Lock & Company

Dear Mr. Think Tank... wheels down. Take a break, old friend ❤️

Last shoot of 2021 is in the books! I'm so grateful to ALL my clients who have made it a point to book a session because us small businesses are still struggling as we look at this pandemic-soon-to-be-endemic world. So thankful that I am still able to pay my bills doing what I love!
A very long overdue shout out to all the gear and companies that makes my life as a professional photographer easier - my @thinktankphoto suitcase for rolling with me (ba doom cha!), my @blackrapid double holster camera strap, @pixifi for keeping my paperwork managed, @pixieset for the beautiful galleries I deliver to my clients and of course @nikonusa for being the camera in my hands since I was 15 ❤️ excited to (hopefully) start 2022 entering the world of mirrorless shooting with the insane #z9 camera... Come on Santa baby, hurry up and bring those boxes to @ace.foto as quick as Rudolph can!!! #thelockandco
#thinktank #blackrapid #pixifi #pixieset#acephoto #nikon #nps #nikonz9 #nikond6 #nikond4s #nikond4

Dear Mr. Think Tank... wheels down. Take a break, old friend ❤️

Last shoot of 2021 is in the books! I'm so grateful to ALL my clients who have made it a point to book a session because us small businesses are still struggling as we look at this pandemic-soon-to-be-endemic world. So thankful that I am still able to pay my bills doing what I love!
A very long overdue shout out to all the gear and companies that makes my life as a professional photographer easier - my @thinktankphoto suitcase for rolling with me (ba doom cha!), my @blackrapid double holster camera strap, @pixifi for keeping my paperwork managed, @pixieset for the beautiful galleries I deliver to my clients and of course @nikonusa for being the camera in my hands since I was 15 ❤️ excited to (hopefully) start 2022 entering the world of mirrorless shooting with the insane #z9 camera... Come on Santa baby, hurry up and bring those boxes to @ace.foto as quick as Rudolph can!!! #thelockandco
#thinktank #blackrapid #pixifi #pixieset#acephoto #nikon #nps #nikonz9 #nikond6 #nikond4s #nikond4

Not sure what to get someone on your holiday gift list- or just want to lock in 2021 rates before they increase in 2022? Grab a gift card to save for a rainy day! They're the perfect gift and can be applied toward ANY session. Have someone having a baby? Know a small business that could use some fresh branding photos? You need a new headshot? Gift cards apply to all these styles of sessions and more!
https://lockandcompany.pixifi.com/giftcards/lockandco/

Not sure what to get someone on your holiday gift list- or just want to lock in 2021 rates before they increase in 2022? Grab a gift card to save for a rainy day! They're the perfect gift and can be applied toward ANY session. Have someone having a baby? Know a small business that could use some fresh branding photos? You need a new headshot? Gift cards apply to all these styles of sessions and more!
https://lockandcompany.pixifi.com/giftcards/lockandco/

I have zero words because this picture has a thousand of them, at least. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#thelockandco #northernvirginia #loudouncountyphotographer #northernvirginiaphotographer #loudouncounty #novaweddingphotographer #novaweddings #visitloudoun #loudounphotographer #bride #groom #happilyeverafter #love #wedding #weddingphotography #weddingphotographer #theknot #southernliving #southernbride #vogue #weddingdress #marthastewartweddings #weddingdress #weddinginspiration #weddingday #weddingideas #weddinggown #weddingvenue #northalabamabrides #huntsvillealabama

I have zero words because this picture has a thousand of them, at least. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#thelockandco #northernvirginia #loudouncountyphotographer #northernvirginiaphotographer #loudouncounty #novaweddingphotographer #novaweddings #visitloudoun #loudounphotographer #bride #groom #happilyeverafter #love #wedding #weddingphotography #weddingphotographer #theknot #southernliving #southernbride #vogue #weddingdress #marthastewartweddings #weddingdress #weddinginspiration #weddingday #weddingideas #weddinggown #weddingvenue #northalabamabrides #huntsvillealabama

I've been honored to have some amazing opportunities to photograph politicians such as President Obama and (then Vice) President Biden - and I send my congratulations to governor-elect @glennyoungkin who I briefly met at @wolftrap when he attended their 50th anniversary gala! Hope to see you at many more events at the only National Park for the performing arts, Governor Youngkin! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#thelockandco #portrait #virginia #wolftrap #winwithglenn #virginiapolitics #governor #electionday #politicalportraits #glennyoungkin #governoryoungkin #youngkin #dmvphotographer #politico #gubernatorialelection #vapolitics #instapolitics #election

I've been honored to have some amazing opportunities to photograph politicians such as President Obama and (then Vice) President Biden - and I send my congratulations to governor-elect @glennyoungkin who I briefly met at @wolftrap when he attended their 50th anniversary gala! Hope to see you at many more events at the only National Park for the performing arts, Governor Youngkin! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#thelockandco #portrait #virginia #wolftrap #winwithglenn #virginiapolitics #governor #electionday #politicalportraits #glennyoungkin #governoryoungkin #youngkin #dmvphotographer #politico #gubernatorialelection #vapolitics #instapolitics #election

Just had a last minute opening for my fall minis on October 16 at 11:00 at Morven Park!! 20 minutes and 10 images for $199! First one to email me gets it! [email protected]

Just had a last minute opening for my fall minis on October 16 at 11:00 at Morven Park!! 20 minutes and 10 images for $199! First one to email me gets it! [email protected]

The first show I've shot since the pandemic.

