A little bit of French country

Have you ever felt like you've been transported to another time or place without really going anywhere? Well I have! Last week I had the amazing opportunity to photograph a lovely mother and her two adorable grown kids in their stunning home in Great Falls, Virginia. The minute I walked into this house I seriously felt like I had been whisked away to the French countryside; everything from the smell of freshly baked cookies, to the colorful crockery on their rustic kitchen table, the rich toile and damask fabrics adorning the bright windows and eclectic looking chairs, the beautiful handcrafted armoires and console tables exuded personality. You could tell everything was bought for the sole reason that it belonged in this home. It was a creatively put together home with the comfort and classic charm of French country design.

I had a great time capturing the unique flair of this wonderful mother/kids combo and the backdrop for their shoot couldnt have been more perfect. Thank you Idris family for letting me enjoy your stunning home as well as allowing me to photograph the qualities that make your family so special. Heres a sneak peek from their shoot.

Bring in the Holiday season!

I had the opportunity to photography the gorgeous Francis family this December in a cosy at home holiday shoot. The main idea behind this shoot was to capture the family in their natural element, a way for me to share their story of love and togetherness during the holiday season. It was such a wonderful setting with the sparkle of lights on the Xmas tree, bright red stockings hanging from the mantel, the warm coziness of a wood burning fireplace and holiday music embracing the whole room. Pjs was the main dress code for the morning and it was all about having fun. I even had the pleasure of photographing Lenox the dog. I did some formal pictures outside as well which turned out lovely. The Francis kids were a real treat to work with and the couple so sweet. Here are a few sample pictures from their shoot.