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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

  • Our {other} children

    Our {other} children

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    “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” ~Anatole France For many of us, the idea of a home without… read more

  • Newborn: Baby W

    Newborn: Baby W

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    Pilar and Jarad invited me to their Leesburg, VA home to photograph an early day with their brand new love, baby W. The morning was… read more

  • Engaged: Heather & Sarah

    Engaged: Heather & Sarah

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    It was Tuesday evening on H Street, on the one rainy day of the week. But in Sally’s Middle Name, this engagement session completely brightened… read more

  • Maternity: Marcy, Rahmin, M

    Maternity: Marcy, Rahmin, M

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    Marcy is one of my oldest friends, and is expecting her second babe later this month (oh my gosh, it’s already September). Photographing her family… read more

  • Second Birthday: X

    Second Birthday: X

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    If you keep up with my Facebook posts, you already read about my surprise when super shy X turned and began talking to me. While… read more

  • Family: Kim, Bob, & Kids!

    Family: Kim, Bob, & Kids!

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    I absolutely loved delivering this family’s gallery to them. This was the family I said was full of unicorn children who were SO comfortable in… read more

  • Newborn: Baby R

    Newborn: Baby R

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    I love my drives out to Leesburg; changes of scenery are important for sanity, in my opinion. Driving west every so often is necessary, and… read more

  • 100 days project

    100 days project

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    I read somewhere that a lot of growth happens when you focus on your personal work. I’m 54 days into a personal project: one photo… read more

  • Newborn: Baby N

    Newborn: Baby N

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    Baby N is a beautiful, content, new little guy. “Calm” is the word I chose to describe this family’s home, just a month after N… read more

  • The places we are

    The places we are

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    For session location ideas, I like to remind families to think about places that are special to them. Where does your family usually spend their… read more