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.
There are several key ways to elevate your maternity Session. If you know these simple suggestions, it really can make your maternity -and newborn or family as well- session feel elevated and elegant. The first choice I would suggest is your outfit and color scheme. This is the biggest way you can elevate any session. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

This maternity session in DC was simply lovely! I think gardens are the perfect location for a maternity photo shoot. The new life blooming all around and the gentle feel that gardens gift us. Bloom and a growing belly make images feel soft and dreamy. The Bishop’s Garden a the National Cathedral is a hidden […]

This winter maternity session felt like a fairytale. My client chose a white gown with a fur wrap and it matched perfectly with the Jefferson Memorial. I love this classic DC location with its elegant stairs and white pillars. We met early one morning in February so it was still very chilly. Meeting early meant […]

This U.S. Capitol Maternity Session felt so special. I love photographing families as they grow and welcome new babies and new seasons of life. Little Naomie is soon going to be a big sister. She is so kind and gentle; I know she will be amazing at her new job. The only sad thing about […]
