N A T U R E : butterfly

dear world,

we've all heard the expression " stop and smell the rose " but rarely do I ever have the chance. today, i did. i was walking through my mother's garden, which is truely incredible. anyone who has seen it would agree. I saw a half dozen butterflies, and luckily had my camera on me...

These guys were HUGE! and beautiful... I can't believe they let me get so close.

on a side note, my blog has passed over 7,000 visitors in it's first full month up and running, so a huge thank you to everyone who checks this! It means the world to me that you keep updated with my work and clients. i love you all.

H E A D S H O T S : melissa

dear world,

Meet Melissa. Melissa is a Junior at American University studying Theatre.

her eyes are stunning on camera.

E N J O Y !

H E A D S H O T S : david wilson

dear world,

i give you a man who is not only beautiful, but also talented. David Wilson, a local DC actor and Director.

I first met David when I was 16 ( can you believe it has been 6 years DLW?) when my teacher ( and his best friend) Courtney Oliver brought him on a field trip with us to NYC to see my first broadway show...

and that's where the friendship began. david later directed me in a horowitz play writing winning show that was staged at Duke Ellington ....

This spring, David carried the show " All that Glitters" written by Steven Butler, and directed by CBO... and i got to play his sleezy love affair...

His talent is incredible, and his professionalism, and intelligence makes him a strong performer in any arena.

David is currently breaking into the film industry so watch out for this beautiful smile on the big screen!

More to follow from our out door editorial shoot!

P E R S O N A L I T Y H E A D S H O T S : David

dear world,

i give to you david landstrom. what a a heart breaker this one.

yes that's a bow tie.

David is a dancer, actor, and in INCREDIBLE singer as one of the D'armono brothers. He was in Wild Party with me and recently won the school over with his portrayl of Will Parker.

He also sings for the men's a capella group " On a Sensual Note" at American University.

These aren't even really the good pictures, obviouslly, we just had so much fun taking pictures that I had to post all of the goofy ones.

doesn't he remind you of Fred Savage from the Wonder Years?

R E T A I L : ritavintage on etsy

NOTE: TO PURCHASE ANY ARTICLE IN THESE PHOTOS PLEASE SEE THE RITA VINTAGE ONLINE STORE: CLICK HERE

dear world,

most of you remember the first post I did on this site, many of you said " i want a shot just like that!" and although i'm flattered and want to think it's because of my photography, we all know it's because everyone just wants to be as adorable as joani. and now... you can be.

if you didn't see that post click HERE to see it. it will make you smile.

the blonde model, of course, is the always stunning, and owner of rita vintage, joani.

the brunette, is my best friend from elementary school who was in town for the weekend, and fortunatly, the perfect size for some of the outfits!

where does the name rita vintage come from? joani has a cat named rita. rita is cross eyed.

tell me you don't want ALL of this clothes? beware, there is tons more...

keep an eye out for Joani, and all of Rita Vintage's adventures...

H E A D S H O T S : amy wilson

dear world,

ask any photographer. 50% of a shoot is the photographer. the lighting the angles . the camera. the other 50% is your model. and sweet jesus is it an easy and rewarding day in my book ( literally my portfolio) when my model is stunning, and amy, is just that.

Amy is a sophomore at American University in Theatre, aspiring to be a film actress.

those eyes will be incredible on screen

she's my new favorite underclassman.

This is the third set of headshots I did this week, so stay tuned for more....