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Want to read about what I’m thinking? Welcome, memory-maker, to my frequently-forgotten-by-me blog. Often, my day to day thoughts and ramblings happen on my Instagram home, but sometimes, if I strike (what I feel is) gold, they’ll end up here, too. Also. I (try to) blog a handful of my full sessions, when I can find a quiet morning, under a blanket, with a warm cup of coffee.

  • This is 40

    This is 40

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    It crept up on me. I mean, that’s what you say every year, right? But, 22 year old me couldn’t imagine being older. I was… read more

  • This is your sign: Book the family portraits

    This is your sign: Book the family portraits

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    I know it as well as you do: life is busy, the world feels heavy. The kids keep growing, the seasons keep changing, and suddenly… read more

  • Intimate DC wedding photographer

    Intimate DC wedding photographer

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    If you know me, you know that small weddings and elopements are just my style. Minimal rush, minimal chaos—just you, your favorite people (or maybe… read more

  • Everyday moments, new seasons

    Everyday moments, new seasons

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    I’m so grateful that my clients reach out when they’re entering a new season of life. I love capturing your everyday moments, before the leaves… read more

  • Your first babies | DC Family and Pet Photographer

    Your first babies | DC Family and Pet Photographer

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    “Can we possibly include my dog (or other pet) in the session?” Yes, you can. read more

  • Journeying

    Journeying

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    Will say it forever… watching people grow personally and families grow in number in front of my lenses is my favorite. I actually didn’t know… read more

  • Mud

    Mud

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    Mud is magical around here. Open air is just life to me and hiking with the fam is my favorite thing. read more

  • Acadia National Park | Maine

    Acadia National Park | Maine

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    Yesterday was one of my most favorite days. Not just of 2020, but of all of the days that I’ve known. Without the curveballs 2020… read more

  • To all you badass parents

    To all you badass parents

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    Something I have loved about every single session with this family is that I always catch a few shots of this badass mama interacting with… read more

  • Northern Virginia Family Sesh & First Birthday

    Northern Virginia Family Sesh & First Birthday

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    I didn’t know it was this little guy’s birthday when I met this family at one of my most favorite session locations (Lake Accotink!). I… read more