I remember as a first-time mother feeling completely lost when my baby decided to not breastfeed. My supply also dropped to nothing at 3 weeks postpartum. A friend come over to the house right away and walked me through the essentials. I was so grateful and hope you can find this as a resource if […]

We welcomed our second son into the world on May 23, 2025. We had a 5 day labor with our first son that ended up with a c-section so we decided to just go ahead with a planned c-section this time unless I naturally into labor before my due date. My mother came to DC […]

Dear Friends,   I have been thinking a lot recently about keeping peace in my home. If I’m honest, I have felt a bit off with my household since Jesse has come. Maybe it’s from lack of sleep or simply being outnumbered.  There is of course a “grace period” when a new baby arrives. But […]

You truly never know what all you will need in the postpartum window but here is a list of items that I found helpful with my second birth. Side Cart -Since I had a c-section, I stayed on our recliner for a few days once I got home. It was so helpful to have a […]

It’s ironic how I can be a Washington DC newborn photographer but also forget to prioritize photos with my own child. Every time I see photos of me with my baby I realize how much I value them and it gives me a new perspective on motherhood. There is just something about actually seeing yourself […]

I’m officially 21 weeks today. It’s so rewarding seeing the time count down. I’m not sure if it’s because it’s my second pregnancy or that I am distracted with a toddler but time feels like it’s flying by.  We’ve decided to not find out our baby’s gender this time. There aren’t many true surprises in […]

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 […]

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 […]

I remember feeling so exhausted after 5 days of labor and then recovering from a C-Section. Even the thought of taking a few Fresh 48 Newborn Photos felt really big to me and a bit overwhelming. But…I knew these moments were so special and I would desperately want them after I recovered. I personally brought […]

This December brought a whole new light to the Advent season for me. A new baby. A promised son. A long expectant wait for his arrival. So many parallels to the birth of Christ and sweet ways it because more real for me as a new mother. The way that hope and weariness, peace and […]