Choosing a Maryland/DC Family Photographer can feel overwhelming, especially with so many options out there. From a friend with a nice camera to someone who specializes in heirloom albums, how do you know who’s the right fit for your family? This guide breaks it down for you! I’m sharing what to look for, what questions […]
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Every family has their own story. Some are loud and messy, filled with belly laughs and crayon drawings on the walls. Others are quiet and steady, marked by knowing glances and well-worn routines. Some families look like the ones we grew up with, and others look entirely different—bound by love, not tradition. What unites them […]
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Capturing new life (or newborn) sessions is so special to me. Families are welcoming a new life to their home, and there’s so many beautiful things happening. My job as a DC and Maryland newborn lifestyle photographer is to capture those special, once-in-a-lifetime moments as your family grows. While every family is different, I aim […]
2/22/2024
Springtime is one of my favorite times of year for family photos. The colors and flowers are back in bloom everywhere you look and the weather is often the perfect temperature for tie outside. It’s definitely beautiful outside so I love capturing photos at some of my favorite locations, but what I love even more […]
2/08/2024
It’s no secret around here that I LOVE capturing in-home family photos. There’s something magical and definitely way less stressful about photographing a family in the place they love most. But I have to confess something, while I love in-home sessions for you – my clients- I also selfishly love them for myself too. But, […]
1/18/2024
I grew up in a rural community and when a client reached out to head to Western Howard County for a family session that included their farmhouse, outdoor garden space, and a tire swing… I was so excited. It felt like going home in a way. All of these family lifestyle photos make my heart […]
1/04/2024
Another year has come and gone and I’m so thankful for each of my amazing CTP families and clients. I thought to celebrate this year, I would create some fun superlatives to give out – showing off some of my favorite moments from this year’s photo sessions. Every session this year has been a joy […]
12/14/2023
One of the things that’s most important to me as a family photographer is capturing photos of your family that actually feel like YOU. There’s certainly a place for the photo of everyone smiling at the camera for your holiday card. But the photos that you’re going to display in your home are the ones […]
11/16/2023
A and Z welcomed their baby boy this summer! I was absolutely honored that they asked me to capture new portraits as a family of three in their NOVA home to celebrate his arrival. In the spring, I documented their maternity session, so I knew how excited these parents were to hold their new bundle […]
11/02/2023
One of the recent couples I photographed a maternity session for has welcomed their baby girl to the world! I had the honor of capturing their newborn portraits at home to celebrate. Their newborn session also featured their little one’s aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Having them there made their lifestyle newborn portraits even more meaningful […]
10/19/2023
Christina did an amazing job with our family photos. From the first time we spoke--she was incredibly thoughtful, organized and detail oriented to ensure the session would be a success.. – Katie A.
