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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Hi Anne,
I’m Jaclyn’s sister, Julie. WOW! you did such a great job in catching the Ruli family’s essence. Your work shows your talent in every picture. I know they will miss DC but, I would be lying if I said I’m sad to see them leave. I can’t wait for my sister, brother-in-law, nephew and Goddaughter to be in TEXAS!