Things I love | My little photographer

little photographer in training

My life has taken a turn for very busy this last week. September is peek wedding season in Virginia, as I've been told by my photographer friends, and is starting to show in my schedule. Plus life as a mom has gotten crazy, with preschool and swimming. Swimming is only for a month. Preschool should be easy and good for our whole family, once settled in. I think it's really important to have down … [Read more...]

In Your Shoes

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Wait isn't that a Cameron Diaz movie... or maybe it's In Her Shoes.  Either way, that is not what I meant. I meant in your shoes, as in on the side of the camera, like my clients. I try to have business portraits and family portraits taken every year. For one, I believe everyone should have updated photos of themselves and their loved ones. Secondly, it's a nice little reminder of what it's like … [Read more...]

It’s a Love Hate Thing

pinterest pins

If you haven't heard of pinterest yet, I first warn you. Stop. Stop reading this post, and move on. Forget you ever read the term pinterest. If you are still reading, I am not to blame. It's a love hate thing. … [Read more...]

A little obsessed

Reston Farmers Market at Lake Anne by Northern Virginia Photographer Jessie Mary

I think I may be a little obsessed with Farmer's Markets, and have been researching them all over Northern Virginia.  I miss really fresh produce.  I get upset when the apples come from Chile, and I can't find a local berry anywhere.  Yes, I know it's not apple season yet. … [Read more...]

Things I love

Oregon coast toddler photo

Spending time with my family at the beach. In Oregon, we lived an hour from the coast.  Any time we were free and it was semi-nice out we'd head out to the beach.  It was rare to catch a warm day on the Oregon coast.  We'd often leave a 90 degree day in Beaverton, get out of the car at Seaside, and have to put on our fleece sweatshirts and pants.  It was so beautiful that it didn't … [Read more...]