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 […]

All mothers know there is a certain point where you see the transition from baby to toddler. My darling Rosalie, or “Rosie,” has finally made the transition, and my heart just melted. Rosie’s first twelve months flew by because she was only born two months before COVID began. This time at home has blurred together. […]

This Alexandria Maternity Session in Jones Point Park was somewhat unplanned, but wow, am I so glad it happened. Adrianne from Beatific Visions Photography, the lead founder of The Kindred Path, reached out to me last year to join the team at Kindred Path. The Kindred Path is a community of family photographers. It has […]

As a newborn photographer, providing my clients an elegant, stress-free experience is my utmost priority. There is a reason this Maya Angelou quote resonates with so many people: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou […]

This winter Northern VA newborn photo session was blissful! I find photographing newborns during the winter makes for cozy and comfortable sessions. You don’t need to leave the house, and you can even choose to have Lori Nansi, my preferred hair and make-up artist, come right to your door. It was the week before Christmas […]