fuel left on Monday when the snow melts.

Snow beginning to fall in Silver Spring