Virginia Children's Photographer | baby photographer virginia | Sally Brewer Photography

NEW Blog

2008-08-25T05:00:00.001-07:00

I am very excited to say that I now have a new blog. Here is the link: www.sallybrewer.com/blog. I love the new layout and how I can post bigger pictures. Please stop by and let me know what you think. I just posted some more images from my Great Falls, VA family session. It has all my old posts from this blog too. Please update your blog readers and email subscriptions so you can find out what I've been up to. Thanks! Sally

"My Girls"

2008-08-21T11:23:00.000-07:00

For the past two summers my friend Kelley and I have been involved with a Bible Study for college girls home for the summer. It has been such a pleasure to get to know these young women, share in their lives, and to relive some of my own college memories through their stories. We've shared a lot over cups of coffee and cupcakes at Buzz and I'm looking forward to their winter break this December when they'll be home again with stories of the past semester. Last week before everyone left we met up for dinner and a quick mini-photo session. Here are a few of my favorites from the evening. Miss you girls! Enjoy! Sally

Custom Photography

2008-08-21T05:12:00.001-07:00

Here is a great resource for information about the investment of custom photography.

Inspiration

2008-08-19T18:48:00.001-07:00

I like a little inspiration for how to display my photographs. It is one reason why I love the Pottery Barn catalog and all the design blogs cropping up on the internet (this is one of my favorites). Now I found a product created for photograph layouts and I am excited to offer my clients a little inspiration for displaying their images with this new inspiration guide. It has different layouts for wall and shelf displays and includes the corresponding picture sizes to make designing a snap. Enjoy! --Sally

Great Falls, Virginia Photography Session | Sneak Peek

2008-08-17T13:48:00.000-07:00

Here is a sneak peek from yesterday's session. This family was so much fun. Their little girl reminded me so much of oldest daughter at age one, so full of energy and spunk. We met at Great Falls Park in Virginia. I hadn't been in years and it was great to be back at the park. I had forgotten just how gorgeous it is and I can't believe how long I've been away. I'm already planning a trip to take my family there. Thanks for a great morning....definitely more to come! Enjoy, Sally

Family Session in Washington, D.C.

2008-08-12T12:41:00.000-07:00

I'm still catching up from last month's sessions. This one was a very fun session with a very active 13-month old. He was just starting to walk on his own and was very much into exploring the world around him. We met up at the family home and then headed over to a park in Georgetown. It was a great morning--perfect weather and a smiley toddler. A photographer's dream! Thanks for such a fun morning! Enjoy, Sally

I was totally smitten when I saw his gorgeous brown eyes.

You can get a glimpse of their yard. Gardening is a shared passion of Mom and Dad and we spent a great deal of time in the backyard with all the lovely plants and the fish pond. It was so relaxing.

Love the little wet toes.
When I arrived he was just finishing up a little morning snack. He was so incredibly charming with his cute smiles I had to get out my camera and start the shoot right away.

Tennessee Friends

2008-08-10T13:04:00.001-07:00

Late last winter some dear friends of ours moved to Knoxville, TN. Last month during our road trip we were able to spend some time with them at their new home. I have to be honest, I had a little house envy. :) Their home is lovely and we are so happy for them, but we sure do miss them. Hopefully they'll be up for a visit soon. (Hint, hint!) Miss you! Sally

Baby Boy

2008-08-09T11:59:00.000-07:00

I'm back from my time-off and will have some images to share from my trip soon, but in the meantime I've been doing some catching up on my editing. Here are a few favorites from a quick session from Tennessee. We stopped by to visit one of my husband's friends from college. He and his wife just had their first child and I had to take a few pictures of the new addition. Their little baby was so cute and slept pretty much the entire time we were there. He was a perfect trooper for his first photo shoot. Enjoy! --Sally

A little time off...

2008-08-02T18:37:00.000-07:00

I'll be taking this week off to spend some time with my family and to enjoy a little bit of summer. I hope to spend a lot of time pool side with a good book and some magazines. I'm also looking forward to doing some personal work with my camera. I hope to have some images to share next week. I'll still be checking voicemail and email periodically if you need to reach me. I hope this week brings you a little sunshine and relaxation too! Enjoy! Sally

Not quite two....

