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?