Archive: ‘Family’
Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
“I’m not surprised,” she said as she explained that we would have to postpone our shoot because of a breeched baby and a herniated disc. “Dramatic things tend to happen around our big life events.” Despite the odds, we got our shoot in only 4 days before little Mackayla was born.
Tiffany is an old friend from middle school. 6th grade! We lived down the street from one another, and I’d frequently go visit Tiffany and her pet bunny. Thanks to Facebook, we reconnected, and there I was shooting her maternity photos! This past Saturday made these photos “old news” when baby girl made her way into the world. But here they are – excited to go back and shoot little miss Mackayla in a few weeks!
LOVE the little bows. This nursery is SO little surfer girl.
Best dressed mom award.
Of course the pups…
Tags: bellies, Bristow VA, family, home shoot, Mackayla, maternity, pregnant, Tiffany
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Tuesday, October 18th, 2011
I’ve known Lindsay’s family… ehem. Let me start over. They’ve known me since I was born. Lindsay’s mom taught me when I was in preschool. My dad water skied with her dad and brother. Her dad was my shop teacher in middle school. Since I became old enough to really appreciate the concept of family, I’ve loved watching how this family grows and how they love on each other. It is so rare these days. This was the third year I’ve done family portraits in the fall for the Kelsey’s. Makenzie turned 3 this fall. She has an amazing personality and is so fun to watch. Here are a few Makenzie-isms I picked up:
- She wants EVERYONE to be in the photo. And she wants them to kneel.
- I asked her to say “Hi!” instead of “Cheese” to get a more natural smile. Makenzie went on to teach this to the rest of her family, getting in front of the camera and immediately saying, “HIIII!!!!”
- She likes to accessorize. Especially with bracelets.
- She is generous; she even painted me a picture. My first gift from a client!
- For the past two years, has let us know she is finished taking photos by squatting down and ignoring direction.
Love her. Please enjoy this adorable 3 year old and her family!
Tags: children, fall, family, Veterans park, Woodbridge Family Photographer, woodbridge va
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Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Abby and Josh are welcoming their little baby boy in November. I shot their wedding a little over a year ago, so I was so excited to do their maternity shoot. We ventured down Ivy Road and found some spots to capture Abby and her boy[s]. This is so wonderful — it is my first friend [who lives close by] to have a baby. I remember their wedding day. I remember when they told us they were pregnant. I remember watching her belly grow [not much else, though, Abby... not fair!]. I’ve enjoyed learning about pregnancy and babies, and I can’t wait to hang out with her little dude! Baby watch starts in just 3 weeks, and it’s going to be epic!!
Tags: Abby, baby, Beaver Creek, Charlottesville VA, fall, field, Josh, maternity, portrait, pregnant, The Barn Swallow
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Monday, October 3rd, 2011
A few months ago, I posted about a luncheon that I attended. [Click to read about Broken to Beautiful.]
I auctioned off a portrait session with one Fine Art Print and a DVD of images. I heard, as they announced the winners of the 100 some items, that a girl named Ali had won my portrait session. Soon after, she emailed me–she wanted to do an engagement style shoot because her and her husband had opted not to spend significant money on a photographer for their wedding. Ali and Derrick lived in Chesapeake, VA, and wanted a farm-ish feel. We took the portraits at a beautiful equestrian farm, Pam Herman Farm. The owners were SO nice to let us romp around with a camera, cute clothes, and a little yorkie named Sammy. And, a day late, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY you two!!
By the way. This adorable yellow skirt is from the thrift store. She looks like she walked out of a Banana Republic catalog. Ali, can I shop with you?
Tags: Alisandra Photography, Chesapeake VA, equestrian, fall, Pam Herman Farm, yellow
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Thursday, July 28th, 2011
One of the perks as a photographer is family vacations. This being the first, I am still excited at the potential of next year’s portrait opportunities. I couldn’t decide if I would take out my camera “on vacation” or not. But I couldn’t help it.
Meet my Aunt Cassandra and Uncle Colton. They are the super couple in my opinion. They met at UNC, got married, and live in North Carolina. They have kept their love for one another and child-like humor in tact. Aunt Cassandra has an amazing young presence; she is beautiful, and looks adorable in anything [jealous!]. Uncle Colton is your everyday Carolina Boy. I’m not sure what that means, but when people mention Carolina, I think of Uncle Colton. His cool, calm, and collected presence, his ability to deal with any situation with grace, his Tar Heel obsession, and that subtle southern drawl. He has the most contagious laugh. EVER. This is just another branch of my family. Enjoy them as much as I do.
Tags: Alisandra Photography, beach, family, family photographer, sandbridge, virginia beach
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Friday, July 15th, 2011
A ton of my friends are pregnant. I guess it is the next big thing in life once you get married! Ricki and Ben found out they were pregnant, and 9 months later welcomed little Andrew into the world. I had a very short visit with him, but saw about a million different faces. Ricki explained that he takes a LONG time to wake up. I mean, how long could a little baby take? Well. He stretches, and blinks, and goes cross-eyed, frowns, smiles, and stretches some more, then goes back to sleep for a little… and the process starts over again. It is amazing that God can create something with so much personality at only a few days old!
Congrats, Ricki and Ben! Andrew is a trip, and I can’t wait to see him grow up!
Tags: Alisandra Photography, baby, Charlottesville Wedding Photographer, family, family photographer, newborn, Northern Virginia, portrait, Virginia
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Monday, May 2nd, 2011
About just under two years ago, I met Adriann on my first day of CDIA. She and I had arrived SUPER early to class and we struck up conversation about where we were from, business, family… I learned she was from Stafford and was pregnant! [Can you imagine going to photography school everyday for nine months while making a baby?]
Anyway, we decided to ride together to class each day. I love talking with her because the girl can’t say anything negative about anyone or anything. She hardly ever complains, and always looks for the good in people. But she is also honest. When you ask her how she is, she isn’t one to say, “Fine how are you?” She really makes you feel like you’re part of her life and important. I loved seeing Adriann grow in her work, and baby grow inside of mommy. I especially loved showing up at the hospital when baby Aubrie was born just under a year ago! How cute she was! So small and feisty…
I met Don soon after Adriann because he became “the driver” for us girls in to Washington DC. They are so perfect for each other, and I was so honored and excited to shoot their family portraits for Aubrie’s first birthday, which is in a few days! We went into the city and found some awesome light among a few rain clouds. Aubrie was a dream to photograph. She smiled BACK at you. So, as long as I smiled, she smiled. Amazing.
Tags: Alisandra Photography, Charlottesville VA, family photographer, Portrait Photographer, Virginia, washington dc, wedding photographer
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Friday, April 29th, 2011
This cute thing is turning one soon! More to come on Monday!
Tags: Alisandra Photography, family photographer, washington dc, wedding photographer
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Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
Having just officially started shop in July 2010, I have been wanting to land on an album company. I wanted my clients to be excited about the quality of the craftsmanship as well as the uniqueness of the style, but also to be excited about the price. I made one of my goals at WPPI 2011 to be to find an album company who would meet those needs. Well, I found one.
These are not so much albums as they are Fine Art Books. I would describe them as Fine Art Books because they are far less bulky than your traditional album and they are printed on museum quality, matte, fine art paper. This combination makes each page you turn an experience. Here are some photos of the studio samples I have to show clients.
Dulce Bookcloth, show with engraving.
Cafe Leather
Full Photo Wrap
If you are a previous client, did not have this option available for you, and are interested in ordering a Fine Art Book, please inquire about options and pricing!
Tags: albums, alisandra photo, Alisandra Photography, Charlottesville VA, fine art book, portrait, weddings
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Sunday, December 19th, 2010
This portrait session with adorable little Nathaniel almost didn’t happen. I have temporarily moved to North Carolina, and Amy e-mailed me right after I had moved down. I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to make it back up to NoVa before a good “make, order, print, and mail” Christmas Card time.
BUT! I made it. We planned to meet at a mutual friend’s house right on the Potomac River. She has a dock, a big yard, and some really fun toys for little Nate to play with. When we booked, it was…70 degrees? But that December day was 35…ish. And windy. And TONS of big clouds moving quickly. Not the conditions I would have ordered if asked.
BUT! Amy, Nate, and little Nathaniel worked it. Amy is due with a new little boy in January and walked around in the grass in heals for 2 hours. I am totally impressed. Nathaniel probably thought we were all crazy. And he reached the point of just saying, “no” to anything we suggested.
BUT! We got some great shots and had a blast… especially after we thawed out.
Amy, you’re beautiful!
LOVE the expressions!
And OH the curls!
Tags: children, Christmas, family, maternity, Northern Virginia, river, winter
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