A Blowout Fail & RISE Business

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RISE Biz RISE Business Conference Marie Forleo I had it all planned out. Leave at 7:30am, drive to Charleston, grab a quick lunch at a yummy Greek restaurant, get a blowout and take some pictures with Pamela Wandrey Photography. It was a sunny day and we were on!It all went perfectly including finding parking on […]

Newborn Lifestyle Photography

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A Journey Photography is like life, a journey. When I started newborn photography in 2013, the styles were very different. Posed newborn sessions were all the rage and that was what I decided to offer my clients. I spend HOURS perfecting my newborn posing.  I took numerous classes, went to a conference, mentored with some […]

Capture Genuine Smiles: Photographer’s GuideSmiles! – How to Get Them

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Struggling to get authentic smiles? Discover photo session games, gentle prompts, and fun tactics that bring out real, joyful expressions.

Family Maternity Session

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Maternity Sessions aren’t just for mom! I get a lot of questions/inquiries about maternity sessions.  Is the session just for the mama-to-be? Can we get some of just the kids? Do you mind if we bring our first baby – our dog?In short, the answer is is YES! Maternity Sessions can be whatever you want […]

Outdoor Family Session

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Outdoor Family Session It’s Fall y’all! And for photographers that means BUSY!  Everyone wants family pictures before the holidays for cards and gifts and to remember how much their kids have grown in one year.I have 16+ Fall Family Sessions scheduled this year and I am about 3/4 of the way through them. Knock on […]

Why I LOVE Black & Whites!

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A Classic Black & White Portrait…SWOON! Seriously, a black and white image gives me all the feels. They evoke so much emotions.  But why? What does a black and white have that a color images doesn’t? And what makes a stunning black and white portrait? Lighting Lighting is SO important! Light airy images and dramatic […]

Before & After Edits

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A Little Before & After Magic All photographers strive for perfect shot in camera.  It makes the editing faster. But, perfect shots in camera are not always possible.  There are so many factors that go into the perfect shot. Lighting, composition, expressions, angles, white balance…the list goes on and on. When all those things align […]

Some Simple What to Wear Tips for Your DC Photos

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Does booking a photo session make you panic because you NEVER know what to wear? You can rest easy! Let me give you some simple what to wear tips to make your family look picture perfect! Here are a few key things when choosing what to wear:1. Go shopping in your own closet first. Start […]

In Home Newborn Photographer – Pinehurst

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This was pretty much a dream. I have followed Sabrina Gebhardt Photography on social media for a LONG time! I have always loved her style, but it wasn’t what I was doing. Then, I got tickets to the RISE conference in Dallas.  And a light bulb went off!  Sabrina is in Fort Worth and if […]

Baby Photographer Southern Pines

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Baby Photographer Souther Pines 006 - NPS Photography

As some of you may know, I have started to offer in-home newborn sessions.  I love bring a Baby Photographer in Southern Pines and surrounding areas and I am thrilled to give my clients this option. What’s different about these sessions? You don’t have to leave your house!  I come to you. I use natural […]

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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