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I have been wanting to shoot at the DC War Memorial for a MINUTE. There’s access to clean light, a beautiful white marble backdrop, and it’s convenient for my DC families! I can tell you that it did NOT disappoint, and that had nothing to do with the location. I MEAN DO YOU SEE THIS […]

A Morning Session in the City | Washington, DC

Families

August 19, 2020

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OHHHH man I am just dying over this session. A location with a field AND a beach?! This is the good life. This sweet baby boy was the absolute CHILLEST newborn I have ever seen!! He just hungout and went with the flow as we ventured around Terrapin Nature Park in Maryland. This family has […]

A Waterfront Newborn Session | Annapolis, MD

Newborns

July 17, 2020

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It is not possible to remain calm and have ANY chill when you’ve just birthed twin newborns, have a toddler at home, AND IT WAS DURING A FREAKING PANDEMIC. OR SO ONE WOULD THINK. Turns out if you thought that (it me), you’re dead wrong. This mama and daddy were seriously so calm, cool, and […]

An In Home Twin Newborn Session in the City | Washington D.C.

Newborns

July 8, 2020

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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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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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This sweet family wanted an outdoor session in the park with so much history for their family, so of course we went for it! Baby E was still small enough to keep warm in blankets, and I love the ‘newborn’ feel of this session, even if it was just a family session! It’s always possible […]

A DC Park Family Session | Washington, DC

Families, Newborns

November 11, 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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When your mom is a designer, you KNOW your in home newborn sessions is going to be epic! This sweet family in Washington, D.C. welcomed their baby boy home to the coziest, most beautiful sanctuary a newborn (and his photographer) could ask for! I just love the details on their walls – minimalistic yet makes […]

An In-Home Newborn Session In The City | Washington, DC

Newborns

May 21, 2019

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