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Welcome to Simple Expressions Photography!

Thanks for stopping by!  Instead of a separate blog and website, I've now combined both into one handy "blog-site."  How convenient is that?!  Relax and take some time to browse around.  Click on the "Favorite Images" tab to get a feel for my style and see some of my favorite images.  Go to the "Details" tab to find out more about a session.  Finally, click on "Contact" to send me an email with any questions or to schedule your portrait session. 

I look forward to working with you to capture the SIMPLE EXPRESSIONS of your life! 

Just a note...

Because this site is new, I don't have many posts yet. :(  If you'd like to take a peek at my old blog you can check it out here:  The old blog :)     

Sneak peek…Stafford Virginia Photographer

I had the opportunity to spend yesterday with Miss “E” at one of my favorite locations.  Despite the heat (thanks for putting up with it mom!) we had a fun afternoon filled with smiles, drawing, bubble blowing and hide and seek.  (Miss “E” is a great finder! :))  Here’s a little sneak peek so far.  Mom, I’ll be in touch when the rest are finished! 

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Girls on the Run - slideshow and prints!

I posted a while back about the incredible event that I photographed - the Girls on the Run 5K race in West Potomac Park.  Truly inspiring!  Emily put together this awesome slideshow highlighting the event.  You can check it out here:  GOTR Slideshow  (Note:  Be patient - depending on your internet connection it might stop and start.  Give it a minute and it should load and play all the way through.) 

Participants:  Don’t forget race day prints!  Check out all the race day photographs at our online print house:  

http://www.digiproofs.com/GOTR/

Password: GOTR (case sensitive)

And a few more images from the day!

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Sneak Peek | Stafford Virginia Family Photographer

I had the pleasure of spending the morning with these two cuties!  (And mom and dad. :))  The little one wasn’t too sure about this whole picture thing but she quickly warmed up when the Smarties came out!  They kept me laughing with all their little words like the “farkle” (sparkle) lotion they had on.  And they were very proud of their bubble gum pink toes.  Too cute!

Mom and dad - here’s a little sneak peek for you.  I’ll be in touch when your preview is ready!  Thank you again for sharing your family with me!

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Sneak Peek…family session

This morning I was able to hang out with this super sweet family.  They were so easy and fun to work with.  Thanks “S” family! :)

Here’s your sneak peek.  I’ll let you know when your preview is ready!

P.S.  “C” - have fun at the dance tonight! :)

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Sneak Peek…senior session

Woo-hoo!  The rain finally stopped and I was able to get some sessions in this week!  The first was with the lovely Miss “L” who is a senior this year.  We had a great time (even with the soggy grass!)  And check out these gorgeous eyes! 

Here’s a little sneak peek for you.  I’ll be done with your slideshow preview very soon!

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GOTR - Mother’s Day

I was so excited to be a part of the Girls on the Run 5K race at West Potomac Park in DC yesterday.  What an inspiring start to Mother’s Day!   There were over 700 runners registered and the energy and excitement in the air was incredible!  Thank you to Emily of Emily Weiss Photography who asked me to help out again.  We also had Suzanne Behsudi of Suzanne Behsudi Photography joining our team.  Between the three of us, we have lots of images to dig through!  Be sure to check back for more highlights and a slideshow.  Race day photographs will be available for purchase online no later than May 29th.  You can check them out at www.digiproofs.com/GOTR  Password: GOTR. 

In the meantime, here are some of my favorites so far.  You can also check out more here:  Emily’s blog. 

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April Showers?

My daughter recently said, “I thought it was April showers bring May flowers?  It’s May and it’s still raining!”   It seems like it been raining for 2 weeks straight around here.  I keep thinking when the sun finally makes an appearance again, we will have beautiful green grass and flowers.  I’m trying to look on the bright side - but this wet weather is starting to get a little old!  To those sessions I’ve had to reschedule because of the weather - thank you for your patience and understanding.  I promise to make your session worth the wait! :) 

Maybe these will cheer us all up.  These are some pictures I took in April during the Cherry Blossom Festival in DC.  Enjoy and stay dry! 

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Class of 2009…

I met up yesterday with “M” for some senior pictures and had a great time!  He kept me laughing and was such a great sport about the whole picture thing!   Here’s a little sneak peek…

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Opening Day…

In this house, nothing signals the beginning of spring more than baseball season!  (Although today it felt more like summer, not spring!  Whew!)   Here are a few highlights from the day…

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And the winners are…

Thank you to all who voted in the “Best of 2008″ Photo Contest!  Winners - I’ll be in touch very soon with your goodies!  And the winners are… 

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