Recently, I was asked to consult on a photo shoot for a fellow member of VPPA (Virginia's Professional Photographer's Association). I was super excited because I had always wanted to shoot at the National Columns in D.C. I asked Ysa if she would be interested in being my model for this. She was down...especially when I said that I wanted to make a statement with this photoshoot. In the back of my mind, I knew I wanted to do something "rainbow-themed for Pride Month". Ysa is always a proud supporter of the cause. As always, I wait for the inspiration to hit me (which is usually the night before). One of my recent clients had given me their giant wings, made out of foam. So, 8:00 p.m. the night before, I decided to paint them in the colors of the LGBTQ colors. Ysa had no idea what I had made for her. Her reaction is PRICELESS!!! As we were walking to the National Columns, a gentleman saw the colorful wings and said, "You made my day with those wings." That really made me so happy to hear that.

Part 1 is behind the scenes fun. Part 2 is the DRAMATIC conclusion and final images, that I am so very PROUD of. Stay tuned for the dramatic conclusion in Part 2.

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