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…

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

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…

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…

Unless you’re a professional or serious hobbyist, your camera or iPhone are set to adjust your white balance automatically. To avoid a warm or cool cast to your photos, there’s an easy fix…

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…

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…

To ensure there are catchlights in your subjects eyes, simply turn them into the light — or if they’re moving around, make sure you are photographing them with your back to the light so that they are facing it when you snap your image.

Naturally, most light falls on our faces from above — the sun, overhead lighting, etc. This is what our brain see as the most natural, pleasing way to light a face. It’s when we change our position that problems can occur…

But then, about two weeks in, I turned off the TV (for me AND the kids…most days), spent more time outside and I slowly realized what a gift this time could be — a time to check off some things on that someday (read: never-day) list.

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! 

It's morning. You sit down with your cup of coffee and boot up your computer. Today I'm FINALLY going to print those pictures from the baby's first birthday...and then it happens.

About a week after baby Emma was born, the sweet Bahlers invited me into their gorgeous home for a lifestyle newborn session. I complimented Koko on her great taste in decor and eye for design. She shrugged and said, “Oh, that’s all Quincy!”…