UNITED STATES NATIONAL ARBORETUM, ESQUIVEL FAMILY
There is nothing more fun to me than planning and stylizing shoots with my clients. When it is an entire family who thinks outside of the box and lets creativity and fashion fly, it is even more fun for me, as a photographer.
I had the great privilege of shooting the Esquivel Family at the National Arboretum in Washington, DC. Their edgy yet elegant vibe is to swoon over along with their family story that is told to me first hand by Danielle Esquivel, wife, momma and fearless boss babe!
Their Family Story by Danielle:
Our family came to be many years ago when Kai our daughter was just 5 years old, over 8 years ago! Time sure does fly!
Justin, my husband, had been a longtime friend of mine and by chance we became connected again after many years apart. What once was a one sided love became two (Justin wanted to date me way back when but I always refused. I never wanted to ruin our friendship!)
We instantly fell in love with each other and wanted to spend all our time together and Kai loved Justin from the start! They share a special bond to this day.
Fast forward to June 2013 where we decided we were in it for the long haul! We got married in a beautiful summer wedding in Ithaca, NY with Kai by our side as our flower girl.
So how did a bunch of NYers end up in DC? Well, about 3 years ago I accepted a job in the Washington DC metro area and we packed up and moved down to Virginia - our new home! We couldn’t be happier! Justin loves the area as an avid film fan and one of the Epic Film Guys from Epic Film Guys Podcast, there is always something movie related to do and you can almost always find him at the Alamo DraftHouse Cinema.
For me living in DC, I love the close proximity to so much culture and art! You can find me hitting up the local museums and concerts as well as shopping! Cause what girl doesn’t love to shop!
Kai, walks to the beat of her own drum. She’s fiercely unique and not afraid to be herself. We absolutely love her for that! She’s been into hand lettering and calligraphy these days and loves tagging along with us to shows and concerts. She’s a punk girl at heart and her punk mama couldn’t be prouder!
A little love note from Lacey O:
Danielle, Justin and Kai,
It was so fun planning and stylizing your family shoot with you. You all are a divergently fierce family for sure! Don't ever change a thing!
With Big Love,
Lacey O.
