10 Happy Things for January (Plus a Sale!!)
/“Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes
How do you measure? Measure a year?
In daylights,
In sunsets,
In midnights,
In cups of coffee,
In inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife
In five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes
How do you measure a year in a life?”
THANK YOU!!!
I know 2020 was a weird/ unexpected/ hard to categorize year (for all of us), but, despite all odds, it was also my busiest year to date.
In 2020 I photographed:
70 families (almost twice as many as last year),
27 weddings/elopements,
14 couples/engagements,
and 3 events (this wasn't a great year for events)
- all of which seems extra incredible considering that I didn't work for 3 months.
AND I CANNOT THANK YOU ALL ENOUGH FOR TRUSTING ME WITH YOUR MOST INTIMATE AND SPECIAL MOMENTS!
Extra special thanks for the weddingwire and google reviews, holiday cards, instagram shout outs, & referrals - these mean the world to small businesses like mine!
10 HAPPY THINGS
As always, this list is random, but hopefully something will spark some joy!!
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1. 2020 in Photos (NY Times).
Also, in cartoons.
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2. I love a book list.
NPR's Book Concierge is my yearly favorite.
Also if you're into summaries, here are the best of the best (according to critics).
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3. Trustiest weeknight dinners.
Also, I can't stop eating this salad and this soup.
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4. Our 13 year old boxer, Coco, died this summer. Our family is so grateful to have an amazing portrait painted by Jessie Whitten to keep her memory alive.
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5. THIS!! " . . . But I felt the time had come for me to own my elaborate education, without shame or regrets, and acknowledge its central place in my life."
I'm not going to change the name of my business, but maybe Darcy Troutman, JD needs to make an appearance every once in awhile.
Also, the mom pictured in this month's newsletter is another no-longer-practicing JD, check out her blog here.
(She's also one of the coolest people I know).
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6. One of my goals for 2021 is to listen to more podcasts.
So excited to try one of these. Or these.
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7. The best wedding proposal ever.
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8. Reading/watching/listening update -
I just binged this show and it is one of the best things I've ever seen.
Also, currently reading this (it's so good!!) and listening to this on repeat (wow I miss live music).
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9. Activities around DC for a Covid Winter.
Also, free, fast, easy covid testing.
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10. What if you could do it all over?
BUSINESS UPDATE
(THERE'S A SALE!)
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FOR FAMILY SESSIONS & COUPLES SESSIONS,
JANUARY IS 50% OFF & FEBRUARY IS 30% OFF
And I still have plenty of availability, including the following weekend dates:
Saturday, January 9
Saturday, February 13
Sunday, February 14
Saturday, February 27
* Weekends and weekdays are priced differently. Please click here for family pricing info.
**As we're trying to finalize travel plans, I am NOT currently scheduling mid-March to early April, unless you are interested in wedding photography.
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2021 WEDDINGS DATES ARE STARTING TO FILL & I'M BOOKING INTO 2022!
Also, if you're thinking of eloping or planning a mirco-wedding, please get in touch - I have lots of advice/suggestions!
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REGARDING COVID
I am trying to be as safe as possible. I wear a mask at all sessions (both inside and outside) and continually sanitize myself (so. much. hand. sanitizer.) and my gear.
I try to keep a distance between myself and others.
If you have any questions and/or if there's anything I can do to make you feel safer - please let me know!!
PLEASE STAY HEALTHY AND HAVE A GREAT WINTER!!!
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Darcy Troutman Photography is a Northern VA/Washington DC/Maryland documentary-style family photographer, who believes in capturing real moments. Interested in learning more? Please click here to sign up for my newsletter or schedule a session.