Story: Dre + Bianca | Washington, DC Photographer

Happy Tuesday to you!

I'm still getting into the swing of this daily blogging thing... I'm not sure just yet if it's going to officially be a "thing", but we shall see :)

Today's post is the start of a series I'm beginning, where I highlight my wonderful longtime clients/turned friends 💙 So every time you see a post titled "Story: Name Here", know that it's an awesome one!

First up are my dear friends Bianca & DeAndre, you may remember them from yesterday's post :)

Bianca and I met at an event back in 2009, while DeAndre and I actually went to HS together! Fast-forward a few years and they were engaged- I was thrilled (and a little nervous to be honest) when Bianca ask that I photograph their engagement session in 2013. I always seem to get nervous when I shoot for friends, I want to make sure everything is perfect! 

Although unusually cold for November, their engagement session was so much fun! So I was definitely looking forward to photographing their wedding in Rock Hill, SC in 2014! The weather was so off and on that day, and we were worried that their outdoor ceremony would be rained out; Fortunately the clouds cleared and it turned out to be an absolutely beautiful day!

Dre & Bianca's family was growing! We did an early morning family maternity session in May 2017 and the light was soft and beautiful :)

Little Logan is here! In August 2017, we did a sweet in-home family newborn session with the whole gang :)

I realized about halfway through this post that I can't talk so much or these posts will be toooo long! Lol! I am so incredibly thankful to Dre & Bianca for allowing me to document their love story. It has been a joy seeing their family and love grow over the years, and I hope to keep adding to their story for years to come!

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Want to start documenting your family's story with DFinney Photography? Let's start with a Spring Mini Session! Booking opens on March 19 at 10a- for subscribers only! Not interested in a mini? No worries! To schedule a lifestyle session this Spring, shoot me an email! Currently booking: April, May, and June.

Maternity Monday: Spring Edition! | Washington, DC Photographer

Happy Monday to youuuu!

I am on a real countdown this week... to what? To the official start of Spring next week!! 🎉

Although the weather is still a bit chilly, I'm not letting that stop me from celebrating the upcoming return of greenery, warmer weather, longer days, and generally happier moods lol. Nice weather just FEELS good!

So how's this countdown going to work? I'll be blogging every day until the start of Spring! 😱 I know... I know! I barely keep up with blogging as it is, but I'm challenging myself and you get to benefit lol.

To kick things off, I'm starting with the mamas- it is Maternity Monday after all :) And this is a special Spring edition, recapping a few Spring maternity sessions from the past couple years!

I hope you enjoyed these sweet maternity photos! Stay close because I'm blogging ALL WEEK in celebration of the return of Spring next week! 

Interested in a Spring Mini Session? Booking opens on March 19 at 10a- for subscribers only! Join the mailing list to book yours first! Not interested in a mini? No worries! To schedule a maternity session this Spring, shoot me an email! Currently booking: April, May, and June.

The Return of LIGHT! | Washington, DC Lifestyle Photographer

Happy Daylight Savings Day! 

Ya'll, I'm exhausted. This losing an hour business is tough on its own, but even more so when you already have trouble sleeping 😩 BUT... I can say that I am pretty happy about this extra hour of dayliiiiight! (you have to sing that part) lol.

So to celebrate the return of longer days with more glorious sunshine, I have some pretty pictures to share with you ^_^ Featuring my lovely model Xiomelie, gorgeous makeup by Denni, and yummy light courtesy of the sun! ☀️✨

Do you see this hair?! Denni and I couldn't get over how gorgeous Xi's hair was! So it definitely took center stage in some of the shots 😍

Our fun didn't stop when the sun went down though 💁🏽 Although I don't do it often, I do love shooting at night when the inspiration hits!

I hope you enjoyed these fun photos! 😄 Stay close because I'll be blogging ALL WEEK in celebration of the return of Spring next week! 

If you’re interested in scheduling a lifestyle session this Spring, I would love to get you on the calendar! I am currently booking April and May dates. Email me to schedule yours today!

Studio 78 Podcast with Naché Snow | Features

Happy Wednesday loves, I hope your week + month are starting off wonderfully!

Mine has been kind of meh... I'm a bit overwhelmed with life at the moment and my anxiety response can sometimes be to shut down, so I'm trying to keep myself from sleeping the days away because that's all I want to do!

I am however, looking forward to this weekend when we will be regaining one, beautiful, precious hour of sunshine! Until then, I gotta hang tough.

This past Sunday, my wonderful client Naché emailed to let me know that my feature on her podcast would be going live this week and I was so nervous and excited! I don't think I've ever opened up in a forum like this before... which is a testament to Naché's warm interviewing skills :) It just felt like a nice chat with a good friend, and I'm thankful to her for having me on.

I feel like our episode is a bit like taking a peek behind the curtain. We talked about everything... how I got started with photography, impostor syndrome and how it’s taken time for me to fully own my artistry, finding my style... I also #talkaboutuncomfortablethings regarding about my personal struggles with mental illness and how I don't have it all together. 

...Then, this week ends up being a hard one 🙄 .

One of the questions Naché asked during the podcast was how I am able to push through/find balance dealing with my mental health and running a business and I shared my "secret" (hint: it's not one lol): I "push through" when I can, and rest when I can't. And although unplanned, thus far this week has been a "rest when I can't" kind of week... I'm headed to therapy this evening so hopefully that helps a bit.

I'm getting sidetracked though lol, I want to thank Naché again for having me on her wonderful podcast, Studio 78! She has interviewed 40+ women with businesses of all kinds- from fellow artists, creatives, and makers, to attorneys, business coaches, financial advisors, and more! But  like my episode, not all of them just cover business. Trust me, you will really enjoy subscribing and listing to Studio 78! 

Well, that's it for today! Check out my feature and let me know what you thought!

Spring Countdown! | News & Updates

Happy Monday!

Can you believe that in three weeks, it will be the first day of Spring?! I don't know about you, but I'm counting down! 

I wanted to pop in to make sure you stay up-to-date with everything that's coming up!

ATL Booked! Limited CHI Availability

Just a heads up that all Atlanta sessions are booked! And a bit of bad news: unfortunately due to a scheduling conflict, the Houston dates have been cancelled. If you are in Houston and we weren't able to work together this time, stay tuned! The dates will be rescheduled.

The Chicago visit in May is still on, and there is limited availability! So if you're in Detroit, Indianapolis, Cleveland, St. Louis, or Kansas City... and would like to work together, meet me in Chicago! Check available dates here, and shoot me an email if you have any questions prior to booking!

Spring Minis: On the way!

Important dates ahead: Booking for Spring Minis (to be held on May 5 & 6 this year) will open on Monday, March 19 at 10am EDT for the mailing list, and Wednesday, March 21 for everyone else.

Ya'll. Spring minis go SUPER fast! If you're not already, join the mailing list! Normally there are only one or two remaining spots left by the time booking opens to everyone, and sometimes there are none, so I don't recommend that you move slowly on this when booking opens up.

Spring Availability 

With all this talk about travel, what's up with DC availability?

DC dates for the spring are available, but going fast. Currently I am booking mentoring, engagement, family, maternity, business, and just because sessions for April and May!

So I'd love to get you on the calendar (sooner rather than later) for your session! Because if you wait until the season you'd like to take photos in, chances are, availability will be slim to none :/

So! What's next?

Shoot me an email if: 1) you'd like to get on the calendar for a spring session in DC, 2) you'd like to snag a Chicago session, or 3) if you're curious about something and just have a question! I'd love to hear from you :)

That's it for today, have a great Monday!