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A Photographer’s Guide to Planning Your Washington, DC Engagement Session If you’re planning a DC engagement session, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know — from the best time of day for soft, romantic light to what to wear and which monuments photograph best, including the Lincoln Memorial, Reflecting Pool, and […]

A timeless in-home newborn session in Montgomery County, Maryland If you’re searching for a newborn session in Montgomery County, Maryland, an in-home lifestyle approach offers a relaxed, personal way to capture those early weeks. This session with Baby Shai was filled with meaningful details—from the delicate textures of his light blue zip-up to candid sibling […]

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 […]