Northern Virginia Family Photographer | Historic Tuckahoe Family Photos  A beautiful summer evening for a beautiful family. This outdoor family portrait session took place at Historic Tuckahoe in Richmond, Virginia. It was a dream for this Northern Virginia family photographer! We took photos in the blooming garden, followed by the field at sunset. The love […]

One Year Baby Milestone Photos | Simple Cake Smash at the Studio Grant’s one year baby milestone photos took place at the studio this summer. When it’s hot out, I’m always so thankful to have a cool, comfortable space for families! We took plenty of photos with mom and dad, and of course individual portraits […]

Photo Sessions at Oatlands Historic House & Gardens Location: Oatlands Historic House & Gardens in Leesburg, Virginia Why I love it for photo sessions: Oatlands Historic House & Gardens is one of those unique locations with a little bit of everything. The manicured garden offers many spots for those seeking greenery and nature. Archways and […]

Mini Session vs. Full Photo Session | What is the Difference for Family Photos? Have you ever wondered if a mini session vs. a full photo session is best for your family photos this year? As a professional photographer in Northern Virginia, I get this question all the time. I know it can be hard […]

Seven Month Baby Milestone Photos | Virginia Photography Studio You may remember little miss Caroline from her newborn photos at the studio earlier this year! It was wonderful getting to document her milestone photos as well. She was about to turn seven months old at this session, and my goodness is she adorable! Baby milestone […]

Travel Print Shop | Artwork for Your Home Introducing the travel print shop by Emily Alyssa. Photography. A note from the artist: “Whenever we travel, my film camera is by my side. Mostly so I can capture our memories. But also because in the back of my mind, I dreamed of taking those moments and […]

Constitution Gardens Portrait Guide | DC Photographer Location: Constitution Gardens in Washington, DC Why I love it for photo sessions: The Constitution Gardens offer a quieter, more secluded location for portraits. The beautiful water and surrounding willow trees are a lovely backdrop. It’s also stunning in the fall! It’s very quiet here, away from the […]

Cropping Guide & Common Print Sizes | Printing Your Photos Have you ever gone to print a photo and been confused why it crops? It might automatically cut off the edge of the photo leaving you wondering – why does this happen? And what can I do about it? It happens because cameras take photos […]

Virginia Family Photos | Virginia State Arboretum After a very busy fall, I’m finally taking some time to update the blog with the latest Virginia family photos. First, I’m sharing this sun-soaked golden hour family session on film. If you’re one of my past brides, you may recognize Sarah as a photographer from your wedding. […]

Jefferson Memorial Portrait Guide | DC Photographer Location: Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC Why I love it for photo sessions: The Jefferson Memorial is iconic for portraits in DC. Favorite spots include the Tidal Basin, tall marble columns, rotunda, and views of the Washington Monument. The steps here are also beautiful and offer a wider […]