Exposing what dwells within.
I have another gem for you from Wolf Ackerman, this time a renovation. The transformation of this home is breathtaking...check out the 'before' shot below to see the amazing difference!
Here is the 'before' photo, courtesy of Wolf Ackerman. Amazing, right?!?
Brian and I have reached that point in our lives when just about everybody we know either has a baby or is expecting. We are surrounded by chubby cheeks and tiny toes! I've so enjoyed photographing the little ones who've already arrived (a bit too much, which is scary for both of us!) and look forward to the many more on the way this year.
Brynn and I went to architecture school together in Florida, and were roommates for two semesters. She is the first of my undergraduate college friends to have a baby (our other roommate is due in February!) and I was so excited that she contacted me to photograph little Lilly. It was such fun to catch up with Brynn and Jesse, and to meet their sweet little girl. Lilly was a dream during our session, and didn't even protest too much with all of the outfit changes. And look at that head of hair!
Brynn and Jesse, thank you for choosing me to photograph your family. Hopefully we will see you all this Spring!
Baby sneezes may be the cutest thing ever...
When Lilly is fussy, Jesse gently blows on her face and she instantly calms down. So sweet.
You may remember Christina and Evan from their lovely lakeside wedding last August. The happy couple came to visit Charlottesville in early December, and following an afternoon of wine and bbq tasting, we had a mini portrait session amongst the boxwoods in Barboursville. These two are always such fun to photograph, constantly making us and each other laugh. Plus, they're awfully pretty. :)
Another lovely design by Wolf Ackerman; the interior renovation of the Leyburn Auditorium at Washington & Lee University.
hello friends!
after a very long hiatus, my food and photography blog bella eats is back, and with a beautiful new logo from the ladies at rock paper scissors! many thanks to brian for the labor of love that has been the site redesign...I adore it.
please let us know what you think!
When the clock struck midnight on January 1st, 2010, Brian and I vowed that the year ahead would be one for making changes and tackling dreams. We had no idea that 9 months later I would choose to leap from the path I'd been traveling, quit my job, and pursue photography full time. It has been so exciting, and at times scary, to watch this dream I've harbored for 12 years become a reality. It would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our family and friends. To each of you a tremendous thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.
And to Brian, whose faith in me is incomprehensible...I love you.
Here are some of my favorite AHP shots from the last few months of 2010. Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2011!
xoxo. Andrea
Brian's family joined us for Thanksgiving this year, and while they were visiting we held a mini family portrait session at Veritas Vineyards. It was cold and blustery, gray and gloomy, but we still managed to have a good time playing in the vines. Perhaps it was the double flight tasting beforehand? :)
We found a backhoe. And of course, we had to climb on it. Why not?
We also found the last of the fall color...anywhere.
I snuck into the last one...
another beautiful design by wolf ackerman! this addition is just perfect. i can only hope that brian and i will someday live in such a lovely space.
This little man just turned 3 months old! what a cutie.
jack and harper are buddies, and very good sports! I can't tell you how difficult it was to get both baby and pup calm and in the same frame!
somebody was getting tired...
I think we found the very last tree in charlottesville with any color left...and took advantage!
thank you katie, carter, jack, and harper! it was lovely to meet you all.
We photographed one of our favorite foursomes just before the last of the Autumn color disappeared from the trees. They were so fun to work with, and such a beautiful family!
Thank you, Callahans, for being rockstars. And, for being such good friends!
My view on the left, Brian's on the right. I love the look Steve is giving Kelly.
Ah, this shot kills me! Such a beautiful family!
I am a little torn, but I think this last image is my favorite. Callahans...you sure do know how to work the camera!
Brian and I felt so very privileged to be guests at the wedding of two dear friends in Philadelphia the weekend before last. Beth and I were classmates at UVA, and she is one of the most amazing women I've ever met. Truly. I miss her terribly, and not-so-secretly hope that she and Mike and Brian and I wind up living in the same city again some day.
This wedding was so very Beth and Mike. The venue was the Bahdeebahdu Studio, an amazing space filled with light sculptures created using found, recycled, and salvaged objects. The bride and groom entered together, walked down an aisle defined by their closest friends and family to Beirut's Guyamas Sonora, and married themselves in the Quaker tradition. As they stood under an altar they handcrafted with the help of both of their grandmothers and read the vows they'd written for each other after 11 years together there was not a dry eye in the house. It was magical.
While I was not the official photographer, I couldn't help but to capture moments from this beautiful evening in an incredible space. A camera is the best accessory to evening attire, no? :)
Beth and Mike, much love to you both. xoxo.
Each of the pieces for these fabric pom-poms were cut by Beth and Mike and shipped to their grandmothers. The grandmothers assembled the poms and shipped them back to the couple, who strung them for their altar. So, so pretty.
The light sculptures at Bahdeebahdu are amazing. The studio is an old auto shop; a perfect lofty backdrop for such unique pieces.
The bride and groom performed a hot and sassy tango for their first dance. Beth's dress is 1950's vintage...and perfect.
Another lovely Wolf Ackerman Design project, captured by Andrea Hubbell Photography, was recently published in Nice House, by Sam White! Such fun to see my photographs in glossy book print!
Brian and I photographed this sweet family on a crisp, Fall afternoon last week. Mark + Rebekah have been good friends for a few years now and the addition of little Lucy to their life has been a joy to be part of. She is such a content and cuddly baby, chock full of smiles and squeals. Thank you for a fun afternoon you three!
Andrea Hubbell Photography was recently published in the November issue of Inform magazine! The images that I captured of The Haven at First and Market were used in an article about the renovation design by Wolf Ackerman. Such a wonderful space for an amazing organization; I am glad to see it receiving the recognition it deserves!
Little L just turned 1 year old. 1! She is thisclose to walking, and her parents wanted to capture this incredible stage of her life. The family just moved to Charlottesville and were excited about a portrait session that reflects this time and their new city. We had a lot of fun downtown, finding locations that scream "Charlottesville!", and some that acknowledge L's love of trains. Thank you E family, it was lovely to meet you all!
I have an ongoing relationship with Whitley Designs, so you're likely to see their lovely pieces pop up on this space of mine every now and then. Whitney and Hayley sent a few new pieces all the way from California for me to photograph a few weeks ago. I have such fun styling for these two ladies, who give me quite a bit of reign with creativity. The only rule we've set together is the neutral color palette, which keeps their website and marketing materials cohesive despite the variation in subject and props. These images are from sessions spanning the last 8 months, but they all still complement each other beautifully. You can see more Whitley Designs in my commercial portfolio.
You can purchase Whitley Designs from Sustain, Inc. in Charlottesville, at the Mistletoe Market on November 14th, or directly from their website.
Caspari is a respected publisher of beautifully designed and printed paper goods. Their products are inspired by and often actual reproductions of works from established artists and museum collections. While paper has been the primary concentration of the company since 1945, they've expanded their offerings to include 30 different product categories, all meant to create elegant home settings for living and entertaining. Caspari moved to Charlottesville from New York City in 2005, and has a second location in Paris.
I worked with the designers and stylists at Caspari to capture images that inspire the use of a variety of textures and materials on the table. Thank you to Hobby, Patrice, and Lucia for creating such lovely vignettes!
I had so much fun photographing these two families at Carter Mountain Orchard last weekend. But, my goodness, child photography is quite the workout! The two little cousins were so active and enthusiastic about exploring the orchard, it was all I or their parents could do to keep up with their energy! I guess it is time to start running again... :)
