Being a Loudoun County family photographer in the fall is a very busy time of year. I always joke that September through November can be compared to “tax” season for accountants. We are all just basically surviving. Maybe you have friends who are photographers. I’m sure you have seen the “burning the midnight” oil posts…relating to editing all night long. This is true.
For me, there is lots of coffee, lots of binge watching Netflix in the background, and lots of crossed eyes from sitting at the computer so long. But I love the final products. I love when my clients add me to their Christmas card lists…(hint, hint!)…and I love my Facebook newsfeed in November. The time of year when I start to recognize everyone’s Facebook profile and cover photos.
It’s a crazy, but beautiful, fun time of year.
One of the biggest compliments is when another local photographer reaches out and requests to have family photos done. Kristin and I have been “co-workers” for awhile. I contacted her to do a family session for me when she took some time off and gave her photog business a full time go. I love supporting new and upcoming photographers. She did a Christmas lifestyle session in my home. Those images remain some of my favorites and I put them up every year. Those images have become tradition in our home. (More on this later).
We were so blessed with GORGEOUS weather and BEAUTIFUL light this evening. I always say, “we have to work with what God gives us”. And he delivered. We were so blessed!
I think my mouth hurt from smiling so much. There is is just so much JOY between these 5. Laughing a playing games always produces some of the best smiles!
I had to laugh….Kristin was worried about this shy little one. How she was hard to photograph. School was still unable to have a successful photo shoot. I said “challenge accepted!” She ended up being the most fun, smiley, sweetheart….ever!
Mama’s favorite people.
Thank you Kristin for trusting me with your family photos this year. I had such an amazing time with you, and your sweet and joyful family!
For more of Kristin’s work, you can visit her here
