In-Home vs. Studio Newborn Photos Can’t decide between an in-home vs. studio newborn photos? Today’s blog post is for you. Here at Emily Alyssa Photography, I love offering both options for my clients. With either option, you’ll be getting a lifestyle newborn session which simply means the focus is on your natural connections as a […]

Baby’s First Year: The Best Time for Photos As a new parent, you want to document every precious moment of your baby’s first year. Your newborn will change so much during those twelve months, and I know you want to capture it all and hold onto it forever! But when during baby’s first year is […]

9 Hair Tips for Family Photos | Northern Virginia Photographer Looking for hair tips for your upcoming family photos? Today I’m sharing 9 tips to make getting ready – and feeling your best – a breeze! 1. Leave it to the professionals and hire a hair stylist! Many can even come to your home so […]

What to Wear for Newborn Photos You’re super excited about welcoming your baby and taking newborn photos, but you’re a little overwhelmed on what to wear. This guide will help you select the perfect outfits for everyone in the family to create timeless, beautiful photographs you’ll treasure forever! Heads up – there are a couple […]

5 Makeup Tips for Family Photos Looking for makeup tips for your next family photo session? This blog post is for you! While you want to enhance your features, the key is finding the right balance between looking polished and still feeling like yourself. After all, you still want to look like YOU!  Here are […]

Your guide to newborn photos Those first few weeks of your baby’s life are magical and fleeting. In the blink of an eye, your tiny newborn will grow and change. Having those early days documented with professional photography is a beautiful way to remember it. As a Northern Virginia newborn photographer who offers studio newborn […]

How to Get Timeless Family Photos Looking for a Northern Virginia family photographer with a timeless style? You’re in the right place! Since beginning my  business back in 2016, “timeless” has been a core part of my work. I’ve always wanted my clients to be able to look back at their photos 5, 10, 30 […]

What Should Baby Wear for Newborn Photos 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! In general, I […]

How to Prepare for In-Home Newborn Photos 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 area. First, the basics. […]

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 […]