This session was a fun treat. A couple weeks prior, I'd rescheduled a session leaving a prime time open. This family took advantage and it was a completely adorable afternoon. Their sweet baby was cheerful, despite high winds! She played with the leaves, crawled around, and snuggled with mom and dad. I couldn't believe how cooperative she was!
Family of Three {Alexandria, VA Family Photographer}
I love working with the same families every year! This session started out getting re-located multiple times. First, we planned for the Rose Garden, but there was a Zombie Run. Fortunately, the Zombie Ad showed up on my Facebook, so we decided to move to Potomac Overlook. Well, the morning featured 20 mph plus winds, so we made a last minute call to relocate to Ft. Ward Park and it was a great decision!
We had a fantastic time, and it was the start of a very busy weekend! More to come soon!
Family of Four {Arlington, VA Photographer}
This family was so fun! We laughed and joked around. Mom was absolutely radiant and I loved catching the laughter and smiles.
This session was also a treat because it had been rescheduled from summer, and I think waiting for fall had a great payoff with the beginning of changing leaves and lovely colors.
I'm booked for fall family sessions but I'm booking Maternity and Newborns for 2017!
Gift Guide.]/
Welcome to my 2016 Holiday Gift Guide!
**The links should work, but the formatting didn't transfer when I switched to a new website**
I often have clients in search of gift ideas with their photographs. Here you'll find some of my personal favorite photo-related gifts for everyone from baby to grandma. I enlisted the help of various friends and neighbors to help me discover new products, and I included some gifts I've given my girls in the past that they still play with.
(*Includes affiliate links)
For grandparents, aunts, uncles and godparents:
These
from TinyPrints are a great gift. We purchased them last year for the grandparents as a memento that can be displayed for years to come. You can use this code for a discount at TinyPrints, although after a certain number of total uses, it will stop working:
TPPH6933AX
are always a sweet gift. Pair a couple
couple mugs
with a bag of coffee beans or some fancy hot chocolate! Or add a Starbucks gift card?
This
would be great for grandparents, aunts or uncles! Or someone in college who lives in a dorm.
I also use
for
magnets
, especially for photos I took with my phone that are lower resolution. Use the code FRIENDOAYF for 15 percent off if you're new! I may have a Sticky9 addiction.
Cell picture of my fridge.
This
was recommended as a great way to share photos with far-away family members - just email the pictures!
Everyone loves a
photo book
. My personal favorite site to create your book is
. The quality and customer service are excellent. Need some book ideas? You could make a year in review, but you could go with a theme such as kids sports, silly baby faces, vacation photos or a book of all your senior portraits.
For teens and tweens:
A
to use as a journal, for the upcoming semester, or for drawing is a sure winner. With lined or blank page options, you can make it your own for the teen or tween in your life.
This is a sweet and simple way to share photos in a
.
Several friends recommended these
. I haven't purchased one yet, but it seems ideal for photos without a lot of detail (close ups of faces, simple landscapes). This could also be a fun/funny gift for a college student.
And of course, an
! (Actually I'd love this for myself!)
For kids:
Whatever card backing you choose, this
from Pinhole Press is a favorite at my house. It kept us entertained during the blizzard in January!
If you know they'll have to write
thank you notes
,
is a way to make it fun, even for those who are a little too young to write.
We bought the older version of this
camera
for my older daughter for Christmas when she was three and a half. It was a huge winner!
My daughter would also love
of herself. Wouldn't any kid?
Santa bought this
for baby Caroline last year with all of our family. She loves it. Her big sister also loves to read it aloud.
For the budding photographer:
is a newer model of my
first camera
. I'm biased, but I think it's a great starting point!
Camera straps
are fun and reasonably priced accessories.
is a fantastic book. Not only does it include some fascinating stories, but it's a great study in portraits that tell a story on their own.
I love this
.
A tutorial session with yours truly
!
Check the investment tab and
me to schedule, or to book in advance as a gift!
And for anyone:
Framed prints or canvas
from your photo session are always a hit! Your session is still up on my
, even if it was last year!
Take your host/hostess gifts to the next level when you put these
on the bottles of wine
you gift!
For the family that has everything?
Get the 2016 rates for a session in 2017 with a gift certificate.
me for details!
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Life at Home: Arlington, VA Lifestyle Photographer.
I've had a bit of a break from family sessions due to some weather and personal commitments. I'll be back with a session on Sunday and three sessions the following weekend.
The nice thing about a break from photographing and editing everyone else's kids is a chance to get my own kids in front of the camera. Neither is a big fan of posed photos.
Ellie, my five year old, insisted in following me outside the other morning to investigate the weather. It was starting to sprinkle, but I wanted to check out the light just in case of a miracle. Ellie also got her ears pierced on Thursday. The day was windy and she hates the wind, so I snapped some pictures by window light. She was so brave!
This morning, I tried to get Caroline, my one year old, to play in the leaves. She had zero interest and wanted the slide and the playhouse instead.
These aren't fancy, well-dressed (although Ellie's jammies are pretty cute) or scripted moments. They are the reality of my life. Contact me if you want to schedule a session to capture your reality as well!
Newborn + Big Sister {Arlington, VA Family Milestone Photographer}
I love having the same families in front of my camera. What started with updating dad's LinkedIn profile has turned into multiple sessions a year, and I've loved watching their daughter grow. I've also had the joy of watching their family grow!
On a gloomy Saturday morning, I headed to their new house to capture their almost-three-week old baby girl. The rain took a break long enough to also squeeze in a session for big sister's second birthday.
Sweet nursery window light and outdoor play and trikes and swings and snuggly baby girl....
