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Family portraits – Deb Lindsey Photography

February 9, 2017/in Families, Family Portraits, Kids, Portraits /by lindseydeb

Family portraits are the next logical step in the photographic journey of a couple and it’s so fun to for me to watch a family grow and flourish. So I thought it was time for a roundup of some of the family photo sessions I’ve done recently. As a mother of two older teenagers, I know how fleeting it is when the kids are small and how important it is to get everyone in the photo. Most of my family photos don’t include me–except for the ones where we hired a photographer to get that elusive holiday card photo.

Although I primarily consider myself a wedding photographer I think a more accurate statement would be that I love photographing people. And food, but that’s a different blog post!

I appreciate the posed family photos that I do and why they’re important, but my absolute favorite images are those that happen in the off moments. The photo of George and his dad just below is a prime example. Capturing the relationships and the lifestyle makes for the memorable photos!

Family portraits – Silver Spring, Maryland

April 5, 2016/in Kids, Portraits /by lindseydeb

It is such a treat for me to spend time with this adorable (and growing) family. I met them last year when H was pregnant and they wanted some family photos with their young daughter and then again once their baby boy was born. They are so completely willing to let me document their interaction with each other and some of my favorite photos from the first session were the three of them jumping on the bed. We recreated that (sort of) again this time including baby A. Such natural photos of them playing, blowing bubbles, playing airplane and on the floor with Legos are so much fun for me to shoot and for them, they get a nice slice of their life with their young family.

Family Portraits – Washington, DC

February 10, 2016/in Families, Kids /by lindseydeb

It seems to me that the dead of winter is a good time change up the blog a bit and post some of the fun family and baby portrait portraits I had in the late fall and early winter of last year. And a little hint for the mini baby boom going on amongst my brides from 2-3 years ago that have just come out with announcements for summer babies! I was fortunate to photograph so many expressive babies and toddlers this year–such sweet faces and personalities! I don’t know why I prefer black and white photography for children but it feels so timeless and classic. These photos could have been taken in 2015 or decades earlier. I love doing family portraits and the group below is a mix of my former brides and grooms who have now grown their families as well as new families who find me through word of mouth.

Family portraits Alexandria, Virginia – Henry + Connor

July 22, 2015/in Families, Kids, Portraits /by lindseydeb

Henry is always a little suspicious when I show up with my camera. In spite of that, I love catching up with Maura and Pat (who was missed on this trip!) and their growing family. I was excited to meet their newest addition Connor who while he wasn’t suspicious I wouldn’t say he was thrilled to be photographed. Together we managed to make some sweet photos and three weeks after giving birth Maura looked amazing.

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Family portraits – summer edition!

July 6, 2015/in Families, Kids, Portraits /by lindseydeb

For a little change of pace, here are some recent favorites from two family portrait sessions. Both are doing multiple shoots which is especially fun for me. I get to document these little ones as they grow and change over the course of a year. Naomi is gaining a sibling in the fall so the family wanted to do some informal family photos before and after the new arrival. It was such a blast hanging out with them, playing peek a boo and hiding under the covers and then heading to the local park. For George, this was our second session of three and it was quite a change from our first one in February. His personality is starting to shine and I love his adorable nursery.

Belated bat mitzvah (Part Two)

