Leah O'Connell PhotographyCharlottesville, VA
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Family, newborn, brand, and school photography stories from Leah O'Connell.
client tips, favorites, newborns
Between hanging over a toilet, planning a registry, and setting up the nursery, it starts to really sink in that you’ll be joined by a little human soon; it’s special, unique, and a complete blur… so let’s talk about when to take newborn photos with that miracle you’ve been longing to meet for the last
client tips, maternity, newborns
Scheduling fresh 48 photos can be exciting and intimidating – after all, you have no idea how you’ll be feeling after the intense labor-zone. Maybe the idea of deciding what to wear for fresh 48 photos, dressing up, and being photographed in this stage feels like a hard pass. But the good news is, despite
client tips, maternity, newborns
When you finally get the news that you’re pregnant, whether it happened fast or it’s been a long, difficult journey to welcome this little gift, suddenly the to-do items seem to flash before you. Between registering for a pail to hold poop and throwing up saltines, it’s not always glamorous. But booking maternity photos should
You may think you want to schedule newborn photos at home, but logistically, it seems like it could be stressful, right? Good news – relaxed newborn photos at home are both totally possible and deliciously beautiful. This crew had just recently moved to Crozet only a month before their third son was born. Still, these
client tips, Featured sessions, maternity, newborns
There are so many reasons to choose to do your maternity photos at home, but my favorite is the ease and comfort of it for new parents. Maternity photos in today’s world can feel very dramatic, but for those who feel a quieter, cozier approach to celebrating their growing family, home is a perfect choice.
Sweet, juicy peaches and bright summer sun. All the ingredients for a super special family session celebrating this 3rd baby girl’s first birthday at Chile’s Peach Orchard. Add some wildflowers and a light breeze bouncing off the Blue Ridge Mountains, and it was a true treat to savor the richness of family joy with them
client tips, families, favorites, Featured sessions
So many clients preface their summer sessions with either “we’re so awkward, please help us” or “it’s so hot, this could get interesting” — so consider this quick tip the best way to have fun with outdoor summer family photos and address both concerns. First, let’s get real. The summer in Charlottesville, VA is HOT.
This fresh 48 session with a new family of 4 was such a precious reminder of the beauty of family. If you’ve never heard of this type of session, it’s different than a typical newborn session because it takes place in the hospital within the first 48 hours of birth. The emotion is raw, often
This cozy newborn session at home took place as snow flurried outside and the grey dreariness wrapped the home in clouds. We were confined to the windows in the front two rooms of the house and the narrow nook of their entry with the front door open. It whipped snowflakes on my back as they
client tips, maternity, newborns
Table of Contents As a Charlottesville maternity and newborn photographer, I meet A LOT of new parents…all with varying journeys through pregnancy and postpartum. I wanted to create this article that would gather the recommendations from all those amazing people and allow them to pass it on. In this post, you’ll find a collection of
families, Featured sessions, newborns
Instead of doing a roundup of my favorite photos like I do most years, this time, I’m going big and celebrating my families with some fake virtual awards. As a family and newborn photographer, every single session is unique and there are so many little quirks that make each one special. If you didn’t get
client tips, families, Featured sessions
Home is the key to removing some of the biggest stressors that most people say they hate about family photos. We can eliminate all of it be simply doing yoru family photos at home. Convince me I am so inspired by walking into a family’s intimate environment, embracing all the gooey, piles of family love