The Walls | Smithfield Family Photography

Ever since I received the very first email from Heather, I knew she was good peoples. Every year, the Walls make it a point to take a family vacation. A vacation to make them relax and even enjoy each other's company... despite what the boys may say. ;) And somehow I've become part of their annual vacation! You bet I'm giggly about it. It's humbling to be a part of someone's tradition. With Carl and the boys' adrenaline fixations and Heather's kindred spiritness, I like to think I live vicariously through their adventures.

It's so interesting to see how a family grows in just one year's time. HOLY MOLY. Jacob and Thomas were GROWN. You can see their session from last year for visual proof!

Last year was the beach, this year was farm/rural... next year I'm rooting for historical. You KNOW I voted for Colonial Williamsburg. I gotta see these fantastic four in the stocks! :D













[And a Bit of Ivory first... Heather and the fam asked me to be in a photo! Thankfully Rusty was there to take care of that, but this is just proof I can't be normal in front of a camera... especially with such a fun friend. haha!]
- Chelsea :)

Veronica, Orlando, and Charlie | Chesapeake Couples Photographer

It all started last Fall. Last Fall when I got an email that briefly stated "I was referred by Megan." And instantly I knew she was good peoples! (For those new to the blog, Megan was our September 2010 bride!) I love word-of-mouth clients immensely! Because friends don't tell friends to get bad things. haha

Veronica was new to the area, and she wanted portraits taken of her, her husband, Orlando, and their doggie, Charlie. Orlando is also in the military and we all know how the military is with scheduling... soooo, what was going to be a Christmas card session ended up being a winter "just because" session. (Which I just received their March Christmas card... and it is one awesome idea. Send people a Christmas card when they don't expect it, and shazam! Instantly more memorable. I need to take notes for next year.)

These two have become good friends of ours (it helps they literally live right around the corner!). I mean, come on, how awesome is it to be invited to have a dog birthday party with a piñata?! They filled it up with dog treats, and oh my goodness, it was the CUTEST thing ever watching Charlie go after that colorful thing. He LOVED it, and Rusty and I loved watching! haha

Anyway, their session was so easy-going and so much fun. And Charlie was the most posable, lovable dog ever. Seriously, you could mold him into any position you wanted! Orlando's a pro at it!

Vero and Orly, I'm SOO excited that this isn't the last time I get to work with you guys! I'm ecstatic for Chicago to celebrate and document Monica's quinceañera this July!! AHH! Chi-town, here we come!

















You can see some other images from their Sneak Peek post!

- Chelsea :)