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Fairfax County, VA Newborn Session | He decided he was ready
These new parents chose me to photograph this new season in their lives, before their new little man was born. When you book me for a newborn session, you have the option to add a maternity mini, and they chose to spend time with me for both. It’s such a gift to be able to…
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Fairfax County, VA Newborn Lifestyle Session | All the alligators
What I remember about this Fairfax County, VA newborn lifestyle session: how excited this new little man’s big brother was to just be close to him, how their mom glowed when she held him, and a funny little moment when we were in the boys’ room and their dad said something along the lines of,…
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Mother’s Day in DC: Motherhood Session
In May, I did a few motherhood sessions with previous clients in my studio space in Georgetown, DC (Fostr Collaborative, you have my heart!). This one struck a chord with me just because both this badass mama and I were sweating because of all the movement, because we remembered chaos. But this is why I…
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Northern Virginia Mommy & Me Session
“If not for you, babe I couldn’t find the door, couldn’t even see the floor; I’d be sad and blue, if not for you.” ~Bob Dylan This gorgeous mama wanted photos of her sweet guy (who seriously may be the most charming toddler I have ever met) for a mother’s day present… and well, even…
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Washington, DC Lifestyle Newborn Session | I was just making sure of you.
This Washington, DC newborn session was magical because there was absolutely nothing intentional about it, well, minus our must-have baby wearing portraits (because, damn, look at those shots). Have I mentioned that you may be the ideal Cerissa Photography newborn session client if you are super ready to go with the flow? All the heart…
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Alexandria, VA Newborn: Where are my teeth???
What do I remember about this Alexandria, VA newborn session? I remember how playful this little man’s mom and dad were with each other. I remember the story about their major home renovations that wrapped up THE DAY that their babe was born. And I remember air quotes when they talked about how life is…
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Because every day is Mother’s Day…
I am so lucky to photograph growth. I know I say it all the time, but that’s because I feel it, so! And I am so lucky that when this mama (whom I’ve known for years now) came back to visit DC, she she asked me to photograph her daughter again, who couldn’t even sit…
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Washington, DC | Family/First Birthday
Family sessions in DC are quickly becoming one of my most favorite things. This family (which also doubled as a first birthday) session was the kick start to my weekend, and left me smiling for hours. I have a crazy love for details and how details make me feel. This light-filled condo, in a 1930’s…
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Seagulls love Georgetown
We have a conversation about why seagulls love Georgetown when it’s not near the ocean, every time we visit. I could. not. get my mind off of all the activities in DC that aren’t affected by the shutdown. But a good ol’ walk by the water, through every patch of snow, did the trick. I…
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DC Family Photographer: Quiet, sweet chatter with mom
This little dude was so excited to be on the go during our session at Fostr Collaborative and our quick walk around Georgetown. So just imagine how happy I was to have a few moments with just him and his mama. They raided the baby bag for books to read and discuss, in both English and…
