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Maternity: Marcy, Rahmin, M
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 before they become 4 was so special for me—being a part of someone’s life at such different points in time is so exciting and humbling. So excited to have reconnected.…
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100 days project
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 a day for the “summer.” It’s taken me back to how my photography journey began, which was just documenting a little bit of my life. Back then it was just…
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Newborn: Baby N
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 joined his parents. I love speaking with new parents about the transition to becoming a larger family. Even when N’s parents told me about the not-so-glamorous aspects of their new…
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The places we are
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 time? Where do you want to remember your family together, years from now? This family has roots in the Springfield area, and they were excited to be photographed at Lake Accotink.…
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One Whole Year: Little S & Family
This gorgeous family chose me to take their fall photos last year in Old Town Alexandria. This was one of my favorites from that morning! Then, they were amazing enough to choose me again, to capture baby S’s first birthday photos. It’s such a special thing to be able to photograph babies as they grow.…
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Newborn Hospital Session: Baby V
There is a distinct feeling in hospital rooms where a new baby is being held (by visitors, by mommy, by daddy). It’s a mixture of excitement and exhaustion, sleepiness and sleeplessness. Allie and Ryan are seasoned parents; so in this room, what was missing was confusion and a hidden streak of chaos. Rooms with newborns,…
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Newborn: Lorelei, Jerm, L & Baby E
As a mother, I believe one of the “funniest” things about having a child, whether it be your first or your second, is that even just a day in, you can’t imagine life any other way. Sure, maybe for a little while you remember what it was like to feel well rested and to have…
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Family: Stacey, Adam, & C
It was a super cold Sunday, I thought. It was the weekend after Thanksgiving, and Lake Accotink in Springfield was quiet. But this family showed up dressed for the weather and armed with their coffees. Despite the temperature, this session was so warm (corny alert)—it’s true; being around families makes me so happy. This session…
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Family: Renee’, Erik, L, C
We rescheduled this family session a couple of times due to rain in NOVA at the end of October/beginning of November. Even the day we ended up with was drizzly and windy! But, we all agreed to give it a try! I’ve known Renee’ since 1999 when we began singing in chorus (and our high…
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Couple: Stacey and Adam
During family sessions, I like to insist on some photos of the parents by themselves. Before there were toddlers and babies, it was the two of you. You are the glue. Remember that during the chaos of the holidays. Stop for a kiss. 🙂 This was a family session, not a couples session. Thank you…
