10 Happy Things for April
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HAPPY APRIL
Just trying to stay happy lately. How about everyone else?
10 HAPPY THINGS
As always, this list is pretty random, but hopefully something on it will bring you joy!
1. Spring things to get excited about around DC!! And more ideas for a local spring break.
Also, as always, I love hearing about new-to-me places for travel - how fun would it be to hike through Sri Lanka? Or spend a weekend on one of these lesser known US islands?
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2. Currently Reading. Watching. Listening.
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3. A super fun quiz for finding your creative personality (and what other types you should collab with. Any innovators out there want to work with me?)
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4. Did you know the National Gallery of Art (in DC) has a great instagram account? Full of fun facts and photos (like the story behind Chappell Roan's Grammy dress).
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5. I spent the first week of March on a Nicaraguan yoga retreat with my best friend (hosted by the amazing Lauren Rudrick). Anyways, it was absolutely paradise (the country, the yoga, the BEACH!!) and I can't wait to go back. More stories and photos here.
Anyone interested in a yoga retreat with Lauren in Morocco - spring 2026? I'm trying to get a group together, so contact me if you'd like to go (or learn more).
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6. How fun would this be as a wedding dress?
Also, loved this interview with the White Lotus costume designer. (I know a lot of people aren't excited about this season, but I enjoyed it).
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7. Jess Allen. Wow.
Also, how wonderful are these portraits of ordinary moments?
And how cool is this website? (Both the photos and the design).
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8. I loved this feel good read by Jack Nicholson's daughter about how much Lara Flynn Boyle meant to her ("She wasn’t a Twin Peaks star to me. She was the Mary Poppins of Mulholland Drive.")
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9. An easy last minute party snack. And how good does yogurt bark sound? Also, I made this super easy dinner and everyone loved it.
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10. NY Times' lists their favorite movies since 2000.
Further, this new documentary looks wonderful.
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COUPLES & FAMILIES - BUSINESS UPDATE
I don't have many openings in the next two months, as April is swallowed up by spring break and last minute college visits to find the (hopefully) perfect school for Parker and I have 11 weddings in May (Yay!! Wedding season is always so fun!!), but June and July are still pretty open.
Right now, I have the following openings in April & May:
Sunday, April 27 (afternoon only)
Monday, April 28
Saturday, May 10
For info on my family rates, click here.
And for info on my couples rates, click here.
FOR WEDDINGS, I'M BOOKING 2025 & 2026
If you're thinking of eloping or planning a mirco-wedding, please get in touch - I have lots of advice/suggestions!
Also, if you're interested in wedding venues/locations, here are some of my favorites.
RECENT REVIEWS
As cliched as it sounds, reviews mean the world to small businesses like mine - so THANK YOU again to everyone who wrote one!!
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It was the absolute best decision to have Darcy as our wedding photographer!
My favorite part was that her process included a questionnaire which made my husband and I really reflect on our vision for the day, including the type of photos we want. We actually ended up changing some logistics for our wedding day based on her recommendations, and it turned out great!
Even tho ours was a short and sweet court wedding, she captured very precious moments for us beautifully and candidly! Also, her editing skills and work with colors is stellar!
Thank you Darcy!! - Jigyasa
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We recently had our engagement photos taken by Darcy, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! We are not used to taking photos like these, but Darcy made us feel so completely at ease throughout the entire session. She truly made the process enjoyable. We just received our photos back, and are so happy with the results! I would absolutely work with Darcy again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer! - Dylan
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2025 Update: We've worked with Darcy two more times since the last review, most recently for family holiday card. She's as fantastic as ever -- extremely responsive and easy going. We have a new puppy and she was great with him, and got some priceless shots. She's terrific!
Original: Darcy is AWESOME to work with. From my first initial email, she was super responsive and helpful in planning our family photo shoot. Great communications. We spent the afternoon doing photos at two locations and she was just as great in person. Very easy to work with. And the photos are FANTASTIC. Very happy. Highly recommend her!
- Carolyn
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