I’m excited to share with you all my 5 top prenatal care items! When I found out I was expecting our first baby I was so excited! But then I suddenly felt overwhelmed. I wanted to care for my body -and now a second little body- the very best I could. But I wasn’t sure […]

One question I get asked frequently as a DC maternity photographer is when to schedule your maternity session. You can truly take your maternity photos any time but there is an ideal window that I recommend. Between 27-34 weeks is the best time to schedule your maternity session. Here are several reasons why I recommend […]

A winter maternity session can feel daunting with the cold weather. I promise though, it’s always worth it! I met my clients at the stunning Glenview Mansion in Maryland on the coldest day of the year. The mansion has beautiful grounds even in the winter. From the sprawling gardens to the elegant porch with tall […]

This maternity session in DC felt so whimsical. It had just started to mist when I met my clients, giving us the perfect lighting for their maternity session. We started at the Botanical Gardens in DC and then walked across the street to the Bartholdi Fountain. I love this location! It gives you blooming flower, […]

I can be hard to decide on what to wear for your maternity session. I always suggest starting with the mother’s outfit and then building from there for the other family members. Here are a few of my favorite plus size maternity dresses. They range from various styles and prices but all photograph beautifully. Christy […]

This maternity session in DC was simply lovely! I think gardens are the perfect location for a maternity photo shoot. The new life blooming all around and the gentle feel that gardens gift us. Bloom and a growing belly make images feel soft and dreamy. The Bishop’s Garden a the National Cathedral is a hidden […]

This winter maternity session felt like a fairytale. My client chose a white gown with a fur wrap and it matched perfectly with the Jefferson Memorial. I love this classic DC location with its elegant stairs and white pillars. We met early one morning in February so it was still very chilly. Meeting early meant […]

This U.S. Capitol Maternity Session felt so special. I love photographing families as they grow and welcome new babies and new seasons of life. Little Naomie is soon going to be a big sister. She is so kind and gentle; I know she will be amazing at her new job. The only sad thing about […]

This fall maternity session was so pretty at the Bartholdi Fountain. The light shifts in the fall and all the greenery looks lush and vibrant. I love how this location gives you greenery and architecture to create an artistic gallery for my clients. After shooting a few at the fountain we crossed the street and […]

I loved everything about this Washington DC Maternity Session. The foggy morning was the perfect backdrop for this intimate maternity session. We met at the Constitution Gardens where we walked around together, watching ducks and capturing them interacting as a family. The little girl learnt how to twirl her skirts like her mama. I have […]