2012 Fall Family Portrait Sessions | Virginia Family Portrait Photographer

It's that time of year again!

What time do you ask? Oh there are so many things we could discuss right now:

1. Football season is coming (!!!)
2. Back to School
3. Apple picking
4. Race season (running)
5. Camping and s'mores

Ah yes. 'Tis the season for all things Fall. (Love!)

But TODAY I am talking about Fall Family Portraits!

Last year I might have cried over the fact that I couldn't get out and shoot portraits during the most beautiful time of the year. (I was pregnant so that totally justifies the tears.) Needless to say, I am READY to ROLL for this years sessions!

I am accepting a very limited number of portrait sessions during the fall and the slots below are the ONLY available slots I have for the rest of 2012. All sessions require a 50% deposit at the time of booking. If you are interested in booking a session, just send me a quick message and we will get rolling with the process! Fredericksburg clients, please note the days I have reserved sessions just for you!

Available dates and times

Sunday, October 21st (Fredericksburg) 5PM (Classic or Elite Session)

Monday, October 22nd (Fredericksburg) 8:30AM (Mini Session) 5PM (Classic or Elite Session)

Tuesday, October 23rd (Fredericksburg) 8:30AM (Mini Session)

Saturday, October 27th 8:30AM (Mini Session) 5PM (Classic or Elite Session)

Monday, October 29th 8:30AM (Mini Session) 5PM (Classic or Elite Session)

Tuesday, October 30th 8:30AM (Mini Session)

Thursday, November 1st 8:30AM (Any session type) 5PM (Any session type)

Saturday, November 3rd 8:30AM (Mini Session) 5PM (Classic or Elite Session)

Monday, November 5th 8:30AM (Mini Session) 5PM (Classic or Elite Session)

Tuesday, November 6th 8:30AM (Mini Session) 5PM (Classic or Elite Session)

Sunday, November 11th 5PM (Any session type)

Monday, November 12th 5PM (Any session type)

To reserve your spot, send me a message!

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Liz Cook is the owner and photographer of sincerely, liz: photography. She is a virginia wedding photographer and virginia portrait photographer who loves virginia weddings, family portrait sessions and couple photography.

To see more of Liz’s work, check out her latest work as well as some of her favorite weddings. To hire Liz, simply fill out this form.

Mama and Me | Liz and Sunday

I spent last week in Fredericksburg passing time visiting with family and lots of friends while Tommy fulfilled his state required military duty. A few days in a row I had dates for breakfast, lunch AND dinner. I am pretty sure I gained ten pounds because of it, but it was totally worth it! I had a great time catching up with everyone. Of course one of those dates was reserved especially for Samantha! Check out the fun shots she grabbed of Sunday and I in the parking lot of Cracker Barrel Thursday morning. I love that we made time to snap a few pictures of each other! Also... can I just share a huge confession with you? These are the first pictures of myself that I haven't completely wanted to photoshop in YEARS! Like... I actually like them just the way they are. I can SO see the progress I'm making with Crossfit! And that feeling? SO awesome. (Although I'm going to have to quit eating after this week to make up for all the damage I've done the past few days... ;))

Anyway... to the pics! So fun! And stay tuned - I'll be blogging the few that I grabbed of her and her little man in the next few days!

And since I'm not ready to share my real (aka wearing just a sports bra & shorts) before and current ("after" isn't here yet ;)) Crossfit pics, I thought I'd throw up this comparison. This is just two months of hard work! So worth it!

5 reasons why you should survey your blog readers

So you can feel good about yourself! I kid. :)

But seriously - I just finished reading through your responses to my survey for oh... about... the 10th time. The next time I hit a writer's block I'm just going to reopen the results and read through them again.

Thank you so much!

I really had no idea that you guys were so interested in my personal life! I honestly thought those posts bored you. Goodness - was I wrong!

So I am working on gathering my thoughts and making a plan. I will be bringing in more posts about my personal experiences with products (of course it'll be the things I love: cameras, baby stuff, and other products that enhance my life), a lot more Crossfit chatter, tips and tricks for the beginner  photographer, more pictures, and personal updates. And of course I'll still have all the normal stuff I blog about.

In short: I'll be making this blog more of a home. And I'm feeling... a bit nervous... a little scared... a lot excited. You have to take risks to make big things happen! Right?

Speaking of risks. That's exactly what posting the survey was for me: a risk. A big part of me was really afraid that NO ONE would respond. I am so glad I got over my fear and posted the survey anyway. It was hands down the best thing I have done for this blog so far. A lot will come from our combined efforts!

Here is why I will do it again:

5 reasons why you should survey your blog readers

1. Surveys connect the blogger and his or her readers. Sometimes I feel like I'm talking into the air here. And I think sometimes you guys don't know that I really want to be talking to YOU. Creating the survey and relying on you to fill it out completely removed the invisible wall between us. I needed you. And you stepped up. And it was incredible to hear from you guys!
2. Surveys help you tailor your blog content to what your readers want to read. This helps encourage readers to come back, which is always what you want.
3. Surveys help you gain a better understanding about your readers: Who they are, why they read your blog, and what they want/need.
4. Surveys help your readers feel valued. As much as this blog is about me, it is really because of you that I feel accountable to post. And I am so grateful because I have a wonderful record of some of the best things that have happened in my life right here.
5. Surveys help give your readers ownership if your site. Your opinions and wants/needs are what drives my blog. As much as I am writing to document my family and our life, I am also very much writing for YOU. And surveys help get that point across.

back to school - from the clutch guide | published

I am kind of in love with paper. Like... all things paper. Especially pretty paper. I am that person that picks up a brochure or a marketing card just because it is pretty... even though I have no need for the service or product listed on the card. Oh yes. And I know I am not the only one who does it. Because... ladies... have you seen the clutch guide around town? I wouldn't be surprised if you haven't because everyone keeps taking them off of the shelves! I am so excited... so proud... so honored... to share with you all this new publication in town.

It... is... beautiful!!

the clutch guide - the girl's guide to everything essential

I am both honored to have my work featured in this debut publication and proud to be a part of this new resource for women.

And even more exciting...! Today my Back to School bag shoot is being featured over on the new The Clutch Guide blog. Ahhhh! Another blog to love?! You bet! Hop over and subscribe to the clutch guide's online publication. You don't want to miss all the cool giveaways they have lined up this month!

If you're not local - not to fear. There is an online version of the magazine so you can enjoy all the goodies, too! Check out my shoot, it starts on page 37.

Okay I feel like I am sounding like a commercial. But really... I am proud. And I am honored. And I really, really think everyone who picks up this magazine is going to genuinely enjoy the time they spend perusing the pages. :)

survey says!

Ahhh there are some big changes happening over here! I am really excited about the future of Sincerely, Liz and I can't wait to share it with you all!! Things are developing and I couldn't be more excited. (To be fair, though, I happen to LOVE change. :)) In the meantime, can I ask a favor of my faithful readers?? Could you take a minute to fill out this quick survey? It shouldn't take you long and it would be a HUGE help to me!! (It's totally anonymous for those of you who are worried about that. :))

Click here to take survey

Thank you sooo much - it's a huge help and it'll help make this blog more interesting for you! :)