Countdown to New York Fashion Week: Pink and Blue

With NYFW SS16 starting next week, I thought I'd seek a little fashion inspiration here in my own backyard on the colorful streets of Old Town Alexandria. With Ashley looking pretty in pink in her vintage Jessica McClintock, with splashy red accessories, we're all feeling ready for NYFW!

Spider Man at the Wedding

He came, he saw, he flung his web and stole our hearts. No, I'm not talking about the actual Spider Man, I mean, he is, after all, a fictional character. But, at a wedding I photographed last week, one adorable ring bearer showed that his love for the bride and groom was only surpassed by his love for Spidey.

Portrait of an Artist: Actor Alex Mills in Black and White

Washington, DC-based actor Alex Mills is also a dancer who specializes in physical theatre. He combines intellect and grace with athleticism to make the complex movements involved in physical theatre relatable and human. 

Happy Bastille Day!

Shannon the Photo Gal is in a French kind of mood on this Bastille Day so here is a wonderful memory of the French tall ship, L'Hermione, when she was docker here in historic Old Town Alexandria during her epic east coast voyage! Bonjour!

The Scene: 2015 Pride Houston with Shannon the Photo Gal!

The streets of downtown Houston, TX looked like a little bit of ComiCon, Mardi Gras, and beach party as hundreds of thousands celebrated PRIDEHouston. It was my first time photographing PRIDE here in Texas and the people couldn't have been more welcoming. On the heels of the SCOTUS ruling on marriage equality, the revelry hit a fever pitch. Here is the highlights reel:)

Moments in Fatherhood: The New Arrival

With the worry and the terror involved in bringing your new baby home, as well as the lack of sleep, it's no wonder that those moments of quiet connection between parent and child are to be savored. This is one of my favorites:

The Scene: The 2015 Capital Pride Parade

It was hot and it was humid and it was fun! The Capital Pride Parade is one of the must-attend events capping off Pride Week here in Washington, DC. Here are a few highlights: