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.
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 […]
Five Ways to Emulate Film For many years I have loved the look that film gives to an image. It’s soft and elegant and the colors are so beautiful! It’s takes many years to find your editing style with lots of experiments and sometimes failures. This past year I took the Editing Course by Hannah […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
It is such an honor being a DC Luxury Family Photographer. I was so excited when this father reached out to me inquiring about family portraiture. He has five little girls and I was the fifth girl in my own family. How special! Capturing families in an elegant and graceful way brings me so much […]
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 […]