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What to Expect When You’re Expecting Catchy title, huh? Has anyone else read this book? Back in the 1990s and early 2000 it was literally the expectant moms’ bible! I would read it every week and it would take me through how big the baby was and what was developing that week, etc. Remember this […]

At-home or Outdoor Maternity Sessions | DC Maternity Photography

A New Job & Business at 40 My degree is in elementary education – but do many people do a job that has to do with their degree? I taught first grade for two years before having my first son and becoming a stay-at-home mom. Then, in late 2012, I started my photography business around […]

A Letter to My Younger Self | DC Lifestyle Photographer

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Help! What Should My Newborn Wear for our DC Newborn Session? I hear this from pretty much every person who books a newborn session with me. What should your newborn wear? I know in your thinking they need an “outfit”. And an outfit for you means a top and pants or a dress. Maybe grandma […]

What Should My Newborn Wear for our DC Newborn Session

Photography isn’t my hobby. It’s my business – my job. A business I built from the ground up through a lot of trail and error…a lot! I have a degree in Elementary Education – not photography, not business. And I know there are a lot of photographers out there that really do it as a […]

Photography Isn’t My Hobby – It’s My Job | DC Photographer

Fall Family Sessions what to wear What to Wear for Your Fall DC Family Photoshoot Figuring out what to wear for outdoor family pictures can be unnerving. This isn’t the time to reinvent your style. Everyone should be themselves in your DC family photoshoot! Gone are the days of matching from head to toe. Thank […]

What to Wear Fall Session Edition | DC Family Photoshoot

“Babies don’t keep.” Have truer words been said? I think the answer’s no, even though I wish that weren’t the case. Time flies, and once your new baby arrives, you’re going to want to bottle up each and every detail about them. Trust me – as a fellow mom and teacher, I get it. To […]

How to Have a Stress-Free Newborn Lifestyle Session | DC Newborn Pictures

in-home lifestyle family picture All the Excuses “My home hardly has any natural light.” “It’s far from picture perfect.” “This isn’t our forever home.” Mama, I’ve heard it all. I completely understand your concerns with an in-home lifestyle photography session. Maybe that’s why you’re set on an outdoor adventure or studio experience. But guess what? […]

4 Benefits of Booking an In-home DC Photography Session

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Motherhood – So Many Meanings motherhood – noun – the state of being a mother In my opinion, there are many wonders of motherhood. And even more stages of motherhood. Motherhood is different for every mom – yes, there are common threads, but my motherhood doesn’t look like yours. And motherhood changes for moms during […]

Wonders of Motherhood | DC Motherhood Photographer

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What are Q & A Fridays? Did you know I do Q & A Fridays over on Instagram every week? I do! Every single Friday I pop on IG Stories and answer the questions you ask me the day before. And they aren’t all about photography, my business or my sessions. Not at all! I […]

Q & A Fridays with NPS on Instagram | Northwest DC Photographer

Lifestyle Sessions Aren’t Just for Littles Yep. You read that right. An in-home DC Lifestyle Sessions isn’t just for families with newborns and toddlers. It’s for ALL families – including those with teens and tweens! You know how I always say that toddlers are most comfortable at home, well that goes for tweens and teens, […]

Photography Sessions That are Tween & Teen Friendly | DC Teen Photographer

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mEET NATASHA

I'm DC family and newborn photographer, Natasha Sewell.

I'm all about capturing those unscripted, full-of-personality moments in the comfort of your home.

As a mom of three and a former elementary school teacher turned in-home newborn and family photographer, I know how to get your littles to cooperate and have FUN!

Preserve your family's real-life moments with family and newborn photos in the place you’re most comfortable – your home.

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Real life is picture perfect

You won’t get a one-size-fits-all session experience with me. Clients come back to NPS Photography because they love my personalized approach to serving you and your family.

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