I love seeing families grow and change – it might be the most special part of my job! When Melanie of Melanie Jean Photography contacted me to document her family again to welcome their new daughter home, I was so honored. It feels like it was just yesterday, in the full-fledged pandemic, when I was […]

I loved getting to work with this family! First-time parents are always so much fun to work with. Sessions feel so tender and sweet because it’s truly a major milestone in their lives – and the story of their family. This newborn session took place in their daughter’s nature inspired nursery in Baltimore, MD and […]

 One of the most common questions I get from expecting parents is when they should book their newborn session with a lifestyle newborn photographer. My response is always the same: whenever you’re ready. For years, photographers said newborn sessions needed to be done between 5-12 days after birth. But the reality is that you, baby, […]

I adore the W family and I’m so happy we were able to have a lifestyle portrait session for them to welcome home their new baby girl! This little one was just so eager to meet the world that she came a bit early and had to stay in the NICU for a few weeks. […]

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 […]

When it’s time to book your newborn session, you’re going to find there’s two main styles of photographers: lifestyle v. posed newborn photographers. Each type of session and photographer has their own pros and cons. You’ll want to look through the differences and decide what might be best for your family. There’s absolutely NO right […]

There’s something special about being able to photograph a new baby when they come home. Those early days are some of the longest, hardest, and yet most meaningful days that new families go through. When this beautiful mama reached out to me about photographing Baby C’s Annapolis lifestyle newborn session, I was so excited. Her […]

I absolutely love working with families as they grow and welcome new babies to the world. In fact, it’s probably one of the highlights of my job. There’s something really special about being able to document a family’s pregnancy journey and newborn portraits once their new little one has arrived. A question I’m asked a […]

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 […]