Portraits | Baby McKenna

McKenna is going to celebrate her first birthday this weekend so I met up with her family for her 1 year portrait session in Old Town Alexandria.  From the moment I met her, her family reminded me of mine.  Those of who know me personally, I have a good number of nieces and nephews.  😉  Her two older brothers accompanied her . . . and rest is history.  

While this princess was getting ready for her photo session, her brothers started wrestling in the background.  I love it!

Portraits | Ollie & Kyle

Ollie & Kyle live in NJ but they came to VA to celebrate Kyle’s first birthday with their extended family. And I was fortunate enough to meet up with them in Old Town for casual family photo session. I loved working with these two boys. Ollie showed me all the poses he practiced with his aunt (thank you auntie – you rock!) and Kyle was so chilled out. Check out their session!

The thinker . . . .

Caught the parents looking at each other . . . . I CAUGHT YOU!!

Portraits | Emma Grace

Hip hip hooray! My baby niece has turned 1! For those of you who follow my blog, you might recognize her from this post. Look how much she’s grown in 6 months! I’m so proud of her. 🙂 Although she lives in California, she came to DC for her 1 year portrait session. So this proud aunt took her out to town. 😀

Newborn Session | Baby Max

Remember this little guy? Baby Milo is not so little any more . . . He’s a big brother! Milo welcomed his baby brother Max into this world with a big, juicy, sweet kiss! Awwww~~ Check out how sweet these two brother can be.

Workshop | Brianna Graham DC Workshop

Last week, I FINALLY attended Brianna Graham‘s Urban session workshop right here in DC. Brianna is not only an amazing photographer but she truly is an artist dedicated to her love of photography. I was so inspired by her passion. It gave me a real creative boost I’ve been searching for this past year. Some images from the workshop. Enjoy!

Portraits | Baby Taeil

Sometimes, it just happens. Its hard not to fall these cuties!

I met up with Baby Taeil couple of weeks ago and we just hit it off. This baby just opened his arms out to me and came into my arms within first 10 seconds of our first meeting. And the best part – he didn’t let go. It was like I’ve known this baby his whole life – all 12 months! It was a great start to a fabulous 1st year portrait session. HOW CUTE IS HE??? When he got into his hanbok, it reminded me of some Korean royalty. Check it out!

Portraits | Micah’s 100th Day

In Korean tradition, the first 100 days (Baek-il) is a very special time for parents and a newborn baby. Its the first official milestone for the families of a newborn baby. Back in the day, the survival rates before the first 100 days was minimal but would increase after the 100th day mark. Historically, it became customary for families to wait until the 100th day to officially celebrate the birth of a new child.

Happy 100th day baby Micah. He’s grown so much since his session just a month ago.

1st Birthday | Baby Maxwell

Baby Max celebrated his first birthday with a BIG party at Han Sung Oak restaurant in Annandale, VA. Max’s mom really knows how to throw a party. She made the traditional dohl/dol decorations herself (check out the 2nd picture). Super Cute! And Max – SUPER DOOPER CUTE! He had me at ‘hello’.

BTW, how cool is his name? Maxwell. 😀

1st Birthday | Baby Sydney

What a small world! I was contacted by Sydney’s mom to document her first birthday party at Maggiano’s. We’ve been emailing each other back & forth – sorting out the party details. And when we finally met face to face, I immediately recognized her – we went to high school together! haha . . .

I was so happy to meet her little darling and to be part of their special day. Here’s a sneak for the family.

Portraits | Baby Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn is a spunky 1 year old girl (make sure to check out the last photo). She’s going to be celebrating her 1st birthday in couple of weeks in her pretty little hanbok so check back soon for her party photos. Here are few of my favorite images from her portrait session.

I love this picture!