Michael Brown protest at Pentagon City in Northern Virginia. The power of cameras! The presence of so many cameras definitely affected the way both protestors and police acted at a recent Ferguson demonstration in the Washington, DC area. Demonstrators took over a full block of Hayes St. at Pentagon City- a busy pedestrian and trafficContinue reading “Power of Cameras – Michael Brown protest in DC”
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Sweet Rest Dear Ladies
Saying Goodbye August 2014 has taken away 2 special people in my life. These two ladies will be sorely missed but there is comfort in knowing that they both lived long full lives. They both enjoyed their lives and spent their 90 plus years each helping others. Two great examples of how to live. RestContinue reading “Sweet Rest Dear Ladies”
Carnival lights at night
The lights and colors of the carnival brighten the sky and draw one to the gates on a hot summer night. This carnival is set up about once a year in a huge parking lot that also hosts a Walmart. I haven’t been inside the carnival in years but I don’t that anything inside could beContinue reading “Carnival lights at night”
It’s a parasol not an umbrella
Nice lady in long red dress quickly corrected me when I referred to her parasol as an umbrella. She was enjoying a day with family and friends at a 4th of July cookout. Now I know. Parasol usually refers to an item designed to protect from the sun; umbrella refers to a device more suitedContinue reading “It’s a parasol not an umbrella”
Maya Angelou – Two things I will remember
By Lonnie Dawkins Today we remember Maya Angelou who spoke so many words of wisdom. She affected us all in many ways. I was there in 2008 when she received the Lincoln Medal at Ford’s Theatre and I read many of her books and writings. Had she just been a writer, dancer, actor, professor, film director, orContinue reading “Maya Angelou – Two things I will remember”
Images – They don’t know their beauty
by Lonnie Dawkins Ask me about music and you will quickly find out that my all time favorite musician is Nina Simone. One of my favorite songs by her is “Images”. It is a powerful song with the idea that sometimes people don’t know their beauty……because they can’t see their image. I taught high schoolContinue reading “Images – They don’t know their beauty”
5 Reasons Prints and Albums are better than Digitals Images on a CD
By Lonnie Dawkins Here’s my opinion about digitals vs prints. When you go for your photography session instead of walking away with images on a disk, ask for wonderful prints and albums. Big beautiful prints and albums are where it is at. It’s not about getting a bunch of pictures. You don’t need a copyContinue reading “5 Reasons Prints and Albums are better than Digitals Images on a CD”
Photo tip: Don’t put the cake in a corner or up against the wall
By Lonnie Dawkins Here’s a tip for weddings and birthdays. One of the highlights of the event is the cake cutting so don’t put the cake in a corner or up against the wall. If you have to put it there because of space, make arrangements so that the cake can be pulled out forContinue reading “Photo tip: Don’t put the cake in a corner or up against the wall”
50th Birthday Celebration Pictures. Great Party
By Lonnie Dawkins This birthday party was one of the most fun parties that I have photographed. There was good food, good music and good people. Howard Morgan turned 50 and a wonderful party was held packed with family and friends. It was also a good time to take family portraits The party tookContinue reading “50th Birthday Celebration Pictures. Great Party”
Family Photo Sessions create Lifetime Treasures
By Lonnie Dawkins I had the pleasure of photographing this wonderful family. The session started in the family home and then we took a stroll to a nearby park. I was Kelly and Matt’s wedding photographer also so it was nice to reconnect and see the family growth. Aren’t the children beautiful? Lonnie Dawkins PhotographyContinue reading “Family Photo Sessions create Lifetime Treasures”