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No frills guide to Lifestyle Sessions Did you catch my blog post on the benefits of booking an in-home lifestyle photography session?  Maybe it inspired you to book one with me! If that’s the case, I can hardly wait to capture those real-life moments! Moments you want to remember for years to come. But from […]

A No-Frills Guide to Having Pictures Taken in Your Washington, DC Home

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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 […]

Family Holiday Activities & Traditions During a Pandemic | DC Moms

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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 […]

Pinehurst Family Photographer | A Morning Walk

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Clients Love & Praise That Warm My Heart I say it ALL the time – literally daily – I have the BEST clients! Clients I have photographed since my early days. Clients that come back year after year for every family milestone. And clients that share my business with friends and family. Blessed. That’s how […]

Client Love & Praise | DC Newborn Photographer

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

PSA for All Washington DC Mamas

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Shooting Isn’t All This DMV Newborn Photographer Does! Whats the first thing that come to mind when you think about a newborn photographer’s job? Taking pictures! Right? Well, I’m here to tell you that is only a tiny part of what I actually do! Like maybe 10% of my time is spent behind my camera. […]

Shooting Isn’t All I Do! | DMV Newborn Photographer

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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

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What’s Missing in Your Small Business? Are you a small business? Maybe a one woman (or man) show? Maybe you have a few employees. Do you know the Number 1 thing you can do level up your business? Schedule a Branding Photography Session! A Branding Session can really make you stand out on social media […]

Branding Photography | DC Area Branding Photographer

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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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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 […]

How to Prep for a Smooth DC Lifestyle Session

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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.


DC In-Home Photography sessions

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.

I’m passionate about building a relationship with you and guiding you through your photography experience by caring for every detail.

Let me capture your family and what makes your family yours!