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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. 

Washington DC Newborn Photographer I have been a Washington DC Newborn Photographer for over ten years and snuggling a little baby and capturing that new phase is still just as sweet to me. I love meeting new families but repeat clients feel so special. They already know my approach to newborn photography and how I […]

Newborn

September 2, 2024

Washington DC Newborn Photographer | Tenleytown DC

Tips for a Smooth Family Session Scheduling a family session can feel daunting with small children. Often we wonder if it will be the day our easy-going toddler will throw their first fit. There is pressure to perform in a specific timeframe and children always feel what their parents are feeling. Being a Washington DC […]

Families, Photography Business

August 7, 2024

Tips for a Smooth Family Session

How to Prep Your Home for a Newborn Session I get asked many times from clients how to prep your home for a newborn session. Being a Washington DC newborn photographer I see so many unique homes as I work. Know that even if your home is in a remodel or a few things aren’t […]

Newborn

August 5, 2024

How to Prep Your Home for a Newborn Session

Five Ways to Emulate Film For many years I have loved the look that film gives to an image. It’s soft and elegant and the colors are so beautiful! It’s takes many years to find your editing style with lots of experiments and sometimes failures. This past year I took the Editing Course by Hannah […]

Photography Business

July 31, 2024

Five Ways to Emulate Film

Catlett VA Newborn Session This session was so special to me. Little Matthias was incredibly calm, quiet and simply darling. Not only was there the sweetest baby but all the fun and energetic big siblings. The children had practice posing for photos at their maternity session we can in this past fall. You can view […]

Newborn

July 29, 2024

Catlett VA Newborn Session

Tips for Traveling With a Baby Being a Washington DC newborn photographer, I hear of so many families traveling with their little ones. Some are quick trips to another state and others are longer stays abroad. Here are five basic tips to make your next vacation stress free with your kiddos. Travel with a carseat […]

Newborn

July 17, 2024

Tips for Traveling With a Baby

This summer newborn session felt so special. I first met this sweet family at Goldie’s newborn session. Now they welcomed their second baby girl, little Pearl. It’s always a treat when clients are my nieghbors. It was an incredibly hot day so we started out in the master bedroom where they could snuggle with their […]

Newborn

July 15, 2024

Summer Newborn Session | Washington, DC Newborn Photographer

Summer DC Photo Session This summer DC photo session had all of my favorite things…beautiful location, darling baby and connected family! The Capitol is one of the most iconic DC backdrops and it’s so beautiful by the water. I love how locations can tell your family’s story and the season of your life you are […]

Families

July 10, 2024

Summer DC Photo Session | U.S. Botanic Gardens

This Backyard Summer Family Session was so beautiful. The hydrangeas were in bloom and all of the yard was so lush and green. This family wanted to capture the bond between their two daughters and their beloved dog. I love in-home family sessions and backyard family sessions may just be my favorite. It’s comfortable being […]

Families

July 8, 2024

Backyard Summer Family Session

This sweet session was the last of little Eli’s baby membership. I took their maternity photos at the DAR building during the magnolia season. They were so lovely this past year and it’s by far my favorite bloom season in DC! Little Eli was born a few months later and he was amazing at his […]

Families

July 3, 2024

One Year Old Photos | Baby Membership

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