Location, location, location! The location of your photo session matters! Let’s dive into the Top 5 Senior Session Locations around Northern Virginia – why I like them, what works best for your Senior, and how to choose. Lush garden This is the best spot if you like a more formal garden setting. Full of lush […]

Locations, Senior Session Tips

Top 5 Senior Session Locations

senior portrait session on rooftop garage in northern Virginia

You had your photo session and have received your gallery. Congrats! Now onto getting some miles from those beautiful photos. Are you sending an announcement? Giving photo gifts to family? Making a mini book or printing prints? There are plenty of print shops out there so I’ve compiled a list to make shopping easier. Let’s […]

Senior Session Tips

Printing Your Senior Photos

senior girl tossing fall leaves at Northern Virginia location

It’s time to start thinking about senior portraits for graduating high school Seniors. When it comes to choosing a location for your Senior, I suggest you consider these four points. 1. Choose a location for your Senior with a variety of spots. Having a location with multiple backgrounds or settings is key. Some locations provide […]

Locations, Senior Session Tips

Choosing a Location for Your Senior

senior portrait location with sun setting

It’s that time of year again! I love going through all my photography sessions from this past year and creating the 2023 Client Superlative Awards. Each session has it’s own personality, adventures, and moments. Without further ado, the awards! 2023 Client Superlative Awards – High School Seniors Warmest Smile This High School Senior was relaxed […]

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2023 Client Superlative Awards

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Location, location, location. You know how much location matters for your photo session and that doesn’t stop applying for a graduating Senior. I wanted a variety of locations for my Seniors and found this gem of a spot for a rustic, modern, big-sky location. Check out the images below for inspiration for a parking garage […]

Senior Session Tips

Inspiration for a Parking Garage Senior Session

inspiration for parking garage senior session

Senior year of high school is a milestone you will want to remember. Senior portraits are about celebrating this accomplishment through high school and all the work that went into getting that diploma. My hope is you look back on these photos and they truly capture this stage of life. As parents and seniors start […]

Senior Session Tips

Tips for a Senior Portrait Session

Senior girl on brick wall with building windows in background

It’s that time of year again! I love looking back at my year and choosing “awards” for various sessions. I had such a fulfilling year seeing past clients, meeting new families, and adventuring to locations in Northern Virginia. Drumroll please – the 2022 Client Superlative Awards! Coolest MomLet’s just go ahead and start with this […]

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2022 Client Superlative Awards

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I firmly believe there is a photographer out there for everyone. What you want in your photographer is up to you. Does their personality seem like someone you would mesh with? Check out their About page and go to their social media page and see what you think. If you get along with your photographer […]

Behind the Scenes

10 Facts About Your Photographer

portrait of photographer in Fall

I’m excited to introduce a shop and printed items through my new gallery host, Pic-Time, to all my sessions. This summer will mark the start of my 5th year of business and I was so ready for this change! I have heard a need for printed items from YOU over and over so I listened. […]

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Items from the Pic-Time shop

Pic-Time shop items

Location, location, location. You hear it all the time in real estate, but it is so important when it comes to styling your family photography session too. Let’s talk about a few reasons your session location should point you in the right direction when it comes to styling. Texture is King Look at all the […]

Family Session Tips

Location and Styling Your Family

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You see them when scrolling social media – those perfect-looking, amazing family photos. They might be friends or it might even be an ad. But you see it and immediately want to know the secret. How DO they get such gorgeous family photos? Let me tell you the key to getting amazing photos of your […]

Family Session Tips

The Key to Gorgeous, Amazing Family Photos

family in old town Alexandria under blooming dogwood tree

The client superlatives blog is probably the most enjoyable one I write every year. I look forward to thinking of fun, lighthearted client superlatives. I had fun at every session of 2021 as they are each unique and exciting in their own way. So take a look to see if your session was featured in […]

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2021 Client Superlatives!

grandparents snuggling grandson in fall foliage

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Forget perfect—let’s capture real.


it's not actually about how you look in the photos, it's about how you feel.