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Sneak Peek | Powells
I met the Powells at their beautiful home in Maryland yesterday and we had a great session which included a living room dance party, couch jumping, and a trip…
Sneak Peek | Tyler & Krystal
It was chilly, but the light was completely gorgeous!! And I think their sweet relationship shines through in their photos. Please enjoy the…
Sneak Peek | Lucien 1yr
With pandemic-life basically his entire first year, this sweet guy was definitely a little stranger shy, BUT puffs, cake, and…
Sneak Peek | Reynolds Family
How beautiful is this family?! I could have photographed them all day, but alas we had an hour together this Tuesday at sunset on The National Mall. We walked, ran, and…
Sneak Peek | Kulas Family
On a rainy Monday, I met the Kulas family in their home in Alexandria. We had originally scheduled an outdoor session, but with changing bedtimes during the crazy baby stage…
Sneak Peek | Chavez Family
Between Covid and rain reschedules, we’ve been trying to have this session for half a year! But this crew has been so laid back, even when their oldest son came home from college without his…
Sneak Peek | Powell Family
The Powells and their two adorable boys met me at Green Spring Gardens Park this week for their session. It was an overcast day, but…
Sneak Peek | Knight Family
I met the Knight family at their home on Friday to capture some fun around their house! After their session, the girls’ grandparent’s were set to…
Sneak Peek | Imwalle Family
These girls are only two weeks older than my own twins so it was super fun to compare notes and commiserate over the craziness…
Sneak Peek | Dixon Family
I met the Dixons at Bon Air Park on Friday for their third family session with me! I always love working with this super kind family, but this session was extra special because of what Dad brought along…
Sneak Peek | Kane Family
I photographed this sweet family back when we lived in New York and now they’re stationed here in the DC so I got to…
Sneak Peek |Baby Charlie
Just eighteen months ago, I photographed the Defibaugh’s oldest daughter Annabelle as a newborn, and now her little brother Charlie has arrived!
Sneak Peek | V Family
I met this adorable little family at a tiny park in Arlington earlier this week! These sweet brothers played and giggled and…
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…