Category Archives: Children

The holiday season is magical. If you’re like most parents, you want to capture photos of every special moment. Whether unwrapping gifts, baking cookies, or simply watching the sparkle in their eyes, these are memories worth preserving. The good news? You don’t need a fancy camera or professional skills to take better photos of your...

As a parent, you want your child to feel at ease and enjoy being in front of the camera during a photoshoot. I’m a parent myself, and as a DC children’s photographer, I know that there is one simple key to capturing the best portraits of your child: making sure they feel comfortable!  Once a...

Photographing children can be a delightful and challenging experience – at the same time! Children’s genuine expressions, boundless energy, and candid reactions provide endless opportunities to capture truly memorable moments. As a mom of grown children, I cherish any images I have of them from when they were little. I take great pride in capturing...

Our children grow up way too fast. As a mom of two young adults, it feels like just yesterday my children were babies, and now they are grown and live far away. This isn’t to make you feel sad — I’m very proud of my children and happy for them. I share this to empower...

Just after your baby was born or perhaps while you were still pregnant, what was the first thing experienced parents told you? I’m willing to bet it was that time flies. Of all the advice I heard, this rings most true. My son, my youngest, recently graduated from college. I’m so proud of him, and...

There’s a special place in my heart for children’s portrait photography. They are young for such a short time, so it is important to capture their sweet faces at each stage while you still can. Childhood is a significant time in life and professional portraits of children are a lasting treasure for parents, grandparents, and...

Can you remember school picture day?  The night before, your mom made you take a bath and had you wear your nice shirt to school the next day. You waited in a long line with your classmates, fidgeting and watching the other children take their turn in front of the camera.  When you finally got...