What is the first thing you tend to do when your business slows down? Stress? Panic? These reactions are crucial to any small business because it’s felt by your clients and customers and it doesn’t feel warm or inviting. People can spot fear from far away and we want to be a part of something […]

One thing I love about my job is the variety it offers. I photograph newborn babies everywhere and in various locations. Most frequent though is in DC row homes. Sometimes they are dark and narrow, other times they are spacious and bright. It’s so fun the variety your homes offer and how each house makes […]

I follow Katie Lamb on Instagram and she recommended the book She Works His Way. I found it on eBay and started it that same day I got it in the mail. It was exactly what I was looking for as I start another new year of business. It is truly a gift to run […]

It’s no secret that I love photographing at the Library of Congress. And when you add beautiful parents-to-be; it makes for a dreamy session. It had rained all morning and was just letting up when we started. Kate began their session wearing a long pink dress and then changed into a smokey blue for the […]

Meet Lane Walker, the newest nephew in my family. We all got to dote on him over Christmas weekend. There may have been arguing on who got to hold him next. My family simply adores babies and it’s been a few years since we had one. All the nieces, aunts, and Grandma crowed into the […]

Babies are the sweetest, but when it’s times two…how fun! These two were home only 2 days from the NICU before their session. They did so well and slept the entire time. Their big brother was so gentle with both of them…I know they have some fun times ahead.

Each fall I welcome the cool air. The smell of drying leaves and the color it brings to the world. But I have found that a many people can’t enjoy fall, knowing that winter is just around the corner. I made it a tradition in my life to embrace fall so I can welcome winter. […]

There is something so special about photographing parents with their firstborn. The adoration from parents and child is heartwarming. I met the C Family at the Supreme Court and then we walked around the Capitol area. It was dusk and the lamps turned on, giving the evening it’s rightful feel of fall.

Here are just a few programs I use in my business and would feel lost without them. Dubsado -I use this as my CRM (client management system) and can’t imagine handling my busy fall season without it. Here is the link for my discount code: CODE Pic-Time -This allows me to share my digital files […]

I had the privilege of hosting a photographer’s meet-up with two of my friends last Sunday evening. While there are many events for wedding photographers in our area there isn’t many options for us family and newborn photographers. I’m not sure where I read this quote but it said something like; “if you see a […]