Phelps - Fall Family Express Session

 Another Fantastic Fall Family Express Session!

Brianna and TJ, were so easy to work with, but as for Chinook and Zuul they were a different story! Hey what's that smell, SQUIRREL, huh, a ball, mmm maybe something will get you to look here. None the less Chinook and Zuul did a great job for the camera and it was great having Brianna, TJ and family, all here.

Your K-9 family is always welcome here at our studio.  We always, love meeting the other family members.

Chili Cook-Off Celebration & Fundraiser for Fauquier County Food Distribution Coalition

We are delighted to be apart of a great event this Sunday.  This event is a wonderful way to give back to our community, and be apart of something bigger!

You’re Invited to Tom & Shelley's 9th Annual - Chili Cook-Off Celebration & Fundraiser for Fauquier County Food Distribution Coalition

Sunday, November 18 at 1:00 to 6:00 PM
Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast 23130 Briar Patch Lane, Middleburg, VA

For those of you that know you make the best chili, side dish or dessert, here’s your chance to show off!  Prizes will be given for:  Most Creative Chili Name, Most Creative Chili Ingredients, Best Tasting Chili, Best Side Dish & Best Dessert. Don’t cook?  We need judges too!  Or just come and have fun. Family & Friends Welcome!

For more info contact Tom and Shelley at 703-909-0074 (Tom’s cell) or 540-364-3777 (home office) or Email Tom & Shelley at info@CampbellTeamLLC.com
The indoor facility in Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast’s expansive Fox Den Event Facility. This grand room has plenty of room for tables, the potluck buffet, mingling and networking.
The Hosts:
Campbell Team, LLC, Warrenton Long & Foster Realtors, Voted Warrenton’s Best Real Estate Company 2012
Shelley's Floral Enterprise theknot best of weddings 2012 & WeddingWire.com Bride’s Choice Award 2012, supplying Fresh Flower Centerpieces
Special Thanks to Sponsors!
Robert Everton Photography is providing professional photography. Photos can be purchased for cans of food or dollars. 5 cans or $5 for one digital photo download, 10 cans or $10 for free 4x6 print or 15 cans or $15 for free 5x7 print. Everyone can go online and pick the photo they want. All profits will go to the food bank.
Harmany DJs will be providing entertainment.
Monica Fernandi will be leading us in Zumba Dance
Custom Cuts - Connie Jones
GRC Direct - Sushma Gupta
Jaffra Cosmetics - Lydia Edwards
Mary Kay - Anna Poff
MBH Settlement Group, L.C. – Rebecca Stanley
Premier Designs Jewelry - Karen Thompson
Prosperity Mortgage - Nan Fortune
Surrey Title Closing Loan Specialist - Deanna Hammer
Paradigm Solutions, Paradigm Staffing, California Transplants - Jean & Dennis Taylor
Quartz Hill Farm - Elizabeth Bell
Walker Jones, P.C. Law – Jonathan Lienhard
Shannon Crall Photography – Shannon Crall

Willow Brook Homes - Andy & Barbara Wilson
In Support of the Fauquier County Food Distribution Coalition, a local food bank, we’re collecting food or funds. Non-Perishable Food Item(s) greatly appreciated. 

Business Professional Portrait Session

We just did a  Business Professional Session this week for Jeet Bahra and it turned out amazing!  Our Business Professional Portraits are a one of a kind, unique to what you do! Whether you are a stylist, pet sitter or lawyer, we are always creative in setting the stage for your business. 

Here is a little about Jeet Bahra and her new business Perfect Paws Petsitting

After too much time working in the corporate world, I have decided to leave it, branching out and pursuing what I love to do- working with animals!  I recently opened and run a full service petsitting service called Perfect Paws Petsitting.  

Perfect Paws Petsitting is a unique dog walking and petsitting/house-sitting business, which caters to the specific, needs of our furry, feathered, fluffy, and even scaly friends in Gainesville, Haymarket, Bristow and surrounding areas.

We understand that traffic is a common problem for families living in the DC area and most adults are out of the home between 6 am and 7 pm. We are here to help!  Perfect Paws Petsitting provides morning, mid-day, evening, and bedtime walks/visits when you can’t be there for them during the workweek. When on vacation or leave, there is no need to worry either- we can provide overnight house-sits in the comfort of your pets’ home while keeping the home burglary and disaster free.

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We believe in personalized attention for your pets.  We don’t do group walks or skimp on time with our beloved friends during the holidays.  You will get a personal note at the conclusion of every walk and visit so that you know exactly what happened.  We have experience with all types of personalities and animals, and will take the time to meet with you personally to learn about your pets and home during our FREE Meet & Greet Consultations.  During our visits we would be happy to bring your mail and newspapers in, draw your blinds, adjust lights, or do other tasks to make your life slightly less stressful while you’re at work or on vacation.  We are here for you.

