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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. 

When Angelyn reached out to me about taking photos for her I was so exited. I had met her through a playgroup for children near our neighborhood. She is a yoga instructor and works with a lot of local mothers. I always admired her sweet personality and the way she interacts with her daughter. Her […]

Children, Families

September 19, 2018

The Shapiro Family |3 generations

You are promised lots of energy when the family is all boys. I love it though. Smiles and tickles create connection in images that are irreplaceable. Enjoy this sweet family’s session at the Capitol.

Children, Families

September 17, 2018

The K family -Upper Senate Park, DC

There are several simple tips to improve your photographs at home. Weather you are trying to capture some snapshots of your kiddos at home or posing for a family portrait, these simple tips will help in big ways. Choose solid colors -it creates less distraction and draws you to the child’s expressions and personality. I […]

Children

June 22, 2018

5 Tips to get Better Photos of Your Kids

This little family was kind, fun and full of  personalities. I think I could have photographed them all day. We started under one of the colorful trees at the Arboretum and walked around to several different spots. The children all wanted to tell me stories and it felt so casual and laid back. Enjoy their […]

Children, Families

May 7, 2018

The Martin Family -National Arboretum, DC

This little family means the world to Daniel and I. We spent a weekend in Pittsburgh and they took us to several of their favorite spots in the city. We took family photos on the Hot Metal Bridge as the sun set then headed to Mount Washington. It was well past sunset and getting pretty […]

Children, Families

April 30, 2018

The Weaver Family -Pittsburgh, PA

I have never seen such a little girl enjoy photos so much. She smiled through her entire session and at the very end I took a portrait of her by herself and she practically posed for it. She is such a button! Enjoy the Norton family and their precious little girl, Evelyne.

Children, Families

December 4, 2017

The Norton Family |Washington, DC

Kathy and I “met” on Instagram. We both share a love for DC and strong family ties. She reached out about a family session and I was delighted when she agreed to write for the Motherhood series. Enjoy a peek into her life here in Dc and meet her sweet little girl Kenley.  1. How […]

Children, Couples, Families, Stories of Motherhood

December 1, 2017

Kathy -Story of Motherhood |Washington, DC

It seems like just yesterday I photographed Dahlia’s newborn photos and here she is a 1 year old already. The Krasna family is the sweetest and Vered has amazing outfit selection! City Center had their leaf exhibit up for fall so we walked through shops grabbing a few photos here and there. It was just […]

Children, Families

November 29, 2017

The Krasna Family |City Center, DC

I loved photographing the Zook family! They were so sweet, comfortable and genuine. This time of year at the Arboretum is simply beautiful. We started out with portraits under the fall trees and ended up at the old Capitol columns for a few where the children could run and play. I think they ended up […]

Children, Families

November 25, 2017

The Zook Family |National Arboretum, DC

It’s always a treat to photograph Alfy, Anita and their children. There’s sure to be lots of laughs, hugs and giggles. We met on a warm afternoon at Upper Senate Park where the children could run and play while we snuck in a few portraits here and there. Children love to feel like they are […]

Children, Families

November 20, 2017

The Schrock Family |Upper Senate Park, DC

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