January 2007 Archives

One of my past grooms needed some headshots for a book he wrote so he asked me to come by and take some pictures. The publisher had some pretty firm rules as to what type of picture to take, I made sure we got some more relaxed ones as well. Here are a few of the images: Stay tuned for the rest of the images from this session with his daughter! Mark, Thank you for having me out to capture these images! I hope to see you and Christine again soon! --------

I have recently started shooting boudoir sessions. These are lots of fun and a great gift idea for your fiance or husband, or even as a nice thing to do for yourself! Don't forget Valentine's Day is just around the corner!! There has been a lot of buzz lately about these types of photos. If this is something you are interested in please let me know and we can discuss what you want! I have permission to post these images: --------

I had a wedding yesterday- check the blog for pictures later. Tim helped me out - Thank you Tim! Well I got an e-mal from him today with a picture he said he had to share. See if you can find me! --------

First of all - Mary needs major props! Not only is she great with child :) She is the person behind catching my blog up!!! THANK YOU MARY. I have been so busy and was so behind - I just couldn't get caught up. Mary asked if there was anything that I needed help with since she was home and not working, I taught her how to do the blog - and really you can thank her for it being caught up! It hadn't been caught up since I started the blog! Which in a way is a good thing - it just shows I am super busy! I got a new camera for Christmas - The Canon 5D (Thank you Russell!) and I bought myself a new lense - and 85mm. Well I wanted to try all of my new gear out and Mary wanted some maternity pictures. So here is what I came up with: These were all taken at Baker Park in Frederick, MD. Thank you Mary and Larry for hanging out with us and thank you for having capture these pictures to help you remember this amazing time of your life. I can't wait to meet Lily and I know you can't either! --------

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I think we picked the only cold day in 2006 for an engagement session!! Don't get me wrong - I realize it should be cold in December - but boy was it COLD!! Danielle and Brad are getting married in February and we did their engagement session today! We had to wait for Brad to come back from serving our country - THANK YOU BRAD! Here is what I saw: Danielle and Brad - thank you for choosing me to be a part of this amazing time of your life! I really look forward to working with you on your wedding day! --------

Today I had the pleasure of photographing the Kutz family! We had a great time. The Kutz family heard about me through Trevor's mom - Thank you! Here is what I saw: Thank you for having me out to take pictures of your beautiful family! I had a great time. Congratulations on the baby on the way as well - I can't wait to see you all again! --------

Today I was asked by my cousin's wife to take 6-month pictures of her son Adam. Well I couldn't help but catch a few images of Olivia too! Here is what I saw: We ended up staying for dinner (Russell joined me later), and Olivia is obviously related to me - since she thinks she REALLY NEEDS TO CLEAN HER PLATE! Thank you for having us over for pictures and dinner! --------

Today my friend Kelli turned 30 - and we stopped by her party. I had had a wedding - so got there kind of late. I am terrible though - I didn't get a single picture of the guest of honor - but I did get some good ones of her niece and nephew. :( --------

Today I had an engagement session with Lisa and Otho! They met me at a wedding I shot in July of 2005 and booked me for their October 2007 wedding! I really am looking forward to their wedding. Here is what I saw: See you guys soon - be sure to stop by my booth and say Hello at the wedding convention! On a side to all of my Frederick Area clients - and any potential Frederick Area clients - there is a great bridal show coming up on January 28th - You can view the information here: http://www.weddingexpomaryland.com/ --------

This is my second session with Connor! He has changed so much - and is just the cutest kid! This session was extra special, cause Dad was here too :) Jenny, Jim, Connor and Trouser - Thanks for having me out to photograph your family - I look forward to seeing you again really soon! --------

My sister and her family came for Thanksgiving! It was great that they could come visit from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. This is the first time that they had come to see our new home, and been for a visit since our wedding in 2003! We hadn't seen them since 11/2004! The boys had grown so much! I wanted to take some pictures of them on their last day with us! We had such a great time - these were all taken at my house! The family: Sean: Sean and Aaron being goofy! The Bushnell men: Back to the goofy boys: Danielle brought a Gingerbread house kit with her - we had a blast. (Note to all moms: This kept the boys busy for about 3 hours!) D&D! Just Aaron: Just Sean: The whole family again :) Mom and her boys: Dad and his boys: Thank you D,D,A, &S for visiting! We really had a blast! --------

Today I was asked by a past client (I have photographed this family about 4 times prior!) to photograph their little girl Grace! We had a great time! This is what I saw: I love this series - these three pics were shot within 4 full seconds - i love the progression of Little Grace's mood:

Thank you Brian and Beth for having me over! It was great to see Grace again! I look forward to seeing her again really soon - even if I have to come to Charlottesville!

