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Modern Kennedy Center Engagement Session at DC’s iconic landmark A Kennedy Center engagement session at sunrise offers couples a rare opportunity to enjoy one of Washington DC’s most iconic landmarks in peaceful solitude. Combining the bold modern architecture of the main Kennedy Center building with the landscaped REACH Gardens — including its reflecting pool, sculpture […]

If you’re searching for lavender mini sessions in Maryland, especially in Montgomery County, this guide answers the most common questions families and couples ask. What is a mini session? How long does it take? What should we wear? Is it worth it for babies or shy kids? This post features eight real examples of 15-minute […]

A timeless studio session full of softness, sentiment, and a little bit of cake Studio-Style Milestone Portraits in Howard County One year feels impossibly fast and completely earned all at once. Photographing Sammy’s first birthday portraits was both a professional exercise in intentional portraiture and a personal labor of love—because this sweet, curious boy is […]

One white onesie, one loyal Bills fan in training, and twelve months of love A Year in the Life of Sammy Every month, on the 16th, I took Sammy’s portrait. Same onesie. Same bed. Same little white bassinet. One photo in each place, every month, for a full year. I went into this thinking it […]

Planning an Ivy Rose Barn Wedding: A Modern Estate Venue in Virginia Tucked away in Rocky Mount, VA, Ivy Rose Barn presents itself as an effortlessly luxurious venue unlike any traditional barn you’ve encountered. Its refined blend of modern estate aesthetics and hotel-style elegance makes it one of Virginia’s most sought-after wedding locations. With its […]

Senior-Style Photos at Maple Lawn in Fulton, Maryland Audrey’s session took place on a summer morning in Maple Lawn, one of my favorite photography spots in my hometown of Fulton, Maryland. The goal of this session was a little different than usual—I was using the opportunity to teach lighting and posing to the intern I’ve […]

Father’s Day swim with our baby boy—quiet joy, warm water, and one very beloved rubber duck This Father’s Day was quiet, simple, and just right. It was one of those gray, drizzly days that made the idea of staying home tempting—but instead, we packed a bag and headed to the indoor pool at Life Time […]

A Professional Photographer’s Guide to Choosing Between 8, 9, 10, or 11+ Hours of Coverage One of the most common questions I hear from engaged couples—especially during our discovery calls (the calls that take place when an interested couple wants to learn more about me and my services before booking)—is, “How many hours of photography […]

A Practical Guide to Dressing the Whole Family for Your Lifestyle Newborn Photos As a Maryland newborn photographer, one of the most common questions I hear is: “What should we wear for our newborn photos?” It makes sense. You’ve been preparing for this session for weeks, maybe even months. Most moms start thinking about outfits […]