Little Sister Baby #2 | Northern VA Newborn Portrait and Lifestyle Photographer

I knew it was going to be special as soon as I arrived at Cameron's house for baby Claire's newborn session. Even though I had photographed this beautiful family twice already - once for mom's maternity session and again for their First 48 session - I had never set foot in their home. As soon as I did though the love was all around me. Their house is filled with photographs and sayings and toys and everything else you could possibly have to show just how much you adore your family. It was a wonderful space to walk into, so full of love and life and laughter. It was the perfect place for a family newborn session.

Baby Claire was a dreamboat and just about the cutest thing in the whole wide world. She was so happy to snooze the time away all cozy and wrapped up. And she has the best big sister Nora. They are going to have so much fun together as they grow up. Many congratulations to the new family of four!

Here are some of my favorite images from our time together - enjoy!

Brand New Baby Sister | Northern VA Hospital Newborn Photographer

She's here! After making everyone wait (not-so-patiently) beautiful baby Claire made her debut. And I have to say, she was without a doubt 110% worth the wait. She is so gorgeous and adorable and downright precious. I was so thrilled to meet her in the hospital for her First 48 session when she was just hours old. I love First 48 sessions because they capture something so special about the newness of a new family member. And after having the best time at this wonderful family's maternity session, I couldn't wait to see them all (+1) again!

Big sister Nora jumped into big sister mode immediately, and she was a complete natural at big-sistering right away. She was so eager and happy to be holding baby Claire in her lap. I could tell right away that these two are going to be so close and have so much fun together as they grow up. I can just see them now, staying up way too late telling secrets and sharing jokes with each other. Their parents telling them to go to sleep already, but quietly loving how bonded their girls are.

I can't wait to share the images from her portrait newborn session that I did too, but in the meantime here are some of my favorite images from their First 48 session. Enjoy!

Northern VA Outdoor Maternity Session | Manassas VA Pregnancy Photographer

Oh my goodness I had such a good time at this session. Mom Cameron is a hobby photographer with a lot of photographer friends, and I always take it to heart when fellow photography enthusiasts choose to work with me. I loved chatting with her about camera gear and kids and being a mom. The whole family got together for her maternity session and they were a complete joy to work with. Nora may be one of my favorite three olds ever. She is so smart and charming and enthusiastic about becoming a big sister. Much like her, I can't wait to meet the new baby girl!

Here are some of my favorite images of our time together, enjoy!

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UPDATE: Baby Claire is here! See her hospital First 48 Session.

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Adorable Baby Kingston | Fairfax VA Newborn Family Photographer

After doing his mom's maternity session I was so thrilled to meet adorable baby Kingston! I met this handsome new family member at his home in northern VA. Baby boy Kingston has a wildly adorable big brother named Leo and they are just too sweet together. I have to say, Leo is one of my most favorite little guys that I have ever photographed. He was a blast at his mom's maternity session and that definitely carried over to his little brother's newborn session too. I seriously love toddlers, they are so much fun.

I have recently started incorporating more lifestyle images in my newborn work and I am so happy to be doing it. My newborn sessions include a mix of naturally posed newborn images, and lifestyle images capturing the new family together in their home. I love capturing families how they are everyday in their own homes. It also gives me an opportunity to incorporate treasured items in a session. I love the colorful blanket we included here. It's not only gorgeous, but it's meaningful as well, and I love capturing that for my families.

Here are some of my favorite images from baby Kingson's newborn session, enjoy!

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Fairfax VA Intimate Maternity Photographer | Baby Boy on the Way for this Enchanting Mama

This maternity session was tons of fun. Mom was game to let me play and try some new things, and I'm always so excited when I work with clients who are open to experimenting. I love bright and airy outdoor images, but there is something so beautiful about intimate indoor maternity sessions. I absolutely love how the light just wraps around this gorgeous mama, creating something more dramatic and bold. She has the most fantastic glow.

Big brother-to-be Leo joined in on the session too. He was such a riot to play with and loved being the center of attention with his mom. He has the best hair and the cutest smile. And he is oh so sweet. I know when toddlers are going to be part of a session that anything goes and Leo was no exception. At one point he was hanging out in a basket on the floor eating gummy bears to his heart's content while I worked with his mom. I can just see him now, playing with his little brother, getting dirty together, and sharing even more gummy bears between them.These two brothers are going to have a lot of fun together.

I can't wait to share the images from the new baby brother's newborn session, but for now here are some of my favorite images from Sylvette's maternity session. Enjoy!

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