The Reeves Family

One of the better parts of my job is to capture multiple life events. I don’t narrow myself into one specific niche of photography, which enables me to capture both weddings and family portraits and such was the case for the Reeves family.

I first met Kaitlyn and Cody back in October of 2017 when I captured their engagement portraits in anticipation for their wedding, which I also photographed. It’s been so touching to see their family grow from two… then three… and now four! Kaitlyn is absolutely overwhelmed in a house full of boys and judging by these photos, she’s absolutely thriving.

Loved catching up with this sweet family this past fall - here are just a few of my favorite photos from their session!

The Chambers Family

The Chambers are familiar faces here on the blog! I've worked with this sweet family since their oldest was less than 3 years old, photographed their youngest when he was days old, and grew up 3 houses down from the Man of the House. Their annual session is one I look forward to every year, much of which is due in part to Kali's gracious feedback. She knows how to make me feel like a million bucks and I love how eager she is to share how she's displayed the photos in her home. I couldn't ask for better clients! 

Nicole and Bobby

I cannot believe it's taken me so long to share more images from this gorgeous session! While Bobby and Nicole are based out of Philadelphia currently, many members of their family are here in the DC area. We had just one short weekend for engagement photos, rain or shine, warmth or - bitter cold! It was an very, very brisk session, but don't these two look warm and cozy? I had so much fun working with these two and loved planning along with Nicole, and my heart skipped a beat when she said she was hoping to mix tulle and plaid. These two nailed it, and I cannot wait for the fall wedding!

  

The Pahls Family

Months ago, shooting at this exact location, I ran into another photographer also holding a session. I was doing my very best to make sure we were not in her way, weren't hogging any particular spot, and basically just trying to be a considerate fellow photographer. Later that night, I got an email from that photographer, who recognized me from social media. Man, I felt like a star! I could only assume it would be a matter of time before paparazzi were waiting for me outside when I went to the bus stop, just trying to pick up my kids. Famous people problems, right? Well, as of now, I'm still waiting, and my head has rightfully deflated. The best thing to come out of this chance meeting was getting to shoot Kathleen and her family, a task that she and so many other photographers put off.

We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful evening to hold our session. You'd never know Kathleen admittedly waited until the last minute to style their session. Everything came together brilliantly, from the fall mustard palette (a personal fave!), textures and boots fit for our walk around the Manassas Battlefields. These are just some of favorites of the Pahls and their gorgeous girls!

Beth & Sophia

This session was one of my favorites this past fall for a number of reasons. As a photographer, we live and breathe for optimal lighting. As a family photographer, sometimes I sacrifice ideal light for morning sessions with kids that aren't hovering so close to bedtime. With Sophia being a bit older, we were able to schedule our session just before sunset. As you scroll through the images, I hope even the least photographer savvy viewer can see just how amazing the light was for this session. 

Secondly, good styling is so important when it comes to making or breaking a session. I offer a lot of coaching as to what to wear, and I fell in love with both Beth and Sophia's sweaters. Can you believe Sophia's is HAND MADE! That color green against her blond hair and skin tone, against the fall backdrop was just to die for. I was please with what I was seeing on the back of the camera during the session, but when I got them into Photoshop and saw them full size I was blown away by just how stunning all of the details were, working together. 

Here are just some of my favorites from my session with these gorgeous girls!