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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. 

My wish as your Washington DC Newborn Photographer is that we capture timeless and joy-filled portraits together. I love entering your home and creating custom imagery that showcases your family in a beautiful and stress-free way. Most of my newborn photos take place in the parent’s master bedroom or the nursery. This mama had a […]

Newborn

February 28, 2024

Washington DC Newborn Photographer | Bethesda, MD

Choosing your outfits for a photo session can feel overwhelming and just a bit stressful. I hope these outfit ideas for spring sessions can be helpful to you. I always suggest light color when choosing outfit ideas for spring sessions. Soft tones and textures, and small floral prints are lovely. Here are a list of […]

Uncategorized

February 26, 2024

Outfit Ideas for Spring Sessions | Washington, DC Family Photographer

Motherhood is far from easy. It takes daily sacrifice of serving your family even when you feel uncomfortable (third trimester) or tired. I watch so many wonderful mothers guide their children in beautiful ways and I think it’s so important to step back and see who you are to them. It gives such perspective seeing […]

Families

February 23, 2024

A Glimpse of Motherhood | Catlett, VA Photographer

You will just love this Washington DC newborn session. Not only is this Washington DC newborn session full of beautiful light, it has the snuggliest baby too. Little Connor was so alert and content during his session. A simple white onesie was all he needed to showcase his adorable face and baby features. Keeping things […]

Newborn

February 16, 2024

Washington DC Newborn Session

The only way I know how to describe our son’s birth is “hard and holy.” I say OUR because it wasn’t just me who delivered our son, it was my faithful husband, my twin sister who drove all the way from West Virginia and stepped in as a doula, the amazing hospital staff and the […]

Baby Burdge

February 14, 2024

Our Positive Hospital Birth | Robert’s Birth Story

Washington DC Newborn Photographer It is such a delight being a Washington DC newborn photographer. I have the honor of entering the most fragile and joyful time in a family’s life. Bringing a newborn home changes your life if it’s your first or fifth. They are their own little person and adding them to your […]

Newborn

February 12, 2024

Washington DC Newborn Photographer | At-home Newborn Session

The Benefits of Baby Wearing There are so many adjustments to becoming a new parent. One of the hardest things for me was time management. Suddenly your day is full of feedings and snuggles but you still have the other every day tasks still to do. It was several weeks until I tried wrapping Robert […]

Baby Burdge, Newborn

February 9, 2024

The Benefits of Baby Wearing | Washington DC Newborn Photographer

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 […]

Maternity

February 5, 2024

Winter Maternity Session | Jefferson Memorial

Washington DC Family Photographer I have been a Washington DC family photographer for over ten years now. That means I have had the privilege of growing with so many wonderful families. This sweet family is very dear to me. Their kiddos are so much fun with different personalities. It is a challenge and a delight […]

Families

January 22, 2024

Washington DC Family Photographer | Botanical Gardens

Meet sweet baby Rose. This Washington DC newborn session was classic in every way. Dorothy wore a simple and elegant dress which you can find at this link. Baby Rose wore a white dress with a Petter Pan collar and sweet bonnet. We took all the photos in the master bedroom. You truly do not […]

Newborn

January 17, 2024

Washington DC Newborn Session | China Town, DC

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