Family at Home: Alexandria, VA Family Photographer

I had originally planned to photograph this family on November 1, but rain and schedules pushed us back to December.  It was lovely to finally meet!  Little L is adorable and helped me take some pictures, and his parents were delightful.  They opened up their light-filled home and we got L to decorate the tree a bit.




We wandered outside to the playground and a pond where ducks were swimming.




L got to open his Advent calendar - an Oreo a day (which sounds delicious!)

Thank you, B family, for a fun time with your beautiful family!




Break in the Rain: Alexandria, VA Family Photographer.

After a beautiful Saturday full of photo sessions, I woke up to a downpour on Sunday morning.  After checking with my family and my weather app, we decided to reschedule for that afternoon.

During church, I walked outside with Caroline and was worried that we'd be rescheduling again.

But as I drove to Old Town, the rain had slowed to a mist and while the day remained cloudy, the weather was pleasant and baby B was an absolute joy.  I loved watching him light up with joy at his parents, and the family exuded love for each other.




I'm starting to fill up my limited January schedule, so if you're interested in Spring portraits, let me know so I can save you a spot!




Brothers in Old Town: Alexandria, VA Family Photographer.

Thanksgiving weekend was my weekend to photograph adorable little boys.  I was so excited to meet these sweet brothers.  Their session had been scheduled before baby Caroline was born, and then we had to postpone due to travel.  They were worth the wait!

We walked around Old Town seeking out adventures.  We found doors, bright colors, rocks and leaves.




I put the littlest in a bucket for a shot, and big brother decided to copy.




Turning Three in Old Town: Alexandria, VA Family Photographer.

I had the opportunity to photograph a cute little guy on his third birthday over the weekend.  The session was full of pleasant surprises.  During the week, his mom and I had emailed all sorts of back up plans in case of freezing temperatures.  Then the weather report kept showing rain.



Somehow, we had upper 50s or low 60s and clouds.

This family used to be our neighbors, and this is the same little boy who literally ran from my camera on Halloween, less than a month ago.  Over the weekend, he was cooperative and hilarious and not at all hesitant around that big camera.



Happy third birthday, B!


Somehow we still had leaves, too!

**I am officially booked for 2015.  I am starting to reserve sessions for 2016, primarily starting in March.**

Adventure: Old Town Alexandria Family Photographer

I love photographing families we know.  Jessica and I both know this lovely family from church, and we spent Saturday morning wandering Old Town Alexandria capturing them together.



This little cutie isn't quite two and is such a smartie - he told us all the colors he saw.  He's not a fan of the camera, so we told him we were going on an adventure.  He wanted to find a motorcycle.  Unfortunately, he found one about three minutes after we started that mission, so we had to make up a few other goals.




Old Town was crowded and Christmas decorations are going on display.  I've noticed more and more over the past couple weeks, so I can't wait to see what's on display next weekend!




Tip: Mom and Dad brought along a diaper bag full of snacks, toys, and treats.  That bag saved our session!


I'm booked for 2015 but you can book now for 2016!  Just email me.