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Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland Maternity,
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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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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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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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Photographing newborns is something very, very special to my heart. I remember so vividly those first few days in the hospital and the first few weeks at home with my little one. You are exhausted, sore, but happy in a way that is difficult to put into words. It is such a magical time, and […]

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Nov 20, 2018

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