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As a Capital Hill Maternity Photographer, I have made it my mission to utilize the timeless Washington, DC scenery this year. In 2025, the hefty, multi-hundred dollar permit requirement was lifted for photographers shooting non-commercial sessions in DC. I am SO excited about this as it was usually a deterrent for clients! When Meredith and […]

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Feb 26, 2026

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As a photographer, a National Arboretum Maternity Session is one of my absolute favorites! Every photographer will tell you they have favorite locations. This is definitely one of mine! Unfortunately, I was the last photographer to shoot here when photography permits ceased to be issued last year. I am crossing my fingers that this changes! […]

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Jan 28, 2026

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As a Northern VA maternity photographer, I usually book sessions a few months in advance. I don’t have a ton of wiggle room outside of slow season! I’m a mama with a business and a regular old corporate job too, so last minute sessions can’t always be accommodated! With that said, I am always willing […]

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Mar 24, 2025

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As a Montgomery County maternity photographer, maternity sessions are my bread and butter. I bring my photography style and technique to every session, but you bring your own personality and beauty. We had so much fun on this early October maternity session last fall, with beautiful weather and a timeless backdrop. Adrienne and Danny were […]

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Mar 10, 2025

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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 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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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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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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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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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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