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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. 

This session was so fun! We had the perfect weather for an evening spring family session. It just so happened to be Catholic University Graduation so the front of the Basilica was mobbed with excited graduates. But we opted to for the back/side of the grounds and practically had the place to ourselves. I love […]

Families

May 29, 2019

Joyful Spring Family Session | Washington, DC Family Photographer

So you scheduled your spring session, hoping for beautiful blossoms and warm weather. But now the dreaded question….what to wear?! No need to stress, I have a few suggestions, tips and favorite boutiques to share with you. Helpful Tips: Color Palette. I prefer light and airy colors for spring sessions. Blush, cream, lavender, light blue, and […]

Families

April 10, 2019

What to Wear for Spring Photos | For Mothers

There’s nothing more perfect then holiday photos at a Christmas tree farm, but since we live in the city we had to find a place that would work and still have the holiday feel. We chose to meet at Union Market, where they sell Christmas trees each year. They even set up a decorated tree […]

Families

December 14, 2018

The Brown Family -Union Market, DC

It has been ages since I have photographed a family of adults but it was so fun! It felt incredibly easy compared to photographing children. I adore little ones but it felt wonderful to ask them to do something or move a certain way and have them do it. 🙂 I could tell this family […]

Families

December 12, 2018

The Barkman Family -Library of Congress

This family is so genuine. Their little girl was the sweetest and they had such a comfortable family bond. I try to always take a few images of just Mom and Dad together. When I asked them to get close they smiled and said they hadn’t had photos taken of just the two of them […]

Families

November 16, 2018

The Mandell Family- U.S. Botanical Gardens

I met the Danti family at the Botanical Gardens just at the light was turning golden. We are seeing hints of fall color now in DC and the night of their session was no exception. The weather was warm, the parents were fun and interactive and the boys were up for anything. This makes the […]

Families

October 29, 2018

The Danti Family -Washington DC, Botanical Gardens

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