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!
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!
Sneak Peek | Baby Peyton
Road flooding and insane traffic almost kept me from this incredible session yesterday! But the thunderstorms and water subsided and I was able to pull into the Agnese family’s driveway right…
Sneak Peek | Baby Mack
Going through the last few months of pregnancy and delivering during a pandemic is a challenge this sweet family was forced to face. Between a cancelled shower and no visitors at the hospital
Full + Film | Hovatter Promotion
It was an incredible honor to be a part of Colonel Hovatter’s promotion to Brigadier General in DC earlier this year! With his lovely wife and two kids by his side, he achieved a rank most soldiers only dream about…
Sneak Peek | Orth Family
Bright and early for sunrise today, this gorgeous family met me along the Potomac river for an overdue socially-distanced family session! We had originally scheduled a cherry blossom…
Sneak Peek | Haberman Family
I had my first photography session since the Coronavirus closure!! Northern Virginia has finally reached Phase Two of reopening, so an outdoor socially-distanced session for the lovely Habermans was first on the docket!
Walsh Family | Newborn Girl
Her Mom, Dad and Grandma were such a pleasure to photograph in Maryland last year and their nursery was so classic and peaceful, I could have stayed there all day! (Scroll to the bottom for the selfie I took when Mom and Dad stepped out to change!)
Bullock Family | Twin Newborns
The Bullocks have a sweet 2-year-old daughter, Amelia and just welcomed twins, Eloise and Henry! Watching them all interact during their lifestyle session was amazing. I could tell this family was meant to have twins!
Bahler Family | Newborn Girl
About a week after baby Emma was born, the sweet Bahlers invited me into their gorgeous home for a lifestyle newborn session. I complimented Koko on her great taste in decor and eye for design. She shrugged and said, “Oh, that’s all Quincy!”…