This epic Tidal Basin session was the result of lots of meticulous planning, from scanning the ever changing cherry blossom forecast, obtaining NPS photo permits (a tediously bureaucratic process stuck in the 20th century – but that’s a whole other story), hotel reservations, very early alarms, sunrise hair and make-up artists, & supportive husbands playing […]

While everyone flocked to the Tidal Basin during the early cherry bloom, this beautiful Madison HS Senior and I caught the last of the magnificent magnolias at the Enid Haupt Garden before heading up to Capitol Hill. No crowds, just an abundance of daffodils. Here’s a selection of my favorites from her large gallery. Congratulations […]

T. and I had such a good time getting to know each other during his Senior Session in Old Town Alexandria. We met at the Athenaeum and worked our way through the quaint neighborhood streets down to the waterfront for some sunset portraits with Wilson bridge and boat vibes. The beautiful cabled sweater he was […]

Check out this absolutely gorgeous High School Senior Session at Great Falls Park. During a busy – and highly successful – volleyball season for Langley High School, R. and I fit in her Senior Session at Great Falls Park on an exceptionally beautiful fall day. Looking at the images it’s hard to believe that there […]

Posing in front of a camera can be a very awkward experience that most of us aren’t used to. (And yes, there is a reason why I prefer to be behind the lens 😉). This very lovely HS Senior wasn’t entirely comfortable in front of the camera at first but we quickly connected, and with […]

The gorgeous Hannah managed her session like a pro: undeterred by a massive protest that gathered in front of the Supreme Court while we were shooting next door and fitting in not two, not three, but FOUR outfits. We seamlessly went from vivid pink to baby blue to a playful black and finished off with […]

How special it was to document this season in life for my wonderful clients, expecting their first baby. The Rose Garden in Arlington provides a stunning and serene backdrop and while it’s perfect for many types of sessions, it seems particularly apt for capturing close and intimate portraits such as these. Can’t wait for a […]

As I am putting together this blog post, I still remember – actually still feel – how I felt during this session. Working with this sweet family didn’t feel like actual work – more like taking a walk around Capitol Hill with some lovely people while being creative. I can still feel the ease and […]

This was my last Lincoln Memorial Session before construction began in preparation of the big Semiquincentennial (yes, I needed to look this up) in 2026. Let’s hope the Lincoln will be at least somewhat accessible before 2026 to capture beautiful sunrise photos such as these from last June. The days are very long at that […]

If there ever was an epic Graduation shoot, it was last spring’s DC triple session with these three wonderful young women celebrating their graduation from the George Washington University in style. We had so much fun between Foggy Bottom and Capitol Hill on a very sunny afternoon, and hanging out with these amazing humans made […]