A: lots and lots and LOTS of people but it's easy to see why... the sweeping branches of delicate pink flowers that gently touch the blue Tidal Basin while framing monuments in the background is enough to take your breath away. In fact, it's enough to take about 1.5 million people's breath away which is the number of people estimated to have attended the festivals this past April. Fully aware of the challenges of a family portrait during peak season, it was this family's hope to capture a truly picturesque DC moment before an upcoming move out of the area. They were determined, and after meeting this family, I'd say that absolutely anything with them is possible! They are calm, collected, happy, and all around amazing. Rain scheduled for Friday? No-problem, they pulled together and were ready to move the session to Thursday. Traffic? No-problem, they jumped out of the car while Dad found a parking space, rented a bike, and met up with us in no time. Crowds of people? No-problem, they stuck together as a team, laughing and having fun through it all. I've said it before and will say it again, M Family, you all amaze me :) - hr