Journal

A breezy, beautiful way to update your family portraits Each spring in Maple Lawn, something quiet and breathtaking unfolds. The trees, once bare, swell with soft pink blooms—petals layered like tissue and held just above eye level, inviting children to reach up, parents to draw in close, and families to linger in a space that […]

A gentle newborn session in a small Alexandria apartment, filled with soft pastels, generational connection, and quiet joy. Returning to a family years after their first newborn session feels like stepping into a new chapter of the same story. When I photographed Sydney and Zach with their first daughter, Sloane, their home was filled with […]

A lifestyle maternity session at home in Montgomery County, Maryland Some families you photograph once. Others become something closer. The Senter family is the kind you stay connected to—through seasons, milestones, and little messages that carry big news. Zarah’s text caught me completely off guard in the best way: “We’re expecting again!” And not long […]

A Serene Botanical Garden Maternity Session to Begin a Motherhood Story When I first photographed Kim and Tam’s wedding in 2021, I knew their love would only grow more beautiful with time. So when they reached out to begin their Motherhood Collection with a maternity session, I felt honored to continue documenting their story—this time […]

A backyard and in-home family session in Montgomery County, Maryland One year ago, Lillian and Autumn were just a few pounds each, swaddled side by side in pink blankets. Today, they’re crawling in tandem across their living room floor—curious, expressive, and full of joy. This final session in their Motherhood Collection was a celebration of […]

From portraits at Temple Isaiah in Fulton to a high-energy, basketball-themed party at Pinstripes North Bethesda, this milestone celebration was full of heart and unforgettable details. There’s something uniquely tender about working as a Bar Mitzvah photographer in Maryland—this moment suspended between childhood and young adulthood. It’s a celebration, yes, but also a quiet rite […]

A cozy at-home milestone session in Montgomery County, Maryland At six months old, babies begin to show the world who they are. Their smiles have a little more purpose. Their eyes follow with curiosity. Their personalities start to peek through—distinct, expressive, and entirely their own. With twins like Lillian and Autumn, each moment holds a […]

INTIMATE LUXURY WEDDING AT STONE TOWER WINERY There’s something magical about a love story that comes full circle. From capturing Madeline and Kenneth’s proposal at Inn at Perry Cabin to their engagement session at Stone Tower Winery, witnessing their wedding day at this stunning Virginia vineyard felt like the perfect culmination of their journey together. […]

ELEGANT MILITARY WEDDING IN DOWNTOWN FREDERICK’S HISTORIC UNION MILLS There’s something magical about a fall wedding in downtown Frederick, Maryland, where historic charm meets military tradition. Alex and Gabe’s wedding at Union Mills Public House captured this perfect blend, with naval dress whites contrasting against autumn leaves and centuries-old brick buildings. While this Naval officer […]