BABY ALERT!!!! 11 days old and Andrew was in from of my camera! He has a special blanket that he loves and without it...he doesn't stay asleep very long. His mother and I had a time trying to keep him cozy and comfy. As you can see even swaddled he was wide awake, but as soon as you put the magic blanket on him he would go to sleep. He was adorable and can't wait to see him in 3 months!
Whose is a dancer at heart? ME!!! I love everything about dance and being able to express yourself. I always want to photograph dancers and their movement and how they express themselves. I had the pleasure of meeting Lindey and we had a great time in the photo studio and listened to some great music. Her strength and love for this art form was great to watch and I wish her the best in her budding career.
Anyone who knows me can tell you that cultural ceremonies are where I feel the most comfortable. I love learning about and getting to know different dynamics of families and the traditions which they hold dear to them. I have been to several Indian ceremonies but each one is different depending on the families involved and the religion they follow. This particular ceremony was an engagement party which involved exchanging of rings and the meeting of the two families. There were gifts present to the soon to be bride and groom from the family members as well as blessings with money and the giving of sweets. They were all so welcoming and I can't wait to cover their future wedding.
Recently I was contacted by an amazingly talented women to photograph her Editor-In-Chief portraits for her upcoming magazine launch. We had one brief conversation and I knew we would be a perfect combo. Upon arriving at the location and meeting her glam squad things just came together. Little did I know everything I was going to learn that day nor the connections to come. God is always on time!
Fashion, fashion, fashion!!! This lady has the look as well as the wardrobe to match. We met on IG and from there I knew we would work well together. Love Joy Styles writes a blog and puts her own twist on fashion by breaking the rules and creating her own looks with a mix of vintage and new. It is so much fun working with someone that is so creative and allows you to be creative as well. Check out her blog here: http://bit.ly/1S0Irv6
Light is light and I like practicing my technique on my friends/models. Ms Liz came out again for a recent session where we had a local makeup artist on deck as the glam squad. Liz has such a carefree spirit and is just super sweet. We had a great couple of hours capturing a ton of images and here are a few for you to enjoy! Please as always, Like and SHARE! Thanks for your support! Follow me on IG @catherineraephotography
When you look around you see women in the military all the time! It is not often that you see women that have gone through as much as MAJ Jaspen Boothe and have survived to tell her story. Jaspen has made it her mission to tell her story and other women vets stories that cannot tell their own. MAJ Boothe has organized countless resources for veterans across America and continues to do so through her organization Final Salute. I am glad that she asked me to capture her moments as she pinned on the rank of MAJ in the US Army. It was a joyous day for her and her family. Please enjoy, like and SHARE.
Meeting new people is what I love to do. On a recent trip to NYC to attend a class I had the opportunity to photograph NYC/Miami model Aaron Bryant. He was a cool guy and we all had an amazing time at the session and capturing some memorable images. Please enjoy, like and share! You can also follow me on IG @catherineraephotography.
Photographing a first year session can be hit or miss depending on the amount of sleep. This was the case for Miss Zoe as she was not having a good day but we did get a few images for her parents to have and share with family and friends. I am appreciative that her parents braved the cold weather to achieve this short session and I look forward to working with them again.
Excited that this former photography classmate of mine trusted me to take her maternity and family portraits for her third and final child...so she says! LOL! It was a pleasure having the Mills family in the studio for the afternoon and getting to know her hubby and other two children who are eagerly looking forward to the arrival of their little brother next month! Congrats Monae!
There is nothing like having a newborn in the studio in the afternoon! Miss Margo was no exception and was a pure joy to meet and cuddle with! She was so sweet with her head full of hair and overall calm disposition. Her parents and little sister have become a staple in my studio and I can't wait to see more milestones from this family as they continue to grow!
I was excited to be contacted by this blended family to photograph their love for each other. I recently met them while in school and built a quick respect and friendship with them. The girls were absolutely adorable and one was camera ready at all times...which makes me very happy as a photographer. It was a pleasure photographing them on location in Richmond, Virginia and I look forward to many more sessions together.
Excited was not the word to describe my emotions as Ms. Merlene stepped out with this burgundy hair and makeup on point for her session! She came ready to work and gave it everything for these images. We had a great time walking around Richmond to obtain these images and she was an ultimate professional. I have learned to travel to find these hidden gems that others are not willing to. I am grateful for finding her and hope that our paths will cross again.
Everyone meet Sean or Shon as he is listed on social media! Sean is an aspiring actor who lives in the DMV and was awesome to photograph. He was more than willing to listen and opened to all the crazy ideas I had for his session. We have another shoot scheduled soon and I can't wait to see what comes out of it. Stay tuned!
Meeting people is what I do and I love when I meet people that like to be in front of my camera. A few weeks ago I was contact by Rayshawn that wanted to update his photos to update his online presence. He recently became a spokesperson for a supplement company and is on his way to doing big things. I look forward to working with him again in the future.
Family sessions are so much fun...especially when they are a combo to announce the new arrival to the family. This session was so fun and carefree on a chilly afternoon. The girls were glad to walk in the leaves and sit and look at the water while mom and dad took some photos with each other. I can't wait to meet the new little one and capture his first moments.
Who doesn't remember their Senior year and all the excitement of getting ready to graduate? Senior sessions always take me back to my senior portraits and the fun I had having my own portraits taken. I recently had the opportunity to meet this young lady and she was so sweet. Just calm and wanted photos with her guitar and nothing to fancy. Her gorgeous blue eyes and wonderful smile were such a delight to capture so she will have these photos for years to come.
Babies are amazing and when you get to photograph two of them it is a wonderful thing! I met these two little ones at 11 days old and they were just gorgeous. Malia with her calm demeanor and Joseph, who is the feisty one already, brought such a joy. Once both were asleep, because one would be awake and the other would snuggle, we were able to snap a couple of portraits.
I have learned so much through newborn photography and the number one thing is PATIENCE!! I had a totally different vision for this session but you have to always be flexible when it comes to little ones. I can't wait to see them grow and develop their personalities to see if they stay calm and feisty! :-)
New models that are trying to grow their portfolios are awesome to work with. Theo was no exception. We have had the opportunity to work together twice and try some different looks. He is an awesome guy and being Asian brings a different flavor to the industry. I hope that he is able to pick up some work in this ever changing industry. Enjoy, Like and Share!
