In-Home Family Photography

2020 has been a tough year. And many of the normal family holiday activities and festivities have been cancelled. So, I put together a list of Family Holiday Activities and Traditions that are fun and safe for 2020! Many of these activities my family has done throughout the years – sometimes every year! And even […]

Unpredictable Weather & Walk As a Pinehurst Family Photographer, I know early morning fall sessions can be tricky weather wise. Sometimes it’s warm and foggy and sometimes it’s crisp and very cool. We had crisp and cold – there was no cool about it, but we did have sun and that’s a major win! Charming […]

Public Service Announcement for ALL Washington DC Mamas – get in the pictures!

How to Prep for a Smooth In-home Lifestyle Session You’ve booked an in-home lifestyle session. And now you are second guessing your decision. Don’t panic! You’ve got this mama and I’m sharing four tips to prep for a smooth lifestyle session below. Something to Keep In Mind One important thing to remember is that kids […]

I’m curious: how long has it been since you’ve printed digital photos of your family?  Let me guess – it’s been a while. There’s no shame in that because the digital age is alive and well. Yes, it’s nice to have every photo possible at our fingertips—both on our phones and computers. But don’t you […]

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 […]

Are you worried about how your kids will behave during your session – RELAX! Here are some tips to make it FUN!

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? […]

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 […]

Fun – Just Plain Fun Three little girls. THREE – and I’ve photographed them all since Day 1. What a treat for me! As a Chevy Chase photographer who has THREE boys – I love a session with girls! Personality One of the BEST parts of my job is getting to interact with different people […]