Winter 2018 Flashback: Yoga Heights DC Family Class + New Studio Snaps

There's something super special about having a client as awesome as Yoga Heights. Not only are the founders, Jess and Amy, amazing to work with, but every single shoot I do for them always seems to become my next favorite shoot.

This winter 2018 session, which combined a Baby + Me class and an All Levels Flow class all into one, certainly didn't disappoint, and is up there as a favorite shoot now!

Not only was capturing all these cute kiddos and a lot of my friends who were in the All Levels Class incredibly memorable, but I was feeling particularly attached to yoga and the studio during this time last year, making for all the feels (as you may or may not remember, at the time I took these photos, I was deep in the midst of completing my own -- now complete! -- 200 hour teacher training).

Winter 2018 Flashback: Shooting Dog & Pony DC's "Peep Show"

Hello again! I'm back! I'm married! And I'm excited to tell you about all the wonderful creative things that I've been up to over the past several months. :)

To kick things off, I thought I would take a visit into the not-so recent past, and show you a few of my favorite shots from a early 2018 shoot I did for Dog & Pony DC for their show Peepshow.

I was invited to capture the event from the head of Peepshow, Rachel Grossman, who I met through my Yoga Teacher training at Yoga Heights DC. How cool, right?

To be perfectly honest, I've shot a lot of different events before in my life, but I've NEVER EVER shot anything as unique as Peepshow -- what a hoot! Not only was the play itself fantastic, but the experience of capturing it's unique elements is something I will never forget.

To give you a better idea of what the show is about, I borrowed a brief synopsis: 

"Peepshow takes-back objectification and sexism, and kicks the patriarchy where it counts. Over Peepshow’s five spectacles, performers will review the four waves of feminism in a wrestling ring, explore the complexities of the male gaze through Broadway show tunes, and expose the modern woman’s complicity in her own oppression through a synchronized-swimming-and Kpop-inspired-ballet."

To be perfectly honest, the synopsis doesn't do the show justice (in my opinion!) as to how awesome it really was. Take a look at my photos to get a better glimpse:

Don't you wish you saw it live now? 

Morning Madness: Bright and Early Shoot for Amy Rizzotto's Yoga Heights' Boot Camp Class

I love a good morning shoot.

Sure, its painful when I first wake up at 5:45 a.m., but once I get shooting, I just love the bright, pure energy that seems to radiate from all my early-morning photos.

Several weeks ago, I had the privilege of shooting an early morning boot camp session (taught by Amy Rizzotto!) for the fabulous team at Yoga Heights and enjoyed every minute of it. Everyone was so bright-eyed and excited to sweat -- it was an awesome way to start the day.

Even though it was a little bit dark outside to start, I think the photos really captured the excitement of the bootcamp class. I mean, look at those smiles! Take a look:

What do you think? Let me know in the comments below!

Promotional Sunrise Shoot for Yoga Heights' New Studio in Takoma Park, MD

For those that don't already know, I do a lot of work for the wonderful DC-based yoga studio, Yoga Heights.

In addition to being fabulous studio owned by two fabulous ladies that I couldn't adore more, Yoga Heights is also a rare yoga space that celebrates every body, every level and every budget.

With so much "Instagram yoga" floating around on the internet these days, making people thing that yoga is about being a skinny minnie doing crazy poses in beautiful places, its refreshing to have a wholesome studio like Yoga Heights so close to home.

The even more exciting thing about all of this is that Yoga Heights is expanding to a new neighborhood later this year with the opening of their new Takoma Park location. Clearly, this big news called for a sunrise shoot to collect new photos to promote the upcoming location.

Even though it was an early, muggy late summer morning, and it took us a little while to wake up, I think this shoot is magical. The smiles from the Yoga Heights team plus the warm morning light make me smile every time I flip through this photo set.

Thoughts? Let me know in the comments below!

Summertime Mini Session Fun for Yoga Heights DC - Amy Pollok

Last, but certainly not least, on my list of mini-sessions from Yoga Heights earlier this summer is the fabulously fierce Amy Pollok.

Part of the reason I love Amy's photos are just how -- excuse the cliché-Beyonce reference -- Sasha Fierce but simultaneously calm she appears in these images.

I think that's the sign of the ultimate yogi #amiright. Enjoy!

Summertime Mini Session Fun for Yoga Heights DC - Cheryl Tanski

I don't know what the weather is like where you are, but here in Washington, D.C. we've been blessed with a beautifully cool weekend and early start to the week. Think: 80 degrees, zero humidity and sunshine for days. . Why can't it always be like this...

In celebration of these gloriously spring-like summer days, I thought I would share the next installment of my Yoga Heights mini sessions with you, featuring the flawless Cheryl Tanski.

While I love most mini-session client photos (I really, truly do), there's something about Cheryl's demeanor in these snaps that just fills me with joy, don't you think?

Take & look and let me know.