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Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland Maternity,
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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 […]

pregnancy announcement in northern virginia

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Sep 16, 2024

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As a Maryland cake smash photographer, I love the creativity involved with planning and executing cake smashes for my clients. Sweet Artha’s milestone cake smash session was so special! Between her the memorable family photos during her session that included her favorite uncle and the beautiful setup for her cake smash, this session was perfection […]

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Sep 9, 2024

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As a Frederick Maryland Family Photographer, one of the most special parts of my job is capturing your family year after year and watching your little ones grow. I have photographed this beautiful family every year for five years! I am so grateful that they have chosen me over and over again and we have […]

family standing in front of a barn and sunset

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Sep 2, 2024

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It’s that time! Mini Sessions are here! As a Maryland mini session photographer, his year I am offering three dates in three locations. My mini sessions are 25 minutes long and only accommodate three families per date to allow for a more personalized experience. Along with your session booking, I help you and your family […]

Family sitting on steps smiling

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Aug 26, 2024

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As a Maryland baby photographer, I had to adapt during the last four years to provide my clients with the options necessary to capture their memories while keeping my business operating during the pandemic. And so outdoor newborn sessions were born and they are here to stay! This session was gifted to these sweet clients […]

Baby boy sleeping in moses basket outside

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Jul 30, 2024

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