Now scheduling Fall 2008 sessions - Office closed notice

August 12, 2008 – 12:36 am

Today’s forecast high 76 - 76?!! The extended 10 day forecast here in the Washington DC area looks awesome. For those who have sessions the remainder of this week, how lucky did you get with the weather? Score.

With the hint of the pleasant temperatures just a reminder, September is around the corner. Susan Braswell Photography now has the remaining 2008 calendar open for Fall/Late Fall sessions. Please contact the office to make your appointment.

Please note the office will be closed from Saturday, August 16th through Sunday, August 24th. All calls and emails will be returned accordingly upon my return. 

I have been busy with sessions and have not been able to blog each and every one, I apologize in advance. I will however set up automatic posting with some sneak peeks of while I am on vacation. 

How about an outtake - that I might just include in the gallery. A little scream goes a long way LOL. Believe it or not, before and after this shot some super stuff was captured. Dad gets brownie points for sure, this entire session was a surprise for his wife - a 10th anniversary gift. Mom got to stay home and pamper herself while dad did it all. As a wife and mother myself, I’d be mush if my husband did something like this. 

 

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  1. Daveen   -  

    So darling and so typical of siblings. What a great daddy for doing this for his wife!

  2. Heather   -  

    Haha!! This is to darn adorable!! How fun!!! Love this image Susan!! So jealous of your blog header to..how pretty!!!!!

  3. Patti   -  

    Absolutely priceless.

  4. Anna-Karin   -  

    How fun!
    Definitely a keeper and shows their personalities well. Well captured.

  5. Jeni Bernatz   -  

    oh man I love this Susan!!! very classic!

  6. jen wilson   -  

    so cute!! my favorite shots are the moments that you *almost* miss - this is a perfect example - i’m sure their mom is going to LOVE it!!

  7. Jen Lane   -  

    oh gosh, that is just too cute! So much personality!!

  8. Carrie Steffe   -  

    Oh what a fun capture!

  9. corey civetta   -  

    LOL - Love the outtake!!

  10. Terrilyn   -  

    Oh Susan you MUST show this outtake, that is PRICELESS! I love it!

  11. chantelle bliss   -  

    ha! i literally laughed out aloud at this image! that is so funny, a keeper for sure :) and what a lucky woman, wish my husband would do that! lol

Me+Flopsy=Happiness Washington DC baby photographer

August 5, 2008 – 10:01 pm

Me+Flopsy+90 plus degree weather=not so great. Isn’t this the sweetest set with beret? If she could only talk she would have told us how crazy this was - alas it lasted maybe 3 minutes. This 9 month old client was seriously one of the *happiest* smiliest babies ever (although she is staring with intent and curiousity here). What a blessing she is to your family, thank you and I truly enjoyed meeting you. 

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  1. Teri Mason   -  

    She is just precious. What a stylish outfit, too! You do such beautiful children’s work!

  2. Cindy   -  

    Oh sweet little honey! I love the rose petals.

  3. Heather   -  

    omg..how cute is she????? gorgeous gorgeous portrait!!

  4. lisa maksoudian   -  

    what a doll! i love that doorway…and the colors are sooo yummy!

  5. Janine Memon   -  

    Oh my - so adorable! Great work and congratulations on the magazine article!!

  6. Jenna   -  

    Awwww what a sweetie!!! Great color!

  7. Danna Bowes   -  

    Susan this is utterly adorable!! I love visiting your blog, your work is always so beautiful.

  8. Marie   -  

    what a cute lil lady….love her bunny

  9. Season Moore   -  

    Absolutely stunning!

  10. diana   -  

    beautiful

  11. Terrilyn   -  

    Oh that expression is just priceless, great capture Susan!

  12. Michelle Walker   -  

    Oh my goodness, she is absolutely adorable! Beautiful work as always, Susan!

  13. Jeni Bernatz   -  

    oh wow this is adorable!!

  14. Cheryl Johnson   -  

    How sweet - fab colours

  15. chantelle bliss   -  

    ohhh she’s beautiful!!! I love the flower petals and sandstone, lovely colours Susan :)

  16. Melanie   -  

    What a gorgeous capture! She’s adorable!!

  17. Desiree Hayes   -  

    Sooooo totally adorable!!!!

