Susan Braswell Photography - "Simply Put" the blog, Alexandria Photographer, Northern Virginia Photographer, Washington DC photographer

Holy sweetness, how one grows up so fast! Maryland Children’s Photographer, Virginia Family Photographer

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:57:56 +0000

I need to dig up the image and I know it is on my blog somewhere but I had the privilege again of photographing another repeat client in the fabulous weather yesterday. I have the most beautiful 30×30 B&W canvas on an easel in my office (at my former studio) of this boy when he was around 8 months old. This particular image was also chosen and used in the 2009 Media Kit for Professional Photographer Magazine. J, now just over 3 years old I most definitely would not have recognized aside from those beautiful eyes he has .. mom and dad have not changed a bit! Off topic, I wanted to thank J for his incredible service to our country as he is off shortly on an 8 month tour again. God Bless you .. (a sneak peek for now)

9 day old newborn, her room designed in an exquisite pink & brown palate scheme… Alexandria newborn photography, Virginia newborn photographer

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:30:14 +0000

her room (mini palace) fit for a tiny princess! Mom wanted a few images done (so did dad once he found out) in proud dad’s home office. A few sneak peeks, congratulations on the birth of your new baby.

Peter Frampton Friday Frenzy from a Fanatic - steering off topic of photography

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:04:35 +0000

Anyone who *knows* me, can blurt out that I am truly a fanatic over any and/or all of Peter Frampton’s music. Soothing, beautiful, charismatic, romantic .. just downright the best. Some may say, Peter Frampton .. who? ha

My favorite song on so many different levels of reason. Have a fantastic weekend. I’ve got some awesome client sessions to blog which I will be sharing over the next few days, including the most precious 9 day old newborn baby girl today.

Fantabulous Fall Follies! Old Town Alexandria Children’s Photographer, Virginia Family Photographer

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:50:26 +0000

Third year in a row, I had the privilege of working with another repeat client who gets me and my style. Every year I always anticipate to see what fun & funky outfits my client has chosen for her fall portraits. I must say she has impeccable taste the girls were dressed to the nines Mini Boden style. Just a quick sneak peek - another client who is a black & white lover (another yeah) as it is so timeless and classic.

So modern, yet vintage - oxymoron? Of course .. sweetest 9 month old baby (repeat client, new family member was the focus) Northern Virginia Baby Photographer, Virginia Baby Photographer

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:55:40 +0000

Could you just not eat this lil fella up? I had the pleasure of photographing his big sister I believe early last year if memory serves right. I am always flattered each year as my repeat clients call to book sessions. I get to see new siblings, find out about expecting pregnancies, see a child or children grow and just catch up. L, thank you again for letting me be a small part of your day. I can not get over how sweet he looked in his page boy newspaper cap, the outfits you brought and to see he is a true spitting image of YOU! The bluest eyes and a very quiet baby who would just smile so big at dad’s silliness. He was however the primary focus of this particular session as I photographed big sis (or little) at the same age. We waited until the end and got just a very small handful. I will be sure to add one at a later date. In some of his expressions through the gallery the eyes, smiles melted my heart.

My goal is try to start better blogging, each client if at all possible. I love hearing from the parents of older children especially how they loved seeing themselves on the blog. As a rule of thumb, I sometimes post some of my personal favorites, sometimes not. You will never know, it’s the element of surprise when you get your gallery.

The Goldilocks family, the bluest eyes and mom sure knows great fashion sense! Washington DC Children’s Photographer, Virginia Family Photographer

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:40:07 +0000

I am posting a few sneak previews from this session with an absolutely *beautiful* family. I will add a few more sneak peeks in another post, including dad as well. Prior to meeting my client (as I always request to help me identify the family) mom sent me a photograph of her kids. I had to do a double take as the oldest daughter reminds me so much of my own sister when she was a baby/kid. Striking resemblances for sure. It was truly my pleasure, as always ..

ps - their last name is not really Goldilocks

“Say Cheese” is definitely not a part of my vocabulary! Fall foliage and 2 beautiful sisters .. Northern Virginia Children’s Photographer, Virginia Family Photographer

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:22:17 +0000

By request of the client, what I am previewing are a few sneak peeks in B&W. (go mom) This session most definitely is one of my all time personal favorites for various reasons. These two absolutely beautiful and so well behaved sisters just downright had fun and it shows throughout the whole session. This is just a small sneak peek of so many areas where their playfulness (and seriousness) was captured throughout our time together. I *thank you* and all my clients for allowing me to be a small part of your day, which will I hope create for display endearing moments of your children. A few other sessions will be posted throughout the week, wait till you see them!

(On a personal note accolade and anniversaries mentioned) “I could just stay here beside and love you baby ..”

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:47:29 +0000

I just wanted to take a moment to mention a few things that touch me personally, belated and current. Better late than never I wanted to say kudos, we made it! My husband and I back in September celebrated our 20th year wedding anniversary in Paradise Island, Atlantis Bahamas. It was such a therapeutic and memorable trip. The most serene and beautiful sight I wish I could hold forever is the sight of the sunset on the bluest Atlantic Ocean with sand and palm trees. It truly is my oasis. We are truly blessed to have each other.

This beautiful song in many ways is like my oasis, so I wanted to share the video clip as well as a few snapshots from our trip.

Another mention, as it nears 11:59pm - I have made it through the day better than I thought. One year ago today, I was coming back from two jobs and within hours my life changed what feels like forever. After many months, I was officially diagnosed with Lyme Disease and still continue the battle to this day. It is going to be a very long road ahead, one I wish no one would ever have to experience even for just 1 day. My PSA would be please use tick repellant when outside, near the woods or grassy areas. If I could only turn back the clock ..

I thank my best friend, my husband who has been by my side along with a few other very special friends and wonderful clients throughout the year who have touched my life and listened. xoxo

Previews! Newborns, mommy & me, kids and family .. Northern Virginia Children’s Photographer, Washington DC newborn photographer

admin — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:41:14 +0000

Very behind in blog posting so I thought I’d put them all in one post for now. IA few of some of the recent sessions in the weeks past to get a glimpse into new life as parent of a newborn, child’s play and some family shots as well. I have a few more sessions to blog, will be doing part II in the upcoming days. Also, please stay tuned for soon to be announced holiday card options for past, current and upcoming clients to preview.

You can’t deny how beautiful a new life is can you? Welcome to the world lil man. Washington DC newborn photographer

admin — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:30:00 +0000