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 […]

DC Film Photographers are frequently asked many questions about film, so I wanted to compile the most common questions and their responses in one place for you! Film is a medium that some photographers choose to photograph with over or alongside digital. I would estimate that the vast majority of photographers photograph using digital alone […]

I had such a fun time photographing this dreamy Brookside Gardens family session in Maryland. This sweet family got up early on a Saturday morning and met me at Brookside Gardens in Silver Spring. It had rained the day before, and although the forecast for Saturday was clear, there were overcast skies with fog. I […]

It can be confusing and overwhelming knowing how to help a new mom. Seasoned mothers know exactly what was helpful to them in their postpartum period, but new mothers and friends of new moms may not know the best ways to support their friends. Despite the best of intentions, it is easy to overlook simple […]

This elegant Northern VA maternity session epitome of all things ethereal. After sharing the preview, I couldn’t wait to share the full session below. I believe that motherhood should be photographed as beautifully as wedding photography. After all, motherhood is a continuation after the wedding day for many, and it should be photographed as such. […]