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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.

  • Everyday moments, new seasons

    Everyday moments, new seasons

    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 change. New home, new baby, new pet, a pet growing older, graduations… I can’t wait… read more

  • Look at all of this drastic change, girl.

    Look at all of this drastic change, girl.

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    I photographed this beautiful family in the fall, at one of my favorite places, Lake Accotink. I’ve lived in Northern VA for 34 years, and… read more

  • Maternity Sesh: Fairfax, VA

    Maternity Sesh: Fairfax, VA

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    Baby brother was on the way and when this mama contacted me for a newborn sesh, she opted to add on a mini! I only… read more

  • Engagement Session | Lorton, VA

    Engagement Session | Lorton, VA

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    Oh, engagement sessions! I don’t think I’ll ever, ever forget how much this DC couple giggled, and how full of light this session was. We… read more

  • Northern VA Newborn: Your First Breath

    Northern VA Newborn: Your First Breath

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    Now that the rush of the season (photography-wise. let’s not talk about prepping for the actual 25th) is winding down, I wanted to take a… read more

  • Fall Minis: Mom & Dad

    Fall Minis: Mom & Dad

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    Let’s get some photos of just mom and dad, okay, bud? LOVE how this happened. So excited about how this gallery turned out. It’s one of… read more

  • Georgetown, DC Family Session

    Georgetown, DC Family Session

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    I love that my awesome families are patient as I change my mind a handful of times (these kiddos’ mom said, “well, isn’t that part… read more

  • DC Newborn: Some quiet time

    DC Newborn: Some quiet time

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    “There’s only one thing more precious than our time and that’s what we spend it on.” Leo Christopher This guy slept through so much activity… read more

  • DC Small Business Session: Release your Resentments

    DC Small Business Session: Release your Resentments

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    When small business owners ask me to take portraits for them (not headshots, fyi! lifestyle portraits), they hire me to capture the essence of who… read more

  • Blagden Alley: DC Lifestyle Family Session

    Blagden Alley: DC Lifestyle Family Session

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    When I’m working with a family to pick a location for their sesh, it’s always so fun when they choose an unexpected option from my… read more

  • Washington, DC Lifestyle Family Portrait Session

    Washington, DC Lifestyle Family Portrait Session

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    I photographed this DC family before they were a family of three, when baby girl was still in her mama’s belly. Before mom and dad… read more