Tag: Senior Pictures

Rust Manor Lessburg Virginia Portraits

Location, location, location…

I know… you may be stressing out about where to have your portraits taken. That is one of the main issues my clients have when they meet with me. “Where do you suggest? I want x, y, z…”.  But don’t worry… I got you.

One of my favorite things to do is drive around and search out new locations. For my seniors, they so often want those dreamy field locations.  Or they want wildflowers. And my goal is to always provide them with options so that they can make the best decision and love their finished portraits.  I consider it one of the most important aspects of my job.

I work hard to know (or at least find out) mowing cycles of the properties I frequent the most. And guess what… if I haven’t been there in over a month, I’ll go do a site visit even if it is an hour away.  This doesn’t always guarantee a venue won’t make a change the day before a session. Unfortunately, they don’t alert us photographers to these changes.  I sure wish they would though.

For this fall I have two new beautiful locations – Rush Manor and Dodona Manor. Both of these locations are free and offer gardens, walkways, columns, porches, and more! I went with my assistant to take photos at both locations so that clients can see the possibilities.

I am currently booking senior portraits for Fall 2026 and my dates will fill up. If you are interested in booking with me, please do fill out my form and schedule a consultation with me.

Rust Manor
Rust Manor provides a natural setting with beautiful gardens and a beautiful porch with columns.

Dodona Manor
The George C. Marshall offers beautifully manicured grounds, a rose garden, and a house with a porch, door frames, and more.

Golden hour in beautiful fields in Northern Virginia

What makes me different?

I always tell every client that there is a photographer for everyone. Just like any business, shopping around is normal. I know that I won’t book everyone who meets with me – even if I would love that to happen. Some clients only want digital images for posting to social media. Some clients only want a mini session that lasts 20-30 minutes. And then there are some who want full customer service with planning down to the last detail. That is my client.

I do not do mini session. My shortest package is 45 minutes for college graduates which fits their needs perfectly. It allows them to get images on their college campus with their cap and gown.  This could also be applied towards a high school graduate as well – especially if they don’t want a full senior session.  But beyond that, I am here to hold my clients’ hands and walk them through the whole process from consultation to product delivery.

One step I always take is making sure to do a site visit to the clients’ desired location. This is a really important step for me because my senior clients often have very specific requests for their portraits. It might be fields or flowers or some other detail that they find meaningful. I hate to show up on the day of the session and find things have changed.  Sure, we always have to be flexible because nature is ever-changing but if I can mitigate any stress on the day of I will do it.  Especially when fields are involved. I mean how dare they mow them without consulting me!

So if you want a photographer who will create the session of your dreams all down to the small details, please reach out! I am available via phone, Instagram, email, WhatsApp… whatever works for you.  We can meet, talk about the ideas you have for your senior session, and I’ll explain how I will work to make that happen.

Phone: 703-568-7688

Instagram: @jennifergonzalezphotography

WhatsApp: Find me via my phone number

Email: info@jennnifergonzalez.com