These family portraits at Constitution Gardens felt like the perfect start to summer. We met in the early evening and the sun filtered perfectly through the willow tree. You can’t find many willows in DC so this makes the Constitution Gardens a favorite spot for family photos. The gardens are located near the Washington Monument […]

I’ve recently had the nudge to take less photos on my phone and take more meaningful photos with my professional camera. There are multiple reasons that have led me here. I want to be more present with my children. So many times I have found myself so concerned about not missing the photo that I […]

These family photos on the farm felt like they came from a storybook. I so enjoyed the evening with the B family! They have a strong family bond and truly love being with each other. We met at their family home and I immediately saw the beautiful light coming in through the trees behind the […]

Somehow another year has flown by. Our Jesse Boy is one! He is a delight in everyday and brings us so much joy. He took his first step this week but is in no hurry to walk or talk. He takes his time with things but when he starts, he does things big like popping […]

These family photos in Bishop’s Garden felt like a dream. The National Cathedral feels regal with it’s stunning architecture and beautiful gardens. Bishop’s Garden is nestled below the Cathedral and offers an amazing array of blooms all summer and fall. It has winding stone pathways and even a small fish pond tucked in a small […]

These family photos at the Capitol may just be some favorites of mine! I love showing clients some of the most beautiful spots in DC. This family has a tradition of scheduling a photo session together when they travel to a new place. I just love that! We started at the Supreme Court to capture […]

Becoming a mother has been more refining than I ever imagined and even more joyful than I ever imagined. Robert Thorne and Jesse Lee….my greatest treasures. I’m so grateful to call you mine. To each mother I have had the honor of photographing, thank you! You have given me wonderful examples of grace and strength […]

Many of my clients think of having their family photos taken during the fall close to the holidays. I love a holiday card as much as anyone but there are so many wonderful reasons why you should choose summer family photos. Table of Contents Summer days feel much more relaxing when you don’t need to […]

These Intimate Spring Family Photos were the perfect way to celebrate this beautiful mama with there two sweet boys. Two and three are such fun ages to capture toddlers. They are energetic, darling and wonderfully unpredictable. I loved how this mother just went with the flow and let them pick a few flowers here and […]

These Tenleytown Family Photos felt so special! The parents wanted two celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary with photos together at the church where they exchanged vows. This time, their two little boys were with them. It was such a fun and casual photos session together. We started out with portraits at the church and then […]