2008-08-02T10:54:00.000-07:00

Last week I met up with this cutie for his second session with me. You may remember him as my little "rock star" baby from last year. Well he's not a baby anymore and his curls are gone, but he still has those gorgeous blue eyes. He is a charmer and I had a fun time chasing him around Rosslyn! Enjoy, Sally

The Beach House session

2008-08-01T05:34:00.000-07:00

In July (I can't believe it is already August!!!) I met this family of six at their beach house in Maryland. We had a fantastic evening session with great light. The kids did so well. I had a great time with them and got some really fun images. Thanks for a fun evening by the beach! Enjoy, Sally

Servio & Jackie | A few more...

2008-07-31T19:07:00.000-07:00

Just a few more favorites from their day....

The frisbees up close:

Servio wanted to encourage really good toasts so he said that he would give Jackie a kiss based on how good the toast was. This toast was a really good one. ;)

A few moments alone with the bridal party for some post-ceremony toasts.

Erin captured these last two. Love the light and emotion.

This is Jackie peeking outside right before she heads out for the ceremony.

Servio & Jackie | July 5, 2008 | Marriott Ranch

2008-07-30T15:18:00.000-07:00

Earlier this month I had the honor of photographing the wedding of Jackie and Servio. It had been rainy earlier that day and was threatening to storm right at the start of their wedding ceremony, but luck was in their favor and they had clear skies. Jackie and Servio are ultimate frisbee enthusiasts, (Servio proposed after one of their games) so they had a very playful and fun frisbee-theme. Their cake had figurines from their trophies and their wedding favors were custom frisbees. Many of them were in use before the night was over. Here are a few highlights from the ceremony and the preparations. Erin of Erin J. Photography shot with me and we had a great time. Jackie and Servio, it was a blast, thank you for asking me to be a part of your day. Enjoy, Sally

Their friends and family were so hilarious and fun to hang out with. This pretty much sums up the mood. Good times!!!

Couldn't resist a little fun with this sign.

A frisbee made its way into our "formal" portraits. :)

And a few details......

Sarah + Abraham | Sarah Tam

2008-07-29T11:01:00.000-07:00

I discovered this etsy stationery shop on a design blog. I fell in love with the design and color palettes and ordered some folded notecards right away. I love the classic and elegant style. Here is a sample of Sarah's offerings:

(This is the design I ended up ordering. I'm sure I'll be getting more though! I think these would make lovely gifts.)

P.S. She also has a blog which you can check out here. Enjoy! Sally

Dixie Bones | Woodbridge, VA

2008-07-24T20:08:00.001-07:00

While we were out running errands today we happened to be in Woodbridge during lunchtime. We made a stop into one of my favorite places to get BBQ, Dixie Bones. It is right off Route 1 and I think it has the best pulled chicken sandwiches in the area. It is like something you'd find in a small town: lots of kitschy decorations (see below -- the pig which greets you as you enter the door), patches from law enforcement groups, tasty food, and always a crowd of regulars. It is a Northern Virginia institution and according to a sign in the restaurant it is rated one of the top cheap eats in DC by the Washingtonian. Stop by if you're in the area. You won't be disappointed. Enjoy, Sally

P.S. Don't forget dessert, they have great homemade pies!

Beach House Sneak Peek

2008-07-23T19:33:00.001-07:00

Here's a little sneak peek from my family session Saturday evening. I was excited when I took this image and couldn't wait to get home and see it on my big screen. :) Everything just worked well: soft light, gorgeous hardwood floors, and a quiet moment with mom and daughter. The light in the master bedroom of this beach house was so soft and lovely. We spent much of the session there. Can't wait to share more! Enjoy, Sally

An afternoon at the park

2008-07-21T18:50:00.000-07:00

Earlier this month I spent a fun afternoon at a park near Centreville, VA with Monica and her family. Monica is a fellow photographer from Houston, TX that was up visiting family here in Northern Virginia. Since all the family was (finally!) going to be in one area she wanted to get some pictures taken. I was so happy to hang out with this family and get some images of them spending time with each other. Thanks for a fun afternoon! --Sally

This guy had an obsession with Spider-man! :)

Smoooooch!

