Lisa Burgess Photography

Samantha, Rachel & Emma {Sisters} | Culpeper, VA Photographer

Lisa (Lisa Burgess Photography) — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:59:12 +0000

I LOVE shooting at locations I’ve never been to. It’s a little scary, the unknown that is, but you can almost always find something cool and different at every location. In fact, it’s usually what drives my creativity. When Kyra suggested a location (5 miles from my home) the morning of her daughters session I had no time to drive by and check it out but I couldn’t wait to get there. I did manage to arrive about 15 minutes early and let me tell you, it was awesome! Thanks Kyra for the new photo opp location!

Even better than the location were Kyra’s 3 girls! Samantha, Rachel & Emma. OMGosh! They were awesome! Between the amazing lighting, Rachel looking at me like I was a nut & the growling turkey vulture’s I had the BEST time. Everything about this session ROCKED!

Hmmmm…now I’m feelin’ kinda generous an guess what, it’s Mother’s Day on May 13.
If this blog post gets 10 comments within 10 days Kyra will get a FREE 8×10 print from me! Happy Mother’s Day Kyra!

The Jeffries {Family Session} | Rappahannock, VA Photographer

Lisa (Lisa Burgess Photography) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:24:18 +0000

I met Doug, Sandy, Gavyn & their new puppy ‘Dosh’ at their home in Rappannock, VA last week. Gavyn greeted me in the driveway with what I thought was a stuffed animal but then, the stuffed animal moved. Seriously freaked me out for just a second. LoL Then I realized it was the cutest little puppy ever. Gavyn named him Dosh, which apparently means ‘money’ although Gavyn didn’t know that at the time. Pretty cool! Check out these adorable photos of Gavyn and Dosh….and more pics of the whole family.

Yvonne & Matt {engaged} Reston, Virginia Photographer

Lisa (Lisa Burgess Photography) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:17:26 +0000

Harry Potter + Superman + Paintball = Yvonne & Matt’s Engagement Session

I LOVE it when couples suggest a location for their engagement session! And when Yvonne and Matt suggested the Reston Used Book Store at Lake Anne Plaza I couldn’t have been more excited! Although I grew up just around the corner and would go with my Mom whenever possible to exchange books, I hadn’t been there in probably 15 years. What a delight to find that it was just as I remembered! Scroll down for more:

After reading a little Harry Potter & Superman we went for a little ride to the countryside (hey, I rhymed) LoL – btw, Did you guys buy those books or just read & run? Ha Ha

“Nothing like a nighttime stroll to give you ideas.” ~ Mad-Eye Moody
Wonder what they’re up to…

Uh oh…Not sure what they’re thinking but looks like a job for Superman…

One of my FAVORITE engagement sessions EVER! I seriously cannot WAIT until their wedding in May!

The McCartney’s {Family Session} | Culpeper, VA Photographer

Lisa (Lisa Burgess Photography) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:02:51 +0000

I had such a fun evening with these cuties Layton & Grayson (two of my favorite baby names yet, btw). We picked some corn (shhhhh…. it was old and pretty icky anyway) and talked about making popcorn with it! LoL The evening was beautiful, well except for when the sun dropped and it all of a sudden became freezing cold. Didn’t matter though, we got some great pics of the whole family and had a great time! Love the one of Melissa (Mom) sticking her tongue out at Dad. LoL Too Cute!

Evelyn, Katie & Trevor & Lisa {Family Session} | Culpeper, VA Photographer

Lisa (Lisa Burgess Photography) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:57:15 +0000

When I drive I don’t just look at whats in front of me, I look at whats around me. The mountains, the trees, the barns, deer running out in front of my car. I take pics with my iPhone as I go past at 55mph while also yelling at my kids to stop arguing with each other… Multi-tasking at it’s best! …err…uhh…and a little ADD. I’ve past this one particular barn many times and it’s probably on my iPhone somewhere but I’d have to go through over 1,000 pics to find it…LoL (Side Note; upload cellphone pics to Mac) Anyway, a couple weeks ago I get a call from Lisa to do a family/granddaughter 1st birthday shoot at her home. When she told me where she lived, I was so excited I just about jumped out of my chair!

