Can you believe summer is flying by already? For kids especially, these precious warm weather months are jam-packed with memories. It’s a time of growth and change. As a mom, you might be feeling like you don’t want to miss a single moment of this stage!
Read MoreHey there, photographer friend! When you’re photographing families, there are so many unexpected elements to consider. Each family comes with their own dynamics and unique personalities which is part of what makes working with them so fun! It also means that you have to bring your A-game to make sure everyone has a positive experience and that Mom gets the photos of her dreams.
Read MoreBefore you experience those precious moments with your first newborn baby, it’s hard to understand all the emotions that come with being a mom. From excitement about everything to the future holds to heartbreak that the current phase won’t last forever, you’re left feeling like you need to quickly memorize every last detail of your little one while you can.
Read MoreWhen family photos are on the horizon, you might feel like you have a million things to do before they arrive. Finding clothes for each member of your family is most likely a big item on your to-do list! I know it can feel like a daunting task, but if you set yourself up with a tried and true method for selecting outfits, it’ll be a breeze.
Read MoreDo you ever feel like the demands of day-to-day life consume all your focus and attention? I know I do! As moms, we’re so involved in the schedules and routines of our kids that it can seem like time is quickly slipping through our fingertips. The truth is, time is quickly flying by! While you’re busy with the craziness of motherhood, your kids are growing up before your eyes.
Read MoreHere is a step-by-step guide to help you capture those perfectly imperfect first-day-of-school photos. These tips and more are included in my Mom-tog photo guide, so if you like what you see, there is more where this came from!
Read MoreThe Washington, DC, temple is so beautiful at this time of year! I loved taking this gorgeous couple’s pink bridals.
Read MoreFrom timeline organization to reception decor, here are my top seven reasons to have a formal portrait session before your wedding day!
Read MoreIf you're wondering what to wear for your next family photo shoot, here are a few tips:
Read MoreBaby Charlotte is such a doll. I loved taking her newborn portraits and working with this sweet Maryland family again!
Read MoreI love so many parts of my job, but photographing an in-home newborn session for a return client may take the cake. It’s so special to be able to capture those first few moments with a new addition to the family. I took family photos for the Crichton’s a while back at…
Read MoreI’ve had the privilege of taking lots of newborn sessions lately, and it has been such a fun change of pace! The Klein family is so awesome and easy to be around. I took their family photos back in 2021, when it was only Kara, Dan, and Teddy. Teddy, now a toddler, was…
Read MoreI LOVE maternity photoshoots and this one was no exception. There is nothing more beautiful and incredible to witness than an expectant mother who is glowing in all her baby-growing glory. Every pregnant mama deserves a photoshoot that is all about them and their beautiful baby bump.
Read MoreI got to shoot the most adorable little family in Alexandria! Abbie & Alex met in college when they were both attending school down in Alabama. Abbie is from Wisconsin while Alex hails from Georgia. It’s absolute an act of God that the two found each other! And not only did they both travel away from home for school, the two actually met when they went on a mission trip! No better way to meet right?
Read MoreThere are some homes where you walk in and you instantly know what kind of people live there. When you enter the Schutz home, you can feel it’s a place where love is cultivated and friendships are strengthened. I had the privilege of entering the Schutz home for a newborn shoot and I am so happy I did!
Meet Edie, Alex, and baby Connor. Edie and Alex have known each other forever. They’ve been in the same friend group since high school, and even college in different states couldn’t ruin their connection as the two were married a few years after graduation. It’s rare to keep a high school relationship going strong, but to keep your whole group of friends close and integrated into each other’s lives? That should testify to the kind of people the Schutz’s are.
Read MoreI feel so lucky to introduce you all to Rex and Judy Condos. Aren’t they just the sweetest couple? It was an honor to get to know them, hear their story, and take their anniversary photos. There is something so special about two people who’ve been in love for 65 years (!!!). Rex and Judy got engaged when Judy was only 14 years old and they got married when she was 16.
Read MoreSay hi to Emily! We had planned to do this graduation photoshoot, but when COVID hit, we didn’t know how we’d be able to make Emily’s pictures happen. We decided to venture out into the world together and were able to laugh, catch up, talk about future plans, and get some adorable pictures that really showcased her fire and spunk. Emily brought her older sister along to help with her outfit changes and we seriously had the best time. A perk of going out during quarantine was that the shopping center was practically empty.
Read MoreSigh! If I could work with families like this for the rest of my life I would be the happiest girl in the world. The Smiths are kind, generous, friendly, and genuinely good people. They’re family-centered and invest in memories. Their home was beautiful and was the perfect place for an in-home session. They did everything right!
Read MoreIsn’t this family the cutest family you’ve ever seen?! Angela, the mom, reached out to me after I photographed her cousin’s wedding. She wanted to see if I could take her son Giovanni’s first birthday photos, and I was delighted to do it!
Read MoreI know. You want to look KILLER for your photos. And before babies, you knew you could own any outfit. Now, after bringing those precious lives into the world, you may be feeling a little less confident in rocking your photos. Don’t worry, I gotchu! Here are my 5 go-to features for dresses that will flatter any body type.
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