Northern VA Photographer

Helloooooo!
Well i am back to work and haven't had much time to post since getting back home last Friday night...but i wanted to pop on and thank everyone who came out to the Kid's Expo on Saturday!
It was great meeting you all and hopefully i didn't seem too jet lagged =)
I also wanted to let everyone know that the raffle winner was chosen.
Huge congratulations to Lynn L of Manassas on winning a 'Boutique Petite' session which will take place just after her twins are born...so wishes for a joyous and easy delivery heading your way.

To everyone else who put their name in for the raffle, please stay tuned and check your email in the coming week as i have a special announcement to make exclusively for you!

And since i try not to post without including at least *one* sneak peek, i will leave you with this lovely little 'cherry blossom sprite'
More to come this week as i continue to try and catch up!!
Thanks for your patience ox

Newborn Photographer in Northern VA

Me again!!! I have a few things to mention before i get to the pictures...hope you don't mind...
First, the studio will be closed for Spring Break, and will re-open on Monday April 20th.
I am not sure how dependable my internet connection will be so please forgive me if i am unable to return emails till i return...i promise that when i get back, everyone will will hear from me one way or another lol!
Secondly...i will be participating in the Kid's Expo on Saturday April 18th at the Prince William County Fairgrounds. The Expo runs from 10-5 and the admission is free! Kelly of Kelly's Artbox will be keeping me company and we both look forward to seeing you. In appreciation for all the continued support of my 'loyal following' i am holding a drawing for a complimentary "Boutique Petite" mini collection. You don't have to be there for the drawing but you do have to be there to put your name in the jar!
I am also going to allow everyone who comes and books and PAYS for a session to use that session fee toward the purchase of prints.
This is a GREAT opportunity to reserve your session over the Summer or Fall.
Lastly, remember the lovely Desi and her family a couple posts down? Well i am pleased to announce that Desi had her beautiful baby girl and i had the privelege of photographing her when she was just a week old!
Here are a couple to hold you over till i can post again.
Thanks again for all your support and hope to see you at the Expo!!

Eyes open AND a smile..BONUS!!!



Mother and child looking radiant!



Reminds me of a lil Easter egg!!



Daddy love =)



Another sweet smile!



Be good. Stay well and have a Happy and Blessed Easter!

Baby Photographer in Northern VA

I was very excited when this proud Papa first contacted me to come photograph his adorable baby girl. I love this age! She was all smiles and sweetness even though she had just finished getting over a little cold.
We decided to do the session in their beautiful home so we could incorporate their personal surroundings in their portraits.
I know these will look a little different than the sneak previews i usually post because these are just a few of the 'pages' from the session album i created for them.
Session albums are a new offering for 2009 and no two are designed the same!...well except if you order two of the same one lol!!
The album is 8x8 with 20 portraits. It features a lush purple brocade cloth cover to coordinate with their decor...so yummy!

The adorable Alyssa:



The nursery:



The master suite:


Formal living room..and one of my faves...we did this on a beautiful canvas too!


Thanks for letting me share. As always comments are always welcome!

Children's Photographer in Northern VA

You might remember these little luv bugs from last Summer. This time we were joined by their lovely Mom and Grandmother. Can't believe how fast this last year went! Seems like yesterday we did Mom's maternity session!

It was cold that day so we stayed in the studio =)

Siblings in a storyboard =) You can click on it to see it bigger!





I hope i look half this good when i become a grandmother..Wowza!



Miss Savannah, age one!



Thank you!!!

Maternity Photographer Northern VA

I have the pleasure of photographing some of the most beautiful maternity clients. The cool thing is they are just as lovely on the inside which makes my job that much more fun!

Meet Desi and her family...and some peacock feathers. I won't go into great detail, but when i was contemplating what i wanted to create during our session, peacock feathers popped into my head out of nowhere...it was crazy as they aren't a typical 'prop'. Come to find out that peacocks hold a special meaning for Desi, and i am so glad we were able to incorporate my vision with hers.











Desi is due any day now and my love and prayers go out to her for an easy, speedy labor and delivery xoxo

(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.