Families

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 […]

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 Lifestyle Newborn Session with Twin Sisters in Montgomery County, Maryland There’s a quiet intimacy to returning to a home after the babies arrive—especially when there are two of them. Just a few weeks earlier, I had photographed Zarah and Jay in their backyard, full of anticipation. Now, I was back, camera in hand, documenting […]

A Backyard Maternity Session for Twin Girls in Gaithersburg, Maryland As a Maryland maternity photographer, I’ve found that some of the most tender sessions don’t happen in sweeping landscapes or curated studios—but right at home, where life is already unfolding. For Zarah and Jay, expecting twin girls, their Gaithersburg backyard became the quiet, sunlit backdrop […]

Celebrating Ayesha & Marcus’s Journey to Parenthood The bright natural light poured through the windows of Ayesha and Marcus’s Annapolis home, casting a warm glow that seemed to mirror the radiance of the expecting mother herself. As a photographer who specializes in documenting life’s most precious transitions, I find maternity sessions particularly moving – each […]

I’ve known Nora for over a decade- her mom, Martha was my first boss! Like first boss ever. Nora’s family owns Howard County favorite, Clark’s Elioak Farm. I worked for 5 years at the petting farm from high school through college. It was some of the happiest years of my life- outdoors every weekend, working […]

Sweet Minnie Magic | First Birthday Milestone Session Nothing is a sweet as that very first taste of birthday cake. For sweet Kennedy’s first birthday celebration, we combined this milestone moment with the timeless charm of Minnie Mouse for an absolutely adorable cake smash session in Howard County! As a Maryland family photographer, I love […]

Celebrating One-Year Milestones and Special Family Bonds There’s something magical about Maryland in late May, when the landscape transforms into lush shades of green and the weather strikes that perfect balance between spring freshness and summer warmth. This picturesque setting provided the ideal backdrop for Rhoni, Jeremy, and their son Payson’s family session in Montgomery […]