February 19, 2013/in Kids, Mitzvahs /by lindseydeb

I was so honored to be part of Lena’s Thanksgiving bat mitzvah weekend. It was a beautiful three part affair including a minyan service on Thanksgiving, family and close friends for Shabbat dinner and an adorable party on Saturday night at the Bethesda Hyatt. The celebration started with the service where Lena read from the Torah. Usually that’s not allowed to be photographed at a conservative temple but since it was a Thursday I was allowed in. It was just family there and yes, it was early on Thanksgiving morning but it made for some wonderful moments. It was a gorgeous sunny day and after the service we went outside to have do some portraits. It was such a blast to have a willing subject. Mitzvahs are tricky in that 13 can be a tough age for kids to be comfortable a) being the center of attention and b) being natural in front of the camera. Lena was a natural. She knew how to pose and how she wanted to look in the photos. And she loved the portrait process! We did sessions in each of the four dresses she wore over the long weekend–each one sweeter than the next. Friday night dinner was held at home–again just close friends a family. The highlight for me was the lighting of the Shabbat candles with Lena and her mom Aliza, a dear friend of mine. And finally, the party Saturday night. I love doing mitzvahs at the Bethesda Hyatt and not just because you can park right next to the ballroom (such a bonus for schlepping equipment in). It feels like you’ve got the whole place to yourself and Aliza and Lena did a fabulous job turning the ballroom in to a bright pink and orange chic yet girly space. The party was great fun and a particular shout out to NYX Events for their great DJs…and not just because I’m using them for my son’s bar mitzvah in November. OK, maybe I’ve got a bias but they really do a great job including both the kids and the parents in the fun!

Service: Ohr Kodesh Congregation 301.589.3880

Party: Bethesda Hyatt 301.657.1234

Flowers: Edge Flowers 301.330.5232

DJ: NYX Events 301.984.0500

Belated Bat Mitzvah (Part One)

February 15, 2013/in Kids, Mitzvahs /by lindseydeb

I had the pleasure of photographing Katie’s bat mitzvah at the end of 2012 (yes, that’s where the belated posting part comes in…) We met for a portrait session at her synagogue Shaare Torah in Gaithersburg, Maryland and even though it was a chilly November afternoon Katie was a trooper outside in her adorable polka dot dress and fabulous heels. Her personality came shining through in those portraits and when I saw her next at her party surrounded by her friends and family. The party at the Washingtonian Center Marriott in Gaithersburg had a Shrek theme, lots of crazy dancing and emotional candle lighting a crazy Hora where the whole family went up on chairs.

Stay tuned for Lena’s bat mitzvah post (Belated Part Two) coming on Tuesday!

Sarah’s portrait 2-4-11

February 17, 2011/in Kids, Portraits /by lindseydeb

I met Sarah when she was about 2 months old. She was tiny, especially compared to my daughter Hannah who was 4 months old at the time. Back in the days when two months made a huge difference. Now both girls are 13 and it’s exciting and unnerving to see them turning into young ladies. I was honored to photograph Sarah on her 13th birthday after her bat mitzvah hair and makeup trial. So she’s looking a little more sophisticated than normal but what a beautiful teenager!

Baby Sara

May 14, 2010/in Kids, Portraits /by lindseydeb

I love hearing from my former brides and grooms, especially when they’re calling to tell me they’ve had a baby and want some portraits done! I had the pleasure of photographing baby Sara who’s now three months old and she is such a cutie. She has a very sweet nature–we shot for almost an hour on Monday without any fussing. And she was so alert and curious and I think that shows particularly in the tighter shots of her. Julia and Meisam are naturals as parents, calm and collected. I especially enjoyed watching Meisam and Sara–according to Mom, she’s Daddy’s girl. I’ve got one of those at home (although now she’s 12!) so I can completely relate.

Baby Elliott

April 13, 2010/in Kids /by lindseydeb

Welcome to my first attempt at newborn photos. And I have to say, it wasn’t nearly as easy as I though it would be. We’ve all seen the beautiful (and sometimes corny) sleeping baby photos. I can now attest–not a piece of cake to achieve. Since this shoot I’ve learned a few secrets of the trade (really warm rooms, soothing womb sounds etc) but I think what I’ve discovered is that my newborn shots are done in my usual style for better or worse. And I like it that so many of them had Elliott’s eyes open. Of course, I do like the one of him screaming. I think the bottom line is that you need the patience of a saint (which I don’t possess–just ask my kids!) along with the artistic eye for those beautiful placid newborn baby photos. And I think I never did the artsy newborn photos of my own kids because by the time they were asleep I was too exhausted to photograph them. Thanks to Molly and Michael for letting me into their home once again to photograph their little boy. He is adorable and I’m sure he was thrilled when I left and he finally got to get some sleep.