(Northern VA Baby Photographer) Meet Will =)

I have been very excited to post this sweet little man but since the session was a surprise for his Daddy, i had to keep our session 'mum' LOL!!

Will was such a good little model and i think he might have even enjoyed himself. I know i did!

Sweet lil Cherub:



Getting ready to nibble mom's hand =)



Will, the worldly young gentleman =)



Storyboard featuring Will in the warm embrace of his beautiful mother:



Thanks for looking and your comments. I really appreciate you so much!

Beautiful Mom and Baby! (Northern VA Photographer)

Don't be mad at me! I know i have been a BBBBBAAAAAD blogger but i am swamped!! So along with a few sneak previews, i wanted to give a head's up that i am BOOKED SOLID for March and i have limited availabilty for April..and yes...i am already starting to book for May....so while that means there might be a waiting list for the date you want, it also means that i must thank you all for keeping me so busy!!! I truly love what i do, and feel very humbled and blessed. It is a tremendous joy to be able to make others happy with my work and i really appreciate all of you!
In the coming days, when i hopefully, finally start to catch up, i will start sharing sneak previews more often...until i get behind again LOL!
So without further delay, here are a couple of the lovely baby Jessica and her gorgeous Mom!





Special shout out to Kelly of Kelly's Artbox for lending me the cool shutter i used for a backdrop for this one: THANKS KELLY!



Thanks for looking, and as always your comments are always welcome and appreciated!

Child Photographer in Northern VA

Sweeeeeeeet Car-o-line....duh duh duh....
Okay now that those of you old enough to remember that Neil Diamond song have it stuck in your head, i would like to present the lovely Caroline and her baby sister Kate.





Thanks go out to their beautiful mama for bringing the girls and all their 'gear' to the studio!
I really enjoyed the time we spent together =)

Northern Virginia Newborn Photographer

I have been bad about blogging lately but hope this sweet little boy named Zachary will hold you over for now!
I was first contacted by his Mommy to do maternity portraits but at the time she was already 38 weeks along....we tried our best, but on the day of the session she went to have her baby son!....so while i don't have maternity portraits featuring a pre-born Zachary, i *do* have Zachary in all his adorable sweetness at just six days young...just one for now till i start to catch up!



Be back in a couple days...and in the meanwhile don't forget to 'friend' me on FACEBOOK. Three of my lucky Facebook friends saw my recent special and will recieve one free 11x14 wall portrait with their paid session...more specials to be shared in the coming days!
Thanks for visiting!

Fairytale Portraits in Northern VA

Okay..so it's cold and dreary outside...but hopefully this will bring you a warm smile!

I have posted info about my 'Fairytale Fusions' in prior entries where i take portraits i have made and blend them with a bit of whimsy. Previously my Fairytale Fusions were only available to my clients and only on portraits i photographed.
New for 2009, i am now accepting commissions from the 'general public' as well as other photographers. Now YOUR photographs can be transformed!
As you can imagine, Fairytale Fusions are quite labor intensive and close attention is paid to every teeny tiny detail. No two are ever exactly the same.
In order for a Fairytale Fusion to 'work' there are some requirements that need to be met with the photographs i use. The higher the quality of the photographs, the better the results. Not all photographs are appropriate candidates. I review each photo submitted and return a proposal which includes what my vision might be for your photograph.
Each Fairytale Fusion is priced on a case-by-case basis and an estimate will be included with your proposal.
I am only able to take a limited amount of Fairytale Fusions from 'non' clients at this time so you are encouraged to get in touch as quickly as possible for more details.
Current and previous clients have first priority...and YES, we can select a 'candidate' for a Fairytale Fusion from the portraits captured in the Boutique Petite mini sessions =)
Here is a recent Fairytale Fusion commissioned by a fellow photographer in St Louis.

Thanks Nic...i had a blast creating this for you!!

Before: (Isn't he adorable?!)



With a lil bit of Elfin Magic =)

Baby Photographer in Northern VA

I meant to post this the other day..sorry for the delay.
Here is an adorable 7 month old little boy and his lovely mom.
They braved the cold to come to the studio for this session which was done completely in black and white.


How about that sweet face!



Some snuggles with mom:



My fave =)



Thanks for looking!