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Today was a great day for a wedding! Today's wedding was held at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in Arlington, Virginia (http://www.mtolivet-umc.org/) and the reception was at The Army/Navy Club in Washington, DC (http://www.armynavyclub.org/indexmain.htm). The wedding coordinator was Monica Kelson from Midnight Sun Special Events (http://midsunevents.com/about_coord.htm). Like usual it was great working with Monica - I was sad that this was our 3rd and last event together until 2007! I think we have a couple events coming up in 2007 too! Here is what I saw: Congratulations Jean and Carey, Thank you for choosing me to be a part of this special time of your life! I wish you both a lifetime of love and happiness together! --------

The weather has been amazing lately! We had a gorgeous day for a wedding! I was so glad - because today's couple gave me time before their event to take all of their pictures, and the event was to be held at a golf club! Hollow Creek Golf Club was our setting (http://www.hollowcreekgolfclub.com/) - This is a great venue in Middletown, Maryland! The wedding planner for today's event was Monica Kelson (http://midsunevents.com/index.html). She is just great. She has recently just moved here from Norway and we met a couple weeks ago and she offered her services to 3 of my clients for free. It has been great getting to know Monica and I know she will have a fabulous career! Here is what I saw: Hannah and Matt - thank you so much choosing me to be a part of this special time of your life. As I told you on your wedding day - your ceremony was very moving, it takes a lot now to make me cry at a wedding! You both are fabulous people and I hope to stay in touch with you! I wish you both a lifetime of love and happiness together! PS - i do have to call attention to the fact that this wedding I had my first real celebrity! Flounder from DC 101 and Elliot in the Morning (http://www.dc101.com/main.html#) was the best man! He was a great guy! He was supposed to plug me on the radio show - but alas I never heard it :) I guess he gets no free wedding from me :) LOL! --------

This is my second session with Vance!! Vance is a great kid and so expressive! Here is what I saw: Thank you Andrea and Andy for having me over to photograph your adorable family! I can't wait to see you all again! --------

Today I had a family session with one of my friends and her family! We had a great time!! For today's session we just stayed in Kelley and Matts house and yard and got some great captures! Here is what I saw: Thank you Kelley, Matt and Sydney - I had a great time with you all and look forward to seeing you all again soon! --------

Amy and PJ are one of my May clients! We decided to go to Algonkian Park (http://www.nvrpa.org/algonkian.html) for their engagement session. They decided it would be fun to include their dogs in their session - and they were right! Here is what I saw: Thank you Amy & PJ - I look forward to your wedding in May! --------

You may recognize these clients as they are some of my favorite. I think this is my second or third session with them! I met Crystal while planning my wedding back in October 2003 - in fact we got married on the same day! We have become great friends ever since! For their session we started in their neighborhood then went on to The Claude Moore Park (http://www.co.loudoun.va.us/prcs/parks/claude.htm). Here is our session: Thank you Crystal and Mike for having me out to photograph your family - I am so thrilled to hear of your pregnancy and can't wait to continue to photograph your growing family!! --------

One of my March clients had me out to Great Falls Park in Virginia (http://www.nps.gov/archive/gwmp/grfa/) to do their engagement session! We had a great time!! I can't wait for their wedding. Lee is a Tae Kwon Do instructor and will be doing a Tae Kwon Do demonstration at the wedding - It should be great fun! Here is what I saw: We had to play in the leaves! --------

Today I met with my friends Rachael and Scott and their kids! We had a great time at the pumpkin patch! Here is what I saw: I had a great time! Thank you Rachael and Scott - I hope we can do it again sometime!! --------

Today was a horrible day for an engagement session! We made it work anyway!! I have some of the best luck with weather this year - but today was miserable and rainy. Candice and Brian had contacted me a while ago for an engagement session - they are getting married in California but wanted some pictures done here to mark their engagment. We met at Brookside Gardens (http://www.mc-mncppc.org/parks/brookside/) which was good - because we were able to go outside and shoot some inside as well - plus we had some shelter! Here is what I saw: You would never know that is was pouring out! Thank you Candice and Brian for including me in this special time of your life!! I wish you both a life time of love and happiness and best of luck with your continued wedding plans! --------

Another beautiful day for a wedding! I was surprised to get a booking on Friday the 13th - in October no less!! Today's event was held at The Great Room at Save Mill (http://www.savagemill.com/ and http://www.puttingontheritz.com/). I really like this venue and have been there a couple times before. This time is was pretty cold and there was a lot of construction going on - so we were kind of restricted as to where we could go. They also had to move the ceremony inside. Regardless, it was a lovely event and I had a great time with Sam and Tommy! Here is what I saw: I made one of the vendors in the mill give Sam and Tommy an ice cream cone - it made for some cute pictures! Samantha and Tommy, Thank you for including me in this very special time of your life, it was truly an honor. I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness. Have a great time in Orlando - and maybe I will bump into you there! --------

Trevor has been one of my first babies that I have photographed for almost a year! It has been so much fun to watch him grow up!! It is amazing how much he changes every couple of months. Want to play? aaawww...too cute. so loved.