Leesburg Virginia Family Photos on Film | Early Morning I often recommend morning golden hour, and this session shows why! We chose one of my favorite locations in Leesburg, Virginia, and spent an hour together in that beautiful morning light. Most of these photos were captured with my film camera. Can you tell I’m obsessed […]

Film Baby Milestone Photos at the Studio There is something undeniably special about documenting baby milestones on film. The softness, the depth, the way it holds light so gently. Film preserves these fleeting stages in a way that feels both timeless and deeply personal. This recent milestone session at the studio was such a beautiful […]

Rose Garden Family Photos | Northern VA Photographer Is there anything more beautiful than a rose garden for family photos? There are several gorgeous gardens here in Northern Virginia, and this one has to be one of my favorites! Especially when you add on film photography, like this family did. Peak bloom is from late […]

Sharing a huge milestone today! I am so honored to share my photography recently won 2nd place in Virginia Living’s Photography Awards. This photo of a sweet mother and daughter among the hydrangeas will be featured at the Quirk Gallery in the Quirk Hotel in Richmond, Virginia through Feb. 22. Thank you to my clients. […]

Personality Portrait Mini Sessions at the Studio | Northern Virginia I’m so excited to share I’ll be doing personality portrait mini sessions at my Northern Virginia photography studio this year! I’ve been wanting to do these for a while. They’re focused only on the kids so you can get adorable updated individual portraits of them […]

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Fall Family Photo Session at Sky Meadows Park Fall in Northern Virginia is truly magical. Crisp fall air, rolling hills, and gorgeous mornings make for a beautiful session! As a family photographer, one of my favorite spots is Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane, Virginia. With its wide-open meadows, mountain views, and peaceful trails, it’s […]

Hello! It’s lovely to meet you. I’m Emily, a family photographer in Northern Virginia. My photography studio is in Sterling, and I also offer in-home and outdoor sessions throughout Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland. My photography approach is to create intentional, timeless works of art that tell your family’s story. Here’s a what you can […]

Northern Virginia Spring Family Photos There’s something magical about spring in Northern Virginia — the soft blossoms, the warm sun filtering through the trees, and the feeling of new beginnings. Recently, I had the privilege of capturing a sweet motherhood session in a blooming orchard, where we documented the beautiful, authentic connection between a mother […]