Leah O'Connell PhotographyCharlottesville, VA
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families, favorites, Featured sessions
I’ve had the joy of capturing this family through several special milestones. But as they’ve settled into a new home and started to sink into their family dynamic, it was a real treat to make family photos at home… and at their chicken coop. Along with their two kids, they raise 19 chickens, four bunnies,
*this essay was originally shared in my weekly newsletter. For more essays on family, creativity, and simple joys to your inbox every Wednesday night, sign up here.* It’s after dinner and the big kids have been granted a cookie while we finish the dishes. I look over my shoulder to see my oldest alternating techniques
favorites, Featured sessions, newborns
The phrase “beautifully imperfect” rubs me the wrong way. “Imperfect” somehow implies there is a “perfect” to begin with. It implies something is wrong, even if it’s accepted. I don’t believe in perfect – a perfect session, a perfect home, perfect light, or perfectly behaved kids. I believe in the hard, beautiful work of family.
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, 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.