Welcome to the ALP Blog!
This is where I share a little more of the stories behind the photographs. You’ll find recent sessions and client sneak peeks, along with photography tips, personal favorites, and exciting milestones along the way. Take a look around — I’m so glad you’re here!
Sneak Peek | Knight Family
I met the Knight family at their home on Friday to capture some fun around their house! After their session, the girls’ grandparent’s were set to…
Sneak Peek | Imwalle Family
These girls are only two weeks older than my own twins so it was super fun to compare notes and commiserate over the craziness…
Sneak Peek | Kane Family
I photographed this sweet family back when we lived in New York and now they’re stationed here in the DC so I got to…
Sneak Peek | V Family
I met this adorable little family at a tiny park in Arlington earlier this week! These sweet brothers played and giggled and…
Sneak Peek | Baby Anna
To say Anna was the most alert newborn I’ve photographed would be an understatement. This little 10-day-old wanted nothing to do with…
Friday Photo Tip | Overcast
Most of my clients tend to be disappointed if their session day comes along and it’s cloudy. I get it, that golden back-lighting is gorgeous, but don’t discount the beauty of an overcast day…
Sneak Peek | Lok Family
You’ll see Oliver’s pacifier and favorite show, Daniel Tiger make some cameos below, but that’s just life with a toddler. Thank you to the Loks for…
Sneak Peek | Sanders Family
I think you’ll agree that little Tarn stole the show during this session. And no photographer was going to get in the way of his snack time…
Baby Walter | Full + Film
Even after arriving a whole month early, this guy was alert! Lauren spent over and hour trying to coax him to sleep to no avail. He wanted to…
Sneak Peek | Abide Family
This morning we met bright and early at the Army Navy Country Club here in Arlington. We raced the crew setting up for two weddings later in the day, but managed…
Sneak Peek | Mazzocco Family
Last night I met the lovely Mazzocco family in Old Town Alexandria for our 4th (and final 😭) session before my move in a few months. I met this family back in 2018 when…
Sneak Peek | Veratti Family
Little 2-year-old Arthur definitely ran the show as we stopped to watch ducks, airplanes, and trucks in true boy fashion! We almost had to…
Sneak Peek | Baby Lucas
I knocked on the Quiaoits door bright and early at 7am. Lucas is an early bird which worked out well because so am I. We had a very happy, kicky baby boy who…
Sneak Peek | Catherine
And can I just say that she is so lucky to have a big brother like her Ryan. He’s 9, but when I asked him to play with his sister for a few photos, he said, “Oh, she LOVES playing tea party!” He grabs her purple
Top 2%! | Contest Placement
My top placing photo was the one above of my twins and our pup watching the trash truck out our front door during our first try at potty training this January. This photo placed 660th of 24,869 photos in the Lifestyle category. That is top 2%.
Friday Photo Tip | Straight Lines
This week’s photo tip is a really simple photo fix that is often overlooked. It can really make the difference between a photo that is polished and one that looks like a quick snapshot. The tip is this…
Titus Family | Baby Shower
This mama-to-be was FIVE years old when I started dating my husband back in the day and now she and her awesome husband are about to be parents. It’s still hard to believe sometimes that she’s not that little girl crashing me and Bill’s dates anymore!
Sneak Peek | Rosenof Family
Their eldest daughter, Tova was the perfect little assistant. Checking the back of my camera to see how each image was turning out and asking what she should do for the next picture. I could have photographed her all day long (especially with those perfect, bouncy curls!!)