I’m a newborn photographer, I did not get newborn photos. You read that correctly. I specialize in motherhood photography and made the choice to NOT get photos taken when Rosie was born. Why? We were so busy – there were many items on our to-do list, and we felt like we were running out of […]

This Washington DC Family Cherry Blossom Photo Session was delightful. These tiny pink blooms last for only a short duration, but they make such a big impact! If you would like to have a cherry blossom session, I recommend being incredibly flexible. The National Park Service gives a peak bloom prediction every year, but this […]

This DC Maternity Studio Session was a dream to photograph. Karima was my very first session in the petite garden studio, and what a way to open! Karima chose to get hair and make-up done to feel pampered for the session – something I always recommend to elevate your session experience. This session occurred on […]

This Great Marsh Estate, VA maternity session was nothing short of stunning. Kristin and Dave were the sweetest couple to photograph. I love how they were open to going with the flow to create this gorgeous artistic vision. They are expecting their first baby later this year, so it was simply a pleasure to document […]

One of my favorite kinds of sessions to photograph is a DC cherry blossoms family session, and this session did not disappoint! We watched the forecast continually for weeks to confirm both the bloom and weather predictions. The key with a cherry blossom photo session is to be flexible. The bloom forecast actually changed a […]

This one year milestone session with twins was splendid. I love having the opportunity to watch babies grow during their first year. This session was double the case, literally. Maggie and Charlie are twins! Not only are they so, so adorable, but they are just the sweetest little darlings. I’m a mother to two little […]

COVID photography precautions in DC have been of the utmost importance to me during the pandemic. I have been safely photographing families since June of 2020, and to date, everyone has remained safe and healthy! Keeping everyone safe is the first thing I focus on when planning your session. The last thing I want is […]

Being a Northern VA and DC family photographer, I know many mothers have their favorite mom hack. It may last through all of the early years or gradually change as our needs change. In the past, I have shared a few easy tips on how to get your child to smile for photos and how […]

Being a family photographer is the BEST job. After all, I get to play with little ones while documenting their relationship with their parents! Over the years, I have had many parents express worry about their children during sessions. They are worried their kids will be grumpy, they won’t listen, etc. As a mother to […]

You are a great mother. The sole fact that you are reading this post shows you are. You care about your little ones and cherish the time you have together. The crying, whining, yelling, etc. do not define you in your role as a parent. By intentionally creating time to have your family photos taken […]