I have years of experience with all types of domestic pets ranging from dogs to parrots and am always there to answer any questions or concerns that you may have.  Because I live in the area, emergencies are never an issue. Please contact us today to find out about personalized care and rates. We would love to make lifelong friendships with your loved ones.  So remember - the bark stops here!

We are fully bonded and insured, and run stringent background checks on all employees, before hiring them.  We do this, so that you can be completely comfortable while we are in your home.  

It’s never too early to book for the holidays! Sign up quickly as slots will fill up fast. Look for us on Living Social and Groupon shortly! Any services booked before coupons come out will be honored at the discounted rate.

Please visit our website for more information and rates:

 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perfectpawsva 

Website: www.perfectpawsva.com

Contact information:

jeet.bahra@perfectpawsva.com

301-518-8082

Bridal Originals - Monte Rosa

What an amazing bridal shoot... and so much fun!  The shoot took place mid-spring, here at our studio, which is located on the historic 6 acre property, known as Monte Rosa, Neptune Lodge. We love using parts of the abandoned loft, along with so many other spots on this vast historic Old Town location.

A lot of planning and prep went into making this shoot happen.  One of the many things that we were super excited about, was having celebrity Make-Up & Hair Artist Catie Starr here to make our already beautiful model, look amazing & most certainly HD compatible!  Our model  Shirin, was more than alluring and dazzled the camera, throughout the shoot!

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, we think these are worth at least a million!

"Meet our client"! I should say she is more than a client, she and her family are more like friends.

Today we are going to read a post on what I call, "Meet our client"! I should say she is more than a client, she and her family are more like friends. When I asked Jeet if she would like to write a blog post for the new blog, she was more than happy to. After meeting Jeet and her husband Jesse more than a year ago, for a family portrait session with her parents and siblings equaling to 7 people, there have been funny dinners, were we can't stop laughing, to a limited edition bunny session for Gisele where outside the studio a storm was more than roaring the inside of the studio. 

With out further ado! Jeet Bahra

Family
   When it comes to family… I think of at least 200 people. I have grown up in a family where my mother and father collectively have 7 siblings - some of whom also had 4 or 5 children, others “only” 2.  Most of those children have had 2-4 children as well.  My parents had 3.  To go even further, some of those children have had children - can you keep up any more? I am one of those children who have had children, except in my case; I have had one special little girl named Gisele.

Gisele is the spoiled only grandchild and admired by a several hundred on Facebook. I usually get messages and wall posts from old college friends telling me that they've been stalking me from afar and have set notifications for when I upload new photos.  This does not freak me out, in fact (like many proud parents) I find it extremely flattering.  To sum it up, Gisele is pretty awesome!  Those who have been lucky enough to meet her have experienced the effects of her infectious dimpled smile.  Gisele doesn't run - she hops!  And she most certainly does not talk… She Sing-Songs!  Rarely, if ever, does she stop smiling!  And with that infectious smiling comes the laughter.  Laughter, which she manages to do ever so loudly… needless to say, I think she’s pretty neat!

She calls almost everyone in my family “Jeet” because my parents have a cute little pattern going. My mother’s name is Harjit; Dad- Ranjit; Sister- Sujit; Brother- Ajit.  She’s had the “mama”, “papa” thing down for quite awhile.  Because she got bored with that, she wanted to go further by learning other names…  I figure she’s probably confused, like most other people, when I tell them that Jeet is my full name, and I am part of a whole family of “Jeets”.

Becoming and being a mother has been an amazing journey, especially with all its ups and downs! Gisele was born in May of 2010, and at that very moment I thought... “Oh. My. God. What am I going to do now… and how do I do this?!”  While growing up, I was one of the kids being taken care of.  It seemed, things always fell into place.  I suppose this was because there were so many people around to raise me, constantly.  “How is this possible?” you may ask. They ALL live in Montgomery County, MD within minutes of each other and my parents lived (and still live) smack in the middle! While most of my family is here in the United States, I do have one aunt and one uncle, still living in India. My aunt hasn’t met Gisele yet- but I am sure it will happen soon enough!  In 2009 my husband’s job has moved us to Virginia, and since then, I cannot think of living anywhere else. I love it here!

Even though I’m close geographically, I’m not as close as I used to be, and that left a family void.  Since I’m far away from the place I grew up, I felt the need to create my own sense of family.  Life is certainly a bit quieter than it was when I was growing up, but it is just as wonderful, in its own way.  I enjoy every moment with Gisele, and am amazed by every new word she spits at me, and every new song she sings to me. Most recently, she’s wowed me, by remembering things that happened days ago. She also started singing "Twinkle Twinkle" and knows all the words to it! Following in her maternal grandmother (otherwise known as “mamas”)’s footsteps, she has taken to paintbrushes and crafts. Who knows what the future has in store for her!

