Investing in family portraits is an experience that should bring you joy. Once your portraits are done, we get to decide how to display them in your home! These are images that you’re going to love for years to come – they tell your story, show your legacy. You should be able to see them […]

Choosing outfits for your family portraits doesn’t have to be difficult this fall! Every client has access to my styling service, Style and Select, to help choose clothing pieces to wear. It takes into account what you have in your own closet and what I have in my client closet – saving you time and […]

One of the first questions I get asked after a session is booked is: “So…. what time are we doing the session?” To be honest, the answer depends on a few factors that we decide at booking, including your location, date, and what time of day works best for your family. From there, we decide […]

When it’s time to book your newborn session, you’re going to find there’s two main styles of photographers: lifestyle v. posed newborn photographers. Each type of session and photographer has their own pros and cons. You’ll want to look through the differences and decide what might be best for your family. There’s absolutely NO right […]

When clients ask me what to wear for their family or maternity portraits, one of my first suggestions is always a flowy dress for mom. Dresses with flowy skirts and fabrics photograph really well – and everyone looks amazing in them! These dresses are comfortable and help almost all women feel great. Today, I wanted […]

Every once in awhile, I hear statements from parents booking a session for their family that make me smile. There’s a few myths about family photography that are circulating – and often prevent families from wanting to book sessions. I get it! Photo sessions can be stressful, but I wanted to take a moment to […]

Recently, a client and dear friend of mine said: “I just wish I had more pictures with my mom.” That single sentence simultaneously broke my heart and reminded me why I do what I do as a family photographer. So many of us look at portrait sessions as a “here and now” thing, when really […]

In a few of my recent posts, you might have seen my reference to my “client closet.” Today, I thought it would be fun to really explore what my client closet is, what’s included, and why I absolutely love it (and my clients do, too!).  So… what is a client closet?  It’s a curated collection […]

As the spring quickly approaches, it’s common to see family photographers advertising their spring calendar. You might see announcements of “spring minis” as well as photographers talking about a regular, full session. If you’re wondering which is the right fit for your family, today’s blog post is for you! We’re going to talk about how […]

Spring is one of my favorite times of year as a photographer, especially in the DMV. In the springtime, we get Cherry Blossoms and it’s one of my favorite times to capture family portraits. Since they’re very popular for families in the area, I thought it would be fun to share some tips for cherry […]