I just love this shot. I love the emotions running through it.

iPhone

2008-07-21T11:04:00.001-07:00

Last Friday I upgraded my old cell phone and finally got an iPhone. I absolutely love it. All the fun features like accessing the web, iTunes, and easy texting can't compare with the fact that I don't have to charge it every two hours like my last phone. With my old phone I would have it fully charged, make one phone call and it would start beeping because of a low battery. Sheesh! I'm so glad to have moved on. :) I won't say how long it took in line to get this thing. I made a pact with my husband to never tell exactly how long we had to wait in line. I mean after all, it is just a phone. Is it worth standing hours in line? For me, it was. And apparently for the long line of others that hung out with us too. As I left I saw complete strangers giving each other high-fives and knowing grins as they clutched their iPhone bags. My phone came in handy that very afternoon. I got a lot of amusement out of being able to view my blog and some of my favorite websites on it while in the pediatrician's waiting room. My old phone didn't have that kind of entertainment! Sigh. Happy surfing! --Sally

Sneak Peek | Julie and Mark

2008-07-13T18:50:00.001-07:00

Saturday night I spent the evening in St. Michael's, MD for Mark and Julie's wedding. It was a crazy-hot day in the 90's, but as evening rolled around a cool breeze picked up and offered an occasional relief. I'm still catching up with all my editing, so here is just a quick sneak peek from the wedding. I can't wait to share more images from the celebration, there are so many great details and fun moments. Julie & Mark, congratulations and thank you for sharing your evening with me! Enjoy, Sally

Fall Sessions!

2008-07-11T16:59:00.000-07:00

I know it still the middle of summer, but it is already time to think about fall and holiday family sessions. I have already had a number of sessions booked for the season. If you would like to book a session please email or call with your preferred dates so I can reserve your desired time on my calendar.

Have a good weekend!

Thanks! Sally

Sneak Peek | Jackie and Servio

2008-07-11T16:51:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday Jackie and Servio were married at the super-lovely Marriott Ranch in Hume, VA. I'm still editing their images, but here is a sneak peek of the gorgeous bride and groom. Thanks for such a wonderful evening Jackie and Servio! Wishing you both the best! Enjoy, Sally

Bobby & Meghan con't

2008-07-08T05:41:00.001-07:00

A few more images from Bobby and Meghan's session. It was such fun capturing these moments! I had so many favorites. Here are a few of them.

A quick shot of the ring going on her finger!
Bobby & Meghan were reliving the proposal for a couple of friends who had been waiting around the corner. I love the joy and excitement on her face. :)

Love this shot. Meg is going to be a gorgeous bride!

Hot!

Bob & Meghan | She said "YES!"

2008-07-04T11:40:00.001-07:00

This morning I had the pleasure of documenting a very special event: a marriage proposal. When Bob called me and told me his plans I was so excited. I've never photographed an engagement and it was such a fun experience. Bob did a great job of planning and executing the event, and Meghan had no idea he was about to pop the question. I am very excited to say that she said yes! After the proposal we did a mini-engagement session and I got some great images. I'm still editing the session, but I know Meghan is anxious for a sneak peek. Meghan, here are a couple just for you! Congratulations and thank you for such a fun and memorable morning. More images to come! Enjoy, Sally

P.S. Meghan works in the wedding industry and has her own blog. You can find it here.

Happy 4th of July!

2008-07-04T04:21:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th. I've got a special photo shoot planned this morning and I can't wait to share it with you! But, I'm sworn to secrecy. Check back soon! Enjoy the picnics, fireworks, and time with your loved ones. --Sally

Catching up

2008-06-30T07:49:00.000-07:00

The reason that I haven't posted anything since before last week is because I was out of town on a last-minute road trip to Tennessee. We decided to take advantage of a quiet week and hit the road to see my husband's family. We are officially back and I am "in the office." I'll be posting some images soon that I took on our trip including a family session, a newborn session, and some fun images from the road. It is good to be back in Virginia and I'll be paying for my week of good, Southern cooking and lots of Cracker Barrel highway stops. Salads here I come!