A newly engaged couple holding a cute dog. Photograph by Anne Lord PhotographyPhotograph by Anne Lord Photography

Anne Lord, The Leesburg, Virginia Photographer You have been looking for!

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This article first appeared in June 2020 and was updated November 2023

Having had a passion for photography for many years, Anne Lord knew that was what she wanted to do with her life. Her passion for her art, her love of meeting people (and pets), and over 20+ years of experience in the field of photography—whether weddings, engagements, family, or corporate—are what make her a great photographer in the Leesburg, Virginia area.

Engagement

An couple celebrate their engagement on a lake with a setting sun. Photograph by Anne Lord PhotographyIf you are seeking an engagement photographer, Anne Lord has the excitement and vision to bring you amazing images that showcase your personalities and love for one another. Couples are also encouraged to bring their pets to the photo session. Often times Anne likes to use an engagement session to find the best poses and most flattering angles that can be repeated for the wedding itself.

Wedding

Anne offers limited wedding photography on a case-by-case basis. She has photographed hundreds of weddings in the Leesburg, Virginia/Metro DC area, Loudoun County, and the surrounding communities. She enjoys the creative opportunities that shooting a wedding allows, using her talent and knowledge to cover all aspects of a wedding and the special requests of the happy couple.

Family, Children, Seniors, and Pets

If you are looking for a fun and informal family portrait, Anne is able to bring your ideas to life. Whether in her studio or in a beautiful landscape in Leesburg, Virginia, Anne loves capturing families—immediate and extended— enjoying their time together. She is great with children with sessions that focus solely on your little ones’ individual personality and exuberance for life. Many families also like to use this opportunity to create a fun creative senior portrait for those graduating. As an avid pet lover, Anne lord doesn’t forget the four-legged members of the family! She enjoys photographing pets and capturing their unique personalities and quirks as well.

Corporate Headshot and Seniors

There are many forms of photography, including corporate photography. This type of photography is not only an art, but a science. Anne Lord uses her love of meeting and interacting with people to help put subjects at ease and produce complimentary and appropriate images of CEO’s, partners, board members, and everyone involved with the team. Applying her photography and people skills Anne is able to take headshots that reflect the message that the individual or team want people to connect with. Photographs are taken on location in the Virginia, Maryland, DC metro area.

Choose Anne Lord for your photography needs today

If you would like high quality photographs and a great experience for your photography needs, let us start a discussion of what you have in mind. Call Anne at (703) 435-5292 or email anne@annelordphotography.com to discuss your needs, or to schedule a photo shoot.

 

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Tips To Prepping Your Pet For Their Big Photoshoot

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Pet photography is all about celebrating the moments with your pet that matter the most to you. It is a way to enjoy your pet now, as well as holding onto those special memories with your most hairy family member later. Anne Lord, as an avid pet lover herself, enjoys capturing those moments and unique relationship between pet and family member. Bringing you and your family a special way to honor your love for your special pet through her photography. 

So maybe it’s your first time having a pet professionally photographed. Maybe you’ve had it done before and loved the photos so much you wanted more. Whatever the situation, the day is quickly approaching for your pet’s big photoshoot! Here are 4 quick tips to help prepare your pet for the camera.

Tip #1  Gauge your pet’s energy

If you have a high energy furry friend getting some exercise is especially important. Taking them out for playtime, or a walk before your session can help your pet be more relaxed and focused during their photo session. However, if your pet is an older one, they may need some extra rest, maybe even a little nap, before their big moment. You know your 4-legged friend best and what would help them feel relaxed, so you can plan accordingly. 

Tip #2  A few of their favorite things

Prior to your pet’s photoshoot, take the time to collect a few of their favorite treats and toys. Some various treats to help direct your animal’s attention when posing is immensely helpful! Pick out some of their favorite toys, and maybe pick out some new ones in a color that would pop. Toys can always help encourage your pet to make some of their adorable or playful expressions in front of the camera. It might also be a good idea to bring a long your furry friends brush for grooming, waste bags (just in case) and anything else that you think best for your pet!

