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This winter maternity shoot in the snow was on my bucket list for the longest time! Last year I was supposed to photograph a snowy maternity session, but we ended up getting ZERO snow – such a bummer! This expecting mama was onboard with being ready to jump last minute if there was snow in […]

Winter Maternity Shoot

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We enjoyed a peaceful morning together during this Silver Spring MD newborn session this past winter. I often get asked when the best time for newborn photos is, and I usually recommend the first two weeks. I wrote an entire blog post on this, but essentially, babies are sleepiest and the sessions tend to go […]

A Blonde Mother Lays On Her White Bed With A Hand On Her Baby During Her Silver Spring Md Newborn Photos.

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The DC Kwanzan cherry blossoms often don’t get as much love as the infamous Yoshino cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin, and I’m here to say – I don’t know why! The Kwanzan cherry blossoms in DC are absolutely stunning! The blossoms are puffier and pinker, and the BEST part is you don’t deal with […]

A Family Huddles Together At Hains Point During Their Family Photos In The Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms In Dc.

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This National Gallery of Art maternity session made me swoon! Shannon reached out and knew she wanted a location that was unique and different for her maternity session. Washington, D.C. is full of gorgeous backdrops, and we sometimes forget about the ones indoors! The National Gallery of Art is the perfect location for a maternity […]

Brown-Haired Woman Stands In The National Gallery Of Art During Her Maternity Session.

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This newborn session was so dreamy! I photographed this sweet new family in Fairfax a couple months ago as they welcomed their beautiful baby girl. We had the best time chatting and just enjoying the morning together. In-home newborn sessions can be so peaceful and relaxed. You don’t need to worry about leaving the house, […]

A Couple Sit On Their Couch With Their Baby During Their Newborn Session In Fairfax, Virginia.

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This Virginia House family session fulfilled all of my Jane Austen dreams! Set on a picturesque property in Richmond, the Virginia House included a gorgeous estate and lush gardens. I photographed my dear friend Kara on a warm November day, and we enjoyed wandering and playing in the gardens. Virginia House is the perfect location […]

Marie Elizabeth Photography 0005 Virginia House Family Session

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These Bishop’s Garden photos of this beautiful family are the definition of romantic nostalgia! This was the second time I photographed Margaret’s family and the first time we got to see her sweet baby girl! Margaret knew she wanted a garden session, and Bishop’s Garden served as the perfect backdrop to achieve the romance we […]

Bishops Garden Photos Of A Romantic Family Session 0001 Virginia House Family Session

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This family session featured Maryland cherry blossoms at Brookside Gardens in Silver Spring. Brookside is one of my favorite photoshoot locations in Maryland and for good reason! It is so beautiful from spring through fall, and in spring there are a few cherry blossom trees that show off. Brookside Gardens has a couple different varieties […]

Maryland Cherry Blossoms 0001 Virginia House Family Session

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As a Bethesda photographer specializing in romantic family and motherhood portraits, this session was so dreamy! This was this family’s third session in their membership, meaning I photographed their newborn session, 6 month session, and now their one year session. Wow, babies grow SO much over the course of a year! We met at the […]

Bethesda Photographer 0001 Virginia House Family Session

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The DC magnolias are simply stunning! The Tidal Basin cherry blossoms get a lot of hype and attention, but in my opinion, the magnolias are even more romantic (and much less crowded to enjoy!). The magnolias bloom about 1-2 weeks before the Tidal Basin cherry blossoms in early to mid-March, so although it’s often a […]

Dc Magnolias Maternity Session 0001 Virginia House Family Session

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