Most schools and some business have closed today in the DC area because of this snow, so hopefully you can either enjoy the snow if that’s your thing, or simply enjoy the relaxation of a day off :) I would enjoy the relaxation, but there’s always work to do around these parts lol. I do enjoy watching the snow fall though :)
…The word ‘enjoy’ was in those last sentences way too many times, but I’m too lazy to think of another word to replace a few of those instances so let’s move on lol.
This session was the definition of short and sweet! She wanted to keep things simple and neutral and I think we did a great job of bringing that idea to life. And now Kia has some lovely new headshots for her brand :)
If you’re interested in booking a session and would like to have the DFinney Experience yourself, email me and schedule yours today! Currently booking: April and May 2015.
TODAY is the day you get in on the action- Spring Mini Sessions are here!
Those who signed up for our mailing list got exclusive access to book beginning Monday- a full 2 days before anyone else- and as a result, ALL of the original dates were booked in one day! This is the first time this has ever happened and I can hardly believe it! Sooo super thankful to you guys for being so amazing ♥
Since the original dates on Saturday April 25 and Sunday April 26 are booked, I’ve added another day the same weekend- Friday, April 24 so there are now 4 remaining slots available.
Please please don’t wait because if Monday was any indication, these will go fast as well! So grab one while you still can!
Mini Sessions are $275 and include the following:
• Pre-consult to ensure your photo session will be just what you want! • Professional makeup application for 1 • 30 min photo session for up to 4 people • 1 outfit • Custom editing of the best 10-15 images selected by the photographer • 1 mounted 5x7 print • Private digital proof gallery for ordering
To make sure everyone looks as fabulous as can be- makeup will be included in the session fee! That way you save a bit because it would be an additional $30 if you paid for makeup separately. You can expect the same flawless look for your photos that you see on my site because you’ll be working with my favorite makeup artists :) ______
To take advantage of this special mini session offer, you must be located in (or willing to travel to) Washington, DC. Your session must be booked no later than March 23, 2015 for a session to be photographed on April 25th or 26th. All mini sessions will be photographed at an awesome location in the city!
All set and ready to book your session? EMAIL ME to snag your spot!!
DON’T DELAY! These spots will go quickly and once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Lots of people have been asking about them, so I know the remaining spots are going to go quick!
Have additional questions?
Please view the FAQ section and if you have a question that is not answered there, please feel free to email me: danielle@dfinneyphoto.com.
And be sure to check out the shiny new website + video if you haven’t already! :D
I look forward to working with you, and creating beautiful things with you :)
Next up today is a fahhbulous family maternity session with Sugar!
I met Sugar, an amazingly talented designer, early last year and was super happy to hear that she was expecting a little one!
I HAD to photograph this exciting time in their life and I was thrilled to do so because this family has amazing style and such great personality to match :) I can’t even articulate just how perfect this session was… Just LOOK at these awesome photos lol!
Come ON with the books and this pose! *swoon*
Sugar had the idea for the lollipop and I absolutely loved it :) I can’t wait to see what awesome big sisters these girls will be ♥
Congrats again, Sugar!
If you’re interested in booking a session and would like to have the DFinney Experience yourself, email me and schedule yours today! Currently booking: March and April 2015.
I have 2 wonderful family sessions to share with you today that I shot back in December :)
I’ve been doing a lot more indoor work lately as opposed to outdoor because it’s been so cold! It is indeed still possible to take great photos outside in the cold, but honestly, the older I get, the less I want to deal with freezing temperatures lol.
Thankfully this winter I haven’t had to very much :)
First up is a warm family session with Rasheid and his beautiful children! You may remember some of these faces as I photographed Rasheid and his twins earlier in the year! So in December he reached out because his oldest would be in town so he wanted to capture everyone together and I was all for that :)
Such a beautiful family, these four!
If you’re interested in booking a session and would like to have the DFinney Experience yourself, email me and schedule yours today! Currently booking: March and April 2015.
I can’t believe this month is almost done! Well I mean I can, because February IS the shortest month, but still lol.
So what’s on tap for today? A brand new Artist Spotlight! :D Today I want to introduce you guys to a talented writer and all around creative being, Joel!
I began following Joel on twitter, early last year I believe, after seeing some of his beautifully inspiring tweets! I appreciated that he consistently had a positive tone and often had something upbuilding to say- and if you are on twitter, you know that that is not often the case lol.
So rewind to a few months back- Joel made a trip down to DC for his photo session and interview and we had a great time! I will forever love linking up with fellow creatives who are passionate about what they do and will continue to share them with you :)
So without further ado, meet Joel!
What is your name? My full name is Joel Daniels. I go by Joel. Some folks call me MaG (my old artist name). Some call me J, or Joey…I call myself blessed though.