Tip #3  Grooming needs

Depending on your pet’s breed, grooming needs can vary. Whether you groom your furry friend at home or take your pet to a groomer, plan ahead to have your pet groomed and trimmed before your photo session. For example, if you pet has that scruffy look with hair that can cover the eyes, a trim will help frame their face, and make it easier to capture their facial expressions when hair is not in the way. 

Tip #4  Most of all have fun! 

The most important tip is to have fun with your pet! This allows to get those great shots of expression of love and joy between you and your pet. To capture your unique and special relationship with your furry friend in images that will last a lifetime!

Choose Anne Lord for your photography needs today

If you are interested in pet photography in the Leesburg, Virginia area, would like high quality photograph as well as a great experience capturing special moments with your pet, then let’s start a discussion. Call (703) 435-5292 or email Anne@annelordphotography.com for more information on pet portrait sessions.

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Entrust Your Family and Pet Photography to Anne Lord. Now located in Leesburg, Virginia!

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Over 20 years ago Anne Lord started her career as a photographer and throughout her career has captured all stages life – weddings, new babies, growing families, career development, people enjoying life with other people and with their pets, too. She has made countless connections with clients— whether through her avid love of pet photography through capturing the unique and special personalities of animals, or snapping portraits of the whole family, learning their stories, and producing beautiful images and memories that will last a lifetime.

Recently, Anne has moved from Leesburg, Virginia to Leesburg, Virginia and is excited to learn the area and meet new families and their pets. If you have the need for a photographer, be it professional business headshots, family photography, a session for your pet, or a corporate event, Anne has the technical expertise as well as the ability to bring out the best in clients during a photo session. 

Family and Pet Photography

As a pet enthusiast, Anne doesn’t forget the furry members of the family! She enjoys photographing pets and capturing their relationship with their two-legged family members and their special quirks as well. Choosing to invest in a family portrait that you can display as art as well as a reminder to you and your family of your memories is important. Anne’s technical expertise and ability to make anyone (including those four-legged family members) feel comfortable in front of the camera is how she produces priceless one-of-a-kind images.

Corporate and Professional Photography

Anne uses her love of meeting and interacting with people to help put subjects at ease and produce complimentary, brand empowering, and professional images of CEO’s, partners, and everyone involved with the team. She is proficient in taking headshots that reflect the personality and professionalism of the individual or group. For information and samples of corporate images for your company, your resume, and everything in-between, view Anne Lord’s Corporate Photography page. 

Choose Anne Lord for your photography needs today

If you would like high quality photographs and a great experience for your photography needs, let’s start a discussion of what you have in mind. For more information, contact Anne via email – Anne@annelordphotography.com – or by calling (703) 435-5292. 

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4 Reasons A Pet’s Portrait Can Warm Your Heart This Winter

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Man has wanted to capture a portrait of their furry best friend since the time of cave drawings. Today we have state-of-the-art cameras and imaging software. There are many ways to bring a photograph or image to life. Custom pet portraits are a sentimental possession that will outlive both your pets and humans. Make a memory this winter that will last a lifetime. 

1) Pets are a part of your family

First, and most importantly, pets are not just some furry animals. These creatures live with you, love you and trust you. They give you all their energy and share their special and quirky personality. They provide your family with so much joy and unconditional love that is unparalleled. Just like you enjoy going through old pictures of your family, giving them gifts, making them feel special,  a pet portrait can capture those everlasting memories.

2) Capture memories of your pet forever

As mentioned earlier, pet portraits can be a means of making memories with your pets. With experienced pet photographer Anne Lord, even the process of taking a portrait of  your furry friend—outside or in studio—is fun! Anne is able to highlight your pet’s personality as well as showcasing the relation between you both in images that you can carry with you forever.

3) Customize your house with a pet portrait

Liven up your home with custom pet photography and add a personalized touch to your house. Every family has a portrait of their family hanging up in a place of honor, so why not add a portrait of man’s best friend as well? Perhaps have a beautiful portrait of your furry family member from each year lining your hallway, or a black and white portrait on your mantle, the creative options are endless. Allow the perfect pet portrait to reflect your special friend’s love and the joy they bring you each day.

