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 | 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!!)
Sneak Peek | Asoni Family
At the end of their session, Mom mentioned that they have chickens in their backyard, and I foolishly thought she meant toy chickens…Nope, real deal! I just had to let their session run over time to capture the kids with their backyard friends!
Friday Photo Tip | Shoot Down
When taking photographs it’s easy to capture your subject’s face, get the smile and move on. But today’s Friday Photo Tip is about going one step further and trying a different angle…
Rory | My Last Studio Newborn
As you may know, I recently went through a rebranding with ALP and transitioned away from studio portraiture to on-location storytelling photography. Well, this morning that transition came to a close with my very last studio newborn session with beautiful baby Rory…
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 | Curtis Family
When clients agree to sunrise sessions my heart just sings! Light in the early morning is low and soft while the air is still cool and fresh. The Curtis’ met me at Bon Air Park in Arlington for just that kind of session this morning!
Friday Photo Tip | Fireworks
In honor of Independence Day tomorrow, I thought I’d use this week’s FPT to share a lighting hack for low-light photos. This hack works great when photographing your kids and family against a backdrop of fireworks, campfire, or any low-light situation when you don’t want to use your phone or camera’s built-in flash.
Halfway! - My 366 Project
What a year to have chosen to do a daily photo project! — Like all of us, I had no idea what was to come and that 2020 would be a formative year of my kids’ childhood in ways I could never have imagined…
Sneak Peek | Ouart Family
My calendar has been full of BOYS lately! And as a boy mom too, I’m in love with it. The Ouarts and their two sweet sons welcomed me into their home this morning for some photos and video. Mom mentioned that this felt like “a day in the quarantine life” as we…
Sneak Peek | Melo Family
After all that talk about bubbles being my secret weapon for child sessions in my last post, I met my match yesterday with baby Lucien — a baby completely underwhelmed by bubbles! He smiled and laughed non-stop during photos with mom and dad, but the antidote was those bubbles…
Sneak Peek | T Family
Now, I’m not going to lie, when I arrived at the T’s home earlier today, little lady burst into TEARS! It was nearly bedtime and she was afraid mom was leaving her with me. Luckily, when she snuck a peek at the bubble machine…
Friday Photo Tip | Lights Off!
Unless you’re a professional or serious hobbyist, your camera or iPhone are set to adjust your white balance automatically. To avoid a warm or cool cast to your photos, there’s an easy fix…
5 Tips for Choosing a Photographer
Choosing who to invest in for your family photography is not always an easy decision. After ten years in this business, I have learned that finding the right photographer/client relationship is where the magic happens…
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…
ALP is Moving | Dec 2020
As a photographer and military spouse it’s both joyful and devastating to move my business and family every few years. I get to experience living in so many wonderful places all over the country and as a photographer…
Friday Photo Tip | Catchlights
To ensure there are catchlights in your subjects eyes, simply turn them into the light — or if they’re moving around, make sure you are photographing them with your back to the light so that they are facing it when you snap your image.
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…