Author Archives: Lara

Gorgeous canvas

I just got the canvas order in from one of my favorite clients, Liz and Nick! And of course, I wanted to show off the picture that they chose for their 16×20 – it’s the PERFECT picture choice.
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A little bit of detail. I absolutely love how this turned out!
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(And thanks, Brad, for being my hand model!)

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Iris album

I’m excited to introduce my new album option – the Iris book. It features a gorgeous blind-stamped linen cover with full-page images (up to 100 pages/images per book). This is perfect for the couple who wants a fine art option but not the Couture price; it’s sleek and romantic in contrast to Kiss’ heft and volume. I will hopefully be receiving a matching book case soon to show off as well to check out the best way to keep the Iris protected.

(If you see any weird lines across the covers of the book, it’s just because of the short depth of field used to photograph it!)

The Iris comes in a few colors – below is the taupe:
Iris book

Gorgeous linen cover:
Iris book

Inside each book before the first page are marbled end sheets:
Iris book

Then a piece of vellum sewn in to protect the first page:
Iris book

Here’s an example spread. It’s one image per page, and the image will be full-bleed on two edges of the page:
Iris book

Gorgeous, clean binding:
Iris book
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t’s a gorgeous book and I love it! This album does take longer to print and ship than the Kiss or the coffeetable albums, but it’s worth the wait. You definitely save design time with this book, since you’re just choosing the order of the images and not the design of each spread!

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Megan and Ciara’s holiday portraits in Old Town Alexandria

Megan and Ciara are amazing parents. They love their kids so much, it’s incredible. I’ve loved working with them since their wedding in 2007, and I’ve been fortunate enough to work with them each year since! This year’s holiday portraits were a treat – we worked in my favorite garden in Old Town Alexandria VA!

Family Portraits in Old Town Alexandria

Family Portraits in Old Town Alexandria

Family Portraits in Old Town Alexandria

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Sara and Jeffrey – wedding at Poplar Springs

Brad and I had a great time shooting Sara and Jeffrey’s wedding this October. The weather didn’t cooperate with their outdoor ceremony plans, but everyone cozied up inside for a nice intimate wedding!

Poplar Springs Wedding Photography

Poplar Springs Wedding Photography

Poplar Springs Wedding Photography

Poplar Springs Wedding Photography

Poplar Springs Wedding Photography

Poplar Springs Wedding Photography

Poplar Springs Wedding Photography

Poplar Springs Wedding Photography

Poplar Springs Wedding Photography

Poplar Springs Wedding Photography

Poplar Springs Wedding Photography

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Anya and Dorin – family photos one year later

I had the pleasure of meeting Anya and Dorin about a year ago, when we photographed Dorin’s newborn photos! This little guy is growing up fast :)

Family Portrait in Old Town Alexandria

Family Portrait in Old Town Alexandria

Family Portrait in Old Town Alexandria

Family Portrait in Old Town Alexandria

Family Portrait in Old Town Alexandria

Family Portrait in Old Town Alexandria

Family Portrait in Old Town Alexandria

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Ira and Patricia – same-sex engagement in Old Town Alexandria

Ira and Patricia found out about me through So You’re EnGAYged’s PRIDE booth! We had a great time photographing their engagement session in Old Town, where the leaves just turned a gorgeous orange and the air was still warm enough that we could run around without jackets :)

Gay Engagement Session in Old Town Alexandria

Gay Engagement Session in Old Town Alexandria

Gay Engagement Session in Old Town Alexandria

Gay Engagement Session in Old Town Alexandria

Gay Engagement Session in Old Town Alexandria

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Rigley, Kendra and Andy

Oh hai. My name is Rigley. I have an enormous tongue.

Rigley

WHAT A SWEETHEART. I’ve known Kendra for almost a year – we used to work together! When she asked me to take photos of her, her boyfriend and their dog, I nearly jumped for joy. What a great family this is!

Rigley

Rigley

I can haz nap?
Rigley

WHERE IS MY BLANKETT? Oh, hai.
Rigley

Sorry, sorry, I’ll stop with the LOLSpeak. Just enjoy teh cute.
Rigley

Rigley

Rigley

Rigley

Rigley

At the end, he found some ice cream to eat.
Rigley

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