10 Happy Things for September
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HAPPY SEPTEMBER
I cannot wait for cooler days, fall colors, and long dog walks in the afternoon.
What about everyone else? What are you excited for?
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Also, regarding this session, I love seeing couples return to their wedding venue as families (you can see wedding photos here) - such a privilege to be along for this journey!
10 HAPPY THINGS
As always, this list is pretty random, but hopefully something on it will bring you joy!
1. How fun does this hike look?
2. Currently Reading. Watching. Listening (I'm obsessed, totally worth the six year wait).
Further, I really enjoyed this interview with the author of Yesteryear. And this Fresh Air episode with Emily Wilson, translator of the Odyssey.
3. I know it's silly, but I had so much fun making Play-dough for adults flower bouquets with my daughters (we could all use more "play" in our lives, right?)
4. Such a cute playroom (though my kids would have torn the art off the walls).
5. The Museum of America - What do you disagree with? What would you add?
6. Vacation house cooking (so many great ideas!) Also, love all these easy recipe ideas.
7. Make My Drive Fun - I've wanted to peruse something like this for years.
8. Has anyone been to Level 99? We've gone twice now (once in Orlando and once in Tysons) - I'm a fan.
9. Definitely bookmark - The 2026 Fall Festival Season In and Around DC
10. RIP Yayoi Kusama, your work was so inspiring. Aren't these prints gorgeous? They'd make a nice gallery wall.
Further, RIP Dolly Parton. Loved this article on how Dollywood captured her essence. (And some pics of our 2023 Dollywood mini-vacay).
Ugh, why is everyone dying? Also, RIP Gloria Steinem. Her final essay is a short, important read.
"But maybe we should not call it “feminism.” Others have preferred “womanist” or “mujerista” or “women’s liberationist.” Whatever the name, words that stand for equality are demonized by those who benefit from inequality. Opposition will always come from people whose power rests on the group they were born into—whether that is sex, race, class, or ethnicity—rather than on what they do as individuals. This persists because they believe in hierarchy and they fear what might happen if they have no built-in advantage. And this is sad because they may never find out who they really are, and what they would really want to do in life."
COUPLES & FAMILIES - TIS’ THE SEASON
Fall is really starting to fill up (esp. late October/early November).
Also, I still have some early September openings (my rates increase after September 20th).
For info on my family rates, click here.
And for info on my couples rates, click here.
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FOR WEDDINGS, I'M BOOKING 2026 & 2027
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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Darcy truly is the best! We hired Darcy to photograph our small weekday wedding back in June. First and foremost I just really appreciated that she offered a package geared towards small weddings and elopements. She asked us to fill out a short survey ahead of time, which I thought was a nice way to give her a sense for who we are and what matters to us. We did a small ceremony with just our parents at a park in Alexandria, and Darcy captured everything so perfectly. We took photos at a few different spots throughout the gardens, and she got so many great candid photos of us throughout the ceremony. She immediately made us feel at ease, and was great about giving us cues so we got great natural shots without feeling like we were posing. The end result was a set of photos that I am absolutely obsessed with! She truly captured us in the most authentic way. If you are looking for a photographer I would highly recommend Darcy. She was a genuine pleasure to work with. - Rebecca
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Darcy was amazing to work with! I booked this shoot as an anniversary/"do-over" wedding shoot. I wasn't thrilled with my original photos from a year ago with another photographer, so we tried it again, this time with Darcy. WOW! what a difference! She made sure to ask me all the questions necessary to capture the right shots with the right vibe. I am over the moon with her work. She was flexible with dates, times and locations. Darcy was willing to work with our dog and offered good suggestions, like bring a friend to wrangle the dog while he's not being photographed but my husband and I are. She had competitive pricing and specials too. I highly recommend Darcy Troutman Photography. - Christine
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From our first conversation, we knew Darcy Troutman was the right fit for our wedding. She was open about what she could do for us, stayed flexible when we needed to shift things around, and made the whole planning process feel fun and stress-free. . . . She guided us through poses that felt natural and helped us capture moments that truly showed who we are as a couple. Her photos are stunning and intentional, with a candid quality that we love. We can't recommend Darcy enough and are so grateful to have her photos to remember our day. - Hannah
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HAVE A GREAT END OF SUMMER!
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