I’m a mom, wife, friend, and photographer in Northern VA.
I was born and raised on Long Island, NY. "2nd Ave" is the street where my grandfather lived. He was a photographer and had a dark-room in his basement which is where I first remember falling in love with all things photography. That is where the name Second Ave Photography comes from.
I accept only a limited number of bookings each month so you will have my full attention. Working with young children has always been one of my favorite things in life and I think they can tell.
Custom photography is a personal investment. If you're looking for someone with tons of experience working with kids, attention to detail, hand-editing the "old fashioned" way, a curated collection of premier products to display your photos as well as digital options (because after all, it is 2022), then we may be a great fit!
Me in a nutshell:
Coffee
ENFP | 3w2
All things glitter + confetti
Proud pittie mama
Beach bum
Tiny kitten foster
Running (because I eat a lot of ice cream)
Music
Certified Monarch Waystation "AdventuRING Monarchs"
"We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color."
- Maya Angelou
Professional memberships:
Professional Photographers of America
Canon Professional Services
Preferred photographer at Morven Park, Leesburg, Virginia
Clickin’ Moms
Awards and recognitions:
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-