I’m a Commercial Photographer in Winchester, VA and I make the Ordinary Appear Extraordinary!

Team USA. We are the UNITED States of America, not the Divided States of America. All of us have either celebrated or cried over the election results this week. And we’ve done so in public no less. We should think more often about what a privilege it is to speak out publicly, and thank a veteran that we have the freedom to do so. ❤️🇺🇸💙 #whatlaurisees #veteransday #bridgeforthphoto #americanflag #thankaveteran #photographerwinchesterva #armedforces #shenandoahvalley #commercialphotography #flagged #teamusa #photostudiowinchesterva #visitwinchester #visitvirginia #oldtownwinchester #winchesterva

Possibilities! Yep I see ruins too but you know what else I see? An outdoor studio! What can I create for you this week? Every portrait session is individually tailored to each family and when we pick a location that’s meaningful…even better!! (Also why I rarely do mini-sessions they’re too repetitive and every family group looks similar.) It’s way more fun to clamber over rocks, explore, and create some art. (Coulda done without encountering the abandoned bees nest bigger than my head though…yep we can skip that thanks…) #whatlaurisees #outdoorphotography #bridgeforthphoto #locationportrait #seniorsession #photographerwinchesterva #ruins #frederickcountyva #visitvirginia #scenesofautumn #winchesterva

Flag Swag. While I’m always interested in different opinions on issues (because we can always learn something), who else here has had enough of all the poo-slinging that elections can bring? The locals are well-behaved this year but state and national levels…😳🙄 Let’s face it—on Wednesday, we all will get up and go about our work, errands and chores, no matter who is elected so can we just all put it aside starting now? 😂 Let’s all vote if we haven’t already and ignore the screaming on the far right and left, because it’s us moderates in the middle that will get things done anyway. Enough of Red OR Blue and let the politicians do what’s best for Red, White AND Blue. (Steps down off soapbox.) ❤️💙🇺🇸 #whatlaurisees #translucent #bridgeforthphoto #sunlight #americanflag #photographerwinchesterva #electionyear #redwhiteandblue #photostudiowinchesterva #govote🇺🇸 #shenandoahvalley #visitvirginia #visitwinchester #oldtownwinchester #electionsigns #winchesterva

On Point. I love Halloween! Ok I can do without the slasher movies and all that gore but all the fun stuff in people’s yards, it’s game on. 😂 And then there’s this cute little guy with an October birthday—Captain Jack is trying on the party decorations before toddling away to see what’s next. 😂 Happity Halloween Week…enjoy and be safe! #whatlaurisees #happyhalloween🎃 #allthepointyhats #bridgeforthphoto #childrensportraits #blackandwhitephotography #redhead #locationportrait #grandsonlove #photographerwinchesterva #photostudiowinchesterva #halloweencostume

Light ‘Em Up. So we’re all posting our Northern Lights shots because unless we live in the frozen tundra, this is really cool and we never thought we’d see it in the backyard right? When I looked through my pictures (because we photographers can’t take just one and a bazillion is more like it) I was struck by the variety of colors and the patterns they created. So here’s 9 variations of the same view that created 1 really cool image. Just might need to create a metal print of this! Apparently we can see them again tonight so there may be a whole new round by tomorrow… 🤩 #whatlaurisees #aurora #bridgeforthphoto #patternsinnature #photographerwinchesterva #northernlights #screenshotart #photostudiowinchesterva #backyard #skyline #oldtownwinchester #winchesterva

Light Not Polluted. Winchester, VA got a rare glimpse of the Northern Lights tonight! Our home is surrounded by city light sources but they mix beautifully with Mother Nature’s contributions. #whatlaurisees #auroraborealis #bridgeforthphoto #amazing #starlightglimmer #photographerwinchesterva #photostudiowinchesterva #northernlights #nightskyphotography #commercialphotography #getoutside #shenandoahvalley #visitvirginia #oldtownwinchester #winchesterva

Do you have a vintage family photo that has seen better days? Maybe it’s cracked or stained or the kids got hold of it with crayons? (That last one is a true story by the way 😂) Bring it by the studio in Old Town Winchester VA and I’ll take it from there! Restorations make fabulously personal holiday gifts too! (But plan ahead please…I get slammed in November and December.) See you soon! #whatlaurisees #photorestoration #vintage #oldphotos #bridgeforthphoto #adobephotoshop #photostudiowinchesterva #oldtownwinchester #photographerwinchesterva #holidaygiftideas #winchesterva

Ice in July. The last of winter’s snow melts into the rocks below to form waterfalls further down the landscape. We treasured those brilliant blue skies too when we discovered they could cloud over within minutes. Definitely an amazing experience! #whatlaurisees #visiticeland #djupivogur #bridgeforthphoto #iceinjuly #photographerwinchesterva #getoutsideandplay #gohiking #icelandtravel #commercialphotography #travelphotography

Across and Overhead. The Potomac River at Alexandria is lit across the way by the National Harbor. The skies are super busy too—at one point, arrivals at Reagan National Airport were under 2 minutes apart. Clouds are sometimes dreary, but as a photographer I’m here to tell you they can be very dynamic. (And if I don’t like where they are…fiiiiiiine I’ll just move ‘em around in Photoshop…😂) #whatlaurisees #alexandriava #potomacriver #bridgeforthphoto #nightphotography #runwayapproach #photographerwinchesterva #commercialphotography #photostudiowinchesterva #visitalexandriava #onthewaterfront #upinthesky #itsabirditsaplane #nightclouds