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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!

I am eagerly anticipating our upcoming portrait session! Portrait sessions can seem intimidating but I promise, they don’t have to be. Let’s plan ahead and take any nerves or if you’re doing the “right thing” (whatever that is anyway, we’ll get to that) out of the equation with these last minute tips. Last-minute tips to […]

Family Portraits

Preparation Tips for your Upcoming Portrait Session

Virginia family photographer

Engagements & Anniversaries, Family Portraits, Proposals, Senior Portraits

One of my favorite times of year in Washington D.C. is the Cherry Blossoms blooming season!  In fact D.C. is famous for its stunning cherry blossom trees all across the world.  The History of the Cherry Blossoms: In 1912, the Mayor of Tokyo, Japan, Yukio Ozaki, gifted 3,000 cherry blossom trees to the city of […]

My Favorite Places to Find Cherry Blossoms in Washington D.C.

Cherry Blossom Festival Location

As an Alexandria, VA family photographer, Old Town Alexandria is one of my favorite spots! My first fall mini sessions this year were photographed in Alexandria, and they were wildly successful! We had such a beautiful day. The weather was a perfect 61 degrees with a bright sunny afternoon.  These fall mini sessions in Old […]

Family Portraits

Alexandria, Virginia Fall Mini Sessions

Alexandria VA family photographer

Family Portraits

As a family photographer near Richmond, VA I love taking advantage of all the beautiful places to photograph. The last fall mini session day for this year took place on the back lawn at the Virginia Fine Art Museum in Richmond, Virginia. It was a great chance for me to catch up with some of […]

Fall Mini Sessions in Richmond, Virginia

Family photographer in Richmond, VA

Christmas Tree Farm photos only get better when you add in a Blue Truck! It’s no secret that the weeks between the start of September through mid-December are some of the busiest weeks in my year. Typically, I end this time frame with lots of mini sessions over the weekends. This year was no different. […]

Family Portraits

Blue Truck Christmas Tree Farm Mini Sessions

Tree farm photos in Virginia

Family Portraits

These Christmas Tree Farm mini sessions are just what I needed to get me in the holiday spirit this year. With a very full wedding schedule right up to Christmas, I felt the season really crept on me fast. I didn’t anticipate the arrival as much as I normally would! My husband and I have […]

Christmas Tree Farm Mini Sessions

Tree Farm mini sessions in Virginia

Three generations of strong independent women in one photo? Ummm… Yes please! I met Sam last year during my Holiday Mini Sessions. When she reached out to me this year with the idea of generational family photos including her sister, mother, & Gran, I was all in! I have wanted to do a portrait session […]

Family Portraits

Old Town Alexandria Generational Family Portraits

Generational family photo

Family Portraits

Baby Holden! Oh my! I am still gushing all over the warm baby snuggles I got to enjoy while photographing his lifestyle newborn photos. Before I get lost in all the feelings over here, I am so excited to share these images with you. Jamie & Josh opened their brand new build of a home […]

Lifestyle Newborn Photos | Holden James

Lifestyle newborn photo