I've been busy doing more family sessions lately, especially now that fall is approaching! We've found some great spots in a few locations--Midlothian Mines and Totopotomoy have both had wonderful background scenery, among other places.
Family Horse Farm Session
I love it when families and couples bring their horses and pets to their sessions, so I especially enjoyed shooting this group at a beautiful setting in Powhatan. The animals were troopers on a very hot day! See more here.
Dog Birthday Party!
It is not every day that you get a chance to do an event like this! It was Duke the Frenchie's first birthday, and his human and dog friends were both there for a good time. See more here!
Emily + Dylan
Congrats to these two on their recent engagement! We had a lovely night getting these photos at Dylan's family farm, with the horses making an appearance.
Sunsets and Sun Dresses
I am always a bit nervous picking times for evening sessions since our weather has been all over the place this month, but golden hour worked out perfectly for us this weekend. It helps when you have great models, too!
Cows and Calves
I had the wonderful opportunity to photograph Richlands Dairy Farm in Dinwiddie County this weekend. The place is full of happy cows, happy calves, and the family's enthusiasm for sharing their passion for dairy farming with the public. Follow them (Richlands Dairy Farm on Facebook) to hear about their events and catch a glimpse of daily chores! Great people, great farm.
More Kids, More Ponies
It's hard to get a bad photo when you're shooting kids with their ponies. These guys were all a lot of fun. Spot the outfit that the kid picked out for herself and her pony :)
Bay Morning
I always appreciate it when clients are willing to get up very early in order to catch all the good morning light!
Equine Session with Amigo
Shot a little equine session on a bright morning this weekend!
Friends and a New Baby
My friends Jennifer and Mike just had their second baby, and they were kind enough to have me over for a newborn lifestyle session.
Equine Session with Zidane D
I have known Maddy for several years through riding, so this session was a little extra-special since I got to picture her with her first horse--she found Zidane D last fall after a long search, and they seem to be getting along wonderfully.
Newborn Family Session
I enjoyed spending time with this lovely new family of four!
Kids and Ponies
It's been a while since I have done an evening shoot--I have had a lot of early-morning sessions lately, so it was great to get out in this warm sunset light!
Saturday Morning with a Red Mare
I love these shots we got in this gorgeous morning light setting! Sometimes the boring back half of a pasture can be kind of magical if you seek out the right kind of light.
First March Photoshoot: A girl and her pony
Sometimes all you need is a cedar tree in a pasture to create some magical light. I enjoyed capturing these two--posing for the camera was easy for them since they are buddies! See the whole Spring Equine Portraits album on Facebook.
A Richmond Engagement to Kick off 2017
Winter can be a tough time to shoot outdoors, but I got some great weather today for an engagement shoot with a great couple at Belle Isle in Richmond. See more of my favorites on Facebook here.
