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Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland Maternity,
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As a Maryland maternity photographer, it is so exciting when all the pieces of a vision come together to make timeless, beautiful photos. Paulino and Adriana were an absolute dream to photograph – they were so sweet and loving with each other! This stunning Great Falls location is also one of my absolute favorites. The […]

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Feb 24, 2025

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As a Rockville cake smash photographer, I love the planning and execution involved in cake smash sessions. They are all so unique and I love bringing your vision to life. Last fall we had a great time creating a boho session for sweet Xenia! This gorgeous girl was SO chill but not at all interested […]

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Feb 17, 2025

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As a Great Falls maternity photographer, it is true magic when everything falls into place during sessions. Location, weather, light, season, wardrobe – so many variables impact the final look of a session. I love each and every one for their own reasons, but there are a few that stand out when all of these […]

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Feb 10, 2025

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This beautiful cherry blossom newborn session was such a joy to shoot! Looking back at these photos makes me so excited that Maryland spring is right around the corner now. Ok, maybe not RIGHT around the corner but we start seeing blooms in March here! Coming from Michigan, it is such a gift to have […]

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Feb 3, 2025

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Nothing is better than a surprise snowy Maryland maternity session in the middle of winter! We usually only get one or maybe two good snowfalls a year here, so when one coincides with a maternity session its like the stars and planets align to make magic. Gorgeous mama Tiffany and her husband Jared were such […]

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Jan 27, 2025

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I am so excited to share that I was voted 2024 Washington Parent Picks Best Newborn Photography AND Best Family Photography! With 12,939 nominations and 29,807 votes, I am so honored to be selected as a winner in these two categories! Especially in this area, I am up against some of the top maternity, baby, […]

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Jan 22, 2025

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As a Washington DC mini session photographer, nothing makes me happier than clients who trust me year after year with photographing their families. I absolutely love catching up and watching your babies grow. It is such a special part of the job and I hold the importance of capturing these memories very close to my […]

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Jan 20, 2025

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As a Maryland photographer, I have a few things on my bucket list, including Northern Lights photography. Many I can’t acheive right now for a variety of reasons, but there is one I thought I would be waiting a very long time to see. I’ve had dreams of seeing the Northern Lights for as long […]

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Jan 15, 2025

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Oh how this Christmas studio session with my kiddos brought me so much joy this holiday season! My kids have a serious case of photographer’s child syndrome brought on by mom’s desire to capture them at every stage, but as soon as I told them they would be playing with fake snow they were on […]

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Jan 6, 2025

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As a DC pregnancy announcement photographer, I am here to capture all of life’s most special moments. Whether it be a pregnancy announcement, the purchase of a new home, graduation, event, etc. capturing these moments on camera is so important. I make it easy to share these moments with your loved ones by giving you […]

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Sep 16, 2024

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