In-home family photos are probably my favorite way to document my CTP families. The images and moments we capture just feel so authentic and true to who you are. Getting ready for family photos – whether they’re at your home or on location – does require a little bit of prep work. As your Maryland […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

As a mom and a family photographer, I know that choosing the type of session that’s best for your family can feel overwhelming. There’s minis and full sessions. Studio, lifestyle, outdoor, indoor… there’s so many options and I know how easy it is to feel as though you’re not sure what to pick. One of […]

I am going to let you in on a secret as a family photographer… having natural and effortless family photos actually does take some effort. A huge part of my job is helping you feel comfortable and confident throughout your session so that your final images feel so natural. Many families tell me that they’re […]

There is a running joke that Maryland could have all 4 seasons in a week, but it is SO true. In one week, we could see rain, snow, extreme heat, windy days, and storms… as well as gorgeous blue sky sunny days. But, as a Maryland family photographer, the weather definitely has an impact on […]

When planning your family photo session, there’s so much to think about. From locations, to the perfect outfits, to what time of day and who’s going to be taking your photos, a lot is already happening in the planning process. As a family photographer, I’ve also learned that the stress of family photos doesn’t end […]

In the DMV, many locations that my clients and I both love require photography permits. While planning a session, it can feel annoying or overwhelming to think about “one more thing” to organize before your session, photography permits really do matter. These locations use them for a variety of reasons. From maintaining the location, supporting […]