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Real Family | Dockins Crew

November 2, 2017
02 Nov 2017

Welcome back, everyone, and Happy November!

I just have to share the spectacular photo session I recently had with the Dockins family. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I truly have the best clients ever! This family was no exception, either.
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I met John and Alia Dockins at one of my brother’s annual parties. We soon scheduled a shoot near the National Museum of African American Culture and History. I loved shooting on the National Mall in DC because every direction offers a great scene.

For our shoot, the Dockins’ brought sweaters for their young sons, and even a sports coat for 3-year-old Ian. I was able to work in the props and the outfits they chose, which really made for some amazing photos. I mean, how cute is baby Kyle?

It truly was a fun photo shoot. And if any of you are considering a family session or are prepping for an upcoming session, heed the words of Alia:

“I enjoyed taking the pics with you and would do it again,” she says. Solid advice!

Okay, on to pictures of the Dockins family!

 

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I’m currently booking holiday photo sessions! Email me at insana@insanacollins.com for your own portrait session or holiday party. My clients also love that they are able to text me at 202-738-9007, and I’m happy to accommodate. Until next time,

Insana :)

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Happy Holidays to You!

December 28, 2016
28 Dec 2016

I’d like to wish you and your family a happy holidays!! One of my clients, Allissa, set hers off right with holiday photos of her family. Two-year-old Bryce and 4-year-old Brynn were a joy to work with and wore the cutest outfits!

 

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Mom Allissa got their adorable outfits from Macy’s, and suggests not feeding your kids pancakes with sugary syrup before your portrait session because they were “bouncing off the walls!” They certainly were energetic, but that just makes for more interesting photos!

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“I chose Insana because her portraits always have lovely lighting. She also understands how tough it can be to wrangle relatives into a photo; she comes from a large family!” said Allissa. With 6 brothers and sisters, I can agree!

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Allissa decided to use the photo above for her family’s holiday cards. Great choice! I hope your holidays are as joy-filled as Bryce, Brynn and Allissa’s. And have a Happy New Year! :)

-Insana

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Portraits | Madison the Dancer

November 3, 2015
03 Nov 2015

Hey guys!

Today I have a real treat for you, which comes in the form of 8-year-old Madison. She’s a dancer, and her mom wanted to showcase her talent in the best way possible, especially since she’s beginning to dance more competitively.

You can tell from the pictures that this little girl is energetic–an important trait for a young dancer.  She’s a constant performer and seems to enjoy herself…a lot!

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We met up at a private studio in Fairfax, which I loved because of the range of indoor scenery. Madison’s mom, Monica, handled Madison’s hair and makeup herself.

Not only is Madison a talented dancer, she’s also received voice training from Shirley Ables, a member of the Grammy-award winning gospel group, Shirley Ables and the Joy Gospel Singers. As you can see, Madison’s parents have a lot to be proud of.

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Her parents also did a really wonderful job choosing outfits for our session.

“We wanted her head shots to accent her natural look, and the dance shots to allow the focus on her dancing ability so we chose a bright pink shirt for the head shots, but a more muted color, simple leotard for her dance shots,” said Monica. I second that info!

Okay, moving on to what you’ve been waiting for. For your viewing pleasure, pictures of Madison, the dancer!

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This family was just awesome to work with. I totally look forward to shooting with Madison in the future. “Overall, it was a great experience. Insana is very patient and kind and can really capture beauty with the lens,” said mom, Monica. :)

Until next time,

Insana

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MLK Day of Service | Washington, DC

January 21, 2015
21 Jan 2015

On Monday, January 19th, I participated in City Year’s Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day of Service at Eastern Senior High School in Washington, DC.  City Year, an AmeriCorps program with a 15-year history in the District, focuses efforts to improve graduation rates. The program has 158 volunteers working in 13 D.C. public schools, including some of the high schools with the highest dropout rates, as well as elementary and middle schools that feed into them.

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As a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service to others, City Year considers MLK Day as a day ‘on’ not ‘off’. Each Martin Luther King Jr. Day, City Year mobilizes its 2,800 corps members and thousands more volunteers for a day of service in communities across the nation. In coordination with local partners, City Year AmeriCorps members and volunteers engage in service projects that include painting schools, beautifying neighborhoods and parks, serving in soup kitchens, supporting senior citizens, and running educational activities for children.  [http://www.cityyear.org/dc/mlk]

Arriving at 8 am, I was happy to find that I was one of hundreds of volunteers, and City Year members were there to cheer us on every step of the way.

We have a reputation because we do it like this! Service can be so much fun! #dreamliveson #cyMLK

A video posted by City Year Washington, DC (@cityyeardc) on Jan 19, 2015 at 6:02am PST

Participants immediately attended an opening ceremony, AKA a pep rally, featuring keynotes from DC’s Chief of Schools, John Davis, and DC’s newly elected mayor, Muriel Bowser.

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Volunteers were given a variety of activities to choose, from picnic table construction, fleece blanket making, MLK Day Value Bracelet making, gym mural painting, safe sex kit assembly, military care kit assembly, SAT math flashcard creation and more. Along with a group of about 12 volunteers, I elected Leadership Actions Mural painting, which took place just two blocks away at Center City Public Charter School.

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These murals were intended for the management and leadership offices of Center City PCS. There were quotes like, “Design, Develop and Deliver High Quality Professional Development” and “Lead Outcome Oriented Meetings with Clear Protocols.” We talked, painted, and sang Motown hits.

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I met some really cool City Year volunteers and alumni, brushed up on my painting skills (pun intended), and hopefully, made a difference. I honestly can’t wait to participate next year!

-Insana

Couldn’t attend the service day, but still want to support it? Make a donation to support City Year’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service here: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/cydcservice/.

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New Year, Newborn

January 7, 2015
07 Jan 2015

Hello dear blog readers and Happy New Year!

Today I have a real treat for you and it comes in the form of 6-day old Judah Miles. What better way to celebrate the new year than with photos of a newborn??  Hold on to your socks though – this honey is so cute he may blow them right off!

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It feels like only a few days ago I was photographing Andrea and Johnny’s engagement photos. I can’t believe it’s already been two years! I remember when I first met Andrea and Johnny, they were so obviously madly in love with each other. It was really only a matter of time until they started adding to their family: a baby brother to big brother Asa.

Because our last photo shoot went so perfectly, I was delighted when they called me up to schedule photos weeks before the birth of adorable little Judah. They are going to be the best parents!

Anyway, I am beyond honored that they asked me to work with them again and to photograph their tiny superhero. As you can see from the photographs below, he is an ultra sweetheart and was a joy to work with.

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You may be seeing more of little Judah in the very near future! I’m lucky enough to photograph him every few months with my milestone package. Come back and see for yourself!

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Until next time,

Insana :)

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