4) Give the gift of pet portraits

‘Tis the season of gifts. With New Year’s Day and Valentine’s day just around the corner, what better way to spread cheer than by giving the gift of a special portrait of a loved one’s pet? There are so many options now to have a portrait printed on—a key chain, a digital frame that showcases all the images of a pet, a mug, a collage throw blanket. Another option is the gift of a pet photo session given to loved ones and friends.

Choose Anne Lord For Your Pet Photography Needs Today! 

All in all, pet portraits can prove to be a worthy and wonderful gift and addition to your decor. Leesburg, Virginia pet photographer Anne Lord enjoys capturing people with their pets as well as getting a pets’ unique personality to come through her images. Please contact Anne at anne@annelordphotography.com or 703-435-5292.

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Tips for Including Your Pet in Your Next Family Photo Session

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With any photography session, there are simple preparations you can follow to ensure a fun time and successful results. The same holds true when you want to include your pet(s) in your family portraits. Family and pet photographer, Anne Lord, is an avid pet lover and enjoys including furry 4-legged family members well! 

With over 21 years of experience in photography, Anne has a few tips and tricks up her sleeve to help you prepare your pet for your next family photo session.

Practice commands and tricks 

When planning a photo-op with your pet, it is always great to brush up on commands your pet knows to helps things run smoothly. Although not entirely necessary, a “sit”, “stay”, or “down” can go a long way with helping the success of a portrait session.

If your pet has a special trick or cute pose, you may want to include it in photographs as well. Practicing it with your pet beforehand will keep the trick fresh in your pet’s mind.

Golden puppy leaping from stone wall | Northern VA Family Photography | Anne Lord Photography

Exercise your pet before the session

It is so important that your pet, especially dogs, have an opportunity to release their energy (some people call it “zoomies”) to get it out of their system before the session. Long walks, a jog around the block, a chance to run around at the dog park with other pets, all can make a difference. This will help your pet to relax, be focused, and not bounce off the walls in excitement.

Owners also should prepare for the session

Animals are very sensitive to our emotions and attitudes. If owners go into a session with a calm, positive state of mind, it will set the stage for how your pet and the rest of the family will respond. One thing to remember is to be flexible. It is ok if things don’t go exactly as planned. If you go with the flow, your family and your pet will too. Anne also has the experience to bring a level of calm to the session, which will help as well.

Whether you are preparing for a pet, family, or combined session, you will probably already have picked out your outfit or a family theme. If you are also including your pet, you will want to also prepare his or her “look”. Start with a good grooming, a bath and/or trim if possible. Clear any debris around the eyes of your pet, especially breeds that get tear stains. If your pet tends to get dandruff or shed, give them a good brush over before your session. 

Golden puppy running with purple toy | Northern VA Family Photography | Anne Lord Photography

Bring toys and treats

Another way to prepare your pet for a session is by bringing their favorite treats and toys. It is great to bring those special treats, the delicious ones that your pet may not get very often. The kind of treat that your beloved furry friend will want to work for as a reward. If your pet has a favorite toy, bring it. Sometimes the best images can be of your pet enjoying that special toy! However, if your pet is very toy motivated, wait until your photographer asks you to bring the toy out. Otherwise, your pet could lose all focus and motivation.

Using a squeaker toy, or a toy that catches your pet’s attention can be very helpful to capture those head tilts and great expressions. However, you may want to use sparingly. Just like the favorite toy that could cause your pet to lose total focus, overuse of a squeaker toy or trigger phrases like “want to go outside?” or “where is mommy?” can cause your pet to become disinterested. 

