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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.

  • Engaged: Heather & Sarah

    Engaged: Heather & Sarah

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    It was Tuesday evening on H Street, on the one rainy day of the week. But in Sally’s Middle Name, this engagement session completely brightened… read more

  • Maternity: Marcy, Rahmin, M

    Maternity: Marcy, Rahmin, M

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    Marcy is one of my oldest friends, and is expecting her second babe later this month (oh my gosh, it’s already September). Photographing her family… read more

  • Second Birthday: X

    Second Birthday: X

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    If you keep up with my Facebook posts, you already read about my surprise when super shy X turned and began talking to me. While… read more

  • Family: Kim, Bob, & Kids!

    Family: Kim, Bob, & Kids!

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    I absolutely loved delivering this family’s gallery to them. This was the family I said was full of unicorn children who were SO comfortable in… read more

  • Newborn: Baby R

    Newborn: Baby R

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    I love my drives out to Leesburg; changes of scenery are important for sanity, in my opinion. Driving west every so often is necessary, and… read more

  • 100 days project

    100 days project

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    I read somewhere that a lot of growth happens when you focus on your personal work. I’m 54 days into a personal project: one photo… read more

  • Newborn: Baby N

    Newborn: Baby N

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    Baby N is a beautiful, content, new little guy. “Calm” is the word I chose to describe this family’s home, just a month after N… read more

  • The places we are

    The places we are

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    For session location ideas, I like to remind families to think about places that are special to them. Where does your family usually spend their… read more

  • One Whole Year: Little S & Family

    One Whole Year: Little S & Family

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    This gorgeous family chose me to take their fall photos last year in Old Town Alexandria. This was one of my favorites from that morning!… read more

  • When she came to this hospital, she was a part of you.

    When she came to this hospital, she was a part of you.

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    I try not to share too much of my personal life here; my stories are about you. In honor of mother’s day, though, I’d like… read more