T Family {Love} 4

Nov 12, 2010 by Alyssa in {adoption}, {family}, {love}

To know this family is to love them. I first did their family portraits after they had just adopted their first two children from Ethiopia. Their oldest son happens to be one of my oldest son’s best friends, and it’s been amazing to watch how both kids have thrived in a loving family.  This fall Josh and Bethany adopted another son and daughter from Ethiopia. So enjoy these photos of this beautiful family of six brought together by a sovereign God who created the idea of adoption.
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H Family {Love} 3

Nov 4, 2010 by Alyssa in {family}, {growing}, {love}

These clients were a pain! So fussy and demanding. Kidding…kidding! It’s actually one of my favorite families in the whole world. This is my sweet sister and her family!! Christine and I grew up doing everything together, and her hubby and mine are now best buds, too. Not to mention my superlatively adorable nephew whom I love like a son.  You’ll have to forgive me if I went a little overboard in the amount of preview pictures…I just can’t get enough of them!

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Andrew & Jane {Couples} 8

Oct 27, 2010 by Alyssa in {couples}, {love}

If you take a gander (just felt like using that word) through my photos, you’ll see that a bulk of it involves babies and children. I love kids, and I’m convinced that photographing a toddler burns twice as many calories as kick boxing. But as much as I enjoy small people, it was a treat Saturday to get a chance to have a shoot with two adults. They stood where I told them, never threw themselves on the ground, and cooperated without me even once having to bribe them with animal crackers…it was a beautiful thing!
Andrew and Jane have been married for 3 years and decided that it was high time they had fresh and more casual photos of themselves. We had a fun hour as we chatted and roamed around a little town. I have no idea why it works this way, but it seems that only gorgeous women hire me…and their men aren’t too shabby either! :o ) 

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C Family {Love} 27

Oct 25, 2010 by Alyssa in {family}, {growing}, {love}

This past week I had the joy of meeting the C Family. I’ve met many a sweet kid doing what I do, but little Sam about melted my heart to a puddle. Not only was he bright and cheerful; he also adored his parents. At one point, while taking photos with his dad, he looked up and announced, “I love my daddy!” Freezing these moments in time is probably one of my absolute favorite parts of photography. So enjoy the beautiful C family!
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Arabelle- Newborn 4

Oct 13, 2010 by Alyssa in {new life}

Remember the sunset maternity shoot at Fort Belvoir? Well, little Arabelle made her grand appearance; and I had the honor of being asked back to take her first portraits. Arabelle was a gem and should win an award for the easiest newborn I’ve ever photographed. She was happy to snooze in whatever position I had her. So here’s to you Sleeping Beauty!
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P Family 0

Oct 12, 2010 by Alyssa in {family}, {love}

Tracy contacted me over a year ago; and last Saturday, I finally got to meet her and her husband Aaron and their son. We met at a wetland reserve, got our exercise walking through the park, and had some fun with apples. Their little man, Trevor, was honestly one of the most cooperative four year olds I’ve ever been around. He was eager to follow any directions I gave. By the end, I was about ready to bring him to my house to give my four year old a lesson!
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Jack & Olivia 26

Oct 11, 2010 by Alyssa in {growing}

Meet Jack & Olivia both with sparkling blue eyes. Olivia was quiet and cautious about the stranger with the large camera. Jack was spunky and ready to make friends with me about 2 seconds after I arrived.
We had fun checking out the fall decorations around their new home, and playing in the field nearby.
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B Family 1

Oct 8, 2010 by Alyssa in {family}, {growing}, {love}, {maternity}

I have been looking forward to this photo shoot for awhile. Janelle is a talented photographer friend whose work I love. And for the second year in a row, she has swapped family photos with me. Both of us wanted a chance to come out from behind the camera so that we have some sort of photographic proof that we actually existed during our kid’s childhood!
Janelle and Mike have two adorable little girls and son due in November. And, let me tell you, this family knows how to have a good time! From songs to popcorn to laughter, this session was more fun than work. Being 8 months pregnant didn’t stop Janelle from running around and even giving a piggyback ride.
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Samuel- 6 months 5

Oct 5, 2010 by Alyssa in {the first year}

The last time I was at Sam’s house he was a tiny sleepy newborn, and I was a ginormous pregnant photographer. This time when I arrived, sans huge belly, I found a cheerful, wide-eyed 6 month old. Sam was the perfect little model who kept up his toothless grin and a laid back personality the entire shoot. Don’t you just want to kiss those cheeks?!

Ellen- Newborn 37

Oct 4, 2010 by Alyssa in {new life}

Nearly two years ago, I took some newborn shots of a handsome dark-haired boy named Ethan. This past week, I was back at Ethan’s house taking his little sister, Ellen’s, first portraits!
Ellen decided to surprise her family with a three week early arrival and a labor so fast that her dad made it to the delivery room a couple pushes before she entered the world. Weighing in at 5lbs. 12 oz., she’s starting off life with triple the hair my husband has on his head.
So feast your eyes on the tiny beauty that is “Ellen”…
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