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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. 

There are several key ways to elevate your maternity Session. If you know these simple suggestions, it really can make your maternity -and newborn or family as well- session feel elevated and elegant. The first choice I would suggest is your outfit and color scheme. This is the biggest way you can elevate any session. […]

Maternity

January 5, 2026

Ways to Elevate your Maternity Session

Maternity photos feel incredibly special. It’s the last few months before your baby arrives and you are filled with so much excitement and anticipation. Here are my tips on how to elevate your maternity session.

Maternity

August 18, 2025

How to Elevate Your Maternity Session | Washington DC Maternity Photographer

This Summer Maternity Session in DC was filled with family joy and feminine touches. My client chose a classic white dress for her maternity session surrounded by beautiful gardens. It felt so fitting for a summer session to be filled with cheerful flowers and smiling little boy. He is going to be the best big […]

Maternity

July 21, 2025

Summer Maternity Session in DC

As a Washington DC Maternity and Newborn Photographer and Mother of two, I know it can feel daunting to schedule a maternity session. Pregnancy and motherhood is such a beautiful and sometimes unexpected journey. But here are a few Tips for Planning Your Maternity Session to ensure it’s as smooth and stress-free at possible. It […]

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July 14, 2025

Tips for Planning Your Maternity Session

I fell in love with these Bishop’s Garden Washington DC Maternity Photos. I’m so thrilled with all the lovely garden options throughout the Washington DC area. The Bishop’s Garden offers a wonderful mix of architecture, florals and greenery. The garden lies below the towering steeples of the National Cathedral. It has winding stone pathways, a […]

Maternity

June 30, 2025

Bishop’s Garden Washington DC Maternity Photos

These Washington DC maternity photos felt like such a dream. Magnolia season in DC is absolutely exquisite and pairs perfectly with a maternity session. Spring offers such hope and new life after a long winter of waiting. Pregnancy can feel much the same way. After a season of sickness your body goes through incredible change […]

Maternity

March 31, 2025

Washington DC Maternity Photos | U.S. Capitol and Rawlins Park

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 […]

Maternity

February 24, 2025

My 5 Top Prenatal Care Items | Washington, DC Maternity Photographer

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 […]

Maternity

February 17, 2025

The Best Time to Schedule Your Maternity Session

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 […]

Maternity

January 27, 2025

A Winter Maternity Session | Glenview Mansion, Maryland

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, […]

Maternity

June 24, 2024

Maternity Session in DC | U.S. Botanic Garden

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