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Looking for family photo shoot tips that actually work—without the bribes or stress? These simple strategies help create fun, connected sessions with real smiles and happy kids.

Family Photo Shoot Tips (No Bribes, Just Real Happy Moments)

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Not sure what to wear for spring family photos? You’re not alone! In this post, I’m sharing timeless, stress-free styling tips to help your family look effortlessly coordinated—without falling into trendy traps that date your images next year.

What to Wear for Spring Family Photos (Feel Confident & Camera-Ready)

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We can include the outdoors at your in-home family session and here are the ways we can do it!

3 Ways to Beautifully Include the Outdoors in Your In-Home Family Photos

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As a DC photographer, I have strong feelings about typical mini sessions and I’m breaking them all down!

Why I Don’t Offer Typical DC “Mini Sessions” – Spring Valley, DC Photo Session

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Photographers this is for you! Six favorite photography prompts for happy kids!

Introducing…Six Favorite Photography Prompts for Happy Kids

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Not sure what to wear? NPS is happy to plan outfits for DC photography session!

How I Help My Clients Plan Outfits for Their DC Photos – Mount Pleasant Family Photos

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Worried your home isn’t right for photos? Here are my tips to style a clutter-free in-home photography session!

How to Style a Clutter-Free In-Home Photography Session

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Teaching at Root to Rise was amazing and so impactful on my photography mentoring!

Root to Rise: Washington, DC Edition

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There’s prep before your sessions and the number one way I prepare is to sketch out “poses” for your session. Learn more about the NPS Photography process!

Sketch to Image: NPS Photography Process

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We are in the “dog days of summer” and here is some screen-free summer fun for you and your kids!

Washington D.C. Family Photographer : Screen-Free Summer Fun

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Meet Natasha

Natasha Sewell, Owner of
 NPS photographY

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

I'm all about capturing unscripted, full-of-personality moments from 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.