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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. 

These sunrise photos at the Capitol felt dreamy in every way. I loved my client’s choice of dress. It was a soft blue chiffon-a sweet nod to their baby boy that is soon arriving. We chose the Capitol at sunrise for multiple reasons. The dome looks so beautiful as the sun crests behind it and […]

Maternity

April 1, 2026

Sunrise Photos at the Capitol

Here are my top tips for Spring Session in DC. It can feel daunting to maneuver through the city especially if you are visiting. I am happy to guide you every step of the way from where and when to meet and even the colors and outfits to wear. I hope you find these tips […]

Families, Maternity, Newborn

February 18, 2026

Tips for Spring Sessions in DC

Here is a list of location for spring photos in DC. There’s never a more beautiful time to take photos in DC than springtime. The magnolia blossoms are by from my favorite and the first to burst open. Then you have the famous cherry blossoms. The city has hidden pockets of daffodils and tulips as […]

Families, Maternity, Newborn

February 16, 2026

Locations for Spring Photos in DC

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

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

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 […]

Baby Burdge, Maternity, Newborn

June 23, 2025

Helpful Items for Postpartum Mothers

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

March is full of new life as blossoms burst all around us.  After waiting 13 years for our first baby I am so aware of the community that I have come to know over the years. Women who long to hold a baby of their own (bio or adopted). We’ve built some deep friendships and […]

Infertility Journey, Maternity

March 26, 2025

Pregnancy after Infertility

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