Finally a GIRL Newborn Session {Washington DC Newborn Photographer}

What a treat it was to take pictures of sweet Baby E. I've seen quite a trend this year in newborn sessions and that trend is BOY. Almost all of them (well all but 2 to be exact) have been boys. So it was quite fun to capture this pretty little girl. She has a gorgeous nursery filled with natural light and two parents who adore her. During my two hours I saw everything that goes into a newborn-a diaper change (or two), feeding, sleeping, soothing, and a tiny bit of crying. I loved capture all of that and hopefully these photos will always remind her parents of what a special time this was. 

A Newborn Wide Awake! {Washington DC Newborn Photography}

I was so excited to meet this little guy. He was bright eyed and alert the entire time I was there but miraculously never cried. For a newborn session, that was quite the success story. I loved the way he looked at his mom and dad. He clearly knows they're special (which I know as well). Having a beautifully lit nursery never hurt either. Thanks for letting me capture these special moments!

Meridian Hill Park Sunset Summer Maternity Session {Washington DC Maternity Photographer}

One of the sweetest parts of this maternity session was that it was a surprise "pre-mothers day" gift from the dad to be. The cool (and rare) summer breeze and wonderful dusk light helped too. It was so fun to capture two dear friends at such an exciting juncture in their life. I know they'll make great parents in a few short months.

7 Month Smiles! {Washington DC Family Photographer}

Let me tell you it sure was hard to pick a favorite from this session. His cheeky grin and gorgeous blue eyes make every picture better than the next! The great abundant light in this bedroom made a great setting. This was the same bedroom that this sweet babe was photographed in 7 months before. But this time he was quick to crawl and squirm around. Luckily his mom is quicker....for now. 

Meridian Hill Park Family Session {Washington DC Family Photographer}

A lot can change in 6 months. And for this little guy (who you might remember from his newborn days), his whole world is different. He can now sit up, crawl shockingly fast, and put anything and everything in his mouth. But his best quality these days: the huge grin he gives to basically anything and anyone despite how tired or under the weather he was felling that day. He is a photographer's dream.

A Very Sleepy Newborn in Northern Virginia {Northern Virginia Newborn Photographer}

Meet sweet baby A. He gets the award for the sleepiest newborn I've ever photographed. In fact, I never saw his eyes open the entire two hours I was there. A dream for his parents and for this photographer who is used to newborns much fussier. He didn't even wake when his canine brother jumped very close. I could not resist the shots of the two of them together after that. 

Great Headshots of a Great Guy {Washington DC Photography}

Headshots can be tough. There is no second party to work off of or to crack a joke. So sometimes they can be uncomfortable at first for the subject. Well not with this guy. We are old friends. And I don't mean age. I met him on my first day of high school and I love that we have both ended up in the same city. He's still just as funny...and sweet as he was back in the olden days.