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Sneak Peek | Davitian Family
I love a good extended family session around the holidays! This beautiful crew made my job easy on Tuesday with a beautiful little spot in the woods they picked out, 6 happy…
Sneak Peek | Grilo Family
The Grilo family met me at my current favorite spot for Fall Foliage - Glencarlyn Park in Arlington! Emma’s baby sister was feeling a little grumpy about halfway through the session and Mama took…
Sneak Peek | W Family
On Tuesday it was time for a farewell session for another family I’ve photographed for years now! I first photographed this sweet crew as a family of three…
Sneak Peek | Orth Family
The National Mall was surprisingly packed for a holiday morning, but we managed to make it look like we had the place to ourselves….
Sneak Peek | Masella Family
The boys brought their rainboots (one got lost on the way here, so you’ll notice a lone sneaker making a cameo, lol!) and we sought refuge among the columns for a…
Sneak Peek | Toro Family
Mariana and her mom met me at Green Spring Gardens Park last night for a super fun mother-daughter session! It was so relaxing to just…
Sneak Peek | Ali Family
You wouldn't know it, but little Masi definitely made us work for his smiles. Tickles were his weakness though and we ended up…
Sneak Peek | Cribleys
This cousin crew sets the bar high with the oldest taking care of the youngest. Two were even planning their joint birthday party as we strolled through…
Sneak Peek | Ashleigh
This sweet mama asked me to step outside of my normal family session routine and take some branding photos! Ashleigh is the work-at-home Mom of…
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 | Tyler & Krystal
It was chilly, but the light was completely gorgeous!! And I think their sweet relationship shines through in their photos. Please enjoy the…
Sneak Peek | Lucien 1yr
With pandemic-life basically his entire first year, this sweet guy was definitely a little stranger shy, BUT puffs, cake, and…
Sneak Peek | Reynolds Family
How beautiful is this family?! I could have photographed them all day, but alas we had an hour together this Tuesday at sunset on The National Mall. We walked, ran, and…
Sneak Peek | Kulas Family
On a rainy Monday, I met the Kulas family in their home in Alexandria. We had originally scheduled an outdoor session, but with changing bedtimes during the crazy baby stage…
Sneak Peek | Chavez Family
Between Covid and rain reschedules, we’ve been trying to have this session for half a year! But this crew has been so laid back, even when their oldest son came home from college without his…
Sneak Peek | Powell Family
The Powells and their two adorable boys met me at Green Spring Gardens Park this week for their session. It was an overcast day, but…
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…
Sneak Peek | Imwalle Family
These girls are only two weeks older than my own twins so it was super fun to compare notes and commiserate over the craziness…