I’m a mom, wife, friend, and photographer in Northern Virginia.
I grew up on Long Island, NY, just around the corner from 2nd Ave - the street where my grandpa lived. He was the OG family photographer, with a dark-room in his basement who taught me to shoot and develop film. That's where it all began: the spark that ignited my love for all things photography and where the name Second Ave Photography comes from.
So, fast-forward to today. Working with young children is my jam! They're like walking muses for me. They can sense my genuine enthusiasm and I believe that makes all the difference. Bring me all your babies and toddlers and preschoolers - we're going to make some magic.
All of my photo sessions are a bespoke experience tailored to the unique family I am photographing. My dynamic nature allows me to effortlessly switch between heartwarming portraits and vibrant candids.
Family photography is an investment you'll never regret. So, if you're searching for a photographer who can work some serious magic with kids, strives to achieve the perfect blend of creativity and authenticity, hand-edits every image with thoughtful attention-to-detail, knows their way around both the old-school and modern photography worlds, and offers a curated collection of premier products as well as digital files, then we just may be the perfect fit!
Me in a nutshell:
Coffee
ENFP | 3w2
All things glitter + confetti
Proud pittie mama
Beach bum
Tiny kitten foster
Music
Certified Monarch Waystation "AdventuRING Monarchs"
Loudoun 40 Under 40, class of 2023
"I stand for freedom of expression, doing what you believe in, and going after your dreams."
- Madonna
Awards and recognitions:
Loudoun 40 Under 40, 2023
Top 10%, Shoot & Share Photo Competition 2019
Expertise, 19 Best Maternity Photographers in Washington DC 2018
Finalist (Top 500), Shoot & Share Photo Competition 2018
Expertise, 19 Best Maternity Photographers in Washington DC 2017
Top 100 “Best of the Best” Shoot & Share Photo Competition 2017
Expertise, 20 Best Maternity Photographers in Washington DC 2016
Finalist (Top 500), Shoot & Share Photo Competition 2016
Birth Becomes Her, Breastfeeding Image Contest Finalist (http://www.birthbecomesher.com/breastfeeding-image-contest-2016/)
Nominated Best Local Family Photographer in Washington Family Magazine’s Best for Families survey 2016
Nominated for Loudoun Times Mirror’s “Best of Loudoun” Photographer 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Features:
Shutterfly, 150 Best Gender Reveal Ideas
http://www.people.com/article/public-breastfeeding-awareness-project
http://themilkmeg.com/lactaboobiephobia/ (Documentary)
http://www.scarymommy.com/public-breastfeeding-awareness-project/
http://blogs.babycenter.com/mom_stories/breastfeeding-public-08162016-pbap-nursing/
http://theleakyboob.com/2016/04/ive-become-a-creepy-mom/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/candid-breastfeeding-photos-that-show_55d4b8b7e4b07addcb450179
http://espanol.babycenter.com/blog/mamas/36-fotos-que-muestran-la-realidad-de-amamantar-en-publico/
http://www.redbookmag.com/life/mom-kids/news/a18503/breast-feeding-awareness-project/
http://www.iamnotthebabysitter.com/join-the-public-breastfeeding-awareness-project/
http://www.thebump.com/a/real-moms-breastfeeding-babies-photos-