Desiree | Washington, DC Lifestyle Senior Photographer

Happy Thursday everyone! 

So last week I posted a couple sessions that I never got a chance to from last year… Well it turns out I actually have more sessions from 2012 that I forgot to blog lol. 

Today’s blog post is a special one! I’ve been working with Desiree since the very beginning of DFinney Photography! Here is some of our work together over the past few years beginning in 2009 and we’ve done a shoot together every year since :)

Desiree will be graduating from Bowie State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (yay Desi! :) so she wanted to do a fun twist on her senior photos- a black & white Janelle Monae inspired session! She sent me her ideas and I was in love! I came up with the perfect locations for her shoot and I am so happy with how everything came together.

Desiree’s session is a perfect example of why I love custom photography- you don’t just get a cookie-cutter portrait session, we bring YOUR ideas to life and make your photos completely you!!

And because she IS graduating, we got together a few days later and took a few photos in her nursing uniform for her graduation announcements :)

Congrats again Desi! :)

Interested in your own session? Email me and schedule yours today!

Cindy | Washington, DC Lifestyle Senior Photographer

Continuing with the 2012 sessions I never got to blog… I’m bringing a little sunshine-y warmth and brightness to this freezing winter day with Cindy!

This has to be one of my favorite sessions ever! We got together on a very hot summer day but Cindy was so cool and laid-back, you would never know :) She was a great model for this senior session and I just love how her photos turned out! 

Hair and makeup were taken care of by Anastasia and Stephanie who did fabulous job as always :)

Interested in your own session? Email me and schedule yours today!

Amber | Washington, DC Creative Lifestyle Photographer

I have quite a few sessions from 2012 that I never got a chance to blog so I’ll be posting those over the next few days…

First up is Amber! She is a local model who was a perfect addition to our Natural Hair Project with her awesome blonde fro :)

We met for her shoot on an unusually warm day back in October… I remember I was not having a very good day. I went to do a site visit in Alexandria and locked my keys, phone, and purse in the car and lost about 3 hours of my day :/ I made it back in time for her shoot and we ended up having a great time :)

Take a look at the photos from Amber’s session!

Interested in your own session? Email me and schedule yours today!

On the move in 2013 | First stop: ATLANTA!

Happy Wednesday everyone! I hope the new year is treating you well so far :)

So I thought it fitting that the first post of 2013 be an exciting one!! I’ve been sharing this on social media for the past couple weeks, but now I can make the official announcement on the blog!

We are soo excited to take DFinney Photography on the road!

Last year, Denyelle and I had the privilege of working with Maeling “Natural Chica” Tapp

And the response her session received was amazing! Since she lives in Atlanta, we got a lot of interest from folks in Georgia, so I’m looking forward finally making my way down there :)

While in town, I will be doing mentor and mini sessions. There are 2 mentor session slots available for Saturday, Feb 23 or Monday, Feb 25. Minis will be booked Friday through Sunday.

Mini Sessions are $175 and include the following:

• Pre-consult to ensure your photo session will be just what you want!
• 30 min photo session for up to 4 people
• 1 outfit
• Custom editing of the best 10-15 images selected by the photographer

• Private digital proof gallery for ordering
The minimum print requirement has been waived for the special.

Mentor Sessions are $475 and include the following.

Mini and Mentor Sessions don’t include makeup like Standard Sessions, but professional makeup application is always highly recommended for best results :) That’s where the glam squad comes in! 

If you’d like to have your makeup done, it will just be an additional $55 (You save $10 when you book ahead. Paying the day of, it will be $65) If you’d like both your hair and makeup done, that will just be $130 (You save $20 when you book ahead. Paying the the day of, it will be $150).

Not sure if it’s worth it? Trust me it is! Just take a look at some of our fabulous photos to prove it!

Hair by Anastasia. Makeup by Stephanie

Hair by Anastasia. Makeup by Denyelle

Hair by Anastasia. Makeup by Stephanie

Hair by Anastasia

Makeup by Denyelle

Makeup by Stephanie

Makeup by Denyelle

To take advantage of this special mini session offer, you must be located in (or willing to travel to) Atlanta, GA. Your session must be booked no later than February 11, 2013 for a session to be photographed February 22-25, 2013.

Ready to book?
You can view the calendar and secure your spot  here: 

http://dfinneyphoto.bookmonline.com

Have additional questions? 

Please view the FAQ section and if you have additional questions not answered there, feel free to email me: danielle@dfinneyphoto.com.

We are so excited to be coming to Atlanta and we can’t wait to work with you all!

Till next time!

-Danni

2012: Year In Review [Part 2]

In case you missed it, Part 1 is [HERE]

The last half of this year was filled with a lot of firsts! My first sunrise session, first styled senior sessions, I participated in my first show, and my first official mentor session! Things have kind of been non-stop for the last half of the year so not all of the sessions have been blogged- especially towards the end of the year. I’ll be blogging those in January :) Of the sessions that have been blogged, they are linked, so you can click the photo if you’d like to see more photos from that session!

Let’s get started, shall we :)

AUGUST was one of my favorite months this year- we did a lot of great fashion/editorial sessions, a couple seniors, and my wonderful makeup artist Denyelle stepped in front of the camera for a few updated headshots!

In SEPTEMBER I participated in my first show! It was a lot of fun and I look forward to doing more in the future!

OCTOBER had to have been my busiest month EVER with a whopping 17 sessions! 10 of which were minis, 6 standard sessions, and 1 wedding. Whew! I’m tired all over again just thinking about it lol

NOVEMBER only slowed down a tad… we shot another lovely wedding and I did my first official mentor session!

Ah DECEMBER! Finally a little rest :) Only a little because I still had loads to do, so it was really only a rest from shooting- but I’ll take what I can get lol. During my pseudo break, I took a little time and got in front of the camera! I also did a fun mini shoot for a friend visiting from OKC. 

That’s it for 2012! What did you think?

This year has by far been one of the best years for my business and I look forward to what 2013 has to offer!

I can’t say enough how thankful I am to my wonderful family, friends, clients, and even admirers for your support. Since beginning my business 3 years ago, you have  been there and I am deeply appreciative… words really can’t express it. I know I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for you fine folks- so I thank you ♥

Till next time!

-Danni