Spring family portrait season is upon us! As sessions get booked, one of the most important questions to ask is WHERE you plan to have your family photos! Northern Virginia, in particular, is full of so many beautiful options – you can’t go wrong with any of them – and most importantly, there’s something for […]

I’ve now had the honor of photographing this family three times this year! Everytime I get to see them is always a wonderful time. You might recognize them from their snowy maternity session! This time, we got together for an extended family session as a gift for Abuela. She has four grandbabies ranging from under […]

I’m just going to say it: family photos aren’t everyone’s cup of tea (and that’s okay!). As a family photographer and mom myself, I know that getting everyone on board for your family photos isn’t always easy. However, I’m also the first to tell you that once the session happens, it’s so worth all of […]

I am so excited to share the beautiful family with you today! We planned gorgeous spring family photos in a peony field in Gaithersburg, Maryland to capture their sweet daughter. It turned out to be a truly wonderful day and we had a great time with their timeless session. These sessions are always special to […]

“Lifestyle” photography has become a bit of a buzzword in the photography community. But, what is lifestyle photography? What does it really mean? Today, I want to break down my definition of lifestyle photography – and what it means for your family. I also want to touch on how you can find a lifestyle photographer […]

Alex is an amazing Annapolis, Maryland family photographer who has photographed my family, so it was an honor to get to do her spring time portraits and lifestyle images. I loved working with her and her family. She reached out way in advance, which made my heart so happy. As we talked about their session, […]

Searching for a family photographer that meets your style and needs is not always easy. Not only do you want to find a photographer that uses a style you like, but you also want to feel comfortable with them, too. There’s something intimate about having your portrait taken, especially when your family is involved. As […]

I’m so excited to be sharing these sweet Christmas tree farm portraits with you today! I love photographing this family, and we’ve been doing this for many years. For this year’s portraits, we met at Friendship Tree Farm for fun seasonal portraits. While it wound up actually being a warm October day, we all imagined […]

During childhood, there’s so many special moments that should be documented for your baby. It’s common to see photographers offering sessions at newborn, 6 months, and 12 months. Personally, my favorite time to photograph infants is between 7 and 10 months. This is such a fun age! Babies are smiling a lot more and you […]

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, planning your next portrait session may not always be the top priority for you and your family. But, as your friendly family portrait photographer, I’m here to remind you that it should be! I fully believe documenting your family professionally every year should be a priority. Your […]