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!
Friday Photo Tip | Colors
Alright, I’m going to let me freak flag fly a bit here. Color matters to me A. LOT. Like so much so that I will make my kids change clothes to go into the backyard if I know I’m going to be taking photos. I will choose…
Sneak Peek | Then Delivery!
Little did we know that only 9 hours later, her water would break and baby would arrive a few hours after that!
Sneak Peek | Hannah 1yr
1-year-old Hannah can sure make some faces!! Her studio session was quick and adorable this morning in honor of her 1st birthday.
Sneak Peek | Gray Maternity
These sweet parents-to-be battled the heat and humidity last night on The National Mall with me but it was SO worth it! They had
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
Friday Photo Tip | Thirds
Since we read left to right (at least in most languages) our eyes follow the same pattern when “reading” a photo. To make an image that is most interesting to read, place your subject…
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…
Friday Photo Tip | Joints
While this may seem like a minor thing to be worried about in your photos, paying attention to it can really improve the way the eye perceives an image. When you see a limb…
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%.
Kennedy & Reagan | 1 Year!
The Orth twins have finished their first trip around the sun!! Kennedy and Reagan’s mama chose a twinkle twinkle little star theme for the final session of their watch-me-grow package and the results are so adorable!
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…
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…
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…
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 | Purdy Family
This morning, I met the lovely Purdys here for their fourth family session with me! I have loved watching their family of little ladies grow over the years and they always leave me belly laughing at some point during their sessions.