This Washington DC Maternity Session at Tudor Place was the epitome of spring. This session displayed refined elegance, timeless beauty, and delicate nostalgia – all of my favorite things. It had rained in the days prior, so we were incredibly fortunate to be gifted with a beautiful spring day in May. Spring is probably my […]

This dreamy maternity session at Tudor Place DC was so classic and ethereal. Photographed at Tudor Place in Washington, DC, this expecting mother met me on a warm spring evening. I adore photographing maternity sessions because it is such an exciting time. The anticipation of meeting your little one and the uncertainty of knowing your […]

This family photo session at the US Capitol in Washington DC made me pinch myself. The venues and locations I photograph at can be truly stunning. This session was photographed at the U.S. Capitol Building on a beautiful spring morning. Although it was primarily cloudy, we were gifted with gorgeous, even light. Mom, dad, baby, […]

One of the largest worries my clients come to me with is what to wear for their Washington DC newborn session. Most people do not naturally have dresses for photo sessions already in their wardrobes. Naturally, this can cause confusion or indecision on what to wear. The overarching idea to aim for is to look […]

I am incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to photograph at such classic monuments. There are so many perfect options to choose from – the Lincoln, Jefferson, DC War Memorial, etc. The U.S. Capitol Building serves as a timeless backdrop for your DC family photos. I met this family on an early spring morning, and […]

The National Arboretum Washington DC may not appear like the obvious choice for a cherry blossom photo session. Everyone knows about the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin, but the cherry blossoms at the National Arboretum are one of Washington DC’s best-kept secrets! There are over 30 varieties of cherry blossom trees in the arboretum. […]

I can assure you every parent has tremendous high’s and tremendous low’s (often in the same day!). Consider this your Friday pep talk. You CAN do this thing called motherhood, and you CAN do it gracefully and beautifully. That doesn’t mean it won’t be messy or you won’t have bad days. But you will emerge […]

Cherry blossom season is equally the busiest but most beautiful time of the year, and this National Arboretum Cherry Blossoms Family Session did not disappoint. The timing of the cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin can be so tricky. You need to meticulously follow the peak bloom forecast, and even that can change multiple times! […]

As a family photographer in DC, I often hear the same questions from clients as we prepare for their session. I wanted to gather the responses here in one place to best meet your needs. You should confidently walk into your DC family photo session feeling great! It is a true honor for me to […]

This Brookside Gardens photo session was an ethereal dream as a Northern VA Family Photographer. I love golden light, but there is something to be said for an overcast, foggy morning. The fog helped create a magical feel throughout Brookside Gardens during this family photo session. We even found some lingering cherry blossoms to add […]