Northern VA Child Photography

Happy Sunday!
It was a lovely Summer day and not 'too' hot. On top of that the daisies were pretty and so were the crape myrtles...but not as pretty as this little lady!
Some of you may remember her from blogs past. She's one of my favorite subjects and has the best dimples ever =0)
Thanks for looking!

Pregnancy Portrait Photography

I am really happy to share these next few maternity portraits. This is one of the sweetest moms i know. I enjoyed my time with her and the adorably sweet big-sister-to-be!

Maternity Photographer Northern VA

This stunning mother of 2...soon to be 3...requested a particular pose originated by the famed Annie Leibowitz from back in 1991. Those of you old enough to remember, might be able to figure out which one i'm talking about. I have to say, that I was very happy to oblige!


First something more hip and fun....



Now paying homage to the beautiful female form, at its most glorious =)...



Looking forward to our newborn session, Lisette! ;-)

i really enjoyed my second photo session with this lovely mom and daughter. The flowers were in bloom and little Miss Riley was a pure delight!
More to come soon. It's already looking like a very busy Summer =)
Thanks for looking!
Lisa

Pregnancy Photographer in Northern VA

It was a wonderful blessing to be chosen to photograph this stunning Mama of five. She was truly glowing!...and since i have slacked off again in blogging, you also get to see her sweet baby boy. He is just 5 days new, and already a pro in delivering adorable little smiles.
Welcome to the world baby Joseph! Congrats to your Mom and Dad and to all your older siblings!

Northern VA Child Photography

I couldn't believe how much this little doll grew since our last session! She's got these big hershey kiss eyes, and the sweetest little smile.
So precious! =)

Occoquan, VA Portrait Studio

i am *really* making the effort to blog more and appreciate everyone for stopping by =)

This lovely little lady reminded me of a porcelain doll...delicate and sweet!

First Holy Communion Photographer in Northern VA

Congratulations to all those who made their First Holy Communion recently. I am so excited to share these with you all. I had a great time working with such great kids.
God bless each one of you =)

Spring Break and Happy Easter!

I would like to take this time to thank everyone who has made this first part of 2010 so special...both for my studio, 'Lisa Julia Photography'...and for me personally.
I also wanted to alert everyone that the studio will be on Spring Break (thanks to my lovely 7 year old daughter!) starting April 9th. The studio will open again on April 19th.
I can be reached by phone and email (my preference!) between now and then, but no orders will be processed, no calls can be returned and no sessions can be booked while we are closed....so if you would like to schedule an upcoming session, please email the studio via the contact form on the website as soon as possible. May is nearly full so those wishing to take advantage of Spring Portraits should keep this in mind. In general, we book several weeks in advance, while repeat clients will book even further in advance. We do our best to fit everyone in on the date and time they wish.
All that said, I leave you with a couple portraits of my own little lady a.ka. 'Kissalicious' =)
Have a wonderful and Blessed Easter!

Occoquan VA Photographer

These brothers were an absolute delight. Not only were they adorable and playful, they had the sweetest expressions!
The weather has slowly but surely started to cooperate so it was a pleasure to be able to photograph them out and about the lovely Historic town of Occoquan, VA!
Thanks for looking and for all your continued support...till next time =)

Life's Miracles (this is going to be long!)

Wow. It's been quite awhile since i have made time to blog. So much has happened...both in the world and in my life...personally and professionally. I have been 'cheating' a little by sending the sneak previews via email to my clients vs updating the blog. I have been finding it difficult to make time to write my comments about my wonderful subjects and then the time slips by!
Maybe it's the post holiday rush combined with all the snow we got here in the metro DC area. Maybe it has to do with the recent passing of my mother.
Either way, i was reminded by a wonderful young mother that i haven't posted any updates so today is the day!
As i look through some recent sessions, i thought it appropriate to share one featuring a little girl named Sophia. First of all i have to back up to about 2 years ago. I was contacted to photograph a newborn...however i was informed it would not be my 'typical' newborn session as this one would be taking place in the NICU of a local hospital. Little Sophia was experiencing potentially life threatening complications and i needed to get there as soon as possible.
Sophia's parents are two of the strongest people i have ever met, with an unshakable faith in the healing power of God. They believed that no matter what the doctors were telling them that their tiny baby girl was going to be healed....against all odds.
I completed the session and the family was kind enough to send me updates from time to time. But a long period of time had passed when i heard nothing at all. I continued to pray for them but didn't want to pry.....so imagine my joy when i recently received and email from Sophia's doting father requesting me to photograph Sophia who turned TWO YEARS OLD!!
I about did a flip i was so happy. Sophia has indeed beaten the odds and continues with therapy and care AT HER HOME!! She is truly an example of the power of unconditional love and unshakable faith and i am a better person because of her.

Here are a couple pics from my first meeting with her back in the NICU:








Here she is as a beautiful, growing 2 year old!:





Thank you for letting me share her with all of you =)

Engagement Portrait Photographer {Northern VA}

I can finally post these since they are no longer a 'secret' for their recipients =)
This amazing couple was a dream! Fun, sweet, IN LOVE!~ I am so thrilled i was able to photograph them 'out and about' in beautiful Historic Occoquan, VA!
To the happy couple: Thanks for letting me share this special time in your lives. I had a blast!!

Photography Studio in Occoquan, VA

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
This year i resolve to try to be better about posting on my blog! I had all these grand ideas about an end of 2009 'favorites' post and realize we are already into the first week of 2010!
I still plan to do that post and hopefully make it into an easy to view slideshow, but it's been challenging to select my favorites while also having my first grader home for Winter Break for the last 2 weeks ;-)

In the meanwhile i wanted to let you all know about the Winter Boutique Petites! They have been a big hit when i have been able to set aside time to do them so i wanted to do a block of them in 2010 as well! Boutique Petites are mini sessions and are best suited for one or two subjects and are scheduled for 20 minutes...perfect for those who are new to the custom portraiture experience! They are normally done in the studio this time of year unless someone wants to brave the chilly air and shoot around Occoquan! I am up for anything and recently photographed a *very* daring family in the rain! (You know who you are)
So, for sessions that take place from January 5th- February 26th, you may be given the option of a Full Session or a Boutique Petite if you meet the requirements. This will be the only time i foresee this year that i will be giving that option. Please use the contact form on my website and i will fill you in on all the details! These are being booked on a first come first serve basis.

Now for a sneak preview of that 'rainy day' session i mentioned above. Historic Occoquan is an awesome setting no matter what the weather =) Thanks Debbi and family for making my work enjoyable!!!