“Jump!” Virginia Family Photographer, Northern Virginia Photographer

August 5, 2008 – 9:53 pm

I lost my voice after this session, seriously. The stars were aligned as a few dates needed to be worked out and with their busy hectic schedule getting ready for vacation, try outs, college it was the one and only night to do the session. I will probably add a few more as there are just too many I adored. These kids (and mom and dad) were just awesome to work with. I enjoyed meeting you and will be in touch!



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  1. Shellie   -  

    These are so fun! I can see what a great time you all had!!!

  2. Amy   -  

    These are AWESOME! :D

  3. Joni Streit   -  

    Love the connections you’ve captured, especially between the sisters. Beautiful work and congrats on your feature article! I can’t wait to get my copy in the mail! :)

  4. Terrilyn   -  

    LOOOOOVE the jump shot - perfect timing! Looks like a really fun session girl, great work!

  5. Jana Kunz   -  

    These are great! I love the colors they chose to wear too, works well. Well done!!

  6. Daveen   -  

    These are beautiful images of such a great looking, fun group of siblings! How lucky are they - Not only to have you as their photographer, but to have each other, as well!

  7. Melissa Mullinax   -  

    I love the last one against the wall. Great colors!

  8. Holli Dunn   -  

    oh I love that jumping shot!!

Professional Photographer Magazine - spotlight, featured article August 2008 issue

August 5, 2008 – 3:20 pm

Pinch me, words can not describe how elated and honored I am to have a feature in such a major publication. I mean not just national but world wide. What an accolade this is. Just to mention the premise of the article is about me, how I started and where I am today in my 4th year of business. I do however want to mention, I honestly believe this career path was in *my* cards, the path has been paved open and easy for me BUT don’t let it fool you, this is extremely hard but rewarding work. Onto the glory - lil snippets. I am by no means a product photographer so I tried my best and may retake a few to permanently put on my website. I can’t wait to share this moment one day with my grandkids and so on. It would be kind of cool to have a custom memory box made with my signage from my former studio in Old Town Alexandria on King Street, the magazine and a lot of little things along his journey, including some pictures of my clients over the years to frame. I truly love what I do and hope this feeling will stay indefinitely.

One last thing, I received a few copies of the magazine itself and some tear sheets. By request I was asked to submit quite a large amount of images so therefore I was not sure which were actually selected (there is one more sibling shot on the last page missing here). For those who were featured here, I will send you the entire article with the image featured as your own personal keepsake. :) I was so unsure of how these would print in CYMK as I know how they look on my screen and more importantly printed by my pro lab. Some of the copies here have some sort of funky magenta color cast on a few of the pictures, some are just like I thought they should print. 

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  1. Cindy   -  

    This is such a well deserved honor. Congratulations!!!

  2. Heather   -  

    congrats!!!! I can’t wait to get mine!!

  3. Kim Townsend   -  

    I just got my copy today and was THRILLED to see this article!! CONGRATS!!!!

  4. Lauren Fitzgerald   -  

    Susan, I’m a member of the PPA and just got my copy. Had to look you up because you are a local gal! CONGRATS! It was a wonderful article and so inspiring! You do amazing work. Well deserved.

  5. Jen Lane   -  

    CONGRATULATIONS Susan!!! How very, very exciting!

  6. corey civetta   -  

    HUGE congrats, Susan!! It is very well deserved!

  7. Amy   -  

    CONGRATS!!! Can’t wait to see it in person! :)

  8. Carrie Sandoval   -  

    SUSAN… this is awesome!!! Congratulations!

  9. JenniferS   -  

    Wow Susan, that is incredibly awesome and truly well-deserved! Congrats!

  10. Holli Dunn   -  

    Susan - congratulations!!!!! I can’t wait to see it!

  11. Teri Mason   -  

    I can’t wait to get my copy! Congrats!!!

  12. Cheryl Johnson   -  

    How exciting but well deserved - love your work

  13. Daveen   -  

    Congrats, Susan, on such a well-deserved honor!!

  14. Shellie   -  

    Oh my word! Congrats to you! This is BIG TIME! :-)

  15. Desiree Hayes   -  

    WOW! How awesome! Congratulations!!!!!!!

  16. Jen Breton   -  

    Susan, what a tremendous honor! Congrats, and well deserved! I can’t wait to read my copy.

