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1st Birthday Session at Jefferson Patterson Park
July 14, 2022 By  Teresa With  0 Comment
In  Children  /  Families  /  Milestones

I have been laying pretty low on the photography front, but it was time to blog one my favorite sessions of 2022 — KJ’s 1st birthday session at Jefferson Patterson Park. Why has it taken me so long to blog this session? Well, this year I was promoted to department chair at school. I had a lot of extra work on my plate, and then once summer hit we had an awesome National Park vacation in California (in an RV!) and my husband unexpectedly retired from the Air Force. Since school got out, life has been NON-STOP. But it is finally time to give this adorable first birthday session at Jefferson Patterson Park a permanent place on my blog.

I was lucky to photograph this sweet family a few times. I did KJ’s newborn session, and we actually did it in two parts. Since her dad is in the military, he couldn’t be part of the posed portion so I let them divide it up so we got her when she was still tiny and sleepy for her solos and then I came back a week or so later for the family portion. I also was able to do a tree farm mini for them; they couldn’t make it to my annual event, but I was able to get the farm and do it on another date for a traditional mini that did not disappoint.

One of the most important parts of this session is how well KJ’s mom styled them all. They didn’t know dad was going to be able to come, but his flight suit green was PERFECTION with her romper! The wind didn’t cooperate for the balloon, but the cake session was perfect. I’ll be honest; I love a gallery like this over a posed cake smash in a studio. This family left with so much variety and so many amazing images for their sweet girl’s 1st birthday session at Jefferson Patterson Park!

To book a session, head over to my contact page. I’ll be announcing my annual tree farm minis soon; those on my mailing list get first dibs. I’ll have increased teaching load and between that, my kids in fall sports, and my husband in a new civilian job, I’ll be limiting sessions until I can get a handle on my schedule. (I’ve got three weddings in October, as well!) Reach out soon if you want to be on my calendar!

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    I'm taking my kids into DC to hit a museum and Ford's Theater with a friend today, and when I go near the National Mall, I still can't get over how lucky I am to live here. It doesn't get old seeing the monuments and history at our doorstep! 

I still have one more slot open for my August 20 National Mall mini sessions! It's at 7:20 a.m. Book by going here: https://tcjdesign.hbportal.co/schedule/60e34d525768d7003239e230
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    My 7:20 am National Mall mini slot for August 20 is still available! Tag a friend you think might be interested. Details are in my most recent blog on www.tcjdesign.com.
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    If you are on my mailing list, tomorrow evening you will want to check your email! Access happens around 7 p.m. for tree farm minis! This year they will be held on November 5 with an inclement weather date of November 6. The link will go out to the general public not on my mailing list on Thursday morning at 9 a.m. These usually book fast, and pricing wise, they're my best deal of the year, so Merry Christmas a bit early! :) 🎄

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    I've been fighting some website issues since Friday that haven't been resolved, but that doesn't mean that I can't advertise that my National Mall Minis are happening again on August 20! 

Sessions will be 25 minutes long and held near the Lincoln Monument. Exact location will be dependent on weather and lighting. Cost is $375 (and that includes the permit fee) and includes your choice of 10 digital images from the edited gallery. For $150 more, you can have all of the images from your gallery! (If we have bad weather, we will reschedule is Sunday, August 21.)

This also includes consultation prior to session, access to my styling service, session fee, online gallery of edited images, and print release for all images. Only six people are allowed for these sessions. Additional family members are $20 per person. (You can have 12 people if you book an hour.) 

Because of the permit fee, there is no returning client discount. Maryland sales tax will be added to the listed price. Clients can purchase prints in gallery store. To book, go here: https://tcjdesign.hbportal.co/schedule/60e34d525768d7003239e230

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