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 […]
“Lifestyle” photography has become a bit of a buzzword in the photography community. But, what is lifestyle photography? What does it really mean? Today, I want to break down my definition of lifestyle photography – and what it means for your family. I also want to touch on how you can find a lifestyle photographer […]
Alex is an amazing Annapolis, Maryland family photographer who has photographed my family, so it was an honor to get to do her spring time portraits and lifestyle images. I loved working with her and her family. She reached out way in advance, which made my heart so happy. As we talked about their session, […]
I just adore the M family! I have to admit, this was one of the easiest commutes to a session… because I just had to walk next door! When these sweet neighbors asked if I would photograph their little baby girl arriving home, I couldn’t say yes fast enough. We had already captured their maternity […]
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 […]
I’m so excited to be sharing these sweet Christmas tree farm portraits with you today! I love photographing this family, and we’ve been doing this for many years. For this year’s portraits, we met at Friendship Tree Farm for fun seasonal portraits. While it wound up actually being a warm October day, we all imagined […]
In-home sessions are some of my favorite things to photograph. Families just come alive at home, in their favorite spaces, together. It’s always a joy to watch and it’s typically way less stressful for my families, especially if they have little ones. I’m all about making your portrait session easy and stress-free! When planning your […]
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 […]