Pinehurst Family Photographer | A Morning Walk

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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 […]

Client Love & Praise | DC Newborn Photographer

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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 […]

PSA for All Washington DC Mamas

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

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

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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. […]

At-home or Outdoor Maternity Sessions | DC Maternity Photography

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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 […]

Branding Photography | DC Area Branding Photographer

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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 […]

A Letter to My Younger Self | DC Lifestyle 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 […]

How to Prep for a Smooth DC Lifestyle Session

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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 […]

Why You Should Print Your Digital Photos from Your Lifestyle Session

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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 […]

What Should My Newborn Wear for our DC Newborn Session

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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 […]

Hi, I’m Natasha Sewell—photographer, mom of three, and expert at keeping family sessions calm and chaos-free.

I’ve worked with hundreds of families across DC and know exactly how to make this feel easy for you. Whether your toddler’s melting down or your baby skipped their nap, I’ve got you.

You don’t need a “picture perfect” house or matching outfits. You just need someone who knows how to guide you through it all. That’s where I come in. 



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