Which One (Northern Virginia Family Photographer, Ocean City Maryland Photographer, Northern Virginia Photographer, Leilani Mitchell, Leilani Photography)

We had a wonderful family vacation this fall.  Even though it rained most of the time we were there, we still had a fantastic time in Ocean City, MD.  The rain stopped just long enough for us to jump out and take these family pictures.  I went out to set up my tripod and realized I left the most important part that attaches the camera to the tripod back at home several hours away.  But my creative mind figured out a substitution with my camera bad and several buckets and towels.  I don't think it turned out bad at all.  In fact, I'm impressed if I do say so myself. 

Hmmmm, What is your opinion?  Which family picture should be the one hanging on my wall.

Now it is my turn to figure out which picture should be my big display on my wall but I'm having a hard time.  I love them both for very different reasons.

Now it is your turn to weigh in.  Which one should be the great big one on my wall?



From the Summer (Northern Virginia Family Photographer, Northern Virginia Photographer, Northern Virginia Family Pictures)

Whew!  It is chilly outside.  We had a snow/ice storm last night.  Everything is covered in ice outside. 

While working away, I noticed that I never posted a photo session I took during the summer.  Looking at the adorable girls and their sweet father, it brought back memories of how very hot it was that day and I want to say Whew!  It was hot outside! 

These girls were just so adorable and sweet.  They had very nice manners too.  Every time they addressed me it was "Miss Leilani".  Just so stinking sweet these two. 

It was a great time working with this family.  They are just such a neat family.



Sweet Little Girl (Northern Virginia Newborn Baby Photographer, Fairfax VA Newborn Baby Photographer, Northern Virginia Photographer)

Oh, this little baby girl was just so sweet and tiny.  She had amazing hair and was just so cute. 

Oh you can see that the parents are just smitten with this little angel. 

I had a great time working with the parents. 

  

High School Senior (High School Senior Pictures, Northern Virginia High School Seniors, Patriot High School Seniors, Patriot High School Football)

Gosh, I have been so busy lately but it sure is fun! 

Here is one of my recent High School Senior photo sessions.  I loved the location there in Gainesville, VA.  We didn't have to walk very far to get some great backdrops.

I hope you like the pictures as much as I do.



Always a Great Time (Northern Virginia Family Photographer, Northern Virginia Child Photographer, Northern Virginia Photographer, Family Christmas Pictures, Family Pictures, Chapman's Mill)

It was so fun to work with this family.  I can't even really call it work because every time I see them, we are laughing and having such a great time! 

We were originally going to take their family picture at the beach but the entire time they were there  it rained.  Then we were having a hard time getting our schedules to work together. 

Thank goodness we found a time and a great location to do these pictures and even though it was early in the morning on a weekend we had a great time!



Beautiful Ending (Northern Virginia Family Photographer, Northern Virginia Photographer, Northern Virginia Child Photographer)

The day started out very rainy and dreary that morning.  It was making me a little nervous about the photo session.  This wonderful family had a very tight schedule and this was the only time we could do the photo session.  It would almost be impossible to reschedule.  The weather report said the rain would stop by the afternoon, so I thought we should take the gamble and it was well worth it.

The colors of the leaves were just so amazing!  We had such a beautiful location and we truly had a beautiful ending to the day. 



It's a Girl! (Northern Virginia Newborn Photographer, Northern Virginia Baby Photographer, Northern Viriginia Photographer, Northern Virginia Family Photographer, Northern Virginia Children Photographer)

It has been quite some time since I have photographed a newborn little girl.  I was so excited, I got to use flowers, fun hats, and all things girly. 

She was a cute little thing. 

Her brothers joined us for a cute little photo too.  

Here is some of the pictures we got from the session. 

 

Ahh, Those Crunchy Leaves Are So Much Fun! (Northern Virginia Photographer, Northern Virginis Family Photographer, Haymarket, VA Photographer, Gainesville, VA Photographer, Leilani Mitchell Photography, Leilani Photography)

I love fall so much!  The colors are amazing.  I love the crisp fall air.  I love the comfort food.  Ahh, but I just love those crunchy leaves.  There is nothing better than the sound of leaves crunching when you walk or when you crush them in your hand.  That rustling sound makes me want to wear a sweater and put on some fall boots. 

Well, this little guy in this family loved to play with the leaves just as much as I do.  We had so much fun smashing them, kicking them around, and most especially, shaking them off the trees. 

Look at this fun family session.

 

Time to Think About Christmas! (Northern Virginia Photographer, Cute and Useful, Northern Virginia Family Photographer)

We just got over Halloween and Thanksgiving is just around the corner!  Time is flying by, so it is time to order those Christmas Cards.

My friend from Cute and Useful website designed a few unique holiday cards to make your cards stand out from the rest!  You can order the cards through her Etsy shop, http://www.etsy.com/listing/168508234/custom-vintage-script-christmas-holiday or you can contact her at palacebrovo@mac.com.

 

Here are some examples of the cards using pictures from yours truly, Me, Leilani Photography.

 

 

 

So Special To Me (Newborn Photographer, Northern Virginia Newborn Photographer, Northern Virginia Baby Photographer, Baby Photographer, Northern Virginia Photographer)

Ahh, this little guy is so very cute and also so very special to me.  I have known his mommy for a long time and I just love being with her, so naturally I have to just love him too!  There was so much chaos going on around him during this photo session. He had 3 rowdy crazy boys (one of those boys was mine) running around and a dog that didn't really care for me being there, he just was so sweet, he didn't seem to mind. 

What a great session because I got to hang with one of my girls and I got to see her sweet little boys. 

Ah, love ya guys!

  

Just So Sweet, You Got to Pinch Them on there Cheeks (Northern Virginia Family Photographer, Northern Virginia Photographer)

These pictures are just so sweet.  Not only are the pictures sweet, the family is just so sweet too.  It has been such a joy to work with them for the last 3 years.   I think the pictures just turned out so beautiful. 

Next time you see this family, you should pinch them on their cheeks just because they are just so cute and fabulous!