This weekend I had my first rescheduling of a family session this Fall due to weather. I’m sure more will come my way so I thought I’d share how I handle the weather for your session. “What happens if it rains?” That’s probably the most frequent question I get during my client phone consultations and […]

Every parent strives to capture memories while on trips with their family. On our recent trip to the Outer Banks in North Carolina, I took a few photos to remember our trip. Read this quick blog with some vacation photo tips whether it be on your camera or phone. Tip #1 – Don’t force the […]

The busiest season is right around the corner and with it comes crisp air and beautiful foliage. Let’s talk about some of my favorite Fall locations so you can pick the best one for your session. As you know, location plus styling makes for images that you’ll treasure forever. Green Spring Gardens This not-so-hidden gem […]

This past Spring, I helped my parents move out of their Northern Virginia home that they lived in for 27 years. I have carried more boxes and handled more items of nostalgia than I care to admit. I adore old photos, as you might have guessed, and I found plenty while packing things up. Going […]

I had the pleasure of holding two Lincoln Memorial sessions this past Spring. It was fun meeting families on the steps on a major monument in our nations’ capital. The beautiful white marble is vastly different than my other garden, lake, or field locations. I think the success of these Lincoln Memorial sessions was based […]

With summer sessions approaching, I wanted to share some shirts that work great for dad during your photo session. I was shopping for my husband and found some that are perfect for photos. You want to choose a shirt that flatters your body type and also matches your style. I always encourage clients to feel […]

Families are starting to get together and what is a better way to capture your gathering than an extended family photography session. As family members start to travel to the Northern Virginia and DC area you might find yourself with a reason to have some photos taken. The most common question I get about extended […]

Sometimes during a family or Senior session when I’m clicking the shutter I already know it will be a great black and white. Often the image might even look better with the lack of color! But what am I looking for exactly? Below are three things that make a good black and white image and a couple examples of bad […]

What happens if my kid cries or has a meltdown during our session? That is the number one thing I hear from you. Add to that: what happens if my kid just cries the whole session? How do you handle it? How will my pictures come out? List all the concerns in your head and I’ve […]

This warm weather is giving me life! Everyone is in a peppy mood and we’ve been spending every day this week outside. A favorite activity for my kids is playing near water. They can play and explore for hours on end. Early this week we had our first visit to Nanjemoy NRMA in Maryland to look for shark […]

Congratulations on starting your own photograph business! I was half excited and half scared out of my pants when I started. Actually maybe make that 40/60 instead of 50/50. There is so much to learn on the business side that I was completely not prepared for. I jumped in head first and it was like […]

So you’ve completed a year of taking photos every day – your 365 Project. As you may know I just completed a second year of my 365 Project. Whether it’s your first year or third year, it’s a huge accomplishment! Be proud of all the work you put into the project and creating the daily habit […]