moo-ey Christmas at Scarlet Springs Farm
Presenting...
Your fun-loving, down-to-earth, detail-oriented, laughter-obsessed, joyful & creative memory maker.
Hey hey,
I'm Denise!
image credit: Seana Schuchart Photography
For $549 only, here are all the juicy details for your interactive experience with Penelope and Eloise:
- 20 Minutes, up to 5 people *
- This reserved time includes a warm-up period with the baby Highland calves, chance for all family members to feed, pet, brush, and love on them, and opportunities to photograph with them on a minimally styled Christmas tree setup. Your entire experience with them, both candid and posed if they allow, will be photographed by me!
- Option to purchase additional professional-quality prints and wall art
- Exquisite hot cocoa favors, courtesy of Scarlet Springs Farm B&B
* For six people or more, please contact me to discuss!
Are you ready to meet some real-life mini highland babies?!
"Moo-ey" Christmas at Scarlet Springs Farm
Important note:
The Fine Print
*** Non-refundable payment of $549 will be collected upon booking.
*** Mini Highland Experiences are for up to 5 people max.
*** A 6% VA sales tax will be added to all packages and options.
*** Timeliness is imperative. Even if you're late, your end time is still the same.
LIMITED SLOTS AVAILABLE
Let's get your time slot secured! A non-refundable $549 payment (plus 6% sales tax) will secure your exclusive mini Highland baby holiday experience at Scarlet Springs Farm on our calendar. This limited edition experience includes 20 minutes of private time with the calves and you will receive full gallery for keeps, with additional prints and wall art available for purchase within your delivered gallery!
Saturday Nov 16
Have a "Moo-ey" Christmas!
10:35-10:55 am
10:00-10:20 am
11:10-11:30 pm
39755 Old Wheatland Rd, Waterford, VA 20197
Rain Date: Sun Nov 17
Meet Eloise
Book here
Book now for only $549
4:05-4:25 PM
3:30-3:50 pm
Saturday Nov 30
10:35-10:55 am
10:00-10:20 am
11:10-11:30 pm
Rain Date: Sun Dec 1
Meet Penelope
Enhance your photo experience with a or
at the Spring House Bed & Breakfast, all at the farm!
luxury picnic
overnight stay
The Spring House is a getaway unlike any other. Step back in time as you enter the historic home, built in the early 1800’s, now outfitted with all the modern amenities for comfort and fresh, country-chic décor. Enjoy your morning coffee as the sun rises on the spacious deck, overlooking a spring-fed pond. Keep an eye out for the many morning animal visitors, and of course, say hello again to the mini highland ladies.
Book a Spring House B&B Stay Here!
If FOOD is more your speed (it's definitely mine!), how about immersing yourself in the serene beauty of our 74-acre private farm in Waterford, Virginia while enjoying your private, luxury destination picnic before or after your photo experience? Enjoy a unique, stylish & memorable dining experience surrounded by nature!
Book a Scarlet Springs Farm luxury picnic here!
I had the pleasure of working with Denise for a family photo shoot to celebrate my baby's 1st birthday, and I cannot recommend their services enough. From start to finish, Denise was professional, friendly, and accommodating, making the whole experience a joy.
During the shoot, Denise was able to capture some truly magical moments, and I was pleased with the quality of the photos. She managed to capture not just the beauty of my baby, but also the love and connection between our family. The final product was stunning, and I am so grateful to have these precious memories captured forever.
Family
Nicole & Brian
Denise! These are so magical! Thank you so much. I know you put a lot of work into this behind the scenes - scoping out Lubber Run and getting to Bon Air early - and I think that really comes out in the final product. You know I can be kind of a nervous nellie when it comes to getting out there with the baby. Without your enthusiasm, we probably wouldn't have been bold enough to go to Bon Air at peak blooms. We really appreciate you!
Family
Helen & Hunter
Over a year later and these are still photos I frequently look back on and use for time piece materials. Denise has a knack for finding beauty in really normal and every day happenings and these photos document through this lens. It makes me remember the newborn stage and that transition very fondly. She was great at using our space on the fly to complement our family, and at conveying what she sees into a great story and work of art. She put all of our family members at ease and it was easy to just act normal and have her snap photos while following us around the house. Denise is a professional with quick turn around time and great communication. Thank you Denise for documenting this time for us. We look forward to working with you again!
