Why I Became A Family Photographer | Serving Northern Virginia & the East Coast You know that feeling you get while looking at the ocean? The salt air brushing through your hair, the waves quietly crashing against the sand. You feel peace… you feel home. That’s how I feel looking at my favorite photos. The […]

How to Prepare for Your Newborn Photo Session Congratulations on booking a newborn portrait session! You will be so happy to capture these very special memories. Knowing it’s on the calendar is the biggest step to take in this process. This guide will walk you through the rest! I pride myself on helping my families […]

Baby Henry | Studio Newborn Photos Northern Virginia Today I’m sharing a sweet newborn session at the studio. I was Louis and Kelsea’s wedding photographer a few years ago, so it was even more special to meet their little Henry. Watching Louis and Kelsea go from engagement photos to their wedding day to now being […]

Client Closet Dresses for Portrait Sessions | Virginia Photography Studio There are three very important factors that affect your portraits: wardrobe, light, and your connection with your photographer. Today I’m going to talk a little more about wardrobe – and why I decided to create a client closet of dresses! First, having a curated collection […]

Baby Price | In-Home Newborn Photos by Virginia Newborn Photographer Price’s newborn session was filled with light and lots of love. Lauren and Ryan invited me into their beautiful DC home so we could document these moments in a relaxed, natural way. Price did so well for his photos, snuggling with mom and dad from […]

Newborn Photos at the Studio | Northern Virginia Newborn Photographer Yesterday I shared Ashtin’s maternity photos, so it felt like the perfect time to give you a peek into Cooper’s newborn session. We captured these in the pretty light at the studio. I already had gotten to know Ashtin and Josh at their last session, […]

Virginia Newborn Photographer Studio Photos | Baby Caroline This Virginia in-studio newborn session is close to my heart. I’ve had the pleasure of photographing the Cortash family a few times over the past two years, and every time I do, I’m so impressed. Katie and Jeremy’s three little boys bring so much joy to each […]

Alexandria, Virginia Newborn Photographer | At-Home Newborn Photos Today I’m sharing a very sweet Alexandria, Virginia, newborn session. You may remember Stef and Quinn from their maternity photos at the studio! When baby Washington arrived, I had the special honor of capturing his newborn photos as well. Their gorgeous home was the perfect setting. They […]

Meridian Hill Park Family Photos | Washington, DC Family Photographer Today I’m sharing a beautiful fall portrait session in Washington, DC. SoRelle and Michael asked me to be their wedding photographer a couple of years ago. They celebrated their special day at Meridian House, a historic house just around the corner. We also took their […]

Tour the Natural Light Photography Studio in Northern Virginia 6 Pidgeon Hill Drive Sterling, VA 20165.  Welcome to my natural light photography studio in northern Virginia! We are located in Sterling, Virginia, just 30 minutes outside of Washington, DC. The studio came from a desire for a simple, minimalist photography space. As a film photographer, […]