Matt Corey Live!

This week my buddy Matt and I got together to take shots for his website. Matt is a musician that plays acoustic guitar around the Fairfax area. Matt has recently taken to writing and performing his own music. Check out his website at http://mattcoreylive.com

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Studio Fun with Heather!

Some people are just meant to be in front of the camera! Last weekend, we convinced Heather, our good friend and colleague, to step into the studio to help me try out my newest studio equipment. It didn't take long to figure out that she's a natural.

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Three Families and Four Generations

On November 16, 2011 we welcomed the newest addtion to the Covey crew into the world, Violet Miriam Lamb.  My sister Jen was hoping I could grab a shot or two for a baby announcement/Christmas card.  Violet couldn't have been more cooperative as she laid curled up in my mom's antique coal bucket on a festive Christmas blanket.  We had no choice but to plop on the Santa hat!  During the same session, we got a few photographs of the four beautiful generations of the Himes/Covey/Lamb families. 

Covey Photography is ready to meet your photography needs, whether you need business portraits, headshots for your next gig, or photos for your website, we are here to serve you. Head on over to our websites pricing and products page for more details.

The Hutzel Family Welcomes Claire!

The Hutzel family is close friends to us. We work together at school and in fact, Tess (their first born) was the first youngin' I shot, with only a black sheet, camera, and a dream to start a business in photography. When they asked me to take photos of their second little girl, Claire, I was honored. I wanted to try some new and different shots. My goal was to capture modern and candid shots. Here are few of my favorites!

The Hawthorne Sisters at Sully Plantation

We couldn't have asked for a more perfect November morning last weekend at Sully Plantation with the Hawthorne girls. Cassie and Brianna weren't too excited about a photo shoot at first, but once they wriggled out of their tights, ditched the shoes, and got a chance to explore the grounds and play in the leaves, all was well!  We caught some sisterly love and sweet smiles... 

The Murphy Family at Sully Plantation

I've found that some of the coolest moments to capture are those shared by new and growing families. Last Saturday we met the Murphy family at Sully Plantation for some family photos. The photos from this session make it easy to see that Chad, Anna, and their son Tyler can't get enough of one another. Their laid-back personalities helped me to photograph more natural family fun, rather than posed portraits.

The Banua Family

It's not often that an entire family is all together in one place! Last weekend the Banua clan gathered in Sterling for the weekend, so we got out the camera to document. I don't photograph large groups as often, so it was a fun challenge to get all 13 people together for a great family photo! While we were there, I got a few shots of the recently engaged couple! Congratulations!

Studio Jumping | Covey Photography | Centreville, VA Photographer

Over the past couple of weeks I have wanted to get back in the studio and use my strobes. So, when Allison went away for a girls weekend I took advantage of the "alone" time. Needless to say I had way too much fun "studio jumping."

Happy Halloween | Covey Photography | Arlington, VA Photographer

Every year for Halloween, Brian Ulsh and his family go all out! The family works together during the month of October to turn their home into the N. Jackson Street Cemetery in Arlington, VA, and put together a life-altering Halloween experience for community residents. Allison and I drove out there to check it out and take some photos, and we were amazed at the creativity, time, and hard work put into this experience! Brian gave us a tour of the haunted house and told us about experience he plans to create for visitors on October 31.  A trip through the house is open to everyone who dare to enter, and doesn't cost a thing. This haunted house promises the creepiest, scariest, and most life-changing experience you can expect. Enjoy the montage of photos from our visit!

A Bushel and a Peck! | Covey Photography | Markham, VA Photographer

What a beautiful weekend to travel to Hartland Orchard! Allison and I travelled west last fall and fell in love with Hartland Orchard. Unfortunately, last year, we waited to late in the season and were late to pick apples. This year was a different story, we got there early and enjoyed a beautiful day of picking apples. I mentioned on Facebook last Saturday that the orchard would be a great place to capturing fantastic family moments. Covey Photography for hire!

The Cormier Wedding | Covey Photography | Cape May, NJ Photographer

On September 23, 2011 we set out up the coast to Cape May, NJ for the wedding of our friends Amanda and Josh. They had planned a beautiful wedding on the beach, which ended up being a beautiful ceremony at the country club in front of floor to ceiling windows overlooking the water due to a rainy forecast. Josh and Amanda have bounced from place to place in the U.S. due to Josh's military orders, and will finally get to settle together in New Jersey this fall. An exceptional live band (Chatterband), an unbelievable dance party, and hysterical photo booth photos made the Park/Cormier wedding an event we will never forget. Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Josh Cormier!

A Nute Family Celebration! | Covey Photography | Nags Head, NC Photographer

A summer is not complete without a trip to the Outer Banks. In August, we got to join Allison's best friend Brynne, and her entire extended family for a few days of fun in Nags Head. The family wanted to capture photos of Aunt Mary and Uncle Jim's 50th Anniversary celebration, along with family photos that spanned four generations. With only about an hour of perfect evening light on the beach, we had to work quickly, but we managed to get each individual family, and a grand finale shot of the entire crew.

Jennifer's Maternity | Covey Photography | Holden Beach, NC Photographer

In November, my sister Jennifer Lamb will be having a baby girl. She will be named Violet after our grandmother. This month we went to Holden Beach, NC for a mini vacation and grabbed these photos. Thanks Jen!

Grandma's hands form a heart over the little girl who will share her namesake.

Jennifer's belly with a kiss from Grandma.