Fun with Washington D.C.'s Cherry Blossoms (Northern Virginia Photographer)

Growing up in Southeast Idaho I didn't care for spring too much because it is muddy, cold, and everything was DEAD!  There was not a spot of color around until summertime (Sorry to all of my family and friends still living there, don't hate on me). 

I love spring here in D.C. and Virginia.  There are so many glorious colors everywhere!  Oh, and the cherry blossoms are to die for. 

Well, during one of the glorious days before the blossoms disappeared, my friend and I had a bit of fun taking pictures.  I love how they turned out. 

With this picture, I wanted it to look like a painting.  I added some texture and some brush stokes and I love how it turned out.

I love this picture because you can see more of the blossoms.  I love the lace and the umbrella too.  They add a femine quality to the softness of the picture.

I hope you enjoyed the pictures. 

A couple more of LaTise (Northern Virginia Photographer)

Here are a couple more pictures of LaTise Edrington from Model Mayhem.

If you would like a creative edge to your model or headshots, I would be happy to help you out.  Check out more modeling photos at my site at Leilani Photography at Model Mayhem.



BEAUTIFUL Spring Photo Shoot at the Blandy Farm,

So here is the family photo session I was talking about. 

Growing up in Southern Idaho, I never understood why people thought spring was so beautiful.  It was always muddy where I grew up.  Now is lovely Virginia it is just so gorgeous you can't help but to be filled with joy.  I do love spring, I do, I do!

Now to this fabulous Family Photo Session.  I just love the family dearly, they are some of the most awesome people to know.  You are just always so happy when you are around them.

So here they are....

Just look at this view here at the Blandy Farm.  Just stunning isn't it?

I wish this family picture could capture the floral aroma in the air.  Seriously, this was such a perfect location. 

I wanted to skip and sing "The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Music". 

You don't have to wait till fall to get amazing colors here! 

I hope you enjoyed the pictures as much as I do.  Even looking at them now it brings a big smile to my face.

Modelling in Virginia, Northern Virginia Photographer,

I sometimes have a hard time just taking the requested picture.  I always have to "play" a just little more.  Case in point, I was just requested to take a couple of headshots for a fabulous actor/model, LaTise Edrington. 

One headshot was to be for acting:

and another for modelling:

It'll be hard to decided which picture to use because I love this one too.

But the fun didn't stop there, I had to try something different, something artistic.

 I think this picture is so powerful!  It is like BAM!  It just hits ya.

This picture is so sultry, I just love it!



If you would like to see more of LaTise Edrington, you can find her on Model Mayhem too. 

I had the experience of working with her as a model and as an actress and she is phenominal at both of them.

You can also see more of my modelling pictures on my Model Mayhem site for Leilani Photography.

See you there!

For Fun Fotos (Northern Virginia Photographer)

COMING SOON

My first ever For Fun Foto event

I will be hosting a fun get together where you can come and get a mini photo session!  You can use the picture from the even as your profile picture on many different websites, business cards, headshots for acting and modeling, or just for fun.  

Here are a few pictures of some I have done recently.

DETAILS TO COME!

If you are interested, please contact me at leilani@leilaniphotography.com or 703-371-5551.  You can also check out my website http://www.leilaniphotography.com/ if you would like to see more of my work. 

2011 LDS Home Education Conference (Northern Virginia Photographer)

LDSEHE

2011 LDS Home Education Conference

There is a LDS Home Education Conference coming up and I had the wonderful opportunity to take pictures of one of the speakers.  I have know Jeni Georgia since I have moved to the edge of the world, Gainesville, VA, just over a year ago.  She is a wonderful person, so sweet and caring.  Not to mention fun and spirited in many ways. 

I love how her pictures turned out. 

If you would like the pleasure of hearing this woman and seeing her in person, check her out at the LDSEHE conference.  Here is the info:

2011 LDS Home Education Conference

May 11, 12, & 13

Virginia Beach, VA

Cavalier Hotel and Conference Center

Senior Pictures of Austin (Northern Virginia Senior Photographer, Northern Virginia Photographer)

What a great photo shoot!  There are 2 places that I have been eyeballing for quite some time now.  I have just been dying to photograph here.  I have been waiting for the right photo session and BAM! here it is.  Austin you rock!  

I am sure he thought I was weird at times but I love how all the pictures turned out.  Here are juat a few of the super cool photo shoot.

Soooo, here is Bridgett!!!

Bridgett is so fun and amazing.  I really enjoyed working with her.  She is so beautiful.  She has a pizazz about her that I just love.  You must get to know her. 

Angela's Photo Shoot

I had such a wonderful time getting to know Angela.  She is so sweet.  I had a great time driving from destination to destination with her.  There were so many great shots we took, it was hard to choose which ones to post.