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Beauty of Black and White Portraits | Northern VA Family Photographers
As family photographers located in Loudoun County, in Northern VA, we specialize in family photography and creating beautiful portraits which you’ll treasure for years to come. We strive to be the best photographer in the Northern Virginia area.
Photography is an art in which style changes quickly, and commonalities change frequently. It seems like the one constant in photography style is black and white – which is a way to remove the style and leave the moment. Many people refer to black and white as “timeless.” This is because read more…
Ashley & Brian, A Couples Portrait Session | Northern VA Family Photographer
As family photographers near Lansdowne, VA in Northern Virginia, we know you diligently search photography websites to find the perfect photographer for your family. So we wanted to share portrait images from a recent session with you!
Ashley and Brian, an engaged couple, had their portrait session in our outdoor studio. The love and playfulness they share shows clearly in their portraits.
We truly enjoy photographing people who are willing to show their emotions and joy in just being with each other!
A little kissing …
… a little dancing …
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Wall Images Designed For The Home | Family Photographer
As a family photographer located n Northern VA, we specialize in family photography and creating beautiful portraits which you’ll treasure for years to come. We strive to be the best family and best child photographer in the Northern Virginia area.
This wall collection tells the story of a family portrait session in our Northern VA outdoor studio. The images form a collage that is the centerpiece of this room. Family wall art in black and white express the loving bond between the parents and their children. The wall images designed as artwork for the home are one of a kind. We have a special read more…
Children Photography | Limited Edition Children’s Session| 10.09.2015 & 10.10.2015 | Fairytale (Outdoor)
At Ever After, located in Northern VA, near Ashburn, we specialize in family and children photography. We create beautiful portraits which you’ll treasure for years to come. As a child photographer, we have special Limited Edition portraits sessions just for children!
Fairytale Limited Edition Children’s Portrait Session
Does your little girl dream of being a princess or having wings? Why not make her dream come true?! She’ll don a flowing dress and wings, or a poufy princess dress. Maybe she’ll wear Riding Hood’s red cape. She’ll become a part of her favorite storybook fairytale! This portrait session is just for little girls and their vivid imaginations!
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Wall Collection Above The Fireplace | Studio Photographer
The fireplace in a room is a special place for your family to gather around. As professional photographers near Brambleton in Northern VA, we understand this! The family wall collection above the fireplace blends in with the decor of this room. The light color of the walls brings out the beautiful colors of the images. The roaring fire below the wall collection captures the emotional moments of this special day with the Peacock family. As a studio photographer, we love capturing these special images for families!
We know how very much your family means to you. Nothing is more important than family! Let us capture the loving bonds you share between you.
Studio Photographer
Ever After Portraits is comprised of Mindy and Joriana Belcher, a mother-daughter photography team located in Northern Virginia. They specialize in candid, emotional and artistic images.
Family means everything and capturing those precious moments to preserve forever will mean family heirlooms for you to share for years to come.
Best,
Mindy & Joriana – Contact Us!
Back To School Is Almost Here | Portrait Studio
As family photographers, with a portrait studio located near Fairfax in Northern VA, we know how busy it is when it’s back-to-school time!
It seems like summer just arrived and here we are in the blink of an eye in the middle of August. For most children the start of school is just around the corner. Now is the time to buy supplies and clothing to prepare for the big day!!! Don’t forget to get that camera out to snap some photos to document the first day of school!
Help Your Child Prepare For Back to School by Wed MD provides great tips to start this process.
1. Re-Establish School Routines
During the summer your child may be sleeping in and not having a regular routine. It is a good idea to start having your child get up and dressed the same time each morning. Coordinate meals with the times your child will be eating when school is back in session.
Also create some morning activities outside of your home so your child will leave your home at the same time he leaves for school. This will help alleviate a mad rush when school starts.
2. Nurture Independence
Have a chat with your child now about being independent and taking on responsibilities. Being able to do things for himself builds confidence and will make it easier for the transition.
Some tasks include organizing school supplies, making sure that he has assignments written down or a younger child can practice writing his name or tying his own shoes says says Nicole Pfleger, school counselor at Nickajack Elementary School in Smyrna, GA. read more…
How to Get Better Sleep | Family Photography
At Ever After Portraits, we specialize in family photography. We’re located near Fair Oaks in Northern VA.
One of the most common problems people face is not getting a good night’s sleep. A lack of sleep can be a contributing factor of many health and emotional issues. Although it seems like this should be an easy fix, it’s hard to do on your own. We came up with some tips to help you get into a better sleeping pattern and hopefully start getting the rest you deserve.
SET A REGULAR BEDTIME — Although this seems like a no-brainer, it’s easy to mess up, and very important for your body’s ability to rest. When you set a regular bedtime, your body becomes accustomed to relaxing at that time every day, making it easier to rest.
