The V Family

My boys are only 14 1/2 months apart in age. They are wonderful and crazy all rolled into one. So when I get an inquiry for a family portrait session that involves 2 little boys, I know that I brace myself for a dose of both the wonderful and the crazy. This family's two little boys were in a super mood for our photo shoot; light on the crazy, heavy on the wonderful! We met at a local park and half of the fun was chatting and enjoying a walk down a lovely nature trail. I loved their sense of fashion with a fabulous bit of a nod to the forties.

Mara, you are gorgeous, just gorgeous...

As always, if there are 25 different comments on this post within one week, this family will receive a free 5x7 of their choice.

Bridget

This goldie locks beauty could easily get her own spot on the cover of a magazine. Her favorite game was peek-a-boo; and at one point, she sat on the window seat and serenaded me with her sweet girlie voice. Get the shot gun ready, Dad; because I give her ten years before the boys start lining up at your front door!

Zack

Zack's beautiful dark eyes seemed to shine more when he was doing what he loved best: running! His adorable shrieking laughter ran out as we raced up and down the path. His beautiful momma is due with her second in July, and Zack is fully determined to keep her on move!

With 25 different comments, Zack's mom and dad will be eligible for a free 5x7; so give them some love!

Samuel- Newborn

How do I get the best clients?! As I walked into the beautiful house of these new clients, I was delighted to meet one super helpful and friendly dad and a mom who within 5 minutes I was chatting with like a girlfriend. To top it off, their tiny little man was one very cooperative newborn; and as an added bonus, he was scrumptiously adorable!

If there are 25 different comments on this post within a week, mom and dad will get a free 5x7 of their cutie-pie!

Mason- 7 months

God must have been laughing when I wrote my post about D.C. not getting much snow. This winter we broke all records even getting 31 inches at one time. I felt like I was in Michigan again!

So because of all the snow, my appointments were canceled, and Mason's 6 month photos became his 7 month photos. Mason was a beautiful newborn and makes an even more adorable 7 month old! He was as happy as a lark the entire photo shoot and made my job very easy. Get a load of his smiles and rolls:

How time does fly...

Help Mason's parents get a free 5x7 from the shoot by leaving a comment. If within one week there are comments from 25 different people on this post, they'll get just that!

Sophia-10 months

Remember the cutie-pie with the cherub cheeks and a stare that seems to see your soul?

Well, little Sophia is now 10 months, sporting teeth, and crawling! It's been so much fun to watch her grow.

For this photo shoot, her mom requested the Torpedo Factory as location. It's the great old factory that has been turned into a sort arts and crafts location.

And we had to get at least one with a torpedo. This girl had a death grip on it, too!

High five for dad!

Now, I'm looking forward to our big first year photos!!

*If there are 25 different comments on this post within a week; Sophia mom and dad will get to pick out a free 5x7!*

Drawing Winner Announced

A BIG thank you to all who put there name in for our "Beautiful Cause" drawing!

I decided to do the drawing of the name the old fashion way and had my oldest (pictured below) pull out a name from a bowl. And the name he drew was....

...Lauren Miller!

Thanks again to those who participated. I'm touched by the people that wanted to support this family in their adoption fund.

For a Beautiful Cause!

Remember this beautiful family?

Early last year they adopted a brother and sister from Ethiopia. The kids just happened to be almost exactly the same ages as my oldest two; and since then, we've done play dates and become good friends. Watching this couple up-close, I cannot tell you what a fabulous job they are doing as parents!

Well, the reason for this post is that they are adopting from Ethiopia again! They are looking to adopt a 5 year old boy and a baby, and I'm SO excited for them!! But as anyone knows, adoption is not cheap; and right now they are in the process of the trying to raise the money.

So, here's the plan- I am doing a drawing for one photo shoot AND the cd of the processed pictures for just $300. A sitting fee is usually anywhere from $75-$175 and a cd costs $400. So it's like getting your session for free and a $100 discount off of your cd!

The best part is that EVERY PENNY will go toward the adoption fund for this family.

Okay, now the details and rules. Please read them carefully before submitting your name:

*If you are interested and want your name put in drawing, email me at: alyssa@alyssaannephotography.com

*All names must be entered by midnight on Friday, February 5th.

*The winner will be randomly chosen and announced on Saturday, February 6th.

*By entering your name in the drawing, you are agreeing to pay if you are chosen.

*The $300 is due within two weeks of announcement of the winner. If winner does not pay in this period of time, a second name will be drawn; and the first will no longer be eligible.

*After you have paid, you will be mailed a gift certificate for a session and cd for you to use at your convenience. There is no expiration date.

*Clients whose appointments are already scheduled are not eligible.

*New and returning clients alike are both welcome to submit their names.

So start submitting those names, and let a friend know about it, too. It's all for a great family and beautiful cause!

Matt & Christy- Engagement

Every couple has something that brought them together: college, a blind date, a mutual friend. Well how about dancing; can you really get more romantic than being brought together by dancing? That's exactly what did it for Matt and Christy. They both separately discovered a love for dancing two years ago; and there, on a Spanish dance floor, they met one another. Excuse me for a moment while I let out a deep romantic sigh...

So we revisited the gorgeous park/community center where they first met and later became engaged. Matt had lots of tricks up his sleeve getting private access to different fun spots. Here's just a small sampling of the photos.

If there are 25 comments on this post within a week, Matt and Christy will receive a free 5x7 of their choice. So show them some love!

Let me tell you, these two can do some seriously good dancing!

Kids on a carousel :o)

And finally, this is the bridge where Christy promised to be Matt's bride: