The Gessner Family | Purcellville, VA Family Photographer

" 'Family' isn't defined only by last names or blood; it's defined by commitment and by love. It means showing up when they need it most. It means having each other's backs. It means choosing to love each other even on those days that you struggle to like each other. It means never giving up on each other"

-Dave Willis

I have had the honor of photographing this beautiful family of four, since before they were four! The little guy here, was one of my first newborns I have ever photographed. Over the years, they have entrusted me with their family memories, and for that, I am eternally grateful. I love seeing how much their beautiful boys change and grow over the years, and how their love for each other only grows stronger and deeper. They are a beautiful family inside and out.

This gorgeous night, we headed out to my favorite location for family sessions, 48 Fields. Not only is this location the perfect backdrop with the beautiful fields that I love so much, but it also is the perfect spot for those magical summer sunsets. The ones when the sky seems like it is on fire and it gives off the warmest and most beautiful glow. As much as I love black and white, and it is a signature style of mine, it could never do justice just how beautiful this sunset was this night.

Being a family photographer is such an honor. I love capturing genuine moments of connection between family members, as well as documenting your children exactly how they are today. These are the moments you want to remember forever.

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Quiet Side Photography specializes in simple, organic and timeless maternity, newborn, family and child portraiture in Loudoun County and throughout Northern Virginia. Including the cities of Purcellville, Round Hill, Ashburn, Leesburg, Hamilton, Berryville, Aldie, Fairfax, Reston, Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax County and Washington DC.

I would love to create a custom portrait experience for you and your family. Contact me to begin planning your session.