  17. --Christine   -  

    congratulations! I can’t wait to read it!

  18. Jessica   -  

    Susan how wonderful. You must be so proud….what a wonderful testament to your hard work, dedication and talent. Congratulations!

  19. lindseydy   -  

    WOW!!! How exciting!!

  20. Tobi   -  

    Big congrats to you Susan…Well deserved!!! I can’t wait to read the whole article!!

  21. allie   -  

    Congrats, Susan!! Looks like a wonderful article!

  22. Jana Kunz   -  

    I have already told you this, but CONGRATULATIONS!!! What a huge honor. :)

  23. Cheryl Weaver   -  

    YAYYY! How awesome for you! Congrats! :)

  24. chantelle bliss   -  

    congratulations Susan!!! that is so wonderful and very well deserved :)

5 girls+1 guy=dad is outnumbered Alexandria Va Children’s Photographer

August 1, 2008 – 9:33 am

Okay first off, seriously I am still amazed at this feat. Who does this? I know I can only speak for myself but I have never seen someone balance a 9 month old baby with their hands. Dad was so cute walking around and she got a kick out of it. Apparently he did this with all of his girls. How cool is that?  This indeed was a fun shoot a while back, the oldest was quite smitten with a real interest in photography. She seriously had such a good eye for composition, if only she was a bit older I’d use her as my assistant. 

 

 

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  1. Rebecca   -  

    Oh that second shot is just breathtaking….

  2. diana   -  

    love both of these.

  3. Danna Bowes   -  

    my goodness Susan, you never cease to amaze me……these, like all your work are nothing short of fabulous……that first shot is so so cute, and the one of all the kids together is perfect and deserves to be HUGE and shown off to everyone.

  4. The Dad   -  

    We had a great time at our shoot and I can’t wait to see the rest of the shots!

  5. Teri Mason   -  

    What a beautiful family of girls - that is one lucky daddy! And quite the feat to balance the baby! I’m impressed :)

  6. Merav   -  

    What a beautiful family! Looks like Dad doesn’t mind being outnumbered.

  7. chantelle bliss   -  

    omg!!! that’s so cool!! i havent seen that before either, how wonderful you captured it for them. and i adore the sibling shot, beautiful Susan

  8. chellel   -  

    Beautiful girls! Lovely work.

  9. lisa maksoudian   -  

    wow…that first shot is surreal! so perfect! and the sisters together seems to capture all of their little personalities. these are amazing!

  10. Marie   -  

    that sibling shot is awesome…they need to get that big!

  11. Jana Kunz   -  

    These are great! I love your B&W conversions - yummy.

  12. Jeni Bernatz   -  

    Wow Susan, I cant believe the great shot you got of the 4 little ones!! I love the one of the dad too!

  13. Anna-Karin   -  

    What a beautiful sibling portrait. Love how all of them are happily looking towards you.
    That first shot is so much fun. It brings a smile to my face. I can so see how much fun that is for both the little babygirl and her father! She will truly treasure that image when she is a grown woman.

  14. allie   -  

    WOW! However you managed such a perfect shot with four young girls … is amazing! This portrait is amazing- I’d LOVE to have one of my boys so perfect, I’d be so happy to see it on my wall every day- gorgeous work as usual Susan!

  15. Holli Dunn   -  

    Love the image with the 4 girls - beautiful!!

  16. corey civetta   -  

    Gorgeous work, Susan! That first one is too fun - and that last one is just perfect with all four of them! I am sure the parents are thrilled!

  17. jen wilson   -  

    gorgeous!!! i love how her whole face is just shining with happiness in that first shot! how she will treasure that shot as an adult!

    jen :)

  18. Cindy   -  

    Beautiful shots! Although the second one is almost as incredible as the first. It’s not easy to get that many sitting in one spot, looking and smiling! :)

  19. Cheryl Weaver   -  

    That sisters shot is BEAUTIFUL!!!! GREAT capture! :)

  20. Heather Gibb   -  

    These girls are darling and I’m sure have dad wrapped around their fingers! The shot of the 4 girls is PERFECT!! I bet mom and dad are thrilled! That would be amazing big!!!
    Congrats on the magazine article! That is such an honored and you are so deserving!!!

  21. Jenna   -  

    I love the one of the dad balancing the baby! And what a sweet picture of the girls together!!!

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