Portraits
I specialize in fine art lifestyle portrait photography. I specialize in fresh and unique maternity portraits, newborn portraits, baby portraits and family portraits. My subjects include maternity, newborns, infants, babies, toddlers, kids children and families. Maternity and new born portraiture was a natural extension of my work and grew from a demand from many brides and their friends to create artistic images that would become a loved and cherished heirloom – the essence of a small child’s spirit. When I visit clients homes I love to see family history and stories displayed on their walls. However I have often wondered why sometimes clients fill their walls with paintings from department stores instead of portraits of their family and children. Why would you hang a department store painting of somewhere you’ve never been rather than an image of your family? Why not fill your walls with the Art of Childhood? These fleeting moments will NEVER come again.. Life is Art, fill your walls with the Art of Childhood! If you have been searching for a maternity photographer, newborn photographer, baby photographer or family photographer – then look no further.
Here’s a bit more information about our portrait photography.
Maternity Portraits
Also known as Pregnancy Portraits or Mother-to-Be Portraits, the maternity portrait is designed to capture the wonder and beauty of the female form during the last months of pregnancy. I recommend scheduling the maternity portraits for some time after the 33rd week. Depending on how you feel while pregnant, you may want to wait until you are 35 or 36 weeks along to really show off those curves!.
Newborn Portraits
The perfect time for a newborn portrait is during the first two weeks of life. It is important to capture all the newness of your baby. They have tiny, clenched hands and newborn curl. During your newborn portrait session, time is allotted for breaks, keeping a relaxed mood for everyone concerned. These sessions can be located either at my studio or at your home. Newborn photography is such a lovely aspect of my work. As your newborn photographer my goal is to create wonderful portraits of your newborn within an environment which is relaxing and enjoyable.
Infant Portraits
Once your baby reaches three months old, it is time to schedule an infant portrait session. No longer a sleepy newborn, your baby is now alert and participating in his/her world. Documenting your baby’s first year of life with several portrait sessions will ensure that you don’t miss any of the amazing changes they will go through. I also recommend an infant portrait session at the time when baby is able to sit up. I find they are very engaged with their world at this stage.
Children’s Portraits
Childrens portrait sessions capture the splendor and magic of childhood. Allowing your child to play and explore their surroundings, these sessions are designed for your toddler or older child to have a great time, which in turn, results in great photographs. I normally suggest an outdoor location where we can capture them engaged in their world.
Family Portraits
Family portraits are so much more fun than they once were. Gone are the stiff photo studio styles. Today’s family portrait photographers mostly work outdoors, working to photograph your family in a way which says who you are, the love between family, parents and kids. In today’s world, family portraiture still has an important role to play. As your family photographer I work with you to capture the relationships that really matter.
My studio is located in Washington DC on Capitol Hill a short walk from Eastern Market Metro Potomac and Stadium Armory and convenient to 395 and 295. I photograph weddings and portraits in northern VA, Maryland and Virginia VA, Arlington VA and Alexandria Virginia.
Studio address. 1444 Independence Ave SE, Washington DC 20003