While we were in Warrenton, VA we came across Robert Everton Photography.  We are huge fans of Robert & Holly’s work, and have thoroughly enjoyed working with them on numerous occasions!

Not only have they photographed Miss Gigi several times, they’ve actually managed to photograph all the “Jeets” (my family of 7 people).  Holly and Robert are such a great team; they are great with children, animals, and large groups. They are very funny and extremely easy to work with- not stuffy at all!  Their adorable studio sits on lots of land which comes in handy for great pictures. You wouldn’t know the difference if you were running through the fields of the Shenandoah Valley. Their prices are reasonable, they offer great products, and are always willing to personalize your package of photos. They've been really good to my family. We are sure we will be coming back to them as long as Gisele lets us; she’s pretty fond of attention and loves Robert so I am sure that will be often.

Gisele recently did one of the Limited Edition Bunny Sessions and had a ball. It shows in every single photo taken that day. I highly recommend Holly and Robert at Robert Everton Photography for all your photography needs.

Holiday Mini Sessions - Share Session Free Offer!!!

Sign up now, for your Christmas Mini Portrait Session, and receive this incredible deal!  Book your Portrait Session for only $99 ($150 Value).

Our gift to you – 3 Digital Image (Full Resolution Digital File), plus an additional $50 studio print credit ($150 Value).  This is a great offer, but it is limited!

Because this is the time for Thanks & Giving, we want to Give you something, you can share with the one's, you are thankful for!  

For the first time ever, we are excited to offer our new "Share Sessions"

*"Share Sessions" are flexible add-ons, that are a great & fun way to include your friends or family that mean so much to you!

Our portrait sessions have always been about more, than just great photos... its the experience that you love, so why not share that experience with your friends or family? 

*The first person to book a Holiday Mini Sessions, gets to add a free "Share Session", for FREE ($99 Value)!This means you can bring along your friend, child's friend, or even your family, and give them the gift of great photography & the fun experience you'll have, too!* 

As an added bonus, anyone who books their session within the next 48 hours, will receive an additional 2 Digital Images, for a total of 5! 

This offer is available only to those who email or call, and confirm, before 5pm Monday (11/05/12).   

Your Express Portrait Session will last about 45 minutes, and will include multiple on-location scene changes.  Your photographs will be a mixture of informal, candid, and traditional. 

These images will be perfect your Holiday Cards.

Don't Wait - Book Now!

As we have said many time, It’s very true, our portrait sessions are very relaxed, and fun; in fact many clients are reluctant to leave, after their sessions have ended.   After all this time, we’re still not sure if it’s the cool studio, my awesome personality… (maybe my wife’s?), or the abundance of sweet tea,  that keeps our new friends around.  No matter we love the company!

Email or Call us, to schedule your very own session, today!

*Share sessions add an additional 30 minutes to your existing portrait sessions, and include 2 digital images!  Share sessions may be purchased separately  

Don't Miss Out, Call or Click, to Book Now!

(703) 789-7732

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Jude Emmit

Congrat’s Katie & Craig – Jude is adorable!

Here at REP, fall has certainly been keeping us busy!  With so many Fall sessions, there is plenty for us to blog about.  Needless to say it was kind of hard to actually choose which session to start with, but somehow we managed! 

Our session, with 4 day old Jude Emmit, was so much fun and he was an absolute joy to work with.  This sweet little darling, was such a trooper; he slept (almost) the entire session, only requesting a short lunch break.  So exciting to be a part of this little guys life, and are looking forward to watching him as he grows up!!!

Key Ingredients for a perfect Newborn Session. 

Knowing things about mom & dad before the session, is a must!  Craig (Dad) is an Army Captain, so of course we wanted to make certain, he had some of his Army Components, on hand, for prop use. REP brought along, an one of our old ammo crates props - a perfect addition to this session, (Crates were recently purchased from our good friend Ashley, at The Pickin Princess*).

At REP, we love our custom props!  So, of course we had a few on hand for Jude's session.

A recent addition to our growing prop ensemble was this blue fringe blanket, which I (Holly) made & completed the day before this shoot...  Everyone was so pleased with how soft and fun this blanket was... Great Job Me!!!

Another one of our Custom Props, was our one-of-a-kind carved out log, made especially for our newborn sessions!  We usually put some cozy blankets in, and of course a sweet little baby.  This recent addition to our growing selection of props, was made by the photographer himself (aka Robert)!

Mom (Katie), had a special request for us to use some 'real' pumpkins.  We were delighted to make this happen, especially since it's Fall, and of course Pumpkins are in!

The Beautiful new Starn Family!

-holly