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Hi friend! My name is Jessica, I am a newborn and family photographer based in Washington Dc. I find it an absolute honor to photograph you with your little ones. I adore baby toes and that unforgettable newborn smell. 

Here are my top tips for Spring Session in DC. It can feel daunting to maneuver through the city especially if you are visiting. I am happy to guide you every step of the way from where and when to meet and even the colors and outfits to wear. I hope you find these tips […]

Families, Maternity, Newborn

February 18, 2026

Tips for Spring Sessions in DC

Here is a list of location for spring photos in DC. There’s never a more beautiful time to take photos in DC than springtime. The magnolia blossoms are by from my favorite and the first to burst open. Then you have the famous cherry blossoms. The city has hidden pockets of daffodils and tulips as […]

Families, Maternity, Newborn

February 16, 2026

Locations for Spring Photos in DC

This Family Session at U.S. Capitol felt so fun and classic. The Capitol is such an iconic location for a spring family session. I took little Posey’s 3 month photos last spring at the DAR building in the magnolias. Now she’s so big running around this spring! You can view that session HERE. Her mama […]

Families

April 21, 2025

Family Session at U.S. Capitol | Washington DC Family Photographer

Washington DC offers the most romantic and lovely locations for spring photo sessions. Maternity sessions are my favorite to photograph in the spring but I also enjoy family and outdoor newborn sessions. There are a few things to keep in mind when planning for your spring session. Here is a list of my favorite locations […]

Families, Maternity, Newborn

January 22, 2025

Planning For Your Spring Session

Family Photos in DC Family Photos in DC are so special. The city offers many lovely locations with stunning architecture and beautiful gardens. In the spring everyone thinks of cherry blossoms -which are lovely!- but my absolute favorite are the magnolia blooms. Rawlins Park is one of my favorite spots to capture them alongside the […]

Families

April 3, 2024

Family Photos in DC | Rawlins Park, DC

This Magnolia Blossom Family Session felt magical under the pink blooms. It’s no secret that DC is known for its beautiful Cherry blossom season but if I had to choose…the magnolias are my absolute favorite. The Smithsonian Gardens and Rawlins Park are the two best locations in the city that showcase the magnolias blooms the […]

Families

March 27, 2024

Magnolia Blossom Family Session | Rawlins Park, DC

This Whimsical Spring Family Session felt like a dream. The sweet baby, lovely mother, gorgeous blossoms and family bond was all so wonderful. I had photographed my clients for their maternity session at this same location and we wanted to return for a full circle with little Posey. You can view their maternity session here. […]

Families

March 1, 2024

Whimsical Spring Family Session | Magnolia Blossoms

Spring Family Photos in DC are always become some of my favorite portraits to create. The weather gets warmer and DC literally bursts forth with blooms all over the city. The first blossoms that appear are the magnolias found in the Smithsonian Gardens. If you walk behind the Smithsonian Castle, it opens up to a […]

Families

March 29, 2023

Spring Family Photos in DC

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