Families

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 […]

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 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 […]

Discover why six months is the most delightfully “baby” stage for portraits. As a Maryland family photographer, I capture the real joy and wonder of this sweet age—gummy smiles, squishy rolls, and all. The Common Misconception: Skipping Everything Between Newborn and First Birthday One of the things I hear most often from parents is, “We’re […]

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 […]