The Slagle Family

This session brought me so much joy that it needed it's own blog! A few weeks ago, after sharing the Lloyd Family session, I received what will probably live in infamy as one of my favorite email inquiry's of all time. Erin basically told me to just take her money and I immediately wanted to book her family AND be her friend! I am so glad I was able to get them on the calendar fast - I think we landed the last weekend before the heat and humidity turned all of the DC area into a total swamp.

The family arrived ready for anything and their fantastic upbeat attitudes made my job easy. Lincoln and Mackie were expert smilers and I just knew that their affection for each other would shine on film. Seeing a photo of siblings arm-in-arm is lovely but watching them reach for one another is next level. Anyone who has a session with me knows how much I love getting photos of mom and dad together. When I get to see their affection in motion, I immediately imagine their children watching the film as young adults and think of how grateful I would be to have similar footage of my own parents (or even better, my grandparents!) When you choose to hire a professional photographer, you are truly giving your family a gift that will last generations. When you add a film to your session, I believe it enhances that gift immeasurably.

Erin knew right away that she wanted to include a film with her session. After hearing how much she enjoyed the final products, I asked her if she wouldn't mind writing something I could share. While her family film may have made her tear up, this made ME tear up!

"I honestly can't think of a reason to NOT include a video in your family session. Maggie is PHENOMENAL at what she does, and a session with her truly is fun, easy, and stress-free. Logistically speaking, adding in the film could not have been easier. Her son came along with his drone (which was an added bonus for my kids...and for my husband and me!) so between the drone, and Maggie collecting video on her camera, the footage for the film is seamlessly integrated into the session. It literally could not be easier. But the REAL value of including the film is the incredible masterpiece that Maggie sends you. The first time I watched it I was SPEECHLESS. And in the dozens of times I've watched it (in the 24 hours) since, I get choked up every single time. Maggie managed to not only capture STUNNING footage of our family, but it is also completely natural. As one friend said, she somehow captured "the essence" of our family in this magical 3 minute clip that we will NEVER get tired of watching. Life changes so fast...and if you have kids you understand the yearning to capture every moment possible. A film with Maggie is simply the best and most beautiful way to do that."

I can gush all I want about family films, but I know hearing from another client is more impactful! Please reach out if you have any questions about including a film with your session. And Erin, I can't wait until our next session ;)