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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 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

I’m excited to share with you all my 5 top prenatal care items! When I found out I was expecting our first baby I was so excited! But then I suddenly felt overwhelmed. I wanted to care for my body -and now a second little body- the very best I could. But I wasn’t sure […]

Maternity

February 24, 2025

My 5 Top Prenatal Care Items | Washington, DC Maternity Photographer

One question I get asked frequently as a DC maternity photographer is when to schedule your maternity session. You can truly take your maternity photos any time but there is an ideal window that I recommend. Between 27-34 weeks is the best time to schedule your maternity session. Here are several reasons why I recommend […]

Maternity

February 17, 2025

The Best Time to Schedule Your Maternity Session

As I enter my second pregnancy, I’ve thought so much about postpartum care for mothers. I have photographed newborns for over ten years. This also means I am around a lot of postpartum mothers. I listened to this book – The First Forty Days – on audible a few years ago as I was trying […]

Maternity, Newborn

February 10, 2025

Postpartum Care for Mothers

A winter maternity session can feel daunting with the cold weather. I promise though, it’s always worth it! I met my clients at the stunning Glenview Mansion in Maryland on the coldest day of the year. The mansion has beautiful grounds even in the winter. From the sprawling gardens to the elegant porch with tall […]

Maternity

January 27, 2025

A Winter Maternity Session | Glenview Mansion, Maryland

Washington DC offers the most romantic and lovely locations for spring photo sessions. Maternity sessions are my favorite to photograph in the spring but I also enjoy family and outdoor newborn sessions. There are a few things to keep in mind when planning for your spring session. Here is a list of my favorite locations […]

Families, Maternity, Newborn

January 22, 2025

Planning For Your Spring Session

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 […]

Baby Burdge, Maternity

January 16, 2025

21 Week Pregnancy Update

Babies are being born all year long. I have lots of clients who ask if they are able to still take their family photos during the winter months. Here in DC we don’t always get snow but the weather does get very cold. There are many outdoor locations I recommend if it’s not too chilly […]

Maternity

December 30, 2024

Indoor DC Locations for Photos

This maternity session in DC felt so whimsical. It had just started to mist when I met my clients, giving us the perfect lighting for their maternity session. We started at the Botanical Gardens in DC and then walked across the street to the Bartholdi Fountain. I love this location! It gives you blooming flower, […]

Maternity

June 24, 2024

Maternity Session in DC | U.S. Botanic Garden

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