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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!

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 […]

Motherhood Portraits

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.

Family Portraits, Motherhood Portraits

Winter maternity sessions can be incredibly beautiful, even without snow. Virginia winters tend to be soft and neutral, which makes wardrobe choices especially important. With the right fabrics, layers, and colors, your photos can feel cozy, timeless, and elevated without ever feeling cold. Here is how I typically guide clients when planning what to wear […]

What to Wear for a Winter Maternity Session

Milestone sessions are some of my favorite sessions to photograph, especially when they are part of a longer story. This session marked a six month milestone for a family enrolled in my Motherhood Membership. At this stage, so much has already changed. Babies are more expressive, parents are settling into a new rhythm, and connection […]

Family Portraits, Motherhood Portraits

A Motherhood Milestone Session at the Branch Museum

Family standing together on a lawn in front of a large historic brick estate during an outdoor portrait session.

Family Portraits, Motherhood Portraits

Sometimes the best sessions are the ones that turn out differently than planned. After having to reschedule once because of the weather, the Stuckey family and I finally met on a beautiful afternoon at Barboursville Vineyards. The rolling hills, open sky, and golden light made it feel like the perfect Virginia evening. Rescheduling and Perfect […]

A Fun Filled Motherhood Session at Barboursville Vineyards

There’s something magical about golden hour—the way the sunlight turns soft and golden, wrapping everything in a warm glow. Pair that with the Bon Air Rose Garden’s timeless beauty, and you have the perfect setting for Golden Hour Mini Sessions in Arlington VA that feel dreamy, romantic, and unforgettable. Why Golden Hour Minis in Arlington, […]

Family Portraits, Motherhood Portraits

Golden Hour Mini Sessions Arlington VA at the Bon Air Rose Garden

Expecting couple walking through the blooming Bon Air Rose Garden during golden hour, maternity portraits in Arlington VA

Motherhood Portraits

Late pregnancy maternity sessions hold a quiet kind of magic. This session took place just weeks before this couple welcomed their baby boy, and it marked their second maternity session with me. Photographing families again during such an important season always feels deeply meaningful. By the final weeks of pregnancy, everything slows down in the […]

A Late Pregnancy Maternity Session at the Bon Air Rose Garden

Expecting couple standing among blooming roses during a late pregnancy maternity session at the Bon Air Rose Garden in soft evening light.

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.