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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again 1 million times but photographing families over and over again is such an honor. As a Northern Virginia Family Photographer, watching families grow through the years and being asked to photograph them multiple times is a gift that I don’t take for granted. I have photographed […]

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Mar 18, 2024

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Our Family Portraits I am not just a Potomac family photographer, but I am also a big consumer of photography myself. The DMV has incredible photographers, many of whom I am lucky to call my friends, and my family is just like any other when it comes to the desire to capture beautiful memories of […]

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Mar 11, 2024

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One of my goals for the 2024 was to do more location scouting. While I have taken a break from my science consulting job, Maia and I have been going on adventures during the day exploring the beauty that Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia have to offer. As a Northern Virginia maternity photographer, I love […]

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Feb 26, 2024

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As a DC baby photographer, nothing makes me happier than capturing the most precious times in your lives. Fresh 48s have a special place in my heart because there is something so unique about being there during the very first days of a new life. There is so much joy, so much love, and capturing […]

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Feb 22, 2024

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As a Potomac family photographer, it is such a gift to capture every stage of your family milestones. Every new addition, every birthday, even every year. This was my third session with this beautiful family! I have loved watching their family grow over the years and we had so much fun during this mini session […]

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Feb 19, 2024

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As a Bethesda family photographer, nothing is more flattering than when a family asks me to photograph them time and time again. My repeat clients are always the kindest souls! When this family asked me to photograph their sweet baby Leo again, I was over the moon excited! I had taken his photos about a […]

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Feb 15, 2024

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As a DC cake smash photographer, these sessions hold a special place in my heart. Nothing is more special to me that photos of my own babies, and capturing similar milestones for other parents is such an honor. I wish that I had cake smash photos with my first baby, but I had just started […]

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Feb 12, 2024

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As a DC newborn photographer that specializes in all things maternity, babies, and families, nothing is more special to me than capturing your family’s most precious moments. It is always such an honor to photograph life’s milestones, and even more so when a family invites me back to document them time after time. This sweet […]

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Feb 7, 2024

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As a Northern Virginia maternity photographer | Rose Garden Maternity Session, one of my business goals this year is to scope out and shoot at new, stunning locations around DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. I have a whole list of beautiful spots that are my go-tos, as well those that are on my photography “wish-list.” […]

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Feb 5, 2024

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Washington DC cherry blossoms are an absolute must-see. The DC area is famous for its stunning cherry blossoms, which usually bloom in late March to early April. The majority of cherry blossoms in the area are Yoshino cherries that have the classic pale pink to white blossoms. These are the most prevalent type around the […]

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Jan 30, 2024

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