So many emotions... but the simplest way to sum it up was, it felt like coming home.
Let's do it again tonight at the Wolf Trap Ball!
#thelockandco #theavettbrothers
#wolftrap #avettbrothers #concertphotography #livemusic #concertphotographer #musicphotography #musicphotographer #theavettbros

can't win for losin' / ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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just 'cause you can't beat 'em /⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
don't mean you should join 'em #thelockandco #northernvirginia #loudouncountyphotographer #northernvirginiaphotographer #loudouncounty #fairfaxcounty #washingtondc #dreamjob #kaseymusgrave #concert #livemusic #livemusicphotography #concertphotography #musicphotography #wolftrap

can't win for losin' / ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
you'll just disappoint 'em /⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
just 'cause you can't beat 'em /⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
don't mean you should join 'em #thelockandco #northernvirginia #loudouncountyphotographer #northernvirginiaphotographer #loudouncounty #fairfaxcounty #washingtondc #dreamjob #kaseymusgrave #concert #livemusic #livemusicphotography #concertphotography #musicphotography #wolftrap

Fall 2021 Mini Sessions

Holy cow guys, I only have ONE slot left for my minis in October! There is a chance I *might* do another day in November if you aren't able to book on this day, but no promises. Thank you so much to all my returning clients for booking these so quickly - I can't wait to catch up with ya'll!

Fall 2021 Mini Sessions They're back - fall mini sessions with Lock and Company! Each session will be 20 minutes long and will include your choice of 10 edited high resolution images from a gallery, with additional images available for purchase! The sessions will take place at Morven Park in Leesburg, Virginia. The rain da...

It’s World Photography Day! To celebrate, I would love to see you share your favorite photo I've taken of you below in the comments!! 😍

I think we all feel a new season in the air... while I'm sad to say goodbye to summer days at the pool, I definitely am not mad about some cool, fall vibes coming our way!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
With the world (mostly) opening up again, perhaps it's time to update your headshot! Maybe you started a new business during the pandemic - or maybe you switched up your look since you were working from home! If you want a headshot that shows your personality, I'd love to help - indoor, outdoor, on location- I do it all! DM me to set up your session! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#thelockandco #headshotphotographer #headshot #headshotphotography #novaheadshotphotographer #dcheadshotphotographer #newheadshots #corporateheadshot #headshotsthatwork #corporatephotos #headshotlocations #sterlingva #northernvirginia #leesburgva #brandingphotography #loudoun #brandingsession #businessheadshot #northernvirginiaphotographer

I think we all feel a new season in the air... while I'm sad to say goodbye to summer days at the pool, I definitely am not mad about some cool, fall vibes coming our way!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
With the world (mostly) opening up again, perhaps it's time to update your headshot! Maybe you started a new business during the pandemic - or maybe you switched up your look since you were working from home! If you want a headshot that shows your personality, I'd love to help - indoor, outdoor, on location- I do it all! DM me to set up your session! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#thelockandco #headshotphotographer #headshot #headshotphotography #novaheadshotphotographer #dcheadshotphotographer #newheadshots #corporateheadshot #headshotsthatwork #corporatephotos #headshotlocations #sterlingva #northernvirginia #leesburgva #brandingphotography #loudoun #brandingsession #businessheadshot #northernvirginiaphotographer

Katie + Derek | Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast Wedding — Lock & Company

I BLOGGED. Who saw that one coming?!

Katie + Derek | Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast Wedding — Lock & Company It’s been months since this wedding but looking through the photos to select which ones to post today brought back every single emotion I felt that day, as JD and I photographed this incredibly special couple and BLAST of a wedding. Derek and Katie (and Derek’s entire family!) are so special to ...

Throw back Thursday to this amazing portrait session and those blossoms and love and friends and of course, Taylor Swift

Throw back Thursday to this amazing portrait session and those blossoms and love and friends and of course, Taylor Swift

I just bought tickets for my first event since the pandemic (seeing @johnbcrist at the brand spanking new @capitalonehall in case you want to join), and it has me ALL kinds of excited for live shows!! So naturally, I had to dig into the archives and share a photo of a pre-pandemic performance. This shot of @2cellosofficial performing at @wolf_trap was electric - breaking bow strings and slaying some seriously sweet songs... I am so ready for performances and festivals this summer and fall! #thelockandco #northernvirginia #loudouncountyphotographer #northernvirginiaphotographer #loudouncounty #dcphotographer #livephotography #musicphotography #2cellos #wolftrap #concertphotography #musician #cello #cellist #stringplayer

I just bought tickets for my first event since the pandemic (seeing @johnbcrist at the brand spanking new @capitalonehall in case you want to join), and it has me ALL kinds of excited for live shows!! So naturally, I had to dig into the archives and share a photo of a pre-pandemic performance. This shot of @2cellosofficial performing at @wolf_trap was electric - breaking bow strings and slaying some seriously sweet songs... I am so ready for performances and festivals this summer and fall! #thelockandco #northernvirginia #loudouncountyphotographer #northernvirginiaphotographer #loudouncounty #dcphotographer #livephotography #musicphotography #2cellos #wolftrap #concertphotography #musician #cello #cellist #stringplayer

I am so proud to have teamed up with the Loudoun County Sheriff's office to help them capture new images of their deputies for their website redesign. It was a great experience to meet and talk to the officers who work in my community, and put my skills to use for this campaign to recruit talented candidates of all ethnicities and backgrounds to apply to the force!

Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman and the agency’s Employment Section announced today the launch of a new recruiting and hiring website designed to continue bringing the best talent to the LCSO.

The new website, JoinLCSO.com, gives visitors a unique view of the various career opportunities available at the largest, full-service Sheriff’s Office in Virginia. In his message to applicants, Sheriff Chapman said, “we are looking for people who can think critically, innovatively solve problems, communicate, and serve as leaders in the community.”

JoinLCSO.com also highlights the excellent starting salary, benefits, training, and numerous incentives our employees receive. The recruiting website will play an important role in ensuring the agency continues to attract and hire the best applicants to serve Loudoun County and our citizens.

While law enforcement agencies across the nation struggle to recruit applicants, the LCSO continues to receive great interest from individuals wishing to join our team. In the past two years the LCSO has hired 62 pre-certified law enforcement officers from local police departments in Virginia, and an additional 18 sworn officers from out of state. The new hires have filled positions in patrol, courts, and corrections.

The agency’s professional reputation in the law enforcement community and its creative recruiting initiatives have helped the LCSO reach its lowest vacancy rate in decades last December.

This was the last live performance I photographed before the pandemic shut down the arts community. It's been over a year, but performances are finally starting to return, and I cannot WAIT to return to my ladders in the dark during dress rehearsal or crouching in the pit for the first three songs of a set - no matter the performer or venue, I AM READY FOR YOU! #thelockandco #northernvirginia #loudouncountyphotographer #northernvirginiaphotographer #theatrephotographer #dressrehearsal #loudouncounty #dctheatre #livetheatre #broadway #instatheater #onstage #dmv #musicaltheatre #theatre #musicals #show #play #thetonyawards #theatergram #create #theaterlife #cabaret #lifeisacabaret #maybethistime

To love and kiss to sweetly hold / For the dancing and the dreaming / Through all life's sorrows / And delights /
I'll swim and sail on savage seas / With never a fear of drowning / And gladly ride the waves of life / If you will marry me
#ToHaveAndToHoldTheMayo #thelockandco #northernvirginia #loudouncountyphotographer #northernvirginiaphotographer #loudouncounty #novaweddingphotographer #novaweddings #visitloudoun #loudounphotographer #bride #groom #happilyeverafter #love

Our Cinco de Mayo was pretty chill, but that just means I'm up ready to hustle hard today!! Contracts to send, sessions to edit - the world is feeling a bit more like 2019, and I'll raise a glass to that! #thelockandco #northernvirginia #loudouncountyphotographer #northernvirginiaphotographer #loudouncounty #letscollabofficial #margarita #tequila #cincodemayo #cincodedrinko #productphotography #photosforshops #handmade #shopsmall #branding

Our Cinco de Mayo was pretty chill, but that just means I'm up ready to hustle hard today!! Contracts to send, sessions to edit - the world is feeling a bit more like 2019, and I'll raise a glass to that! #thelockandco #northernvirginia #loudouncountyphotographer #northernvirginiaphotographer #loudouncounty #letscollabofficial #margarita #tequila #cincodemayo #cincodedrinko #productphotography #photosforshops #handmade #shopsmall #branding

Weddings looked pretty different in 2020, and even now in 2021, things are still a bit of a wild ride! While I have loved getting to do these intimate ceremonies and portrait sessions, I am crossing all my fingers and toes for my 2020 and 2021 couples that restrictions are further lifted so they can have the day they dreamed of! #thelockandco #meadowlark #northernvirginia #loudouncountyphotographer #northernvirginiaphotographer #loudouncounty #fairfaxwedding #novaweddingphotographer #novaweddings #visitloudoun #loudounphotographer #minimony #covidceremony #meadowlark #weddingportrait #brideandgroom #happilyeverafter #love

Weddings looked pretty different in 2020, and even now in 2021, things are still a bit of a wild ride! While I have loved getting to do these intimate ceremonies and portrait sessions, I am crossing all my fingers and toes for my 2020 and 2021 couples that restrictions are further lifted so they can have the day they dreamed of! #thelockandco #meadowlark #northernvirginia #loudouncountyphotographer #northernvirginiaphotographer #loudouncounty #fairfaxwedding #novaweddingphotographer #novaweddings #visitloudoun #loudounphotographer #minimony #covidceremony #meadowlark #weddingportrait #brideandgroom #happilyeverafter #love