Deanna and Joe's Fall Engagement Session in Riverbend Park!

I was really excited to photograph Deanna and Joe for a number of reasons, but reason number one was because we did the engagement session in my neck-of-the-woods at Riverbend Park!  You've probably seen me post on Riverbend Park before.  It's a lovely park on the calmer side of the Potomac, just northwest of Great Falls Park.  Deanna and Joe really like hiking in Great Falls Park, so I suggested Riverbend as a nice alternative because it's less-traveled and we could find some great spots without a ton of people around. Reason number two that I was excited to photography Deanna and Joe is that they're just the sweetest couple everrrrrrrrr.  They have that kind of love that's simple and unspoken.  And it's fun to see unfold in photographs!  The scenery and lighting was just perfect for what I consider to be a quiet, but emotionally moving shoot.  Deanna and Joe would just exchange these looks and touches that made your heart melt.  We should only be so lucky to experience these moments ourselves!  But I was just so pleased with how the photos turned out, as I really felt the photographs emulated who Deanna and Joe are as a couple.

Thanks for such a beautiful and fun shoot, Deanna and Joe!  I hope you enjoy the photos and I can't wait for your wedding next year!  :)

Thanks for looking!

Love,

Lisa

Megan and Mike’s After-Wedding Session in Great Falls!

We are back in action with Megan and Mike's portrait session here in gorgeous Great Falls! I shot Megan and Mike's wedding back in June, and you can view those photos here and here. But Megan, being the awesome gal that she is, knew ahead of time that she wanted some more relaxed photographs after her wedding, and we planned ahead for an after-wedding portrait session in the great outdoors! Nothing says great outdoors more than Great Falls, Virginia, so we decided to keep things simple and head to Riverbend Park (one of my fav's) which isn't too far from my home/office base! The day was a little chilly, but it was absolutely stunning outside, and we still even had some leaves on trees! Megan wanted the photo shoot to resemble something of a fairy tale, and I really think we achieved it! We had some very bright lighting, but we managed to work with it and the colors looked incredible!

Many thanks to Megan and Mike for taking their day off with me and heading out here! Next time I'm coming with you both to the Old Brogue afterward! ;) Enjoy!

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Thanks for looking!

Love,

Lisa

Amy and The Potomac!

This weekend I was able to shoot some portraits of my friend, Amy, here at Riverbend Park in Great Falls.  I wanted to take her to this beach-like area on the Potomac (which, I might add, is completely calm!  No crazy rapids, I promise!).  We had a good time at sun down splashing around in the water (and yes, I was in the water too!).  It got a little cold and muddy, but it was totally worth it.  Even little Penny pup got to be a part of a few shots, which looked great!  Thanks to Amy for such being such a good sport!  Hope you enjoy!

Thanks for looking!

Love,

Lisa