Author: Cerissa Photography

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…

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…

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…

When these mamas invited me to their (freaking gorgeous — I even said at one point, “your decor is ON POINT”) DC home to meet their new love (and their puppy loves and their lifelong loves), I looked forward to our date on my calendar for a few months. You…

Sometimes blogging becomes a grounding exercise for me. I look back at sessions I did a month or more prior, and it pulls me out of the chaos of right now. One of my favorite things about looking back at portraits is that you tend to only remember the good…

It is the biggest compliment when clients contact me years after I first photograph them. I met these Arlington, VA lovelies as a party of 3, and basically threw my arms into the air in excitement when I heard about their new addition. They were on my calendar several months…

Ah, fall minis, the beginning of the holiday season, truly, for me, as a photographer. A great way for families to update their portraits and get a holiday card photo or two, and just to spend some time together as the weather cools. I photographed this family in the spring,…

This maternity session in Georgetown, Washington DC was honestly one of my favorite sessions. A passion project. I woke up to gray, rain, and cold. I texted this mama-to-be to let her know she had to bring a jacket or something… at 8+ months, let’s not get sick, okay? Ready…

I took the photo behind these parents-to-be, I can’t even remember how many years ago, in that exact spot, in front of that window, before they renovated most of this home near Old Town, Alexandria. I can’t express how much it means to me to be involved over time in…

It’s no secret that I’m obsessed with the Fostr Collaborative DC studio, and still SO stoked and lucky to be a member. I have a couple of in-studio sessions coming up in September, but since I’m really itching to use this space to its full potential, I’m offering a special. I…