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You go with the kids’ flow. It’s just a very basic rule that I’ve learned as a photographer. If you want to keep the kiddos happy, don’t force the photo. Just get them to trust and like you by playing with them and paying attention to them, and they’ll do whatever you ask! This family […]

A Winter Waterfront Family Session | Virginia Beach, Virginia

Families

December 6, 2019

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I mean how in the world did I get lucky enough to get to photograph this couple?! What a gorgeous family, in a gorgeous location choice of Old Town Alexandria. We hit some of the cobblestone streets as well as the waterfront. It is such a great choice for a fall maternity session, especially with […]

An Old Town, Fall Maternity Session | Old Town Alexandria, Virginia

Maternity

November 18, 2019

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This little boy smiled in EVERY. SINGLE. PHOTO. How is that even possible?! He was so, so cute and I just was blown away by what a happy guy he was. We spent the session letting him run around and love on his mama and daddy, and I honestly would have stayed there all night […]

Changing Leaves and a Changing Family Session | Washington, DC

Families

November 17, 2019

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The happiest, stick loving, dancing little boy captured my HEART at this family session! How adorable is this little man?! All three of them are actually the cutest little fam, and we all had so much fun at our session. We went down to Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria, Virginia to capture some updated photos […]

A Fall Family Session On The Marsh | Alexandria, Virginia

Families

November 3, 2019

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When your best friend of 10+ years is pregnant with her first baby… yeah, that’s a motherhood photographer’s DREAM. Not to mention, her and her husband look like actual models. My life is amazing. These two (almost three!) made my life last fall when we ran down by the water in Arlington for a quick […]

A Summer Evening Maternity Session | Arlington, Virgnia

Maternity

August 28, 2019

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This sweet family took front porch pictures before they were cool! While this family felt they missed the window for “newborn” photos, we still wanted to do something special for their growing family for mom’s birthday! We spent the morning taking photos on their porch and in their house, and I just love how they […]

A Spring In Home Family Session

Families

June 15, 2019

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