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Sneak Peek | Abide Family
This morning we met bright and early at the Army Navy Country Club here in Arlington. We raced the crew setting up for two weddings later in the day, but managed…
Sneak Peek | Mazzocco Family
Last night I met the lovely Mazzocco family in Old Town Alexandria for our 4th (and final 😭) session before my move in a few months. I met this family back in 2018 when…
Sneak Peek | Then Delivery!
Little did we know that only 9 hours later, her water would break and baby would arrive a few hours after that!
Sneak Peek | Hannah 1yr
1-year-old Hannah can sure make some faces!! Her studio session was quick and adorable this morning in honor of her 1st birthday.
Sneak Peek | Gray Maternity
These sweet parents-to-be battled the heat and humidity last night on The National Mall with me but it was SO worth it! They had
Sneak Peek | Veratti Family
Little 2-year-old Arthur definitely ran the show as we stopped to watch ducks, airplanes, and trucks in true boy fashion! We almost had to…
Sneak Peek | Baby Lucas
I knocked on the Quiaoits door bright and early at 7am. Lucas is an early bird which worked out well because so am I. We had a very happy, kicky baby boy who…
Sneak Peek | Catherine
And can I just say that she is so lucky to have a big brother like her Ryan. He’s 9, but when I asked him to play with his sister for a few photos, he said, “Oh, she LOVES playing tea party!” He grabs her purple
Sneak Peek | Purdy Family
This morning, I met the lovely Purdys here for their fourth family session with me! I have loved watching their family of little ladies grow over the years and they always leave me belly laughing at some point during their sessions.
Sneak Peek | Rosenof Family
Their eldest daughter, Tova was the perfect little assistant. Checking the back of my camera to see how each image was turning out and asking what she should do for the next picture. I could have photographed her all day long (especially with those perfect, bouncy curls!!)
Sneak Peek | Asoni Family
At the end of their session, Mom mentioned that they have chickens in their backyard, and I foolishly thought she meant toy chickens…Nope, real deal! I just had to let their session run over time to capture the kids with their backyard friends!
Sneak Peek | Curtis Family
When clients agree to sunrise sessions my heart just sings! Light in the early morning is low and soft while the air is still cool and fresh. The Curtis’ met me at Bon Air Park in Arlington for just that kind of session this morning!
Sneak Peek | Ouart Family
My calendar has been full of BOYS lately! And as a boy mom too, I’m in love with it. The Ouarts and their two sweet sons welcomed me into their home this morning for some photos and video. Mom mentioned that this felt like “a day in the quarantine life” as we…
Sneak Peek | Melo Family
After all that talk about bubbles being my secret weapon for child sessions in my last post, I met my match yesterday with baby Lucien — a baby completely underwhelmed by bubbles! He smiled and laughed non-stop during photos with mom and dad, but the antidote was those bubbles…
Sneak Peek | T Family
Now, I’m not going to lie, when I arrived at the T’s home earlier today, little lady burst into TEARS! It was nearly bedtime and she was afraid mom was leaving her with me. Luckily, when she snuck a peek at the bubble machine…
Sneak Peek | Baby Peyton
Road flooding and insane traffic almost kept me from this incredible session yesterday! But the thunderstorms and water subsided and I was able to pull into the Agnese family’s driveway right…
Sneak Peek | Baby Mack
Going through the last few months of pregnancy and delivering during a pandemic is a challenge this sweet family was forced to face. Between a cancelled shower and no visitors at the hospital
Sneak Peek | Orth Family
Bright and early for sunrise today, this gorgeous family met me along the Potomac river for an overdue socially-distanced family session! We had originally scheduled a cherry blossom…