The Story of Family // Daane Family Portraits // Charlottesville, Virginia

Meet BethDaane. As in one word. Because my husband nicknamed her, Bethdaaaaaane. One word. A talented photographic artist. An inspiring woman. An awesome mother, and a very dear friend. We’ve shared as many laughs as tears together and way too many (and never enough) up all night heart to hearts. She encourages me and challenges me in my life and work. She is a huge cheerleader and a steady sounding board. Everybody needs a Bethdaaaane in their life. And I am so appreciative she is in mine.

Needless to say, I couldn’t wait to get her and her sweet little blonde family in front of my camera at the Barboursville Winery in Charlottesville, VA.

When photographing other photographer friends, it’s easy to just swap gear and say cheese. We know the drill. We have the programs and we could even edit and order everything ourselves. But photographers are wives and mothers and women who adore their families just as much as any other client. Often not having nearly as many portraits on their walls as they should. What matters most in their lives, their own families, often gets photographed the least. I speak from experience. We should serve our own families as if they are our most important clients, ever.

Since slowly rolling out the all new Client Experience and Redefining the Family Portrait, I wanted Beth and her family to be an actual client. Not just to show up and smile pretty and hand her the images I captured.

So, I asked her to do the “homework”. It’s become a signature part of the unique family portrait experience offered to my clients. Spending time preparing not just their hair, but their hearts for their lifestyle portrait session together. Creating an intimate space to nourish family bonding and cultivate their relationships with each other. The photographs created are merely the souvenir from their precious time together. A small part of our overall experience together.

The response to this program has been amazing. And I am thrilled that Beth and her sweet family allowed me to be a part of these wonderful family memories together. I hope her children remember how encouraged they felt and how much fun they had with their mom and dad that day and with each other.

Because at the end of the day, we should be appreciative of the intentional time we spend with the ones we love the most. And not an ounce of regret for a missed opportunity.

Thanks for stopping by to view a few of my personal favorite portraits of the Daane Family.

 

 

 

 

 

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East Coast Fine Art Lifestyle Family Portrait Photographer Angelsea Urban 

Angelsea Urban is an entrepreneur and photographer helping women use their creative gifts to nourish their homes and cultivate their businesses through practical stewardship. Her unique photography work focuses on Redefining the Family Portrait Experience by telling the story of each family through personalized foundations while intimately creating a space to strengthen family bonds. Angelsea has helped the careers of photographers, restaurateurs, musicians and general small business owners. Her ministry work focuses on fostering creative gifts in women entrepreneurs to prioritize family and discipleship. She has photographed for families, brides, Bravo TV, NFL Films, and more and has been featured on multiple blogs and magazine print for her work in photography and in business. Angelsea teaches in various  engagements across the United States, and resides with her husband of 17 years, their two children, and their barely 3 pound Yorkie near Long Beach Island, New Jersey.  

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