I just returned from a trip to Washington, D.C. with my full time job. We travel every 6 months for a week long conference and though the hours are long, the people are great and the places are wonderful. I’ve been to the famous Broadmoor in Colorado Springs – Colorado, Dallas – Texas, Salt Lake City – Utah, Phoenix – Arizona and now Washington, D.C.

The first photo opportunities I had was a Moonlight Tour of the Monuments. A few places we were able to stop and get off the bus and take pictures. My favorite shot – though not my best shot – was at the Lincoln Memorial and I looked out at the Capital and the Washington Monument.

I took a tri-pod with me so I could make sure I took some steady shots, working on my night photography… and I was kicked off the Lincoln Memorial by a Security guard because of my tri-pod! I had no idea.. though I should have! So it’s my more favorable shot that I got busted but still got the photo!

My 2nd opportunity of photos was on Friday, about an hour before I had to be at the airport, I went and walked around a few of the blocks near the hotel and I found 4 different churches with beautiful stained glass in them. Once again – always working on my skills – I went for the details of the church, and looked for other odds and ends of Washington during that hour. I was quite happy with the few photos I took.

Next up – the HOA Halloween Parade… how cute the kids were. Photos soon.

Bookings for Pictures in the Park are filling up. Contact me if you are interested in a photo session for your Holiday Cards.

I just came back from a week long trip with my job – and the great thing about this trip, was that they asked me to take pictures. And pictures I took. I took over 900 photos for the company, and on my own free down time, I took personal shots as well. I would get up an extra half hour early so that I could slowly walk the hotel grounds (it was a resort) and catch beautiful plant life that you just don’t get in Denver.

I wanted to capture the cactus, but it just wasn’t in my cards, so I went with the 2nd biggest thing I wanted and that was the Palm Trees. And I got them in the morning, I got them at night – and I got them at sunset (above). I could not go wrong with the palm trees.

It looks like I have my first wedding session coming up soon. I’m tickled about it – it’s a small private affair, but it’s a start, and that’s all I need. I also have a teen lined up for a “Trash the Dress” session. We are going to get a used (but clean) formal gown and trash it! I can’t wait!!