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Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland Maternity,
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As a North Potomac Family Photographer, the greatest gift is working with clients who become friends. This beautiful, smart, and kind mama Jessica is one of those client-turned-friends, and I am so lucky to have captured her lovely family over several years now. Southern Style This Southern mama has the most impeccable style, always coordinating […]

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Jul 23, 2024

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As a Frederick County photographer, I have had a number of sessions over the years that have really stuck with me. This session tops that list even years later. Sweet baby Emily was born with neuroblastoma that was diagnosed in utero. When a fellow photographer was looking for someone to capture her time in the […]

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Jul 16, 2024

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Rose Garden Newborn Session As a Northern Virginia Newborn Photographer, my favorite locations involve flowers, flower, and more flowers! The tough part can be timing sessions just right to capture blooms in the DMV. Whether it be cherry blossoms, roses, tulip fields, etc., it is always worth it to make the trip to any of […]

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Jul 8, 2024

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National Arboretum Maternity Session Every photographer has dream sessions. The light, wardrobe, location, subjects that fall into place in a way that captures timeless magic. As a Washington, DC Maternity photographer, this was one of those magical sessions for me. Not only have Dana and David been an absolute joy to work with, but their […]

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Jul 5, 2024

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As a Maryland Mini Session photographer, nothing makes me happier than serving my clients year after year and watching their families grow up. I have had the honor of photographing this lovely (and oh-so-gorgeous) family three times over the years and each time has been so much fun! This fall mini session was no exception! […]

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Jul 2, 2024

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As an Potomac Newborn Photographer, I am often asked when the ideal time to capture your baby’s early days is. The “photographer” answer is that the ideal time is when baby is less than 14 days old, ideally around 7-14 days old. With that said, I have never turned away a newborn baby due to […]

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Jun 24, 2024

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As a Rockville Newborn Photographer, I am always prepared for the unexpected. Despite how often as I may check the weather leading up to your session, sometimes the DMV likes to throw us curveballs and change plans at the last minute. Baby Maren’s outdoor newborn session definitely did not start out as planned! We had […]

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Jun 17, 2024

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Just starting out as a photographer? This is the blog post for you! Starting my journey as a professional photographer was not only daunting but also incredibly discouraging at times. I fell in love with photography a decade ago, but it was only after I had my first baby that I quickly decided I wanted […]

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Jun 10, 2024

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As a DC Fresh 48 Photographer, nothing makes me happier than capturing your most precious memories. Nothing is more special as a photographer than being invited capture your baby in their first days of life. This beautiful baby boy and his absolutely lovely parents made for the perfect subjects for this memorable Fresh 48 session […]

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Jun 3, 2024

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I am so excited to share beautiful DC milk bath maternity session I did for one of my good friends. It was wonderful stretching my creativity a bit! It’s amazing how a gorgeous model, a beautiful tub, some milk, and gorgeous flowers can create literal magic! I really look forward to more creative session this […]

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May 22, 2024

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