Julia’s Blogfest

So here’s the ‘other’ Condon family I mentioned a while back. Heather and her family have been coming to me for 3 years now for their holiday card portraits. This year we have Finn (who’s newborn photos are somewhere on my blog!) making his family-photo debut! We had a glorious day last week after having to cancel one in late October for a rain-out. Leaves were still on the trees which is unusual for late November around here. I took a LOT of photos as I usually have to do when I’m working with a toddler. And as such, I am very pleased with the results which I wasn’t totally feeling confident about after the shoot. Isn’t Logan’s hair awesome? And Finn’s lack of hair? And look at their eyes! I am hoping these pass inspection with mom?!

Also, I have to say that Heather is one of my biggest fans and I’m so, so grateful. She essentially could be one of my PR reps. Always promoting my website and my work and I have received several referrals b/c of her. Thanks Heather!

I’m so pleased with the results of this shoot. The Holmes kids live near my mom and I have known Susan since she and her husband moved here about 4 years ago. This was the first time I photographed them and I just love how each of them look different yet the same! I love their eyes and each are totally expressive in their own way. The weather was finally cooperative after having to cancel at least one other shoot due to rain but despite some slightly muddy grounds, they did great and all of them look so happy here!

About a week ago I met the Gillette family for the first time — mom, dad, Will (3 1/2) and Sidonie (8 months). Georgia came to me via the DC Urban Moms website and I’m thrilled my name is circulating! We had a cold day to deal with — lots of runny noses and cold fingers but they were great sports and we kept the session active to keep warm. This is no small problem for a preschooler — Will was up for anything while Sidonie just smiled the entire time! This family was so fun to work with b/c of their dynamic together and I just sensed a lot of love between all of them!

It’s been a busy November with 3 engagement shoots on top of my normal fall portrait schedule with children and families! Heather and Sairam are one of my spring 2008 wedding couples and I always enjoy these sessions as I get a chance to see couples starting their lives together as well as get to know them better. These 2 love birds are adorable and their story is too. I am thrilled to be a part of their March wedding as they will be celebrating with both an Indian and a Christian ceremony back to back at the beautiful White Hall Manor in Bluemont, VA. This will be a first for me as Heather will wear Indian attire for the first ceremony then change into a wedding gown for the 2nd ceremony. I feel so honored to be a part of their extra special day next spring!

So if you’ll remember, this summer I shot my friend Amy’s daughter, Leah, who at the time, was about 3 months old. Last weekend I met them at Great Falls park for their fall family shoot which included Zach, their 3 1/2 year old. We had a glorious fall day with beautiful foliage and temperatures. Zach is a spirited preschooler with stunning green eyes. Considering I was with them for an hour or more, he did extremely well with me bossing him around. No small task for a preschooler. Leah just hung out and took it all in!