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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. 

These family photos in Bishop’s Garden felt like a dream. The National Cathedral feels regal with it’s stunning architecture and beautiful gardens. Bishop’s Garden is nestled below the Cathedral and offers an amazing array of blooms all summer and fall. It has winding stone pathways and even a small fish pond tucked in a small […]

Families

May 25, 2026

Family Photos in Bishop’s Garden

These family photos at the Capitol are full of warmth and laughter. It’s hard to believe I took this young man’s newborn photos just two years ago! Time simply flies. It’s the greatest compliment when families keep asking me to document their portraits. Is there anything sweeter than a little boy in boots and suspenders? […]

Families

March 2, 2026

Family Photos at the Capitol

This Colorful Fall Family Session was so much fun! It was speedy with such a busy toddler but sometimes that’s when you can capture the most expression. I met my clients at the Basilica in NE DC because I knew there was a lovely orange tree in full autumn glory. I photographed this family last […]

Families

November 29, 2023

Colorful Fall Family Session | 6 month old family session

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.

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October 27, 2021

A Fall Family Session at the Supreme Court

I adore everything about this session! My clients chose a local park that they would frequent and it had sweet memories to them. We walked around the park and then crossed the street to a lovely home on the corner. It was such a relaxed session and everyone had a wonderful time. Ariel was lovely […]

Families

January 15, 2021

A Casual, Fall Family Session at Logan Circle, DC

I’ve been photographing this sweet family for several years now. It’s crazy how time flies so fast and I’m honored to capture it for so many families here in DC. Little Clair wasn’t happy about standing for photos at first, she wanted to ride her scooter instead. But we gave her some time and she […]

Families

January 11, 2021

The Wise Family |U.S. Senate Building, DC

Any session full of energetic fluff and happy families will surely be a favorite of mine. The weather was mild and the blossoms were almost full bloom. I met Craig, Alyse and Molly at the Franklin D. Roosevelt memorial. We walked to the Tidal Basin for a few shots by the water and finished up […]

Families

April 6, 2020

A Classic Cherry Blossom Session |DC, Family Photographer

This little family was the cutest! Baby Hayes turned one and they wanted to do something fun to celebrate. We started out with a few formal portraits and then did a one year old cake smash. He did NOT hold back! It was so much fun. I loved how the parents joined him too, everyone […]

Families

September 30, 2019

The Castleberry Family -Washington, DC Family Photography

DC’s summer heat has been tricky to work around this year, but my clients have been very flexible with it all. The Cherry family opted to meet early in the morning and I’m so glad we did! We met at a little park tucked away in their neighborhood. It was the perfect setting, so private […]

Maternity

August 5, 2019

The Cherry Family | Washington, DC Maternity Photographer

Each year I dread the floods of people that come to visit DC during the cherry blossoms. But each year, I’m amazed at how magical they make the city look. Branches hang low over the water, heavy with blossoms. The sidewalks are colored pink, and even local coffee shops and restaurants join in the festivities […]

Families

April 22, 2019

The Quezado Family |Washington, DC Family Photographer

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