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NEW PHOTOGRAPHER IN LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA - WAS IT A SIGN? Local Businesses

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NEW PHOTOGRAPHER IN LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA - WAS IT A SIGN?

I HAVE A NEW NEIGHBOR.  A short while ago, a new family occupied a farm house just a few properties down the road from my home.   A few weeks ago I noticed that on the side of one of the vehicles, there was a business sign.  I couldn't quite read the lettering because I was driving by their driveway.  Then last week, I noticed that the sign was advertising a photographer. 

I TOOK THAT AS A SIGN!

Now, that wasn't the first sign, it was the second sign.  Not that I'm superstitious, mind you.  It's just that, for the first time in over 20 years I had a professional hair dresser cut and style my hair, now a photographer moves in 3 doors down from me????  

WOULDN'T YOU TAKE THAT AS A SIGN??Photographer Steve Waysall

Monday, while driving by, I noticed a gentleman doing some yard work on that property.  I stopped, introduced myself as a neighbor and verified that he was the photpgrapher.  He was a very friendly fellow and I asked the big question. 

Do you do portraits? 

SURE, he said, and he said it with a confident and friendly smile that made me believe that I made the right decision.  Best part, he could take the photos at my home.  Of course, I made it clear that I would want him to use a "Loretta Young" filter.  You know, the one that the camera man always used in the movies showing Loretta Young in a soft light at angles that showed the fewest wrinkles?  Come on, you know what I mean.

Lenn and Photographer

 

Steve arrived at my home yesterday with camera, lights, and other equipment that I couldn't identify but that put me in a soft light.  I believe it was the Loretta Young filter.  About an hour and three wardrobe changes later we had about 100 photos to work with.  After selecting several that stood out and were as good as you're going to get of Lenn we edited a couple for use on web sites and blogs. 

          

I can now retire the old photo.  I now have three current photos so that, when I meet someone in person, they'll recognize me from the web site.  Success.   

      Two photos for web sites and blogs

                                                    One for Winter and one for Summer

                                                                                       Lenn in Black

 Lenn Photo   Lenn Photo   Lenn in Black

   Lenn's House in Lovettsville

Courtesy Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.

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Comments(110)

Kathy Jackson
RE/MAX Mainstream - Vincennes, IN
Big or small, I sell them ALL!!

Great photos Lenn!  I love the one in the chair! As someone else mentioned-very 1st lady!!  I guess we could call you the 1st Lady of AR!

Aug 15, 2009 03:22 AM
Kathy McGraw
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate

Oh Lenn.....the new picture is great!  I am just so shocked as you said you would "never" take another picture.  It was a sign for sure that he moved in!  Moral of the story....never say never LOL :)

Aug 15, 2009 03:48 AM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Kathy Mc.  Thanks.  This isn't the first time I've changed my mind about something.  HA!

Kathy J.  Thanks.  I appreciate that.

Sharon.  That's just what I'm doing.  I'm using different ones for different posts, web sites and I'll rotate the blog photos too.

Alan.  That is very funny.

Gail.  Interesting thought.  However, look at the traffic from one photo change. 

Linda.  Shucks.  Come on up to my house and Steve will come here.

Missy.  Thanks.  It's a real shocker.  Thanks Bob for me.

 

Aug 15, 2009 04:13 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

You are so beautiful Lenn!  I'm so glad you showed us a wonderful you. Funny though...I accepted who you were no matter what...but I sure see the Lenn I've been reading for so long...in a different 'light' lol.

Aug 15, 2009 04:32 AM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Sally.  Don't be fooled.  I'm still the same "hard core" Lenn

Aug 15, 2009 05:43 AM
Laurie Manny
Long Beach CA Real Estate - Long Beach, CA

Fab Lenn! Just Fab!

Aug 15, 2009 09:17 AM
Wendy Rulnick
Rulnick Realty, Inc. - Destin, FL
"It's Wendy... It's Sold!"

Very lovely, Lenn!

Aug 15, 2009 10:14 AM
Sharon Alters
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL
Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Lenn, so glad to find this story from Alan's post via Sharon's comment. What great photos!

Sharon

Aug 15, 2009 04:38 PM
Gary McNinch
Better Properties Real Estate - Renton, WA
Broker, Renton WA Real Estate

Lenn,  

HOLY COW!!!   Guess I am late to the party now, but the color is amazing.  What a great job he did.  Now you look young, elegant, bright (almost shining).  All that and still give the best advice here.  You are gorgeous and still tough as nails when necessary. 

List and Sell (and please everyone .... get a great professional photo .... it is so important)   Gary @ RentonHomeFinder.com

 

 

 

 

 

Aug 15, 2009 06:15 PM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Laurie.  Thanks.  It was surely well received by my AR friends.

Wendy.  Thank you and thanks for dropping by.

Frank and Sharon.  Thanks.  Word of post on ActiveRain.  Powerful stuff.

Gary.  Thanks.  I agree.  The importance of a decent personal photo cannot be dismissed.  Look at the interest these photos have generated.  This post should have been featured to get the word out.

 

 

Aug 15, 2009 09:14 PM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Lenn,

Way to cause a stir (a good one) on AR!  I also love your new photos.   Great post, great photographer and great smile!  I am just curious to know who was taking the photo of the photographer taking the photos.

Gerry's AR signature

Aug 16, 2009 01:54 AM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Gerry.  We brought in a neighbor to take the photo of the photographer taking my photo.  I especially wanted that one. 

Dedra.  Ah!  I love serendipity. 

Aug 16, 2009 04:27 AM
ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779
REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK - Asheville, NC
CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com

Lenn~

 

Neighbors are wonderful...especially ones who can capture the spirit of those who live nearby...and then bring it to life in portrait form... LOVE this portrait of you...

Aug 16, 2009 07:31 AM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Janeanne.  Thanks.  I love working with local folks and Steve is very responsive.

 

Aug 16, 2009 07:56 AM
Ralph Gorgoglione
Metro Life Homes - Palm Springs, CA
California and Hawaii Real Estate (310) 497-9407

Lenn,

LOVE the new photo!

And the color blouse you are wearing is really HOT right now!

Orange is way in these days.

I love the background, too.

MUCH better picture than your old one.

Aug 16, 2009 03:28 PM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Ralph.  HA!  The old photo was just plain old.  In fact, it was "pre-digital". 

Aug 16, 2009 09:08 PM
Carol Culkin
Diamond Partners Inc - Overland Park, KS
Overland Park Residential Real Estate

Lenn - I have been absent - thought there was a new kid on the block!

Aug 27, 2009 03:12 PM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Carol.  HA!  A photographer moved in two properties down the road.  I put him to work.

Aug 27, 2009 04:04 PM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Lenn,

I found this from your comment on William's post about you.  It's a great post, great photo, and you've been an encouragement from the day I joined AR in 2007!  Thank you!

Mike in Tucson

Apr 25, 2012 05:36 PM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Mike.  Thank YOU for your lovely and inspiring photos and posts.

Apr 25, 2012 09:25 PM