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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

  • Springfield, VA Engagement Session: D&J

    Springfield, VA Engagement Session: D&J

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    What does the word “Forever” mean to you? Really, how HUGE is that word? In a past life, seeing that word written down drove me… read more

  • Fairfax, VA Newborn Session: Baby N

    Fairfax, VA Newborn Session: Baby N

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    This babe was born the night the Caps won the Stanley Cup. She was already present (but nobody knew!) the last time I photographed this… read more

  • Fresh 48 Session | Fairfax, VA

    Fresh 48 Session | Fairfax, VA

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    My mom tribe is amazing. It’s really not a secret that I wasn’t a natural at accepting help when we started a family. Thanks in… read more

  • That hair. Memories of our pregnancy.

    That hair. Memories of our pregnancy.

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    There’s this one memory from my first pregnancy that will stick with me forever. We had an ultrasound at around 35 weeks (I had a… read more

  • Happiness is a feeling, not a state

    Happiness is a feeling, not a state

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    I’ve been waking up super early, right after the sun makes an appearance, the last couple of days, and after checking in on any new… read more

  • “The past beats inside me like a second heart.”

    “The past beats inside me like a second heart.”

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    “The past beats inside me like a second heart.” ~John Banville Can you remember exactly how your kid sat the last time he or she… read more

  • First born

    First born

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    I can’t fight the chills (the emotional, I may cry kind) when I read this excerpt by Amy Wruble: “You’re my favorite person in the… read more

  • Fairfax, VA Backyard Wedding: F&J

    Fairfax, VA Backyard Wedding: F&J

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    I feel like in life, there’s this soundtrack of feelings … or maybe, an actual soundtrack. Does anyone else associate certain songs with certain seasons… read more

  • Baby C & Family

    Baby C & Family

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    This session was so special — Baby C’s mama and I lived in the same tiny apartment building several years ago. We were dating our… read more

  • Oh, hi!

    Oh, hi!

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    This is me, Cerissa (if you need it, “sir-ee-sah”). I had just gotten home from the gym (leg day, long breaks in between sets just… read more