We recently met my newest nephew on a little family trip about midway between us in Leesburg VA and them on Long Island. Other people were probably there too but I was so focused on this cutie patootie. Look at these cheeks! Anyway. I had completely forgotten how intimidating it can be learning how to...
We have some fantastic locally owned toy stores in Northern Virginia. As a photographer focused on working with younger children, and substitute elementary school teacher, I have witnessed firsthand the incredible impact of play on children’s development. Play is not just a pastime; it is an essential ingredient in fostering creativity, imagination, and overall well-being....
I’m the first to admit I spend a lot of time creeping in the Northern Virginia Foodies Facebook group. (I once admitted I don’t like cheese and I would not recommend you do the same. Now I mostly lurk in the shadows. Where I probably belong because I don’t like cheese.) But I recently asked, “Tell...
One of the most commonly asked questions I get is, “We don’t have family pictures taken because my child hates having their picture taken. How are you going to deal with that?” Truth be told, these are my FAVORITE clients. As a photographer, I think this is where I really shine and what separates me...
Our challenge this week was “dreams.” My daughter has been really into Panda Bear Panda Bear lately – she also caught a nasty cold just before Thanksgiving. So in between cuddles and blowing her nose, we’re reading this book. A lot. She can actually read it to me now, by memory of course but not...
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Specializing in lifestyle newborn, family, and maternity photography.