Tips for Including Your Dog in Family Photos “Can our dog be in our family photos?” I always love getting this question. My answer is always a very enthusiastic YES for outdoor portraits or portraits at your home! I love dogs, and it’s always the best when your furry family member joins the fun. As […]

Fall Portrait Session Guide | Northern VA, DC & MD Welcome to my fall portrait session guide! Fall is hands down my busiest season all year. My calendar is filled with beautiful portrait sessions and a few of my own family activities. Truth be told, I love it. The weather is a little cooler, 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 […]

Top Maternity Photo Questions | Virginia Photographer If you have questions about maternity photos, you’re in the right place! As a photographer in Northern Virginia specializing in maternity and newborn photos, I’m here to help you get beautiful portraits. Over the years, these are the top questions that I get asked about maternity portrait sessions! […]

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 […]

Top Photo Locations in Washington, DC Are you looking for the best photo locations in Washington, DC? The good news is there are many beautiful spots to choose from! As a family and couples photographer, I’ve been to many of them over the years. These locations are perfect for family photos, anniversary or engagement photos, […]

As much as we all love digital photos, there are a few extra steps you need to take to make sure they stay safe. Since you can’t physically hold onto them, you need to know exactly where they are located in the digital world. Something as simple as dropping a hard drive, updating technology, or […]

Virginia Fine Art Photographer | Our Custom Experience As an artist, I approach each session with a unique perspective.  No two portrait sessions are the same. Your final images should reflect both you, as people, but also your story – whether you’re looking for couples photos or family photos with little ones! Cookie-cutter poses and standard sessions […]

Outfit Tips | What to Wear for Family Photos | Northern Virginia Photographer “What should we wear?” This is one of the most common questions I get as a photographer. It can be hard enough to choose outfits for everyday wear, much less for the portraits that will hang on the wall or live in […]

What is a Lifestyle Newborn Session? | Virginia Newborn Photographer All of my newborn photos are lifestyle newborn sessions. This simply means the focus is on your natural connections as a family. While I provide posing guidance to capture the prettiest light and settings possible, I don’t physically pose baby or use any props. Instead, […]