As a pint-sized individual (4’11”), I’m always on the hunt for clothes that fit my petite proportions. Fun fact: a true petite fit doesn’t involve just a shorter overall length, but also elements such as a narrower shoulder width, a shorter torso length, and a higher natural waist. Surprisingly, I have had decent luck finding […]

INTRO: Jaleo is a lively Spanish tapa restaurant in downtown DC, owned by famous restaurateur/chef José Andrés. They opened their first location in Penn Quarter in 1993 and have since opened a few more locations in Chicago, Las Vegas, and Disney Springs. Manuel and I visited the Crystal City location several years ago (which has […]

I had the best time photographing the beautiful King family in Old Town Alexandria! This was such a fun family, with mom and dad, four siblings, and two daughters-in-law. Fun fact: older brothers Michael and William are fraternal twins, and both of them got married during the pandemic! Younger daughter Lilly, who has a background […]

For the past three years, Manuel and I have taken our own Christmas card photos using a tripod and intervalometer. It’s something I really look forward to every year, and I’m grateful that Manuel indulges me and plays along with gusto! 😛 I always enjoy the creative challenge of being on both sides of the […]

There’s nothing quite like Green Spring Gardens in the fall! On this particular Saturday afternoon, the gardens were THE place to be, with countless families, engaged couples, and expectant parents alike vying for the perfect photo spot. I may or may not edited a few photographers out of the background in some of these photos! […]