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 […]

I’m so happy I had the chance to capture this family’s sweet Fells Point family portraits. These four are just SO sweet together and we wound up with the perfect day to use some spots we might not otherwise have been able to. I love when my clients introduce me to new spots – it’s […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

There is nothing that brings me more joy and happiness than photographing a couple as they grow into a family. When Joe reached out to me about scheduling a 6 month milestone portrait session for his son to surprise his wife, Sara, I was overjoyed. I’ve worked with Sara and Joe for years. From their […]

One of the first questions I’m asked after booking a session with family is what I recommend they wear. Every family’s style is different and should absolutely be reflected in what you choose to wear for your photos. But, I’ve got a few tips that will help you no matter what you like to wear! […]

I loved the chance to work with these two mamas and their daughter for their “hybrid” lifestyle session. Their portraits took place both at home and on location, which is why I call these sessions a “hybrid”. We started their family portraits at home in Columbia, MD before heading over to The Shrine of St. […]

Having successful family portraits is less about waving a magic wand and more about prepping your family ahead of time. Oftentimes, just being able to share with your spouse and your kids that this session is coming and what to expect can save heartache and stress. Today, I’m sharing 5 quick things to do before […]