If this is your first time on my blog, then you are currently reading Part 3 in a series I wrote after having our own family photos taken. You can read Part 1 and Part 2 so you get the whole picture (pun intended). After being in front of the camera for our family photos instead of behind the camera, I […]

Behind the Scenes, Family Session Tips

3 of 3: What I did differently the day of the session | Burke, Virginia Family Photographer

A major part of the success of your family photos is how you prepare yourself and your family. I know that in Northern Virginia life can get hectic, but I promise if you take some time to plan for your family photography session it will be worth it. The best way for me to write […]

Behind the Scenes, Family Session Tips

2 of 3: How I prepared for our family session | Fairfax, Virginia Family Photography

We recently had our family photos taken while on vacation. As you probably already know I am a photographer in the Northern Virginia area, so I am not usually on the “client” side of family photos. I really wanted to think about the process of styling and choosing outfits and share with you. For my sessions I […]

Behind the Scenes, Family Session Tips

1 of 3: How I Picked Clothes for our Family Session | Springfield, Virginia Family Photographer

Hot take:

Forget perfect—let’s capture real.


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