I love living in a neighborhood full of parks and green space, and I especially love living in a neighborhood with wonderful families like the one I photographed on Saturday evening.
Baby #4 is arriving soon, and will be a lucky kid to have two big sisters and a big brother to welcome him. The entire family was great to work with - even the littlest, who didn't want to smile for the camera but still let a sweet little personality shine through. She just wanted to play!
A couple weekends ago, I had a Saturday photo session booked. It rained. We moved to Sunday. It rained. We moved to Memorial Day. Rain was predicted, but I refused to cancel until I saw water falling from the sky on Monday morning.
Well, I'm happy I didn't reschedule because we had a lovely morning in the Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden and at the adjacent playground.
Big brother was so full of energy and baby sister was the most chill baby I've ever met!
My schedule is filling up already for Fall, so don't hesitate to schedule if you plan on holiday photos this year. I also have some Summer openings left, with new packages and prices starting July 1. Booking prior to July 1 gets you the current package and prices. I'll be adding some Christmas and other holiday cards/birth announcement/graduation announcements options in the coming months to help you use your photos to communicate important information to the people you love.
I have some fantastic photography sessions planned in the coming weeks, so keep an eye on my
for previews!
One high school student graduating and one getting ready for senior year. I couldn't be a bigger fan of these two.
We headed to Old Town, Alexandria pre-prom and met at the Carlyle House. The formal gardens, gazebo and bricks always make me happy - I use them to create some of my favorite images. When Jess and I first started talking about a prom session, the shot above was the shot I envisioned and I just had to cross my fingers that the balcony at Carlyle House would be open!
After weeks of rain and at times a questionable forecast, the weather was beautiful (if not a little toasty) and I'm so glad I got to capture this fun high school milestone!
When you schedule a session for May 15 in Arlington, VA, you don't usually expect "feels like" temperatures of 40-something degrees, but that's what we had! Despite the cold wind, I had a great time getting to know this family for their mini-session.
Twice a year, I donate a session for silent auction for causes I love - my church (coming in August) and the school where I taught for over three years. I'm a fan of these sessions because mini-sessions are a rarity for me, so it's something new, but most importantly, I meet new people and help raise funds for all the great stuff the PTA provides!
We just scheduled a surgery for my older daughter for late June, which means I took some open dates the following week off my calendar. Book ASAP - Rates change on July 1, but if you book before that, you get the current rate for sessions through the end of 2016!
Saturday morning was NOT raining, which more or less amounts to a miracle. (We are on day #13 straight of rain, for any non-local readers.)
I collected my fantastic intern Jessica and we headed out to make sure we had ample dry spots at our location for our photo session.... and found the "Walk for Animals," a DJ, and overcrowded parking.
A quick phone call to the clients and we moved across the street to the Bon Air Rose Garden, where the ground was still soggy but where we were free to roam without lots of other people around!
This family was lots of fun and the sisters were super sweet together. In almost every picture, the baby is looking at her big sister!
I'm booking now for summer and fall. My rates are increasing in July, but if you book before that, you lock in the current rate!
Up next: A family session next weekend, some prom photos soon after that, and TWO spots available for May/June!
To all the moms, grandmas, stepmoms, mothers-in-law, and all those who give love and guidance,
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
Love,
Megan Landmeier Photography
