family | lisa novitsky northern virgina - dc metro family photographer

You know those moments when you are with someone you love and you close your eyes to be even more "present" with them?

This is a peek of Part II of this busy family's session...

I have had the pleasure of taking this family's photographs several times over the past couple of years.

Photos are important to them.  

It is a big part of their home. 

Their story can be found in canvases and framed photos...events and moments on their walls and tables and desks and bureaus.

Dad has been deployed twice and photos have been a touchstone.

Their story now includes a lovely young woman who travelled from Germany well over a year and a half ago to become an aupair -she moved into a house and eventually found herself another home.

And her image is now woven into the fabric of this loving family...

Shannon and Tom, thank you for extending to me the privilege of helping you document your unique family story these past couple of years. 

I wish you all the best as you embark on the next leg of your journey in Europe.

You all hold such a special place in my heart.

With much love,

Lisa

it's all good | lisa novitsky nothern virginia child and family photographer

Sometimes, even though you are model-gorgeous, you do not want to pose for a photo. 

Oh, especially when you are in an awesome park and there are swings to be swung and slides to be slid.

So it was on Sunday, when I met with a certain handsome young man and his mother and sister.  He thought he wanted nothing to do with me and my camera... 

You know what I say?

There are swings to be swung...

And slides to be slid....

And laughs to be had...

And smiles to be given...

And love to be shared...

As long as we are together...





It's ALL good.

Tammy, your children are terrific.  They are smart and independent and, yes, very sweet.  And you, you my lady, are more beautiful than you know.

Lisa







comin' back for more | lisa novitsky northern virginia child and family portrait photographer

This young man and I met when he was a newborn.


This year marks the third time that I have had the honor of taking his photos. 


These lashes and dimples have captivated me from the get go...

We explored the paths behind his home this time, and true to "little boy form" it was filled with many activities.

First up - tee ball...

 

Next , gathering sticks...

 

The sticks soon became intstuments.

A trumpet...

 

A flute...

 

We had a ball :-)...

 

I don't think I'll ever grow tired of taking this handsome boy's photograph...

 

Leslie and Geoff, your boy is a delight - and it's no wonder, given the house full of love that you provide. 

These represent just a few of many that I can't wait for you to see.

Until we meet again.

Lisa

running in circles - and lovin' it! | lisa novitsky arlington child and family photographer

I just ran outside and laid under the trees in my backyard trying to catch pictures of the leaves as they fell to the ground.  I debated with myself for a minute because I had this post to write, but then I grabbed my camera and seized the moment.

Speaking of seizing the moment (not so subtle segue) - this past weekend, I headed up to Arlington to spend some time with a very energetic toddler - pretty much a redundancy of words right?

She was all "hitched-up legs" running - very excited to be out in the fresh fall air...

We did get her to settle under a gorgeous HUGE old tree...

But there are interesting things everywhere...

The session ended at the playground nearby...

And it doesn't get more joyous than this...

Kate and Todd, it was really great to see you again and to witness the growth of your amazing girl.  Loved it all - from her sweet outfit to her blond curls and her fiery spirit. 

There are a few more to share with you, and I can't wait for you to see them.

Lisa

in the midst of fall | lisa novitsky, northern virginia child and family photographer

Right outside my office window is a glorious sight.

Incredibly tall trees with yellow, orange and red hues.

It also means that the yard will be covered with tons of leaves to be raked in the next couple of weeks.  Fotunately, while I do a lot around this house, that particular job does belong to my husband - soooo I'm just gonna enjoy.  :-)

A little over a week ago, I met this family at their community lake to take their annual family photos.

The youngest of them had me on my toes and in constant motion...

When I asked him to pose for me - here's what I got (he literally had to hold himself still...I LOVE it!)

Big sister gave me a bit of a break (thank you)...

Mom and Dad too...(aren't they a hot couple?)

I think they each got their "mini-me's"...

And last but not least, brother and sister together...

And while the photo above is adorable, I believe this may be the true nature of their relationship right now :-)...

Amy and Scott, you are both so terrific and so are your kids .  Can't wait to share the rest of the session with you.

Ever so fondly,

Lisa

in fair verona | lisa novitsky child and family photographer

I first met Mark and Laura when Mark and I were doing Romeo and Juliet at the Orlando Shakespeare Festival - which is set in Verona - and I travelled to Verona, NJ for this photo session...

Ok.  I'm a dork.  :-)

We had been trying to schedule this session for the past year and a half! 

Laura and Mark are two incredibly busy people (click on their names to find out more about what they do - cuz I think it's cool - and click here to see Mark's latest project) and they have three incredibly busy children.

Combine that with my schedule and you have...well - a year and a half...

They have one of those homes in which you instantly feel comfortable.  Always a credit to the people living in it.  (Not to mention a "to die for" kitchen complete with a lonnnnng kitchen counter that you can belly on up to.  Oh man, I want a kitchen like that ;-) 

We took a photo on their front stoop and then they took me to a nearby park that was designed by the same fella who designed Central Park...pretty cool.

It was a great setting, a glorious day, we had beautiful late afternoon light and here is some of what we did together...

Their oldest is a musician, an actor and a good sport considering there was a friend waiting ...

The two youngest are twins. 

The youngest boy is such a "light", kind and creative...

The youngest girl is also a thespian, soccer player and I believe she could have kept on a-modelin' until we ran out of light...

I really loved getting to experience the different dynamics of their close relationships...

Apparently, they MUST (I was informed by the twins), simply MUST do at least one silly shot.

A bunch of wonderful photogenic goofs...

Did I mention photogenic?

Laura and Mark, although I felt like our time was all too brief - I loved getting to hang, if only for a while, with you.

I adore you,

Lisa