Leah O'Connell PhotographyCharlottesville, VA
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Family, newborn, brand, and school photography stories from Leah O'Connell.
Summer family photos come with so many natural perks, and wardrobe is one of them! As a Charlottesville photographer for the last 12 years, I’ve picked up some recommendations for outfits that will lend themselves to fitting the summer vibe and photograph beautifully, without feeling overly styled. Maybe choosing outfits for a summer session feels
I met this lovely crew on a bright May morning for their family photos at UVA. The couple are alumni of the University of Virginia, so it holds a special place in their hearts. Years ago, I had the joy of capturing them here with their oldest child as he took his first steps. Now,
Let’s start with 2 obvious points – dresses are lovely and lots of women wear them for family photos. It’s the main thing you’ll see moms in if you google or search for inspiration. But what if you’re not a dress person? You’re in good company because the majority of women I work with actually
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If you loved this session, check out other featured newborn sessions like this one and this one. You may also like: What to wear for your Charlottesville newborn photos When to take Newborn Photos & Maternity photos at home in Charlottesville
Investing in professional photos is a game-changer for your business. While photographing on the fly and “making content” is part of the job as a small business owner, when you have a bank of amazing photos at the ready, it makes getting your message and your services into the world so much smoother. There are
As a Charlottesville family photographer who has been photographing families for over 15 years, I believe that we create the most meaningful images when the details are personal to what moves your heart the most. When thinking and envisioning your family photos, you may feel afraid they’ll turn out stuffy or cheesy. So if you’re
It is the greatest privilege to coexist in the home with a new baby. Besides their fresh presence, everyone’s stories about how they came to parenthood are winding, difficult, and unique as well. I feel truly honored every time I’m asked to come into that story and capture a piece of it. It was the
This outdoor family session with 3 kids under 5 was full of energy and absurdity as only you could expect. I’ve worked with this family since their oldest was one, and each season they add more kids and our sessions get a little more wild. We’ve shot in winter, summer, and fall, in their home
I’ve come to adore sessions with older kids for their unique energy and opportunity to try different things, play with style, and incorporate family elements. Parents with older kids may feel nervous about family photos because they’re afraid of it feeling forced or cheesy. But these 3 tips are a great place to start for
In Virginia, when we think fall, we think apple orchards. Charlottesville has some of the most gorgeous orchards, so it’s hard to not want a family session there. It was a cloudy fall day for this apple orchard family session, but I loved the depth it added to an otherwise standard fall family photo location.