Author: Cerissa Photography
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Northern Virginia Mommy & Me Session
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“If not for you, babe I couldn’t find the door, couldn’t even see the floor; I’d be sad and blue, if not for you.” ~Bob Dylan This gorgeous mama wanted photos of her sweet guy (who seriously may be the most charming toddler I have ever met) for a mother’s…
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Washington, DC Lifestyle Newborn Session | I was just making sure of you.
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This Washington, DC newborn session was magical because there was absolutely nothing intentional about it, well, minus our must-have baby wearing portraits (because, damn, look at those shots). Have I mentioned that you may be the ideal Cerissa Photography newborn session client if you are super ready to go with…
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Alexandria, VA Newborn: Where are my teeth???
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What do I remember about this Alexandria, VA newborn session? I remember how playful this little man’s mom and dad were with each other. I remember the story about their major home renovations that wrapped up THE DAY that their babe was born. And I remember air quotes when they…
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Because every day is Mother’s Day…
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I am so lucky to photograph growth. I know I say it all the time, but that’s because I feel it, so! And I am so lucky that when this mama (whom I’ve known for years now) came back to visit DC, she she asked me to photograph her daughter…
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Washington, DC | Family/First Birthday
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Family sessions in DC are quickly becoming one of my most favorite things. This family (which also doubled as a first birthday) session was the kick start to my weekend, and left me smiling for hours. I have a crazy love for details and how details make me feel. This…
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Seagulls love Georgetown
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We have a conversation about why seagulls love Georgetown when it’s not near the ocean, every time we visit. I could. not. get my mind off of all the activities in DC that aren’t affected by the shutdown. But a good ol’ walk by the water, through every patch of…
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DC Family Photographer: Quiet, sweet chatter with mom
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This little dude was so excited to be on the go during our session at Fostr Collaborative and our quick walk around Georgetown. So just imagine how happy I was to have a few moments with just him and his mama. They raided the baby bag for books to read and…
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DC Newborn Lifestyle Session
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When these mamas invited me to their (freaking gorgeous — I even said at one point, “your decor is ON POINT”) DC home to meet their new love (and their puppy loves and their lifelong loves), I looked forward to our date on my calendar for a few months. You…
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Fall family portraits in Springfield, VA
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Sometimes blogging becomes a grounding exercise for me. I look back at sessions I did a month or more prior, and it pulls me out of the chaos of right now. One of my favorite things about looking back at portraits is that you tend to only remember the good…
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Arlington, VA Newborn Session: Baby E
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It is the biggest compliment when clients contact me years after I first photograph them. I met these Arlington, VA lovelies as a party of 3, and basically threw my arms into the air in excitement when I heard about their new addition. They were on my calendar several months…