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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!

If you’re anything like me, figuring out what to wear for your next family photo session is the first thing on your mind—and usually the hardest to decide. That’s why I always recommend starting with your dress. When mom feels confident and comfortable, everything else just sort of falls into place. For spring and summer […]

Family Portraits, Motherhood Portraits

Client-Approved Spring & Summer Dresses That Photograph Beautifully

Solo maternity portrait of a mother in a floral dress standing barefoot in a sun-drenched field at golden hour at Historic Tuckahoe.

Motherhood Portraits

Planning a golden hour maternity session in Richmond VA? You’re not alone—and this one was extra special. It was my third time photographing this beautiful mama in just eight months, and each session has marked a meaningful chapter in her story. We met first on my Christmas tree farm for holiday minis, then again on […]

A Golden Hour Maternity Session at Historic Tuckahoe

Smiling family sitting on a white bench during a summer maternity session at Historic Tuckahoe in Richmond, Virginia, featuring a pregnant mother in a floral dress with her partner and young son in a garden setting.

There’s something incredibly special about documenting the first few weeks with a newborn. Time feels suspended, and every tiny detail is new. I had the joy of photographing baby Grant’s in-home newborn session in Mechanicsville, VA, just two weeks after his arrival. The session was calm, meaningful, and filled with love. From the moment I […]

Motherhood Portraits

A Cozy In-Home Newborn Session in Mechanicsville, VA | Grant’s First Portraits

Motherhood Portraits

There’s something truly magical about watching two people step into a new chapter—especially when you’ve already seen their love story begin. Amanda and Eric’s maternity session at Libby Hill Park was the perfect mix of sweet anticipation, downtown charm, and genuine joy. We met up in late February, just two weeks before baby Grant made […]

A Downtown Richmond Maternity Session at Libby Hill Park | Amanda & Eric

Some sessions are more than just portraits—they’re reunions. I’ve had the honor of photographing the Sayer family for years, beginning with their wedding and continuing through each chapter of their growing family. This winter maternity session in Chesapeake, VA was our third together as they prepare to welcome baby number three, and it was full […]

Motherhood Portraits

A Winter Maternity Session at the Backyard Wildflower Patch | The Sayer Family