Behind the Scenes

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

I did it! I completed my second year of a 365 Project. For those of you who don’t know what a 365 Project is, let me simply explain: you take a photo every day. For me, I must use my “big” camera and the subject matter can vary although it’s 99.9% my kids. Halfway through my first […]

Much like many of your 2020 calendars, mine started off normal, hopeful, and excited for what the year would bring. In March all of that plummeted, quickly and obviously unexpectedly, like many of your calendars as well. There was a lot of stress with all of the unknowns which again I’m sure you’re familiar with. […]

Are you a photographer? Or are you a client? This blog is for both of you! If you ever have a series of images you want to turn into an animated GIF then let me show you how in 3 easy steps. You can use images from your family or Senior session or images you take with your phone. Any combination […]

This question comes up often: what is the most challenging age to photograph? After a solid 2 years as a Northern Virginia family photographer  I can confidently answer that question. To me the age is 12-24 months old, or roughly the age they learn to walk until 2 years old. If you are a mom of any […]

Running your own business is a lesson in growth: growing as a person, growing in your photography journey, growing in your client relations, and learning to manage your time as you run a business while continuing with all the other aspects of life. As my second year of being a Northern Virginia Family and Senior Photographer comes to […]