Capturing expressions and interactions

Golden puppy on woman's shoulder | Northern VA Family Photography | Anne Lord Photography

Leesburg, Virginia photographer Anne Lord knows sometimes it is important to get down at eye level when posing clients with their pets to capture those special interactions and moments. If you are unsure what to do with your hands, pet your furry friend! A gentle hand on a pet looks great and is a natural interaction that can be captured and enjoyed for years to come. After all, the important thing is that your family and pet are captured forever in those happy moments between pet and owner, where tails are wagging, and smiles are from ear to ear.

Contact Anne Lord Photography for a fun, creative, family and pet portrait session

Immortalize your family with your special furry family member! View our pet portrait gallery and to learn more about your family and pet photography options, please contact Anne at anne@annelordphotography.com or 703-435-5292.

Outdoor pet photo shoots that are fun and creative through Anne Lord Photography in Leesburg, Virginia.Anne Lord Photography

Have A Fun, Creative, And Professional Photo Session With Your Special Pet This New Year!

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We all like to get professional photos taken with loved ones –  spouses or families. So why not also capture your beloved pet with a quality shoot as well! Our pets enrich our lives with their wagging tails and fun personalities. Whether you just got the most precious gift of a pet for the holidays or are ready to capture some new memories with a pet that has been by your side for a while, having professional portraits done of your beloved pets will be a memory you can keep forever.

Fun

If you received a new pet this holiday season, why not get a new photo shoot done with your pet every couple of years? Like yearly baby photos, it is a fun way to always have those precious moments from every phase of your pet’s life.

When we feel nostalgic, we like to return to our photos. Memories are priceless. They tell the story of our lives, and our animals are a part of our lives. Animals don’t last forever, no matter how much we wish they did. It is great to be able to get photo opportunities while we have these special family members with us and are able to see their special personalities shining through.

Creative

Just like getting a family portrait, you can get creative and have fun with your animals photography session. Decide what kind of images you want; do you want casual outdoor photos? Would you like studio photos that will sit nicely with the kids’ school photos? Maybe you want to surprise a loved one with fun pictures of their pet dressed up for a holiday like Valentine’s day or St. Patrick’s day. Or you just want some fun action shots of your pet playing games or interacting with your family. Leesburg, Virginia pet photographer, Anne Lord, is an avid pet lover able to capture images of pets and their special personalities.

Professional

With professional family photos that include your special pet, or portraits of just your four-legged friend, you can have unique and personalized decor for your home. There is no store-bought photo that can mean more than having a custom-made piece of art that is your cat or dog.

Another benefit of having a professional take your pet portrait, is if you are usually the one taking the pictures of your pet. Having a pet photographer lets you be in the picture and your relationship with your pet be the focus.

A professional photographer will also have the training, equipment, and experience to produce gallery quality portraits. With an experienced pet photographer, such as Anne Lord, local to the Leesburg, Virginia area, you can expect images with great lighting, details, and softness. By using an experienced photographer for your pet portraits, you can get finely tuned, high end, striking images that display you and your pets personality and bond.

Anne Lord Photography for a fun, creative, professional pet portrait session

You will always want to take your own photos of your pets in the moment, but for the purpose of creating important keepsakes or immortalizing your special furry family member, only a Leesburg, Virginia professional pet photographer can bring you the quality you desire. Anne is scheduling outdoor, seasonal, and fun photo sessions for January and February. To learn more about your pet photography options, please contact anne@annelordphotography.com or o703-435-5292.

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Has your pet ever been professionally photographed?

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If you are a pet owner, then you most likely are an animal lover. Our pets enrich our lives with their wagging tails and fun personalities. Just like we want to have professional pictures of the loved ones in our lives, whether a family portrait or a wedding, having professional portraits done of your beloved pets will be a memory you can keep forever. Experienced Leesburg, Virginia wedding photographer, Anne Lord, loves to capture images of pets and their special personalities.

A professional touch

Most people take photos, but don’t think or have the skills to print images from phones, or even digital cameras. The results are sometimes iffy, too. A professional pet photographer on the other hand will ensure that you get amazing photographs of your favorite furry friend that showcases their personality and has them looking their best.  With the technique and creativity that Anne Lord brings to engagement and wedding events, you will be sure to get the very best images of your pet that you can hang with pride among the rest of your family portraits.

