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Want to read about what I’m thinking? Welcome, memory-maker, to my frequently-forgotten-by-me blog. Often, my day to day thoughts and ramblings happen on my Instagram home, but sometimes, if I strike (what I feel is) gold, they’ll end up here, too. Also. I (try to) blog a handful of my full sessions, when I can find a quiet morning, under a blanket, with a warm cup of coffee.

  • What’s familiar, and still full of wonder

    What’s familiar, and still full of wonder

    One of the quiet joys of my work is getting to see the same families year after year, to see how they’ve grown and shifted. This family has been in front of my camera many times over the years, and… read more

  • Alexandria, VA  |  Remodel/Interior Design

    Alexandria, VA | Remodel/Interior Design

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    My love for photography began with capturing THINGS and spaces and just colors, so I was very excited about this session to photograph my talented… read more

  • Mother

    Mother

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    Being mom usually means not having time to take photos of all that you’ve created, especially photos that you’re in, too. Mother’s Day is May… read more

  • Newborn: Baby N

    Newborn: Baby N

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    It’s no secret that I am in love with California. In. Love. This family of four recently came back to Northern Virginia after living on… read more

  • Newborn: Baby A, 2 weeks old

    Newborn: Baby A, 2 weeks old

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    I incorporate a few poses into my newborn sessions, even though I’m not primarily a posed photographer. I bring a few props (baskets, blankets, floor… read more

  • Newborn: Baby M

    Newborn: Baby M

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    I really love last minute bookings, especially when it means being able to spend time with a new baby. Baby M’s red hair and sweet… read more

  • What could have been missed.

    What could have been missed.

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    I consider myself very observant of small details. Especially when it comes to quiet moments with my family, or quiet moments by myself. Even then,… read more

  • Engaged: Felicia & Joe

    Engaged: Felicia & Joe

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    Felicia is one of my dearest friends, one of the realest and most creative people I know. I am still over the moon happy that… read more

  • Newborn: Baby A

    Newborn: Baby A

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    Baby A was fairly sleepy during my visit, waking just a couple of times to protest not being held close enough. What a sweetheart. Sleeping… read more

  • Newborn: Baby R

    Newborn: Baby R

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    I won’t go deep into my beliefs here; you definitely didn’t sign up for that kind of thing this morning. But, I will say. Some… read more

  • Newborn: Baby E

    Newborn: Baby E

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    I write this post in silence. Well, minus the air conditioning’s (loud) whisper, the fridge’s humming, the dog licking her paws, and the house creaking… read more