Spring is my favorite time of the year for family photos. I love the colors outside – all of the flowers, pastels, and greens. But I also love the outfits for this time of year because of the soft greens and florals. With spring family photo sessions coming up quickly, I want to share some […]

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 absolutely love end of the year posts. They’re so much fun to write and I love collecting all the numbers to see how many of you I had the honor of serving. 2021 was a big year for my business (read about it here!) but 2022 was a year of refinement. I kept thinking […]

After being a Maryland family photographer for several years now, I’ve got some tips to help make your child more comfortable for family portraits. Oftentimes, parents are worried about how their kids or toddlers will handle being in front of the camera. I get it – it can be a lot to have a stranger […]

One of the common questions I get from families who are inquiring about a family portrait session is “what if I don’t want my images shared on social media?”. So, I thought I’d share some of my thoughts and the options you and your family have when it comes to your privacy related to your […]

The gift of photography is priceless. Each holiday season, I’m reminded of just how special these moments are. The portraits we capture of your family tell your story and create a physical legacy that is passed on for generations. This year, I wanted to share five of my favorite photo gifts for the holiday season […]

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 […]

One of the best things about being a family photographer is documenting moments for other families. When these families are ones that I’ve known for years, the job becomes even more meaningful and special to me. This sweet family is one of those families! I’ve known this mama for many years. We were neighbors growing […]

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 […]

This year, I offered parenthood sessions in Seneca Creek Park and it was a dream come true! We had a gorgeous peony field to work in… it was heaven for this photographer!! I knew that I wanted to offer sessions to capture the incredible connections parents have with their children and all of these Seneca […]