Ruth & Justin

Posted August 17, 2009 In Engagements

I met Ruth at a Blue October show earlier this year and, when I found out she was engaged, jumped on the chance to take some shots of her and her handsome fiance, Justin. They were a blast to hang out with, and Justin turned out to be the best DC guide I’ve ever had!

We met up at the Jefferson Memorial and got in a handful of shots before being questioned by the park police. (He told me, “The government doesn’t want you taking photos here.” Oh really?) Then we trotted off around the Tidal Basin to the nearby areas. Here are four of my favorite shots from the evening.





Ruth and Justin treated me to a delicious dinner in Chinatown after the shoot. Maybe next time we’ll be brave and try the jelly fish on the menu! Thanks again, you two! :)



Market Mornings

Posted August 16, 2009 In Personal

I hit up two markets this weekend. The first was Alexandria’s Farmers’ Market at the market square in Old Town on Saturday. I got up super early and was there between 7 and 8 am! There was tons of great produce there, and I went home with some great fruit.


I really like how the flag seems to “pop” in this one:

And of course I stopped by a baker’s booth too! This octopus was delicious!

This morning, I went into DC to check out Eastern Market. It has been in operation since 1873 and recently re-opened after a major renovation. The outdoor weekend farmers market featured produce as well as various craft items. These young women were checking out some jewelry made from recycled aluminum.

Inside are permanent merchants including meat and fish counters, a bakery, produce, flowers, a cafe, and everything in between! This little guy was really enjoying his salami!

Across the street, a flea market is also open on the weekends. There were tons of varied treasures to be found! This gentleman was selling fabulous mirrors of all sizes.



Weekend Update

Posted August 09, 2009 In Personal

I spent this weekend playing around with my shutter speed and how it affects the resulting image.

My friend Rachel suggested that I slow the shutter and take a picture of a clock, so it would physically show the passing of time. I don’t own a clock right now, so I used my watch instead (4 seconds).

Yesterday afternoon, I headed out to Gravelly Point Park (or this or this) to practice some stop-action-pan photos. It was great because I captured an airplane (1/15 sec):

a boat (1/15 sec):

a bicyclist (1/15 sec):

and a runner too (1/30 sec):

Afterward, I headed to Target to get a memory card reader, because the one built-in to my laptop recently decided it didn’t want to work anymore. On the way out, I perused the newly-added grocery section and (of course) drifted down the wine aisle. (Sidenote: this Target now sells cold beer too!) I was instantly drawn to the handful of varieties of Middle Sister Wine, especially the “Smarty Pants” Chardonnay. The labels are super cute, and each variety has a different drawing of the “middle sister.” I can’t wait to try them!



Kile & James, Part 2

Posted July 31, 2009 In Engagements

Earlier today, I headed out with Kile and James for a fun portrait session near the Marilyn Monroe mural here in DC. Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate.

We tried to shoot between downpours…

…but the rain didn’t stay off for long!
We’ll have to reschedule!



Oronoco Bay Park

Posted July 28, 2009 In Personal

I was back at Oronoco Bay Park (the site of Alexandria’s Birthday Party) over the weekend and snapped these two shots near the water’s edge. I’m loving the shallow depth of field I’m able to achieve with my new lens!



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