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Sneak Peek | Powells
I met the Powells at their beautiful home in Maryland yesterday and we had a great session which included a living room dance party, couch jumping, and a trip…
Sneak Peek | Knight Family
I met the Knight family at their home on Friday to capture some fun around their house! After their session, the girls’ grandparent’s were set to…
Friday Photo Tip | Overcast
Most of my clients tend to be disappointed if their session day comes along and it’s cloudy. I get it, that golden back-lighting is gorgeous, but don’t discount the beauty of an overcast day…
Sneak Peek | Lok Family
You’ll see Oliver’s pacifier and favorite show, Daniel Tiger make some cameos below, but that’s just life with a toddler. Thank you to the Loks for…
Sneak Peek | Sanders Family
I think you’ll agree that little Tarn stole the show during this session. And no photographer was going to get in the way of his snack time…
Sneak Peek | Matheson Family
It’s always intimidating to photograph for a fellow photographer, but Darcy’s sweet, laid back family made for a fun, easy session in DC last night…
Sneak Peek | McQuigg Family
The rain stopped in Vienna this morning JUST in time for my session with the McQuiggs! Meadowlark Gardens was cloudy and cool and just…
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…
Mini + Film | Asoni Family
As I was leaving at the end of their session, mom made a comment about having been adopted later in her childhood (age 12) and that family photos of her kids are very important to her since she doesn’t have any from when she was their age. This comment definitely stayed with me as I edited their images this week…
Friday Photo Tip | Straight Lines
This week’s photo tip is a really simple photo fix that is often overlooked. It can really make the difference between a photo that is polished and one that looks like a quick snapshot. The tip is this…
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!
Full + Film | Melo Family
On the day of the Melo’s session, Dad had to leave for a work trip an hour after we started, but I think we still managed plenty of fun time with them together and captured Lucien’s obvious love of his Daddy!
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 | 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…
5 Tips for Choosing a Photographer
Choosing who to invest in for your family photography is not always an easy decision. After ten years in this business, I have learned that finding the right photographer/client relationship is where the magic happens…
Sneak Peek | Haberman Family
I had my first photography session since the Coronavirus closure!! Northern Virginia has finally reached Phase Two of reopening, so an outdoor socially-distanced session for the lovely Habermans was first on the docket!
Bullock Family | Twin Newborns
The Bullocks have a sweet 2-year-old daughter, Amelia and just welcomed twins, Eloise and Henry! Watching them all interact during their lifestyle session was amazing. I could tell this family was meant to have twins!