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Your story deserves more than just a photograph. It deserves a luxurious experience that captures the chapter of life you're in now, and all those beautiful fleeting moments you want to bottle up forever. I create timeless portraits that become cherished heirlooms, a legacy for generations to come.

This isn't just about capturing a smile, it's about capturing a feeling. I'll handle all the details, ensuring a stress-free journey from the initial consultation to the final delivery of your exquisite portraits. Let us focus on the art, while you focus on creating beautiful memories.


Choose your experience

  • Perfect for a quick family update
  • 30 minute session
  • 5 location options near Alexandria, VA
  • 15 high-resolution, digitally edited images
  • Online gallery for easy image selection and sharing


Family Portraits

the essentials session

$400

Perfect for couples, maternity, and immediate families. Contact me for extended family pricing.

  • Ideal for families, couples, & maternity
  • 60-minute session at a location of your choice
  • 30+ high-resolution, digitally edited images
  • Online gallery for easy download and sharing

The Signature Session

$650

most popular collection

Sessions at DC monuments require a permit fee to the National Park Service starting at $140, depending on the location. Other locations may also have permit fees, which are not included in the listed prices.

All session pricing is subject to Virginia's 6% state sales and use tax and may change at any time. A $150 non-refundable deposit and a signed contract are required to reserve a session. Additional images can be purchased with "The Essentials" session. Travel fees apply for sessions more than 45 minutes outside of Alexandria, VA. Please inquire for more details.

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  • Capture the iconic backdrop of Washington D.C.
  • 60-minute session for immediate families
  • 30+ high-resolution, digitally edited images
  • Online gallery for easy image selection and sharing
  • National Parks Permit fee included


dc monument session

$850

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newborns & children

Your precious bundle, beautifully preserved

  • Up to 60-minute session in-hospital session
  • 30+ high-resolution, digitally edited images
  • Online gallery for easy image selection and sharing
  • Available at hospitals within 45 minutes of Alexandria, VA


Fresh 48 sessions

$650

  • Full studio session, up to 3 hours
  • Wrapped and unwrapped poses
  • Parent/sibling images included
  • 30+ high-resolution, digitally edited images
  • All props, wraps, etc. included
  • Online gallery for easy download and sharing

Studio Newborn Session

$850

  • Up to 90-minute session in the comfort of your own home
  • Use of wraps/headbands available
  • 30+ high-resolution, digitally edited images
  • Online gallery for easy download and sharing


in-home newborn lifestyle

most popular collection

$750

  • 60-minute studio or outdoor session
  • Simple 6 inch round smash cake included
  • Simple props available for use
  • 30+ high-resolution, digitally edited images
  • Online gallery for easy download and sharing

cake smash
milestone session

$550

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  • 90 minute studio session for baby only
  • Wrapped poses only
  • 15 high-resolution, digitally edited images
  • All props, wraps, etc. included
  • Online gallery for easy download and sharing
  • Add a sibling photo for $50

petit newborn session

$450

  • Perfect for short promotion/retirement ceremonies, reenlistments, or airport homecomings
  • 1.5 hours of photo coverage of event
  • Full gallery of  high-resolution, digitally edited images (50+)
  • Online gallery for easy image selection and sharing


Military Events

The Basic Honor

$500

Document your important career milestones with care. Available for promotions, retirements, and homecomings

  • Great for longer promotion/retirement ceremonies, homecomings or change of commands
  • 3 hours of photo coverage of event
  • Full gallery of high-resolution, digitally edited images (50+)
  • Online gallery for easy image selection and sharing


The premium VAlor

$750

Booking in advance is highly recommended to guarantee your date. Additional hour of coverage after Premium Valor package is $100/hour. Permits for D.C. Monuments and locations that require one must be obtained to allow photography and are an additional fee. Please inquire for more information.

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