What Should Baby Wear for Newborn Photos | Outfit Ideas It’s a question I get a lot – what should baby wear for newborn photos? If you’ve never had newborn photos taken before, it can be hard to know what looks best. So today I compiled a list of outfit ideas to give you inspiration! […]

How to Prepare for In-Home Newborn Photos | Northern Virginia Photographer Are you considering in-home newborn photos? As a Northern Virginia newborn photographer, I love offering these special sessions. While I do have a natural light photography studio in Sterling for newborn photos, I also serve families all over the DC / VA / MD […]

Tips to Keep Kids Happy for Family Photos As a Northern Virginia family photographer, I know the idea of planning a family photo session can seem like a lot. You may be wondering – will the kids cooperate? How can we get natural smiles? What if there are meltdowns during the session?! I’m here to […]

10 Spring Activities for Families | DC & Northern Virginia 2024 1. See the beautiful cherry blossoms or other spring blooms. One of the most popular spring activities in DC! The famous peak bloom at the Tidal Basin most often happens mid-March through early April. This year (2024), they peaked early on March 16! Looking […]

Three Styles for Photo Outfits: Formal, Dressed Up, Casual You’ve scheduled your next portrait session, and you are so excited to start planning. After you choose a location (I’ll help you with this), wardrobe is next! The very first step is to decide which level of “dressed up” you want to be. Over the years […]

FAQ: Dresses for Photos | The Client Closet Have a few more questions about the client closet available at my photography studio in Northern Virginia? You’re in the right place. Take a look at the most common questions below, and be sure to send me a note if you don’t see your question in the […]

Where to Shop for Family Photo Outfits | Wardrobe Ideas Let’s be honest. Shopping for outfits for family photos can be overwhelming. There are so many choices out there – which one is best for you? How do you even get started? Where should you shop? First, my biggest tip is to find a photographer […]

Framed Prints for Your Family Photos | Virginia Photographer Did you know you can schedule a complimentary design meeting to see framed prints at any time? I know it can sometimes be overwhelming to commit to artwork when first seeing your photos. So I always welcome clients back whenever you’re ready. Maybe you just realized […]

Spring Family Photo Guide | Northern Virginia Photographer Springtime in DC is popular for all the pretty blooms. Cherry blossoms, peonies, roses – so many options! This guide walks you through planning a portrait session during this magical season. Note on cherry blossom sessions You can’t mention spring without the infamous cherry blossom season in […]

How to Prepare for In-Home Photos | Portrait Tips Thank you for inviting me into your home! I can’t wait to document your family in your favorite place. Here are 3 tips to prepare for your in-home portrait session.   1. A little tidying and organizing goes a long way. Picking up in the spaces […]