I love it when my families and clients bring their fur babies to their family portrait sessions with me. I think it’s so much fun to capture them because they truly are part of your family. I know that while it’s fun to bring them, it can also feel a bit stressful because not all […]

Every family I work with is special, but there’s something special about getting to document your family’s special memories. So, when my cousin asked if I would photograph his wife’s maternity portraits and newborn lifestyle session for their baby girl, I was so excited! I’m so happy for them both and now, their new daughter. […]

I love this time of year. Everyone, in the photography industry or not, takes the time to look back on what’s happened over the last year. It’s such a great time to slow down and really celebrate how far we’ve all come. I hope you don’t mind indulging me as I go through this end […]

This sweet holiday family portrait session was just a joy to photograph! I love this time of year and working with families while they’re cozy in their house is always a good time. For this Howard County in-home holiday family session, I got to spend the afternoon at their gorgeous house capturing a little bit […]

If you’re looking for a great way to get in a festive mood during the holidays, definitely plan for a tree farm family lifestye and documentary session! When this sweet family reached out to me about holiday portraits this season, I was so excited. We began discussing what they wanted and finally decided on Greenway […]

I hear it all the time: “I love the look of lifestyle family photos, but…”. Well, no more buts! Today, I’m breaking down 4 misconceptions about lifestyle family portraits so that you realize these fun and beautiful sessions are literally perfect for everyone! Here’s four reasons why you shouldn’t be afraid to book lifestyle family […]

This blog post is near and dear to my heart, so forgive me in advance if I’m a little emotional. Today, November 17th, is World Prematurity Day. As a parent who lived with her daughter in the NICU for a week, I’m always thankful for the incredible doctors and nurses who take care of our […]

One of the most popular questions I get when planning family portrait sessions is WHERE a session should be. As a DMV family photographer, I’ve had the chance to work at some truly beautiful locations year after year. So, today I wanted to share my top 7 favorite photos locations in the DMV so that […]

Sometimes you meet a family and just know that you were meant to work with them. This sweet family is definitely one of those clients! When I got the referral from another local photographer and chatted with them, I became so excited to photograph their lifestyle newborn session. As we discussed their needs and hopes […]

I LOVE lifestyle sessions at home. There’s just something really beautiful about being with your family in the place that means the most to you. Being able to photograph families on their sofas,in their kitchens or bedrooms, nurseries and backyards is so special. Everyone is relaxed and comfortable and they quickly become images that you’ll […]