Get creative

As with a family portrait, you can get creative and have fun with your animal’s photography session. Decide what kind of images you want: Do you want casual outdoor photos? Would you like studio photos that will sit nicely with the kids’ school photos? Do you need show photos of your pet for their portfolio? Or how about some fun action shots of your pet playing games or interacting with your family? Anne Lord, a local Leesburg, Virginia photographer, is an avid pet lover and has years of experience producing the best images of her furry clients. If you are not sure you’d like your pet to look in the photos, don’t worry, Anne’s artistic vision will produce images and memories of your pet that will last a lifetime.

Don’t wait until it is too late

The sad fact of life is that we usually outlive our pets. When your pet is no longer with you, having professional photographs of your loved one brings comfort during the grieving process. No matter the age of your pet right now, if you have not tried professional pet photography, now is the perfect time to start. You may also want to consider a portrait of you and/or the rest of your family in the pet portrait. Having a professional picture that captures your special bond and relationship with your pet is a keepsake you will never regret having captured with a camera.

Anne Lord Photography, fun pet portrait sessions

Anne Lord enjoys photographing pets and capturing their unique personalities. Outdoor sessions in the Leesburg, Virginia area are ideal right now. Consider a pet portrait for holiday greeting cards and gift giving. To learn more about pet photography with Anne, please contact me at anne@annelordphotography.com or 703-435-5292.

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3 Reasons To Schedule Your Pet For A Portrait Session

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We all love to take pictures of our family pets when a cute or playful moment presents itself. However, high end photography is hard to achieve when taken with your personal camera or smartphone. It is also impossible to achieve the same quality resolution that a professional photographer can.

Anne Lord is not only a Leesburg, Virginia wedding photographer, but an avid pet lover, who enjoys photographing pets and capturing their unique personalities. Here are three reasons to schedule your beloved pet for a portrait session.

1) Your pet is a part of your family

Pets – they grow up with us, share everyday with us, they are a part of us. Whether you want to capture your playful puppies or kittens before they grow up (which they do all too fast) or have a portrait taken of a faithful pet who is nearing the rainbow bridge; have a professional photographer capture your furry family member’s image.

We all like to get professional photos taken with loved ones, like spouses or families. So why not also capture your beloved pet with a quality shoot as well! If you are usually the one taking the pictures of your pet, sometimes it is hard to be in the photo yourself. Having a pet photographer gives you an opportunity to be participate in the picture and your relationship with your pet be the focus. Pet photography may seem like a little bit of luxury. However, once you capture those special moments and bit of personality with your pet, you will have value them forever.

2) Gallery quality pet portraits

With professional family photos that include your special pet, or portraits of just your four-legged friend, you can have unique and personalized decor for your home. There is no store-bought photo that can mean more than having a custom-made piece of art that is of your cat or dog.

A professional photographer will have the training, equipment, and experience to produce gallery quality portraits. With an experienced pet photographer, such as Anne Lord, local to the Leesburg, Virginia area, you can expect images with great lighting, details, and softness that a point-and-shoot camera or smartphone cannot achieve. By using an experienced photographer for your pet portraits, you can get finely tuned, high end, striking images that display you and your pet’s personality and bond.

3) Priceless memories of your pet that are forever

When we feel nostalgic, we like to return to our photos. Memories are priceless. They tell the story of our lives, and our animals are a part of our lives. Animals do not last forever, no matter how much we wish they did. It is great to be able to get photo opportunities while we have these special family members with us. Why not get a new photo shoot done with your pet every couple of years, when they are still strong and healthy, so that when they do pass, you will have those precious moments from every phase of their life.

Anne Lord Photography for a fun, creative pet portrait session

You will always want to take your own photos of your pets in the moment, but for the purpose of creating important keepsakes or immortalizing your special furry family member, only a professional pet photographer can bring you the quality you desire.

To learn more about pet photography options, please contact me at anne@annelordphotography.com or 703-435-5292.