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I'm Erica a D.C. wedding photographer, with two young children, and a love for organization. Welcome to my small space on the internet where I can share with you special sessions, real weddings, and even little looks into my everyday life. Take a look around, and thanks for stopping by!

One of the first things almost every expecting mother asks me when we start planning her maternity session is simple. “What should I wear?” And honestly, I love that question, because the right dress can completely change how a maternity session feels. Not in a complicated way. Just in that soft, effortless way where the […]

Motherhood Portraits

My Favorite Dresses for Maternity Sessions in 2026

couple embracing during a garden maternity photo session with the father gently holding the mother’s baby bump among flowers and greenery

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There is something especially gentle about September evenings at the Bon Air Rose Garden. The light softens, the air cools just enough, and everything slows down in the most beautiful way. This session took place during one of those quiet early fall evenings, when the garden feels peaceful and unhurried, creating the perfect backdrop for […]

A Soft September Evening at the Bon Air Rose Garden

Family standing together among blooming roses during a golden hour mini session at the Bon Air Rose Garden in early fall.

There’s something especially timeless about fall in Richmond, and Byrd Park in autumn never disappoints. Golden leaves, soft light filtering through the trees, and that quiet calm that settles in just before winter makes this location perfect for an intimate couples session. This golden hour mini session captured everything that season does best: warmth, movement, […]

Couples Portraits

A Golden Autumn Mini Session at Byrd Park

Couple sitting together with their two dogs during a golden autumn mini session at Byrd Park in Richmond, surrounded by fall leaves and warm light

Motherhood Portraits

Motherhood is not a single moment. It is a season made up of many chapters, and each one deserves to be remembered. Over the years, I noticed that so many families wanted more than just one session. They wanted consistency. They wanted to document pregnancy, newborn days, and the quiet milestones that follow. That is […]

My Motherhood Membership Explained

Mother lying beside her newborn, gently holding the baby close during a quiet in-home moment.

There is something especially timeless about golden hour at the Bon Air Rose Garden. As the sun lowers and the light softens, the garden feels calm, warm, and inviting. This mini session took place during a beautiful September evening, when the roses were still in bloom and the air felt just right. Golden hour mini […]

Family Portraits

A Warm Golden Hour Mini Session at the Bon Air Rose Garden

Family portrait during a golden hour mini session at the Bon Air Rose Garden, seated on a wooden bench surrounded by roses and greenery.

Family Portraits

Spring consistently ranks as one of the most popular seasons for photo sessions in Virginia. Families, couples, and expecting parents all look forward to warmer days, blooming trees, and fresh color. That popularity is exactly why it’s important to book spring photos early. When clients wait until spring feels warm and settled, availability often disappears. […]

Why You Should Book Your Spring Photos Early

This warm September golden hour mini session at the Bon Air Rose Garden was extra special. I had the joy of photographing the Fuerst family for their second year in a row as a mini session family. Watching families return year after year is one of my favorite parts of offering seasonal mini sessions. September […]

Family Portraits

A Warm September Golden Hour Mini Session

family enjoying a warm September golden hour mini session at the Bon Air Rose Garden, captured in soft evening light during a family photography session in Virginia.

Motherhood Portraits

Winter maternity sessions have a quiet kind of beauty, and this session at Morven Park felt especially meaningful. Photographed just days before Christmas, Morven Park offered the most peaceful setting. The trees were bare, the light was soft, and the grounds felt calm and still. Winter sessions often mean fewer crowds, and this day was […]

A Winter Twins Maternity Session at Morven Park

Winter maternity portrait of an expecting couple standing together on the porch at Morven Park, decorated with holiday wreaths.