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Tag Archives: family

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...

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Making it easy for you… | Virginia Custom Photographer

Are you noticing a trend yet? I want to make the creation and owning of custom portraiture as easy as possible for you. I also want to make gift giving easy for you! Custom photo gifts are perfect for the difficult to shop for person on your list – and because I...

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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 –...

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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...

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Three Year Old TWINS! | Virginia Family Photographer

I finally got to meet the “T” twins, who were adorable and delightful. And ALMOST made it seem easy to have twins. Such sweet but unique personalities. I’m privileged to call their parents friends – though the Navy has a way of keeping us separated geographically – it’s always fun to meet...

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Where in Virginia is – willowdawn photography?

Ok, try not to choke on my nerd dust but Where in the World is Carmen San Diego is one of the few kids shows, I actually liked… so now reread the title like you’re singing the song… it sort of works, right?
I just got a spodey-odey new decal for the back of my car...

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Making it easy for you… | Virginia Custom Photographer

That’s been my mantra since I first opened willowdawn photography. It started with me coming to you, or where ever you wanted to shoot. Continued when I included framing with all wall portraits (11×14 and larger). Kept the theme when I went looking for high quality and beautiful custom gift items. I’m...

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I’ve got wallets, purses and keychains OH MY!!!

My new sample bags and accessories arrived today and WOW! Beautiful is all I can say. And the finishing touches – each item is in a flannel, draw string bag, in a sturdy, two piece black presentation box. Just like other quality handbags. Gift giving just got much much easier. ...

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Beautiful Fall Wedding | Maidens, Virginia

Kate and Chris – though living out of state, chose to have a beautiful and intimate wedding at her parents home here in Virginia. The weather was gorgeous, as were the flowers but they couldn’t hold a candle to the bride!

Thank you for choosing me to document your beautiful wedding. I wish you...

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U2 360 Concert | Charlottesville, Virginia

I’m sure we’ll laugh when we think back to the most expensive concert we ever took our children too. Still stings just a bit at the moment. We originally bought 5 tickets to the U2/Muse show. Thinking that we could sell a couple and hopefully cover the cost of our tickets. ...

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