In-home Newborn
Steph & George
My family worked with Denise to capture our first family memories with our newborn daughter. She was flexible, kind, knowledgeable, and patient throughout the process. The pictures she takes are impeccable and really captured the joy and love at such a big milestone in our lives. I would recommend her without reservation to anyone that wants any photography work done going forward. She is truly a unique photographer who brings her passion and personality to her work :)
In-home Newborn
Adithi & Parth
We loved our maternity photo experience with Denise Van Photography! Neither of us had been involved in a photo shoot before, and Denise did a great job making us feel comfortable and natural. We had a great time on the day of the shoot, and were excited to have access to the finished album within a few days! Looking forward to framing several of our favorite pictures 🙂. Would definitely recommend Denise Van Photography!
Maternity session
Sarah & Chris
We had a fun time with Denise for our family portrait session. She was patient and kind with my 3 year old who didn’t nap beforehand. She gave us poses and instructions that felt natural to us. She captured awesome moments and the pictures came out beautifully! Highly recommend!
Family
Vania & Nate
Denise is fantastic! She’s communicative, professional, flexible, and so talented. We scrambled last minute to schedule a shoot before a storm wiped out the cherry blossoms, and I could not be more grateful that she was able and willing to make such an effort. We got priceless photos that’ll last a lifetime. We will certainly be using Denise for any and all future photography needs!
Family
Delaney & Evan
We did our first ever family photos with Denise last month, and were we in for a surprise! We felt very comfortable and welcomed during the entire session, and she did SO well with my two little ones. She captured the sweetest moments that really embraced the essence of each of us. We are so pleased with her beautiful work! Thank you, Denise!
Family
Winnie & Coby
Denise has been photographing my family for years as we’ve changed and grown and I love getting to display her work! She connects so well with all of her clients, especially the kids, and my daughter loves looking at all of “Ms. Denise’s pictures.”
Our house is full of love and laughter and Denise has perfectly captured those memories in her photographs. These young years fly by too fast and I will forever be grateful to Denise for helping us freeze these little moments in time!
In-home Newborn
Nicole & Brian
I recently had the pleasure of working with Denise for a family photo shoot. From start to finish, the experience was fantastic. Denise was professional, personable, and made us all feel at ease in front of the camera.
I highly recommend Denise to anyone looking for a talented, reliable, and enjoyable photographer. Thank you for the wonderful experience, Denise!
Bump-to-newborn, Family
Heidi & James
Denise spent the day with us, well not the whole day because that would be ridiculous, but the time of our session capturing some of our favorite photos of ourselves ever. Communication between us was seamless and our meeting for planning the session definitely added to the value of the experience. At the shoot, she preached for us to act natural and do what felt right at the moment. What came out were pictures that we will share with family and friends for years. Neither of us considers ourselves very photogenic, but Denise worked some magic and figured out how to trick the camera into making us look even more in love than we are. I’d recommend Denise to anyone wanting a positive professional experience, open communication, and someone that truly cares about her craft. Thanks again Denise!
elopement
Kelsey & Erik
Denise made our newborn photo shoot feel easy! We absolutely love how she captured our whole family (including our pup!) during a really special time. She has a great eye for how to make even a basic space on a cloudy day look special and beautiful.
In-home newborn
Becca & Paul
When we started planning our wedding and keeping it simple, I thought I had my bases covered with a checklist to make the day go as planned. Little did I know in this planning stage that one of the most important people for our wedding day would be our photographer! You took all of my general sketched out plans and helped us make beautiful memories with each other and our families. I cannot tell you how amazing it has been to work with you and spend our special day with you! I think I can safely say you made our day extremely special and you captured it perfectly! I know that my recommendation to friends and family getting married in the future is 1. have Denise as your photographer if you're in the area, or if you're not lucky enough to be nearby, 2. find a photographer you trust and enjoy. Denise, you have such talent in building trust, hyping the couple up, and capturing joy and love.
Elopement
Melissa & Connor
I recently had the pleasure of working with Denise for a family photo shoot. From start to finish, the experience was fantastic. Denise was professional, personable, and made us all feel at ease in front of the camera.
