Tag Archives: child

The sun DOES shine in this part of the world!

And I’ve got the sunburn on my shoulders to prove it! Seriously though, we’ve had some amazingly beautiful days and I’ve been taking full advantage of them to discover as many hidden gems on this island as I can. Yesterday, my youngest and I hit Fort Casey to check it out – and to enjoy...

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I’ve been a busy girl!

But most of what I’ve been doing, I can’t show you – YET! I’ve had a couple of surprise sessions that will be gifts, so all photos are on the down low, hush hush! But last Friday I did a bit of mentoring with another local photographer and I brought my youngest daughter along to...

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How to hire a photographer.

Of course photography is an art and therefore has a level of subjectiveness to it, and every photographer has different areas of strength/weakness. BUT some qualities of photography are NOT subjective, and SHOULD be present in all photos that clients are paying for. Qualities such as COMPOSITION, CLARITY, COLOUR and EXPOSURE. These are non-negotiable qualities...

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Photo Jewelry – Holiday Gift Giving Made Easy! | Virginia Custom Photographer

I announced a few weeks ago that I was working with a new vendor to create jewelry works of art! I’m excited to say that my samples have arrived and WOW, they are gorgeous!!! Necklace in a few different styles, a bracelet, keyring and even an Christmas ornament! The best part – the turn around...

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willowdawn photography is TWO years old!!! Let’s celebrate!

It’s been an amazing two years. I’ve met so many incredible people and I am convinced that I have the bestest clients in the world. Over the past two years, you all have given me gifts. Gifts of laughter, singing (Look at me… look at me… hands in the air like it’s good to be…...

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