Newborn Photo Session for a December Baby (Alexandria, VA)
Despite the cold weather outside, this was a wonderfully warm and cozy newborn photo session. Baby E. entered the world right before Christmas, and the family's Christmas tree was still standing tall. This provided the perfect backdrop for some beautiful family shots. We also got some adorable ones of just baby alone. To make this photoshoot even more special, the family wanted to include their beloved black
Welcoming Newborn Baby Sister!
I love it when a family is welcoming a new baby and tells me that their older child (or children) is so excited to meet their new little brother or sister. This big brother was just a delight to photograph. He loves his sister SO MUCH! He even had great ideas for poses. I like to include siblings as much as they feel comfortable. It's
Family Photo Session at The Lincoln Memorial
I was thrilled when the S family asked if we could do their family photo session at the Lincoln Memorial. It's just so majestic! One of my personal favorite family photos is a canvas I have of my two children when they were little running in front of the Memorial We started at the Lincoln, and it was a bit hazy but the Washington Monument and
Outdoor Newborn Photo Shoots During Covid-19
I started doing outdoor-only newborn photo shoots during the spring of 2020. I already loved doing photo sessions for newborns outside, so it wasn't too difficult to make the transition. I usually bring several baskets/props/blankets and all my accessories, but since Covid, I only bring one basket and then ask the family to provide towels and blankets of various sizes to use. It takes several blankets/rolled
A Guide to Posing Your Family Photos
These are some tips that I use when I do photo sessions. Whether it's a mom and baby, siblings, a couple, or a whole family, the key to taking genuine and authentic family photos is knowing how to pose in front of the camera. I like to make your family photo session fun and upbeat, but I will often be giving you directions and suggestions
Family Sneak Peek
I'm excited to share this sneak peek for this beautiful family of (almost) four - - well five, including their beautiful pup, who was their first baby! We had a gorgeous day and the perfect Northern Virginia location in Alexandria to walk around around- -two of us ran around, can you guess who?
