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 […]
As a newborn lifestyle photographer in Maryland and the DMV area, I’ve had the absolute honor of capturing special moments for so many of my clients. I’ve photographed bedtime routines, special family celebrations, and new homes. I’ve documented nurseries being built and bellies rounding – and every single photo I capture is special and meaningful […]
If you saw the blog last week, then this family might look familiar! We captured their beach family photos on their boat and then we had another session together. I love that they couldn’t totally decide between the type of family photos they wanted, so we just went for it and had two sessions together! […]
When this beautiful mama reached out to me, she started with, “I have this crazy idea…” and right away, I knew this session was going to be unique and so much fun. Her crazy idea turned out to be a documentary style family portrait session on the family’s boat. I have to admit, it wasn’t […]
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 […]
It’s such a small world! This family found me on Instagram and were interested in me photographing their daughter. As we began to talk more and plan their milestone portraits, we found out that their sister works with me!! I was so excited to get to photograph my work bestie’s adorable niece during her Sherwood […]
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 […]
If I’ve never said how much I love Downtown Annapolis, I’m saying it now. I was so happy when this sweet family booked their portraits and we began talking about locations. They wanted to have an urban location that would feel clean and fun… so immediately, I thought of Downtown Annapolis. I’m so excited to […]
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 […]
This sweet Shrine of St. Anthony’s spring mini session is sure to make you smile! I photograph a lot of sessions here at the Shrine of St. Anthony’s throughout the year, but these spring portraits are just so perfect. This is one of my favorite spots in Howard County because it’s always quiet and looks […]
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 […]