Photography websites will direct you to portrait studios near Ashburn.
They don’t look like much to the average person…there are some callouses, a few scars…and they are never manicured.
I’ve seen them do so much — I’ve watched these hands build our house, plant grass, flowers and trees; lift,cook, paint and polish, fix the car, type a letter and steady a razor. They can mow a lawn, wash a dish, clean a toilet, tie a tie — all with the same ease. They have clapped and stroked; patted, petted, hugged and spanked…and I’ve watched those strong hands gently lift my aunt from the floor when she falls.
Those hands shook when they cut the cord when Joriana was born…but they were strong and steady when they put on her first diaper. These hands have been kind and strong. They have comforted me, forgiven me, steadied me, picked me up and brushed me off. Sometimes those hands speak more than words could.
They have loved me…for 27 years as of August 30th. I love those hands…and I’m grateful for this man who means so much to me…
So we will be going away to celebrate for a bit…this man with the hands I love…
Each photo taken in our portrait photography studio near Burke strives to make each client happy!
I am excited to blog that one of the images from David and Danielle’s wedding took 5th place in the WPJA contest!!!! And what is even kewler is that they are using my image as the thumbnail for the category!!
WPJA is the Wedding Photojournalist Association and in their words is an “organization composed of photojournalists and wedding photographers from around the world. What sets our members part in the industry is their candid, documentary approach – a distinctly artistic vision toward wedding photography.” In Virginia, I’m one of only 45 photographers in WPJA.
I’m honored to be a member, honored to have an image place in the Emotion category, but I feel even more honored that David and Danielle chose Ever After Images to document the emotions of their wedding day.
Be sure to check out the winners at http://www.wpja.com/index.htm
Here is the winning image —
If you’re looking for a family portrait photographer near me then I would search for fine art photography near McLean and you should be able to find us!
Thought I would share some kudos we just receive from two of our awesome couples!!!
From Jonathan and Leslie:
They are breathtaking, funny, beautiful, and just perfectly done. We couldn’t be happier. There are alot of photos we are going to buy. I mean ALOT! …My friend loves your work so much I could almost guarantee you will be photographing her wedding…
Terrific job on everything and thanks for bearing with all the stress of the day and the weather. Turns out the little sickness I had was pnuemonia. Oh well. that took a bit to clear up but despite that you got great photos.
You surpassed our expectations! We loved the way you worked and my bridesmaids mentioned how comfortable and relaxed they felt. Everyone was able to be themselves and it shows in our photos and thats what we wanted. Natural pictures. Your rates are good. I think you have put yourself perfectly where it’s competitive yet not too steep. I like the names of your packages very cute. Flexibility! you all must have been born with it flowing through your blood. If we wanted or had ideas you listened and that goes with responsiveness. You all are very fun and professional. I love that you have unique ideas for capturing moments we forgot about. Looking through photos I was laughing and having a great time. Even my friends said that they liked the pictures online and the way you set up our sneak peak. I think one of my friends said she watched it at least 10 times a day. She was humming the song out in service. I have never heard her hum before. I think everything was beautifully done and you all really did capture our once upon a time…
Thank you a thousand times! Keep up that awesome work! I will recommend you both to everyone I can!
Much love,
Leslie and Jonathan
From David and Danielle:
Hello Mindy and Joriana,
Thank you so much for the amazing job that you both did last week. We were truly Blessed to have a picture day and even more blessed to have the PERFECT photographers. The slide show is FANTASTIC!!!! Everybody who sees it remarks at how wonderful the photographs are and they always say your photographers are really great!! We have already referred you all to a couple of people so do not be surprised if you here from some of our lovely guests and friends. We can’t wait to see the rest of the images!!!! Thanks again and I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!!
Always
David
As a family portrait photographer near South Riding, we are listed on many photography websites.
We had the distinct pleasure of making the acquaintance of the most awesome Zack Arias. Zack is Atlanta’s music photographer, having photographed oodles of up and coming musicians. His seminar was sharing the wealth as related to improving our lighting skills. Be sure to check out his blog — it has pictures of Joriana ALL over it since she was one of the models for the day.
Here’s some of what we learned:
We said:� Joriana, be a Tiger!� And here is what happened…
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If you look on family photographer websites you will find us, Mindy and Joriana, we are Photographers near Lowes Island VA.
The coolest thing happened….I got accepted into WPJA…and the first time I applied!
With over 2,700 photographers in Virginia alone, it’s pretty kewl to be number 45 on the list….
So what’s WPJA?
“The Wedding Photojournalist Association puts the best Virginia wedding photographers at your fingertips, by granting membership only to the most talented professional wedding photographers in the world–photographers who focus solely on using their documentary photography skills to capture the moments of your wedding day. ”
It is pretty easy to have doubts about your talent. And it is really nice to have other professionals say that you are ‘one of the best Virginia Wedding Photographers’.
We hope our clients agree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you’re looking for family photographer pricing near Cascades, Virginia for any kind of family pictures, please check out our website!
Each year, the NVCC Photography program at Alexandria sponsors a juried show of work created in the past year by any student. The work included in the final exhibit is selected by an outside Juror who is anonymous until the opening reception. The work entered represents commercial, fine art and photojournalism aspects of photography.
While taking a photoshop course at NOVA, our local community college, at the urging of our teacher, Sarah Raymond, I decided to enter the juried photography show. There were 188 pieces entered.
I was SO excited to get the phone call while in Vegas, not only that three of prints placed in the show, but that I received one of nine cash prizes awarded for work to be used on the printed announcements for next year’s show!
Here are the prints that placed in the show!!
�Here’s a shot of�the Art Gallery —
�It feels weird to comment on�your own�work — right up until the week before,�I�couldn’t decide what to enter!� But� it feels good to win in the first competition� ever entered!
