There’s No “Wrong Time” for a Newborn Session If you’re thinking, what if I missed the newborn window? First of all, take a breath, because it doesn’t matter nearly as much as you think. Babies grow so fast in the first year that capturing them at any point is meaningful. Whether your little one is […]

How Long Does a Newborn Session Take? If you’re planning your newborn session and wondering how long to block off on the calendar, I’ve got you. This is one of the most common questions I get from new parents, and it’s such a good one to ask. So… how long does a newborn session take? […]

How Old Should My Baby Be for Newborn Photos? If you’re pregnant and starting to think about newborn photos, this is probably one of the first questions that pops into your head. How old should my baby be for newborn photos? It’s a great one to ask before baby arrives so you can get it […]

Stanton Park Cherry Blossoms Newborn Photos, a brand-new baby, and a family who literally lives around the corner. This session had my heart from the very beginning. There are some sessions that just feel like they were meant to happen, and this was absolutely one of them. When this sweet family reached out about their […]

Choosing where your newborn session will take place is one of the most important decisions you’ll make, and if you’re wondering how to choose the best location for your newborn session: in-home vs. studio vs. outdoor, you’re in exactly the right place. This decision truly shapes the overall feel of your images, but more importantly, […]

If you’re wondering how to prepare your home for an in-home newborn session, let me start with the thing that almost every family is surprised by: You do not need to clean your entire home. I know that’s usually the first thought. You just had a baby, things feel a little all over the place, […]

How to prep your toddler for a newborn session is one of the most common questions I get from families, and honestly, I get it. Toddlers are a little unpredictable, and adding a brand new baby into the mix can feel like a lot. But I promise you, with a little bit of intentional prep, […]

There is something incredibly meaningful about being invited back into a family’s story. This sweet session just outside of Olney, Maryland in Brookeville was extra special because it was the second time I’ve had the honor of photographing this family. A few years ago, I photographed their Olney newborn photos, documenting their first son as […]

We did these Constitution Garden newborn photos in mid-November, but you would never know it was a chilly morning! There is something magical about photographing a young family outdoors, and Constitution Gardens in Washington DC offered the perfect setting for Cooper and Dylan as they celebrated life with their sweet baby boy. At just two […]

How adorable are these Palisades DC newborn photos? We photographed Courtney’s magnolia maternity session in the early spring, so I was delighted to photograph their beautiful baby boy! This newborn session felt so cozy! In-home newborn sessions are typically so relaxed, and this one was no different. We photographed the session in the primary bedroom […]