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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. 

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

Family Photos in DC Family Photos in DC are so special. The city offers many lovely locations with stunning architecture and beautiful gardens. In the spring everyone thinks of cherry blossoms -which are lovely!- but my absolute favorite are the magnolia blooms. Rawlins Park is one of my favorite spots to capture them alongside the […]

Families

April 3, 2024

Family Photos in DC | Rawlins Park, DC

This Magnolia Blossom Family Session felt magical under the pink blooms. It’s no secret that DC is known for its beautiful Cherry blossom season but if I had to choose…the magnolias are my absolute favorite. The Smithsonian Gardens and Rawlins Park are the two best locations in the city that showcase the magnolias blooms the […]

Families

March 27, 2024

Magnolia Blossom Family Session | Rawlins Park, DC

This Whimsical Spring Family Session felt like a dream. The sweet baby, lovely mother, gorgeous blossoms and family bond was all so wonderful. I had photographed my clients for their maternity session at this same location and we wanted to return for a full circle with little Posey. You can view their maternity session here. […]

Families

March 1, 2024

Whimsical Spring Family Session | Magnolia Blossoms

Choosing your outfits for a photo session can feel overwhelming and just a bit stressful. I hope these outfit ideas for spring sessions can be helpful to you. I always suggest light color when choosing outfit ideas for spring sessions. Soft tones and textures, and small floral prints are lovely. Here are a list of […]

Uncategorized

February 26, 2024

Outfit Ideas for Spring Sessions | Washington, DC Family Photographer

Washington DC Family Photographer I have been a Washington DC family photographer for over ten years now. That means I have had the privilege of growing with so many wonderful families. This sweet family is very dear to me. Their kiddos are so much fun with different personalities. It is a challenge and a delight […]

Families

January 22, 2024

Washington DC Family Photographer | Botanical Gardens

These family photos at Bishop’s Garden felt dreamy. The National Cathedral is one of my favorite locations to photograph at in all of DC. It offers beautiful architecture and of course, the stunning Bishop’s Garden. The garden had hidden stone walk ways, benches tucked in private corners and the stunning rose garden in the middle […]

Families

January 10, 2024

Family Photos at Bishop’s Garden | Washington, DC National Cathedral

I enjoy taking Washington DC family photos because the city offers so many beautiful locations to photograph at like the Constitution Gardens. This location is right off of Constitution Avenue but still feels calm and peaceful. It has walking paths, a wonderful view of the Washington Monument, willow trees and the lovely pond. It’s the […]

Families

December 27, 2023

Washington DC Family Photos | Constitution Gardens, DC

This December brought a whole new light to the Advent season for me. A new baby. A promised son. A long expectant wait for his arrival. So many parallels to the birth of Christ and sweet ways it because more real for me as a new mother. The way that hope and weariness, peace and […]

Baby Burdge

December 25, 2023

Reflections on the Advent Season | Washington DC Newborn Photographer

I adored this Holiday Family Photo Session. We met at a local park here in DC – Glen Echo Park – which had amazing light that morning. This Mama knows how to style her little family so well and they came dressed in such festive holiday outfits. We took half the photos in their holiday […]

Families

December 13, 2023

Holiday Family Photo Session | Washington, DC Family Photographer

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