Ira & Errol | College Park Maternity Session

When Ira asked me to photograph her maternity session, I was honored to be able to document this special moment as she and her husband Errol are expecting their first child.

The photo session took place at the beautiful location of Lake Artemesia in College Park. I really love these...











Ira is one hot mama!!



Ira and Errol, I wish you the very best on your journey into parenthood.

Four Years

I have this “gift”, I retain dates and details of events and then I have this need to acknowledge and yes, to celebrate them!

Remember the first time we ran into each other?, I’ll ask you. You’ll have this perplexed look on your face and answer YES slooowly, knowing that your recollection could not possibly compete with mine. I will start to ramble on about the exact time, place, wardrobe, down to the expression you were wearing on your face. You won’t remember all the small details about the time we met, you just care that we did meet.

Well, today I’m excited to celebrate a milestone with you. Four years ago today, was our first “official” date. All the other times we hung out that lead up to that day are forever etched in my memory, but they pale in comparison. Four years ago today, I realized that I have met someone truly special that I didn’t want to live without. After that realization so much has changes for the better and you became my partner in crime, my support system, my love.

We are heading out of town tonight for a completely unrelated reason, but I want you to know that is exactly how I want to celebrate with you. Being there with you and supporting you in the launch of your long-awaited venture.

And because every post is better with a picture, here's one we took with our point and shoot camera on a hike at Old Rag Mountain, VA.

Maria | Brookside Gardens Anytime Session

We met at Brookside Gardens on an extremely hot and humid Saturday afternoon. As soon as I saw her and she smiled, I knew that this was going to be a fun shoot.

Maria is a fellow Terp and she’s finishing up her first year at UMCP. As we made our way through the beautiful gardens, we chatted about anything and everything. We talked about her favorite pop punk band All Time Low, her two kitties who very much like mine are under the impression that they are of the canine species and plans for the summer ahead.

We had a blast despite the steamy weather and here are a few of my favs…

Alison and her Daddy

There is something really special about a relationship between a father and his little girl. I was really lucky to photograph them during their afternoon playtime.



I love the photo below. Daddy and daughter walking into the sunset together...

Ishita & Rishik | Bethesda Engagement Session

I had the pleasure of shooting Ishita's and Rishik's engagement session this past week. The happy couple will be leaving the states in a few weeks, for their wedding in India. Then it's off to Greece and Turkey for the honeymoon. How awesome is that?

The weather was beautiful in Bethesda on that afternoon, it was warm, but the breeze kept it from getting too hot.



These two lovebirds were so sweet and affectionate, they made my job super easy.




I fell in love with this bright yellow wall and thought that it was a nice color contrast to Ishita's beautiful, pink summer dress and Rishik's purple sweater.



They make such a cute couple together. Ishita you are gorgeous!!







I love it when the couple let's loose and just has fun! Ishita thought it would be fun to have Rishik do push-ups with her resting on his back. The push-ups never happened, but they had a fun time trying ☺




These were some candid shots captured when they were not aware that I was shooting.


Then we headed over to Georgetown Cupcake for some yummy treats. Ishita and Rishik were so adorable feeding each other cupcakes.