Leah O'Connell PhotographyCharlottesville, VA
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Deciding what to wear for your home newborn photos when you’re newly postpartum can be… troubling. Confusing. Frustrating. The last thing on your list?? Probably all of the above. Then there’s deciding what everyone else should wear. Whew. Here’s to hoping this blog post sets your mind at ease and helps make that “what to
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Want to know the magical solution to getting all the pros of summer family photos without the heat, bugs, and late start times? Plan your summer family photos at home. Summer can be a tricky season to schedule family photos outdoors because the days are so long and hot. A sunset session when the light
You want an outdoor family session… but it’s a million degrees and you don’t want to turn into a pool of sweat. How do you look pulled together, casual, and summery, but still keep cool and comfortable during the session? How do you decide what to wear for outdoor family photos when it’s hot?! The
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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
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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
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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
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I was recently interviewed by sleep and wellness coach Allison Egidi, the host of How Long Till Bedtime, about how to take the stress out of family photos. Allison’s podcast tackles important topics around health and wellness for parents and kids, and given that fall photos are a popular but often stressful event for families,
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
Every year, families scramble for fall family photos. In Charlottesville, particularly, it’s the gold medal of seasons for a reason. And if you’ve never had fall family photos (or maybe this is your first year as a family with kiddos!) you might be wondering what all the fuss is about. Why does everyone want photos