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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 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 […]

Engagements & Anniversaries, Family Portraits, Proposals, Senior Portraits

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

Cherry Blossom Festival Location

Family Portraits

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 […]

Alexandria, Virginia Fall Mini Sessions

Alexandria VA family photographer

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 […]

Family Portraits

Fall Mini Sessions in Richmond, Virginia

Family photographer in Richmond, VA

Family Portraits

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. […]

Blue Truck Christmas Tree Farm Mini Sessions

Tree farm photos in Virginia

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 […]

Family Portraits

Christmas Tree Farm Mini Sessions

Tree Farm mini sessions in Virginia

Family Portraits

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 […]

Old Town Alexandria Generational Family Portraits

Generational family photo

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 […]

Family Portraits

Lifestyle Newborn Photos | Holden James

Lifestyle newborn photo

Family Portraits

This year I did things a little differently. Back in July I opened up my booking schedule for these POPULAR Christmas mini sessions with my Christmas in July promotion for just two weeks. The idea behind this was for all the moms out there like me that would rather have their family portrait session scheduled […]

Holiday Mini Sessions – Available Sessions!