Leah O'Connell PhotographyCharlottesville, VA
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client tips, families, Featured sessions
If you’ve been thinking about booking a family session but the idea of a scenic overlook, a color-coordinated outfit, and a stranger telling you where to stand makes you want to close the tab – this one’s for you. The Home Sweet Home session exists for exactly that feeling. It’s built around your actual home,
When your family scatters across states and schedules, finding a window where everyone lands in the same place is its own kind of miracle. Last summer, a family made that happen at Wintergreen resort in Virginia and reached out about making some relaxed extended family photos while they were all together. Because reunions are scheduled
client tips, Featured sessions
They’d Been Stopping at this Spot for Weeks. She Had No Idea. There’s a particular kind of secret that’s almost impossible to keep. The kind where you love someone so much you can barely stand not telling them what’s coming. Ricky knew the spot the moment they stumbled across it together: a Blue Ridge Parkway
If you google “best locations for spring family photos in Charlottesville,” you’ll get a pretty predictable list. Scenic overlooks. Blooming gardens. The kind of locations that look incredible in a single frame but don’t always allow for much natural play, variety, or realness. I’ve been photographing families here for almost 20 years and the locations
Fall in Charlottesville is magical. With the Blue Ridge Mountains as our backdrop and the University of Virginia’s stunning grounds framing our neighborhoods, there’s no shortage of gorgeous locations for Charlottesville fall family photos. But after years of the same golden field sessions, many families crave something fresh. As a photographer who’s lived in Charlottesville
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
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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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
client tips, families, Featured sessions
I photographed this family of three at home when their daughter was first born, but with the gorgeous fall weather in Charlottesville, we decided to meet at a park down the road from their house instead. They often come here to play or walk their dog, and it felt like the perfect way to celebrate
Families (predictably) flock to fall photos as their annual go-to, but spring is too good to pass up and most people just don’t realize it! Last spring, I was on maternity leave but this year, I’m excited to dance with some families in the sunshine, play in backyards, and re-discover all the reasons to love