Okay...so i caved =0)

I signed up on Facebook about 6 months ago for a personal account (that i am just figuring out how to use lol!) and finally got around to adding a page for Lisa Julia Photography!
If you click Lisa Julia Photography:Facebook

It will take you right to my page where you can add me as a friend and become a 'fan' =) I recently posted some of the highlights from my 2008 portrait sessions.
By joining my facebook group you will be the first to know of any specials and promotions before they even show up on the blog.
Hope to see you there.
I will be back later with a few portraits of a 7 month old boy to share...we did this session all black and white!
Stay tuned!

Northern VA Portrait Photography: Special Promotion!

They're Here!!
Fabulous February Boutique Petites!
February 2009 ONLY!

What may you ask are Boutique Petites?
They are the perfect opportunity for those with discriminating tastes to have a 'petite' sampling of a full session!
Boutique Petite Portrait Sessions with Lisa Julia Photography are 'themed mini sessions'. Each session focuses on the creation of at least one heirloom quality fine art piece for you to proudly display in your home.
The investment for your Boutique Petite is 85.00

Sessions include:
Lisa Julia's time and talent.
session for up to 2 children for up to 30 minutes. (I won't be holding a stopwatch)=)
5-10 images (online proofs) presented in an online gallery.
48 hour online ordering period.

Additionally, if you select an heirloom art piece sized 16x20 or larger your session fee of 85.00 will be put toward your art piece!
During the month of February the Boutique Petite theme will be all things LOVE....be it a little girl and her love of pink, or a little boy and his love for a toy train or special teddy bear. Allow me help you stylize the perfect session as the possibilities are limited only by what our imaginations can dream up!

Boutique Petite Sessions are held early in the day and take place in Lisa Julia's natural light studio
located on Mill Street in Historic Occoquan.
Session theme as described is limited to the month of February, therefore you are encouraged to contact Lisa Julia as soon as possible for availability.

Closed for the Holidays!

I am 'off' till after January 5th for a much needed break =)
Sessions will resume in mid January with those who have already booked.
If you are pregnant and expecting a newborn in the coming weeks please use the contact form on my website and plan your session well ahead. Remember that newborns need to be photographed in the first two weeks of their birth for the best results.
I am currently booking 4-6 weeks in advance and January is nearly full.

Wishing all of you a very joyous holiday season!!

Another Newborn Baby Girl

Sometimes i am asked what my favorite portrait sessions are...sometimes i think i like photographing older children..then when i am working on a newborn photography session i think i enjoy those most...so...i guess my favorite is really everything lol!

Meet Margaret Moira! She was a mere 3 days young, with chubby, rosy cheeks. You might remember her big brother from a maternity photography session a few posts down.

Mom and Dad your gallery will be online by Friday night =)

Newborn Photography

Here is a sweet newborn baby girl named Isabella. For a newborn, Miss Isabella was really strong...one of the strongest i have met especially those little legs..i predict she will be standing way sooner than most!

Mom requested the 'baby in the fluff' which has become sort of my signature pose for newborn girls =) They seem to really like all the soft ruffles because they always smile.




They came with some super cute blankets and an adorable hat too!




We also wanted to capture a pose that would make a cute 'Fairytale Fusion'...this was fun!



I will be back with more in the coming days as i come up for air from the holiday rush.
Thanks for looking =)

Northern VA Child Photography

Baby it's COLD outside!

This was my third time photographing this lil peach. She was such a delight...full of spunk, giggles and dimples. I love her expression in this first one "Miss Lisa it's COLD"









Enjoy!

Northern VA Family Photography

I LOVE LOVE LOVE that i was asked to photograph this GORGEOUS family again...if you scroll down to about March of this year, you can see the family was only 'partially' complete...as Dad was over in Iraq fighting for our freedom.
Dad is home now (WAHOO!!) and here a few from my time with them.
Welcome home and THANK YOU!
If mom looks familiar to the locals, she is the owner of Bambini's Boutique here in Historic Occoquan. In addition to wonderful and unique toys and gifts, there are lots of affordable children's clothing items. Check them out and get some Christmas shopping done early...link is on the sidebar =)









Thanks for looking..told you i would be back sooner than later lol! =)