An evening with the R Family in Old Town Alexandria
Posted on August 19, 2010
It’s shoots like these that make me LOVE family portraiture, and emphasize the big difference between a family on-location portrait session, and a Big-Box 4.99 portrait session. I was invited to follow the beautiful R family through an late summer evening of fun in Old Town. I have been wanting to shoot in Old Town for a while, so I was really excited when they said that was a special location to them. The kids fed the ducks, played on their tricycle, took a trolley ride, played near the fountains, climbed stairs, played with sticks and dirt, and had a fabulous time! This is what we mean by the term “lifestyle photography”- capturing moments as they happen, in your element, and without the stress of having to get the kids to stand a certain way and smile. The family is engaged in each other- and who wouldn’t want pictures of your 3 year old running to you for a hug, or your baby girl holding your hand for those early steps? I wish I had those kind of pictures of me as a child! The R family is just a joy to be around- glowing with genuine love and affection. They are headed back to the South where they are from in just a few days, and this was sort of a farewell to DC photo shoot. I am so glad we could squeeze this in before they leave! I will be sad to see them go, but excited for them to return to their family and roots in Texas!
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Little mama is 2!
Posted on August 6, 2010
One of my very favorite little ladies to photograph is now 2!! She has grown so much, and really got into the photo shoot this year. When she was one it was all about chasing after her at the park, with lots of shots from behind. This year, we got some fabulous shots of her gorgeous smile that quite resembles her mama’s. She was so playful with her Grandma who was in town visiting, and got really adorable picking the daises and then stuffing them in her bloomers! I love those shots in particular- classic, childhood innocence. This is such a fun age!
I am now booking Fall portrait sessions, so if you would like to capture these fun candid moments in the comfort of your home or favorite park, please contact me soon to book a slot.