Where are you located? I am located in the birthplace of Hip-Hop: Bronx, NY. It’s where I was born and raised.
What do you do? Well, that’s a tricky question. My daytime 9-5 is that of a Discharge Planner for a nonprofit organization in New York City. Formerly incarcerated individuals who suffer from psychiatric disorders are referred to my office following their release from jail. It’s my job to connect and link them to other services within their respective communities.
But, what I REALLY do is make art. I act, I write, I rap…art over everything.
How long have you been a writer? I guess I’ve been a writer for as long as I knew what putting words together to form a thought on paper actually meant. I was writing poetry around the 2nd grade. I was freestyling in my mama’s bedroom at around the age of 5. I used to write for the sports section of my elementary school’s newspaper. I had a rhyme/poetry journal by the end of 5th grade. I’ve never known anything else but writing; anything else other than rhyming words together.
How did you become interested in writing and when did you know you wanted to make a career out of your passion? I guess it started very early on when my mom made sure I had a book in my hands. I always loved words. I was ordering books from Scholastic since kindergarten. My mom would buy me comic books and such. There is so much beauty in language.
I can honestly say that writing as an actual career didn’t seem like an option until 2013 when I won the Bronx Council of the Arts BRIO grant in poetry. I felt like that gave me credentials, and solidified that I could actual make money off of something I’d do if I was sleeping in a cardboard box.
Rapping didn’t really become a career choice until after college when I came back from school and realized fully that theater and acting wasn’t where I wanted to be at the time, and decided to throw myself into the music scene – showcases, recording, collaborating, and learning the ropes of the business. The DIY process of the music industry taught me A LOT about myself.
Who are some of your influences/inspirations? D’Angelo, Nas, Yasiin Bey, Jeffrey Wright, Paul Newman, Stevie Wonder, Kurt Cobain, Bob Dylan, Frank Sinatra, Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, Toni Morisson, Junot Diaz, Sam Cooke, Gil Scott-Heron, Jay Z, Andre 3000…I’m just a big ass fan of art and lovers of art culture, also, those who can tell their stories through their mediums.
What has been your favorite project that you’ve worked on so far? By far it’s my latest musical release (that dropped January 10th 2015 aka my birthday. Shameless artist and birthday plug! Go me!!!), “songs for charles”. It serves as sort of an ode to my father, as well as a depiction of where I am in my life currently. I think that project best reflects my growth as an artist, a Black man, and a human being.
What other types of creative work do you do? Well, I’ve done some voiceover and commercial work. I’ve also done some modeling. I emcee different events in NYC. I’ve been doing more public speaking at middle and high schools in 2014 about creativity and finding your voice through your creativity. Wrapped up shooting in a short film I was acting in; did some theater stuff at the NYU Gallatin School earlier in this year. I just try and go where the art is.
What inspires you? Life inspires me. Love inspires me. The world around me inspires me. Women inspire me. Other artists and their art inspire me. My mother inspires me. I’m in a constant search for inspiration wherever I may go, at all times. I try to keep my eyes open as much as I possibly can.
What keeps you motivated? My purpose keeps me motivated. Knowing that I have a higher calling and that my source, which is love, is the catalyst for the all the art I attempt to create. My desire is to help create and shape a better, newer, world for ourselves and future generations. So that alone is enough to keep the blood pumping and juice flowing on a daily basis.
Any advice to fellow creatives (in your industry or otherwise)? Be patient with yourself and your craft. Trust yourself. If you don’t see what it is you want in the marketplace, create it. Don’t sit on your ideas, you’ll think of new ones. Fail often and repeatedly, learn from those failures, and move forward. Be honest with yourself about the intentions behind whatever it is you’re creating. And share your art. Anything created and not shared is still a hobby; some folks say if you’re not making money, then your art is your hobby. BS. If you’re TRYING to make money off of your art, it ain’t a hobby no more.
Any other fun tidbits we should know about you? Well, I love to read, and eat food. I really love me some naps. I like walking, A LOT. I meditate, I have a life coach, I shoot content for Beardbrand.com’s YouTube page and write for the Postbadbeard’s website. I’m also single, and like eating mangos.
I hope you enjoyed getting to know Joel a little better! Please be sure to keep up with him on social media and go listen to his music- you will enjoy it :) I did! My slight contribution to Black History Month was doing an Artist Spotlight every week this month :) But I don’t want you to get used to this being a weekly feature lol. I will keep it regular, but it will end up being monthly or bi-monthly so stay tuned for the next talented creative next month!
Come ON with the books and this pose! *swoon*
Sugar had the idea for the lollipop and I absolutely loved it :) I can’t wait to see what awesome big sisters these girls will be ♥
Congrats again, Sugar!
If you’re interested in booking a session and would like to have the DFinney Experience yourself, 