One thing that really impressed me about Denise's work was her ability to capture great action shots. She was able to capture my son's energetic personality and the photos turned out beautifully. The end result of the photo shoot was stunning. Denise captured all of our personalities perfectly, and the memories that these photos represent will be treasured forever.
I highly recommend Denise to anyone looking for a talented, reliable, and enjoyable photographer. Thank you for the wonderful experience, Denise!
Family
Kelly & Shane
Amazing photography AND Denise is wonderful with kids. My son was initially a bit hesitant about the session, and she got him to open up while capturing the true heart of our family. We loved all of the photos and couldn't choose just 12 that came with the mini-session; it was easy to go ahead and buy the rest! Getting family presents this year was a snap with all of the great photos to choose from. Will definitely be using Denise Van Photography again!
Family
Erin & Nayden
Can you love your photographer as much as I love mine? Probably not.
I love her because 1. She makes me look amazing and 2. She has this way of capturing personalities in her photography. My son (pre-teen to the max) hates photos taken but she did absolutely amazing with him. She allowed him to be himself and was able to translate that into her photos. So much better than me saying, "smile right for the camera" and getting that "I don't wanna be here" child smile.
I appreciate her talents and knowledge and her fast turn around service. She made my whole month with those photos! Definitely recommend!
Motherhood
Corrie & A.
Denise does beautiful work and is a true artist! We love the tulip field photos that she took of our family. It was awful weather at the time of our session, but nonetheless she worked fast and made the best out of a difficult situation. Thank you so much, Denise! We are really looking forward to using your services for branding photos for our small business.
Family
Chrissy & Manny
Have Questions? Get Answers
Common FAQs
Q: How long have you been a photographer?
A: I still remember being joint-gifted a Sony Cybershot digital camera with my sister during the latter years of high school, circa 2004? I may have hogged it a lot (sorry sis) and have always loved taking photos with it. Then I bought my first crop sensor entry-level camera from my ex-boyfriend (a story for another time, yes?) and made the decision to learn and use manual mode only. It's been quite a journey ever since then and I have yet to put down my camera. I've been photographing couples, families, etc more seriously but still as a hobby since 2011 and officially in business since 2017.
Q: What's your style?
A: Joyful, vibrant, authentic, laughter-filled, emotional, candid. Chances are, if you've connected with my work and love what you've seen, those characteristics are what appeal to you as well! I love finding that twinkle in your partner or child's eye, that sweet giggle, or tender moment bestowed upon you by the ones who love you. The images that bring a smile to my face or tug at my heartstrings are my favorite. If you're nodding your head to all this, then I think we'll get along swimmingly!
Q: How do we dress ourselves?
A: I'm so glad you asked! This is where I come in :) I want you to come as authentic to you as possible while also providing you with clothing recommendations that will help you look like *chef's kiss* in all your photos. I have a client guide that I send all clients upon booking and it includes helpful links for shopping.
Q: Do you offer any albums, prints, canvases, etc?
A: Absolutely! I want you feeling 1,000% comfortable and excited about the quality of your photographs before placing orders on those. That way, you only order exactly what you want, when you want, and when you know with confidence that they are going to look amazing on your walls and in your fine art heirloom albums. And all of this is done & ordered right through your online gallery!
Q: Are Photo Experiences refundable?
A: Due to the nature of these farm sessions, the retainer is paid in full at booking. The retainer amount is non-refundable and rescheduling will not be possible. No-shows or last minute cancellations (less than 48h) will NOT be rescheduled or refunded. If communicated more than 48h before your session date, re-selling your spot will be permitted.
Q: Will you retouch our images?
A: I do light retouching on all of my images to ensure consistency across your gallery and my body of work. If there are any glaring objects that should be removed (such as a scratch on your babe or your toddler's face), I'll remove it. Larger edits (such as removing tan lines or or body shaping) require more time and can be requested for $45/image.
Q: How do I book you?
A: That question is music to my ears! To book me to capture your special memories, click on the button provided above OR keep scrolling down to get to the "BOOK NOW" link!
Simply email me! I'm here to help.
Have More Questions?
As always, I am here to answer any questions for you at any time. Just send me an email and I'll get back to you ASAP. Thank you so much!
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Let's get you on my calendar! Welcome to the DVP Family.
Denise Van
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