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 | McDonnell Family
Such a bittersweet session! I’ve been photographing this crew since the year we moved here when Chrissy was pregnant with tiny Gwen! Her and my twins ended up being born…
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…
Sneak Peek | Matheson Family
It’s always intimidating to photograph for a fellow photographer, but Darcy’s sweet, laid back family made for a fun, easy session in DC last night…
Sneak Peek | McQuigg Family
The rain stopped in Vienna this morning JUST in time for my session with the McQuiggs! Meadowlark Gardens was cloudy and cool and just…
Sneak Peek | Walsh Family
We were able to meet for a session last night. And with a fourth family member too! Yes, little Violet’s Mama is expecting her little brother this January!…
Sneak Peek | Orth Family
I’ve photographed these identical ladies since they were born and this morning I got to hang out with them in their new house in DC! There was…
Villemez | Full + Film
The Villemez family has reached a big milestone — their 10-year wedding anniversary!! To celebrate, Elise slipped (effortlessly!) back into her gorgeous wedding gown and posed and played for…
Purdy Family | The National Mall
I’d be lying if I didn’t say I was giddy about the photos from the Purdy’s National Mall session earlier this month! They met me for sunrise and we pretty much…
Full + Film | Rosenof Family
The Rosenofs were one of my clients forced to reschedule during my Coronavirus business closure. We had originally planned a session to celebrate little Aviva’s 1st birthday. Unfortunately, COVID-19 had other plans… We finally ended up rescheduling over two months later and they opted for…
Mini + Film | Asoni Family
As I was leaving at the end of their session, mom made a comment about having been adopted later in her childhood (age 12) and that family photos of her kids are very important to her since she doesn’t have any from when she was their age. This comment definitely stayed with me as I edited their images this week…
Full + Mini Film | Ouart Family
You may remember their sneak peek from earlier this month, but it’s time for the full show with their completed film and gallery! Please have a look at the adorable mini film and highlight images from the Ouart’s session…
Full + Film | Melo Family
On the day of the Melo’s session, Dad had to leave for a work trip an hour after we started, but I think we still managed plenty of fun time with them together and captured Lucien’s obvious love of his Daddy!