Madeline Turns 1! I Child Photo Shoot

Little Madeline turned one year old back in August (you may have even seen my post wishing her a happy birthday). Her parents, Angie and Greg, and big brother, Tyler, have been long-time clients for almost 5 years now. We met for the first time when Tyler was...

Abby’s Early Days I Washington DC Newborn Photographer

Newborn, Photo Shoots

As a Washington DC newborn photographer, I’m never quite sure where my next photo shoot will take me. With my latest newborn photo session, the commute could have involved nothing more than a short walk down the street to meet my neighbors Katie and Tom who had just...

Grace Tindale I Newborn Photography Washington D.C.

Under One, Newborn, Photo Shoots

Now that school is back in session and Sasha, my 6-year-old son, is back in the classroom I have some time to catch up on the photo sessions that took place over the summer. Because baby Grace’s parents, Greg and Christina, announced that they were embarking on a...

5 Clothing Tips for Your Next Family Photo Session

Tips, Family

My clients often ask me for advice about what to wear for family photos. That’s why all of my services include a planning meeting during which I go over this very question and provide clothing tips for family photo sessions. As a mom, I know that getting...

Family Portraits in Georgetown

Over One, Toddlers, Kids, Photo Shoots, Family

Sumona and I first met when she signed up for my Snap Happy Class several months ago. During the one-day workshop together, we reviewed some practical techniques that she could apply to her everyday photography. Since then she’s been working to...

Happy Birthday Liam!

Kids, Musings

I first met this little guy and his mama almost 6 years ago at the Breastfeeding Center when we were both new moms. The family ended up being one of my very first clients when I was just starting my child photography business after transitioning from photojournalism....