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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

Family Portraits

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 […]

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.

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. […]

Family Portraits

Why You Should Book Your Spring Photos Early

Family Portraits

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 […]

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.

Golden hour sessions always have a little bit of magic. This golden hour family mini session in Bon Air, Virginia was no exception. The session took place on a warm September evening in Bon Air. Soft light filtered through the trees and created a glow that felt effortless and timeless. Mini sessions move quickly, but […]

Family Portraits

A Golden Hour Family Mini Session in Bon Air, Virginia

Spring family portrait of parents sitting close with their toddler, sharing a quiet moment together in a garden setting.

Family Portraits, Motherhood Portraits

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, […]

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

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 […]

Motherhood Portraits

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.