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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]