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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. 

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

This motherhood session with daughters felt so, so special. The mother is a dear friend of mine and we had such an enjoyable time tougher with her two girls. She had a vision of this session that focused on their bond and just being cozy and connected in their home. They snuggled on the couch […]

Families, Stories of Motherhood

January 13, 2025

Motherhood Session with Daughters

Tips for a Smooth Family Session Scheduling a family session can feel daunting with small children. Often we wonder if it will be the day our easy-going toddler will throw their first fit. There is pressure to perform in a specific timeframe and children always feel what their parents are feeling. Being a Washington DC […]

Families, Photography Business

August 7, 2024

Tips for a Smooth Family Session

Summer DC Photo Session This summer DC photo session had all of my favorite things…beautiful location, darling baby and connected family! The Capitol is one of the most iconic DC backdrops and it’s so beautiful by the water. I love how locations can tell your family’s story and the season of your life you are […]

Families

July 10, 2024

Summer DC Photo Session | U.S. Botanic Gardens

This Backyard Summer Family Session was so beautiful. The hydrangeas were in bloom and all of the yard was so lush and green. This family wanted to capture the bond between their two daughters and their beloved dog. I love in-home family sessions and backyard family sessions may just be my favorite. It’s comfortable being […]

Families

July 8, 2024

Backyard Summer Family Session

This sweet session was the last of little Eli’s baby membership. I took their maternity photos at the DAR building during the magnolia season. They were so lovely this past year and it’s by far my favorite bloom season in DC! Little Eli was born a few months later and he was amazing at his […]

Families

July 3, 2024

One Year Old Photos | Baby Membership

This week a client emailed me asking if they could book a session even if their home wasn’t magazine worthy. It made me a bit sad. I photograph is some lovely homes and honored to do so, but please don’t look that others home and think yours isn’t worthy. Your home is where your babies […]

Newborn, Photography Business

May 22, 2024

Prepping Your Home for a Newborn Session

Is there anything more heirloom than photos with four generations in one family? I was so excited when my client reached out asking if a specific date worked for an extended family session. They were all going to be in town and wanted to document the time together. I love when families prioritize photos together. […]

Families

May 3, 2024

Extended Family Session | Bon Air Rose Garden

One thing I always look for during a family session is mundane moments. Little interactions that occur organically and aren’t posed in anyway. This colorful spring family session was full of them and felt so fun and relaxed. One thing mothers always do is fix their children’s hair. I think it’s an everyday habit and […]

Families

May 1, 2024

Colorful Spring Family Session | Botanical Gardens, DC

Spring Garden Family Session This spring garden family session has my heart! I love how simple and relaxed it felt because we only stayed in one location. This allowed me to show down and focus in on little Cleo’s personality and features. She is at the perfect age where she can interact with me but […]

Families

April 22, 2024

Spring Garden Family Session | Botanical Garden, DC

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