Streetstyle Inspiration: The Motorcycle Jacket - No Bike Required

Fashion's love affair with the moto jacket continues this Fall, and while the basic black leather moto is still the heavy favorite, bright colors and fun details are also taking the moto on a magical fashion ride.

Flower Power: Falling for Fall Florals!

If the shortening days have you feeling post-summertime sadness, fret not - florals are here to save the day. Flowers are bursting out everywhere, including bomber jackets and men's suits. Pair florals with leather and other hard-edged materials.

Shannon the Photo Gal at New York Fashion Week SS2016: A Vision in White

In the world of fashion, trends are followed and trends are set. While the old trend was to wear white solely between Memorial Day and Labor Day, this week on the streets of New York City, white after Labor Day is the new rule. And not just plain white, no, this Fashion Week is serving up textural whites that have a 3D feel. This is white that is flirty and ethereal as well as tough and dramatic. 

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!