Happy Birthday (belated) Maggie & Leo!

I worked with Juan what seems ages ago.  I was delighted last fall when he asked me to take portraits of his family.  I really enjoyed getting to know his wife Mary and his adorable children Tristan and Sia — and their dogs Pancho and Gus — Gus especially, since I did kinda name him back in the day.

So, it seems everyone I know has had a baby in the past year — everyone. I have been meaning (and promising) to make a baby post for some time now.  Over the course of the year, I have photographed a bunch of my friend and families’ new additions.  Here are some highlights!

Elia & Maya

My most recent niece, Maya Jade, two days old.

Maya’s big sister Elia, at 2 years and 2.5 years.

Sean Bernard

Anne is one of my oldest friends and her son Sean is adorable.  So so smiley and such big blue eyes.  Here are pictures of him at three months and about seven months.

Sean’s first visit to the National Zoo.

Nico & Lucia

Nico and Lucia are cousins, but they will probably grow-up with sibling like exposure.  Nico, not quite one year old, already has a signature look, the Nico brand.  And Lucia, she’s 100% sweetness.

And Lucia

Maggie & Leo

So, I know a bunch of people who have had twins in the last year.  Maggie and Leo are two of my favorites.  Leo seems to to have a touch of his mother’s competitive edge.  And Maggie, she’s a sweetheart.

We first met Chris and Danny at their phenomenal DCA engagement shoot.  Their wedding was just as spectacular and travel themed.  The ceremony was at Augustana Lutheran Church near Meridian Hill Park and the reception was at the Omni Shoreham in Woodley Park.  It was a crazy weather day — rain, overcast skies, snow, hail — but, by the time the ceremony approached, it was all blue skies and beautiful light.  Such a great wedding.  We really enjoyed getting to know Chris and Danny and their friends and family.

Travel has always been important to Danny and Chris; it is something they both love and do together often.  For a period of time, Danny was living in Europe and their relationship was transatlantic.  So, when it came time to choose an engagement picture location, they chose a place that had special meaning to them -  Ronald Reagon National Airport.  We had a great time exploring the airport with Danny and Chris on a surprisingly warm sunny February day.  It’s amazing how many great spots we came across that I never really noticed before.   Looking forward to their April wedding in Washington D.C.!

First, Kristin and David finagled access to the National Cathedral bell tower (and parking lot) for one amazing engagement  session.  Second, they put together a pretty spectacular wedding in Williamsburg, Virginia.  From the dress to the venue and from the hand bell performance and to the ridiculous dance party that erupted, everything about this wedding was gorgeous and beautifully orchestrated.  Getting to know Kristin and David was truly a pleasure.

Tanya and Chris are super laid back, have adorable kids, and don’t take formal portraits too seriously.  And, they had s’mores at their wedding [see bonfire below].  Tanya and Chris rock.