Jessie Maternity | Herndon, VA
All this warm weather has got me thinking about spring and getting back outside for some family sessions! I’m reminiscing back to late summer with all the pretty tall grass in my favorite field, and the sound of crickets filling the air. ::sigh:: Even though late summer sunsets mean sessions happen a bit closer to bedtime, it’s totally worth it!
Baby Jon Cake Smash | Woodbridge, VA
This little guy was one of my first clients in the new house and studio in Virginia last year. There is something so bittersweet in watching these baby clients of mine grown up right before my eyes, but being there to capture his milestones is so fulfilling at the same time. I have truly enjoyed getting to know his parents and I was so sad to hear the they were moving literally within DAYS of our session. Mom couldn’t make it to our session but Dad and Jon had a fun boys day smashing some cake and taking names (and I mean that- he was literally throwing icing all over!).
Here are some of my favorites from his session:
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Willow Newborn | Woodbridge, VA
Katie was the first person I met when I moved to Fort Leavenworth at the age of 7. The first thing I said to her was “you’re cute” before we played on the playground across the street. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I had just made a lifelong friend. We kept in touch over the years and during the years that we didn’t live near each other, we were pretty epic penpals. I still have a handful of our notes about our current crushes and chalked full of music lyrics we were obsessed with at the moment (embarassing) 😉
When I had my first son, Katie was dipping her toes into newborn photography (I didn’t even really know it was a thing yet) and I was thrilled to have her take some photos of Daniel for me. I’m so so glad I was finally able to return the favor by photographing her beautiful family with the addition of little Miss Willow!
Willow is the luckiest baby (as are the older three, of course) to have this amazing woman as her mama. I also had the pleasure of finally meeting Willow’s dad, Fred. I tell you, this man was a trooper. They drove almost 5 hours (one way- silly traffic!) to come visit me and he didn’t complain once. I truly enjoyed catching up with you guys and seeing how big all the kids have gotten. I don’t know how to put into words how happy I am for you all and your adorable family. Love you!
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Luca Newborn | Edgewater, MD
One of the most rewarding parts of this job is being back in my home town and reconnecting with all my old friends from high school and college. The Coast Guard is such a small service, and I’m so thankful to cross paths with my CG family again and again.
Amanda and I spent a fun summer together hanging out in Boston when she had just graduated and I was going into my senior year at the Coast Guard Academy. Nine years later, we both have three beautiful kiddos almost exactly the same ages, and all opposite genders- what are the odds?! We had so much fun during baby Luca’s newborn session and he was so good to us- here are a few of my favorites from his session:
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Zoe Newborn | Fairfax, VA
Zoe was my first newborn in the studio after having my own new baby girl, and boy was she just the epitome of perfection! She slept the whole session and curled up so perfectly in every setup. I had so much fun chatting with her Mom and Dad, who were obviously head over heels for her. I think it’s safe to say this is one of my favorite galleries to date!
Here are some of my favorites from her session:
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