inauguration!!!!!

Family Photos at the Arboretum

Yesterday Janna, Dana, Genevieve and I went out to the arboretum to shoot some family portraits! I shot Genevieve's baptism long long ago (my first event by myself!), and was so glad to be able to spend some quality time with these three. So many pictures to share... they are just too cute to hold back!


Janna and Dana said they wanted lots of photos that captured Genevieve's personality. Let's see how we did!


Curious...



Joyful... and clearly loves her daddy!


An explorer!

loved VERY much by her family.

hungry... and a multitasker!

Caring. How sweet is this?

Daring!

...and always on the go!

Genevieve, Dana, and Janna, thank you for letting me be a part of keeping your memories!!

US-2 Midterms - late post

2 weeks ago I downloaded these photos off Katy's CF card so I could take it empty to Amanda's wedding (thanks, Katy!). I had forgotten how much fun I'd had photographing my US-2 class on the lawn at Stony Point! What a great group of folks. At this particular point, Lindsey Hall was trying to teach us to whistle with grass between our fingers. Enjoy!

Amanda is married!

See photos from Amanda and Matt's wedding here!

http://www.laraswansonphoto.com/clients/Ivey/

photos from church

So I've been commissioned to take the photos for the bulletin board at church, so I've had my camera around a lot lately. Here are some recent shots - Santos and Benji, then Arden.

Krystal and Chris - Engagement Session on the Mall

Krystal is a field organizer for Bread for the World, so I know her from work with the UM Seminar Program. I had only met her fiancee Chris once, so I was excited to see them both in a more laid back setting! I'll be shooting their wedding next May, and it was really great to get comfortable with them. Here are some of my favorites from this weekend:

Chris and Krystal are just gorgeous.

and check out this ring!

I learned that Cris is quite the acrobat. I love how Krystal is laughing at him in the background!

Of course, we had to wander down to the tidal basin for that late-afternoon sun. Check out the flare! I told Chris he has to practice this - we're DEFINITELY rocking this out at their wedding.

A few more from the mall - it's so clear how much they love each other.

And one last sunset shot to close it out. Congratulations, Krystal and Chris! Can't wait to shoot your wedding next year!

Tagalog Christian song used in GBCS worship today

Walang sinuman ang nabubuhay para sa sarili lamang.
Walang sinuman ang mamamatay para sa sarili lamang.
Tayong lahat ay may pananagutan sa isa't isa.
Tayong lahat ay tinipon ng Diyos ng pag-ibig niya.

Nobody is living by himself alone.
Nobody will die only for himself.
All of us are accountable for each other's welfare.
Because all of us are gathered by God's love.