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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. 

Knowing how to photograph twins can be challenging but here are a few simple steps you can take to make it go smoothly. I love brining a basket along to each of my newborn sessions. This is the one I used at this session. I also love the wraps from One Sheep Two Sheep. They […]

Newborn

December 15, 2025

How to Photograph Twins

It is such a joy and honor being a Washington DC Newborn Photographer. Each family I get to meet, each home I get to enter is a delight and privilege. I know this is a tender and somewhat fragile time for every family and to share these moments with you is such a gift. This […]

Newborn

November 17, 2025

Washington DC Newborn Photographer

I remember as a first-time mother feeling completely lost when my baby decided to not breastfeed. My supply also dropped to nothing at 3 weeks postpartum. A friend come over to the house right away and walked me through the essentials. I was so grateful and hope you can find this as a resource if […]

Baby Burdge, Newborn

November 10, 2025

My Bottle Feeding Essentials

It’s such a privilege being a Bethesda MD Newborn Photographer. This session felt so cozy at home and full of love. I have the honor of photographing Big Brother’s newborn portraits tow years ago. Being asked to return for another sibling is such a joy. I love how my clients chose to take some images […]

Newborn

October 27, 2025

Bethesda MD Newborn Photographer

This Baby Girl’s Fairytale Nursery felt so dreamy. The Italian wallpaper, vintage crib and chandelier went perfectly together. I love watching families grow and bond together during this first days with a new baby. Little S did amazing for her photos. It was a delight photographing every details of this baby girl’s fairytale nursery. Her […]

Newborn

October 13, 2025

Baby Girl’s Fairytale Nursery

DC NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER, DMV NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER, NOVA NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER, DC FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER It was such a privilege being this family’s Chevy Chase Newborn Photographer. Their little girl took a bit to settle but after getting a milk top-off and a tight swaddle, she snuggled in nicely. Their master bedroom had ample natural light and I loved how clean […]

Newborn

August 25, 2025

Chevy Chase Newborn Photographer

We welcomed our second son into the world on May 23, 2025. We had a 5 day labor with our first son that ended up with a c-section so we decided to just go ahead with a planned c-section this time unless I naturally into labor before my due date. My mother came to DC […]

Baby Burdge, Newborn

August 13, 2025

Jesse’s Birth Story | Washington DC Newborn Photographer

Being a Washington DC Newborn photographer for many years now, I love an in-home newborn session! There is no place like your own home making these sessions feel comfortable and cozy. Each one is unique to the individual family. With an in-home newborn session, you don’t need to pack up a new baby and worry […]

Newborn

August 11, 2025

In-home Newborn Session | Washington DC Newborn Photographer

You truly never know what all you will need in the postpartum window but here is a list of items that I found helpful with my second birth. Side Cart -Since I had a c-section, I stayed on our recliner for a few days once I got home. It was so helpful to have a […]

Baby Burdge, Maternity, Newborn

June 23, 2025

Helpful Items for Postpartum Mothers

This little family is the sweetest! I loved being their Ashburn VA Newborn Photographer. I took their newborn photos of their first little girl and it’s always such a joy watching babies become big siblings. Little sister was a dream and slept almost the entire session. Being an Ashburn VA Newborn Photographer I bring all […]

Newborn

May 5, 2025

Ashburn VA Newborn Photographer

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