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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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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 […]

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Sep 2, 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 […]

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Jul 30, 2024

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As a North Potomac Family Photographer, the greatest gift is working with clients who become friends. This beautiful, smart, and kind mama Jessica is one of those client-turned-friends, and I am so lucky to have captured her lovely family over several years now. Southern Style This Southern mama has the most impeccable style, always coordinating […]

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Jul 23, 2024

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As a Maryland Mini Session photographer, nothing makes me happier than serving my clients year after year and watching their families grow up. I have had the honor of photographing this lovely (and oh-so-gorgeous) family three times over the years and each time has been so much fun! This fall mini session was no exception! […]

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Jul 2, 2024

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As an Potomac Newborn Photographer, I am often asked when the ideal time to capture your baby’s early days is. The “photographer” answer is that the ideal time is when baby is less than 14 days old, ideally around 7-14 days old. With that said, I have never turned away a newborn baby due to […]

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Jun 24, 2024

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As a Rockville Newborn Photographer, I am always prepared for the unexpected. Despite how often as I may check the weather leading up to your session, sometimes the DMV likes to throw us curveballs and change plans at the last minute. Baby Maren’s outdoor newborn session definitely did not start out as planned! We had […]

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Jun 17, 2024

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As a Frederick Maternity Photographer, watching families grow over time is such a gift! Capturing your special milestones means the world to me and gives me such purpose in life and in my job. It is truly such and honor and also a tremendous gift to be hired again and again over years. I have […]

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Apr 29, 2024

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