And what a great family as well… Evelyn was a doll. Absolutely Perfect! (and she reminded me of my niece who I don’t get to see very often) Katie & Trevor were so friendly and welcoming and I literally could have sat down and talked Flea Markets with Lisa for hours… She totally gets the appeal of turning something old into something new and beautiful. Love it!

Kara, Jason & Jaeden {Family Session} | Warrenton, Virginia Photographer

Lisa (Lisa Burgess Photography) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:07:27 +0000

It had been a year since I had seen Kara, Jason & Jaeden. Kara is an old friend of my brothers and we all grew up in the same neighborhood. Fox Mill Estates in Herndon, Va DOH! Actually, it’s Oak Hill, Va now. la-dee-da We went to the same school! Woohoo Oakton Cougars! We swam at the same pool. Go Pinecrest Piranha’s! and we probably shopped (er, I mean tagged along with our Mom’s) at the same grocery store, Fox Mill Giant. Kara, do you remember Sam the cashier? I always thought he looked like Issac Washington from the Love Boat…LoL Anyway, we may not have known each other when we were little but we have the same roots, therefore she was an instant friend when I met her this time last year to do Jaeden’s pictures! It was great seeing them again….

April & Roger {engaged} | Culpeper Virginia Wedding Photographer

Lisa (Lisa Burgess Photography) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:51:53 +0000

April, Roger are such a sweet couple. We met at a local park and went on quite a little hike. But it was well worth it. We came across some beautiful views, a few sheds built around 1830, an old stone house built in 1770 (amazing that it was still standing, I don’t think my house will last 20 years). We passed some people riding horses and even a guy in full camo bow hunting on state property…Ummm, yeah, that was a little unsettling… But we got some great photos. Cannot wait for their wedding in May!

Congratulations April & Roger

The Corron’s {Family Session} | Nokesville, VA Photographer

Lisa (Lisa Burgess Photography) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:35:19 +0000

OMGosh! So I promised cuteness yesterday on facebook and cuteness shall be. I think you’ll agree, Alyssa & Madisyn are the two most adorable little girls ever! We met at their Great-Grandparents farm where they have lived for about 50 years (the great-grandparents, not Alyssa & Madisyn, obviously) and which was once one of the largest dairy farms in Northern Virginia, milking over 300 cows a day. Karen walked me all over the farm and told me stories about growing up here. I love shoots like this! Thank you so much for having me out!

The Kleinfelts {Family Session} | Warrenton, VA Photographer

Lisa (Lisa Burgess Photography) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:52:35 +0000

When Felicia told me her little boy, Sean, was “very, very, outgoing” she wasn’t kidding. He was full of energy and ready for anything! He is REALLY into Toy Story and since I could talk about Buzz, Woody, Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head, Rex & RC just about all day long him and I took off towards a little creek to talk about All Things Toy Story. We poked at some bugs with a stick for a while then walked to the bridge to “stand like a cowboy”. And, ummm….I was not doing it right so Sean showed me the right way to do it. You see, you have to lay down ON the bridge, put your hands behind your head then kick your boots up! DUH! How could I have forgotten? I love when kids show me their personalities! And Sean knew what he was talking about too, I mean his boots actually say “ANDY” on the bottom, just like the REAL THING! LOVE IT! Alaina, his little sister was a bit shy but warmed right up and we got some great photos of her as well. Kinda hard not too when you’re as cute as she is…

Amanda + A.J. | Farmville, Virginia Wedding Photographer

Lisa (Lisa Burgess Photography) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:39:13 +0000

Amanda is one of the sweetest brides I have had the honor to work with. We had only spoke on the phone a few times but when I pulled up at the Bed & Breakfast she ran right outside (in the humidity) to greet me and show me the way in. Of course my first concern was for her hair, this was her wedding day, after all. I just know how mine is and when the humidity hits it, and well let’s say it turns into a Brillo Pad… Hers did nothing of the sort. In fact, it stayed quite beautiful the whole day. Note to self: Find out anti-frizz secret from Amanda. Oh, and A.J. your hair looked pretty good too (fist bump)!

Congratulations Amanda & A.J.!!!

And for those of you still reading this, feel free to leave a comment below. It’s ok, really, it is! Even if it’s a anti-frizz tip!