Everyone’s world is special, unique, and fantabulous and I love working to capture that with all of my sessions. I use a documentary, lifestyle photography approach with all of my sessions. Sometimes sessions take place at home, sometimes in a field. Sessions can be whole families, one person, a baby, roommates, a girl and her dog. For every person there is a different need. There is one common thing for everyone, during your session we will laugh and twirl and have fun. Our session will be a mix of natural, candid and posed photographs, and we will move at a speed that works for you and your family.  

Newborn sessions generally take place in the family’s home using natural light to create a bright and airy feel. While I am happy to give posing tips and tricks, I generally like to fade into the background and photograph the new joys and experiences happening. I don’t using props (outside of swaddles and fun outfit changes), and instead incorporate nursery and your home: don’t worry, you don’t need to tidy up for me, I’m always happy to move things around so you can focus on what really matters — your new little one.

Family sessions are an opportunity to capture the fun of your family in a low-key environment, your home! My goal is start with portraits of your family and then capture your family’s personalities. We will walk, dance, twirl, and laugh…sessions can include story time, cookie baking, games, park time, or just being in your favorite DC space, whatever is your family fun!

WHAT IS A LIFESTYLE SESSION? 

I love being part of people’s happiness and the bits of life they want to remember and cherish forever and to do that I believe in capturing real life. For me, lifestyle photography is about photographing the normal. No studios, and no fancy lights and crazy gear. Just me, you, some natural light and a camera. I encourage you to pick a place or activity that you'd like to keep you moving and interacting in a fun way.

WHAT IF MY KIDS DON’T COOPERATE?

I love photographing whole families. From songs, to stories, to dancing through a field, I keep a small bag of tricks up my sleeve to help with any occasion. No matter how hard we try, kids are full of wiggles and giggles so I do my best to keep your family moving around throughout the session. I encourage breaks and snacks. I also work with you to schedule a time that works best with nap time and eating...cause no one wants to take a picture when they are sleepy and hungry. Everyone's quirks will shine through and make your session so uniquely you. If a full family session feels like too much time for your current state of life, consider a fall mini session!

DO YOU TRAVEL?

Yes! I’d love to travel to your destination and my suitcase is practically packed and ready to go! For locations in the Mid-Atlantic area I will may request an additional small fee if an overnight stay is needed, for locations beyond that there will be an additional fee/reimbursement for airfare/gas and hotel accommodations.

WHAT IS A MINI SESSION?

Mini Sessions are an opportunity I offer every fall for shortened family sessions at a reduced price. Mini Sessions are 20 minute sessions where you will receive 20 images for a reduced cost. I pick locations I love all over DC for these sessions and release the dates/locations in the summer.

WHAT WILL MY SESSION BE LIKE?
We'll hang out, laugh a lot, and twirl a time or two. I plan for one to two hours per shoot. I'll capture some posed shots and lots of in-between shots. Someone might have a giggling fit or a meltdown (it could be your child, it could be someone else). I'll capture that too and they might just be your favorites!

WHEN SHOULD I BOOK MY MATERNITY AND/OR NEWBORN SESSION?

Huzzah and Congrats! I recommend scheduling maternity photos around 7 months before things start to feel uncomfortable to you. That being said, all bodies are very different…so I’m happy to work with you with what feels the best!

For newborn sessions, I recommend scheduling for the first couple of weeks if you want sleepy, very newborn images. If you want a bit more interaction/open eyes, anytime in the first month to month and a half is perfect!

WHEN WILL I GET MY IMAGES?

Two to three weeks after family session, you'll receive a password protected online gallery where you can view your images! From there, you can download your gallery and purchase prints directly from through the online gallery. Rush images are available for an additional fee.