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 | B&W
You only have white, black and gray with which to tell your story, so you need to make sure you are drawing the eye to your subject. Making your subject…
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…
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…
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 | Jonathan & Lisa
And not to be outdone, their youngest, Miles pushed his toy lawn mower right down the aisle as his parents said “I Do”. Every minute of this wedding was full of…
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…
Friday Photo Tip | Eyes
When we see a face, we are naturally drawn to the eyes and this holds true in photographs as well. And of course there are artistic exceptions, but as a general rule, your photo will be more appealing and technically accurate if…
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!…
Friday Photo Tip | Details
Sometimes it’s those little things they leave behind - the matchbox car in the water glass, or the marker scribbles on the diaper pail…
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 | 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…
Friday Photo Tip | Shadow
The week’s Friday Photo Tip is a lighting technique that can help separate your subject from the background and make your image stand out…
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…
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…