TAKE NAPS INSTEAD OF SLEEPING IN — Just like it’s important to keep a schedule going to bed, it’s important to keep it the same waking up as well. It’s much better to take short naps during the day to catch up on sleep then sleeping in late.
KEEP YOUR SLEEP ENVIRONMENT DARK AT NIGHT — Melatonin is a natural hormone produced in your body when it is dark that helps your body relax and fall asleep easier. Sleeping in a dark environment helps release those hormones to get you to sleep faster and easier.
EXERCISE REGULARLY — Exercising has so many benefits, one of which helps your body to relax better at night. The harder you work during the day, the more tired you’ll be at night.
SHUTDOWN — Try keeping your cell phones, computers, ipads, etc. out of the bedroom. How many of us get caught up in checking our social media right before bed, and before we know it, it’s 2:00am. Set a time of night (one hour before your normal bedtime) to do a final check of emails and social media. Once the final check is complete, shut it down and walk away.
Ahhhh, now it’s time for a good night’s sleep!
Best,
Mindy & Joriana – Contact Us!
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Golden Hour | Family Photo
As family photographers with a portrait studio located near Vienna in Northern VA, we know how very much a family photo means to you! We thought you would enjoy a little info regarding what photographers consider the golden hour for photography.
You might have heard the term “golden hour” before in the photography world, but maybe not have totally understood it. The golden hour is the hour after sunrise, and hour before sunset every day. During both of these periods of time, the sun is in prime position for taking pictures. The light is lower and softer, which makes less harsh shadows on the subject, and more even lighting.
It is also a great time to use the light in other creative ways. One of which is backlighting; when the sun is behind the subject but the subject is still exposed well enough to see them. Another is silhouettes which is basically the same setup as backlighting, but the shot is underexposed so the subject is dark, creating an outline or “silhouette.” Even shooting your subject with the light hitting them on their face will be so much better during this time of day.
There are many other ways to shoot creatively in the golden hour light, and fully take advantage of the most beautiful lighting every day. Try it for yourself and watch how the “golden hour” makes the most of your images!
Best,
Mindy & Joriana – Contact Us!
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Wall Collections Around Windows | Portraits
For family portraits in Dulles, Northern VA, just search for “professional photographers near me.” At Ever After, we specialize in family photography and capturing those special family bonds!
This wall collection of the Turner family is designed perfectly for the space in this room. The array of images are so vibrant against the white wall. The wall images surrounded by natural light streaming in from the windows and glass french doors bring the family portraits to life.
Wall Collections are different than a single large, framed image over the fireplace in one important way: They give the opportunity to tell a story, create a narrative, and reach beyond a single image. When any set of images are displayed together, the viewer immediately tries to draw connections between them, making the total greater than the sum of its parts.
Ever After Portraits is comprised of Mindy and Joriana Belcher, family photographers located in Northern Virginia. They specialize in candid, emotional and artistic images.
Family means everything and capturing those precious moments to preserve forever will mean family heirlooms for you to share for years to come.
Best,
Mindy & Joriana – Contact Us!
Photography Studio | Limited Edition Family Sessions | 09.07.2015 | Re-Engaged
Join us in our photography studio in Sterling, VA for a Limited Edition Session, with Ever After Portrait Studios!
WHAT: ‘Re-Engaged’ Limited Edition Portrait Session
WHO: This session is designed for those couples who have been together for a few years but have never lost that “just-engaged spark”! This Re-Engaged Session is like a date, with the beautiful autumn leaves as your backdrop. Take time to show your spouse how much he/she means to you by having art made to hang on your walls for years to come.
WHEN: Monday, September 7th, 2015
WHERE: Our Outdoor Studio in Sterling, VA
WHY: Because time moves so fast — photography stops it! Take a moment out of your busy lives to show the one you love how much you love him/her by having images of you together against the backdrop of Autumn leaves!
SCHEDULE TODAY: Please call us at 571.434.0009.
LIMITED EDITION SESSIONS: Portrait sessions are always available, but our Limited Edition Sessions, which are themed events, have only a limited number of slots available. Once the session slots are filled, the theme is no longer available! Theme sessions are unique and won’t be repeated in the same year. And like all good things, these session time slots won’t last! Call our studio today to book this themed Limited Edition Session and show your family how much they are cherished!
Re-Engaged: This session was designed for those couples who have been married a few years but never lost that ‘spark’! This Re-Engaged Session is like a date, with the beautiful autumn leaves as your backdrop. Take time to show your spouse how much they mean to you by having art made to hang on your walls for years to come.
FOR MORE INFO AND IMAGES OF THIS SESSION, SEE OUR SESSION PAGE HERE …