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Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland Maternity,
Newborn, Baby, and Family Photographer

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Top Picks For Photo Session Dresses As a Maryland newborn photographer, I have a few favorite brands that I always recommend to clients when they ask where to find for gorgeous dresses for their photos sessions. My favorite shops range greatly in both price and style, allowing for The ABP client closet is constantly growing […]

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Feb 14, 2023

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I so vividly remember how overwhelmed I was when preparing for the arrival of my firstborn. There are so many products and opinions thrown your way as a new mama, and it can be difficult to know what is right for you and your little one! Six years and two kids later, I have put […]

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Feb 13, 2023

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l may live in the largest county in Maryland, but I actually live in a pretty small rural town. Nate and I decided to move here right before the pandemic hit and honestly the majority of my clients are from Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and a decent way south of us in Maryland. As a […]

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Feb 11, 2023

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I have a confession to make. In all my time as a Maryland maternity photographer, I had never had a session on as dark of a day as that of Lorena and Mikey’s maternity session at Monocacy National Battlefield in Frederick, Maryland. I was a little nervous, but as soon as we started shooting and […]

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Dec 29, 2022

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Having a baby in this unprecedented time, while beautiful and joyous, can also feel filled with tough situations and uncertainty. The COVID-19 pandemic has meant so many tough losses for mamas-to-be, from baby showers to in-person support throughout their pregnancy and birth, but beautiful Fresh 48 photos doesn’t have to be one of them. Here, […]

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Jan 19, 2021

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I entered the 2021 International Association of Professional Birth Photographers (IAPBP) Image of the Year Competition again. I am so proud to be a member of this amazing organization and really aspire to photograph births regularly post-COVID. In fact, I had two births scheduled in the first half of 2020, but COVID squashed those plans […]

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Jan 16, 2021

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Friends! I hope you are all doing well and staying safe this holiday season! This holiday season may not quite look like others, but I hope that yours is filled with love and joy nonetheless. I wanted to share with you this AMAZING company I recently discovered. Basic Invite is a stationary company that makes […]

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Dec 24, 2020

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As a Washington, DC newborn photographer, I made a promise to myself that 2020 would be a year of growth. Entering the The Motherhood Anthology 2020 Photo Contest was the best way to do it, especially in these times. I want to push my boundaries and step out of my comfort zone. I want to […]

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May 11, 2020

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I love being behind the camera. But there is no time as a photographer that I am happier than when I am photographing newborns. There is something incredibly special about photographing those fleeting moments and every changing details. I always reflect on what an honor it is to be invited into such a sacred time […]

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Feb 8, 2019

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The Greenfield family and the Reyneri Family concluded a very busy fall/holiday season for me, and I couldn’t have chosen a better group of people (or more adorable babies!) to close 2018 with. Heather, Tom, and baby Eli were such a pleasure to work with – so laid back, so friendly, and so in love with […]

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Jan 20, 2019

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