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 […]

This Maryland maternity session at Riversdale Manor was in the middle of winter. It was a chilly February day when we ventured to Riversdale for this maternity session. Despite the frigid temps, this mama’s glow exuded so much warmth and grace. Mama wore a dress from the client wardrobe I provide clients. Along with her […]

I have the fondest memories of my babymoon in Ireland. Zach and I packed our bags when I was 20 weeks pregnant with Perry and traveled across Ireland, Scotland, and England over the course of two weeks. We immediately fell in love with everything about Ireland – the people, the lush green landscapes, the castles, […]

Supporting DC small businesses has always been important to me, but even more so since the pandemic commenced. Small businesses have been hit particularly hard since COVID, forcing many to close their doors. Putting money in the hands of people who live in our community is one of many reasons to help local businesses. I […]