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As an Alexandria photographer for natural family photos, this session was filled with fun and play! You don’t need to know how to pose or what to do during your family session – I will guide you every step of the way! With little ones, the key is having fun! We will play some fun […]

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It is truly a dream to be a destination family photographer, and I photographed this gorgeous family on the Rhode Island coast during The Kindred Path workshop this past spring. I truly believe in creating magical family photos, no matter where we are. Although these images were photographed on the Rhode Island coast, it felt […]

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This DC cherry blossoms family session was so fun! I photographed this sweet baby boy for his outdoor newborn session almost a year earlier, so it was special seeing how much he had grown! The DC cherry blossoms are iconic and definitely a sight to behold, so we thought it would be the perfect setting […]

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As a Manassas photographer for effortless family photos, I want you to FEEL something when you go back to look at your images 10 years from now. You should also feel relaxed and have fun DURING your session, and we’ll do just that! You don’t need to know where to stand or who to look […]

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You will love this National Arboretum azaleas maternity session! The National Arboretum boasts luscious azaleas from mid-April to mid-May every year, and they are a sight to see! Spring maternity sessions always provide such gorgeous colors. We photographed Lauren and Andrew’s maternity session at the National Arboretum during azalea season in early May. We were […]

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This winter maternity shoot in the snow was on my bucket list for the longest time! Last year I was supposed to photograph a snowy maternity session, but we ended up getting ZERO snow – such a bummer! This expecting mama was onboard with being ready to jump last minute if there was snow in […]

Winter maternity shoot

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We enjoyed a peaceful morning together during this Silver Spring MD newborn session this past winter. I often get asked when the best time for newborn photos is, and I usually recommend the first two weeks. I wrote an entire blog post on this, but essentially, babies are sleepiest and the sessions tend to go […]

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The DC Kwanzan cherry blossoms often don’t get as much love as the infamous Yoshino cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin, and I’m here to say – I don’t know why! The Kwanzan cherry blossoms in DC are absolutely stunning! The blossoms are puffier and pinker, and the BEST part is you don’t deal with […]

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This National Gallery of Art maternity session made me swoon! Shannon reached out and knew she wanted a location that was unique and different for her maternity session. Washington, D.C. is full of gorgeous backdrops, and we sometimes forget about the ones indoors! The National Gallery of Art is the perfect location for a maternity […]

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This newborn session was so dreamy! I photographed this sweet new family in Fairfax a couple months ago as they welcomed their beautiful baby girl. We had the best time chatting and just enjoying the morning together. In-home newborn sessions can be so peaceful and relaxed. You don’t need to worry about leaving the house, […]

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