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DC Metro | Washington DC street photography

Just a few images from my travels above and below grounds this week. As the weather heats up, I tend to get out more. I love that summer is coming, even though this and next week are probably the worst for allergies for the entire year for me. I've been locking myself up while I wait for it to rain. If the wet stuff falls, then I can walk. In the meantime, here are some images: lady on the metro in a small window

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April 22, 2011 by Amber Categories: StreetTags: dc, people, street

Stephanie & Colin | Green Spring Gardens | Alexandria, VA

Stephanie and Colin are the bomb. We came to Green Spring Gardens in Alexandria because the National Cherry Blossom people had promised (on their website) that it was a great alternative to visiting the Tidal Basin for cherry blossom viewing. I felt like such a dope when we showed up because they had maybe three cherry blossom trees in the parking lot and another tree that we possibly identified as cherry blossom but weren't sure. None of this bothered these two awesome kids at all. We just hit up the magnolias (dogwoods?) and kept on trucking. Hey guys! Alexandria portrait photographer

We were celebrating Stephanie's birthday at this portrait session, and went with a theme: picnic in France. Really, I based this off of the outrageously stylish suits Colin is fond of wearing. The bowtie thing is not uncommon. Stephanie can always rock the hipster grandma look, and so we were totally set. They looked positively dashing. black and white of stephanie and colin

couple with dogwood trees at green spring gardens

smiling with a trellis in alexandria, va

couple under a trellis at green spring gardens

This was our other mega-cheese shot. 'Hey Mom & Dad, look how much housing prices have dropped - we got this mansion for a steal!' I think they should send out announcements. couple in front of a house in alexandria

couple in front of a house in alexandria

Finally, I had to get some adorable shots in front of this adorable garden shed. How sweet are these two? Happy birthday Stephanie! couple in front of a garden

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April 21, 2011May 9, 2011 by Amber Categories: *PortraitsTags: alexandria, couple, green spring gardens, people, stephanie and colin

Womens Health rally on the National Mall

I love protests. Truth is, regardless of what people are protesting about, I love photographing the excitement, the signs, and the passion people bring to their rallies. Working just a few steps from the National Mall, I have many opportunities to get down there and capture some of the spirit. It's a double bonus when the rally is about something I believe in. I Stand with Planned Parenthood

The conservative movement in Congress has been waging a fight against womens health recently and it's up to regular old women (and men) to put a stop to it. You can sign a petition and find out more information right here. After attending the rally, though, I'm not the least bit worried about womens health in America. Planned Parenthood got something like six Congressmen up on the stage to speak - even as our government prepares to shut down. That's a big deal. Now, without further ado, the images: