Washington, DC Family Photography
At home. On film.
As much as I love summer, I’ve got my eyes set on fall.
I typically spend the spring and summer on the road (with as much time in the water as humanly possible.)
But the fall always calls me back home, and I like that too.
I get on fewer planes. My suitcase stays tucked behind my bedroom door. I get to have more family dinners, and I love family dinners almost as much as I love an ocean swim…almost.
It's also the season I spend photographing families throughout DC.
Not because autumn is especially photogenic (though it certainly has its moments), but because life has settled back into its rhythms. School mornings. Slow weekends (hopefully). The pace changes.
For the first time, I'm opening my October calendar online.
Choose the date that works best, reserve it, and we'll take care of the rest.
HOW TO BOOK.
Instead of going back and forth on calendar stuff, I have made all available weekend dates through the end of October are options in the shop.
Choose your date and whether you want morning or afternoon spot..
I will follow up within 48 hours to confirm details.
If you would like to book a weekday session, send me an email and we can arrange that.
Only October dates are currently available. Sessions are limited to keep travel local and unhurried.
This is a 2 hour photo session in Washington DC, Northern Virginia and most of Maryland (covers all of DC suburbs, Baltimore, Annapolis and Southern Maryland).
I come to your house to witness the home you have created andand the people who live there. We spend a slow morning or a long afternoon together, capturing the nuances of this human experience on old, analog cameras.
50+ images all shot on film and delivered via an online gallery with printing rights.
Can be used for couples, families, maternity, newborn, or body stories.
Cost of session is $1690.
Interest free payment plans available upon request.
FAQs
What should you wear?
More than anything, I want you to feel comfortable and recognize yourself in your photos. Wear something you feel great in and you can move around in comfortably. Natural fabrics with some movement and texture or small patterns are things I’m always going to be excited about, but youre excitment is what we’re after.
For in-home sessions, I always suggest barefeet- it looks more intimate. If you would rather have on socks, consider them beforehand. Gray toes atheltic socks aren’t the cutest.
Also, some people like to start in more pajam/ lounge wear stuff and then switch into a second look. I’m always down for an outfit change.
What do we do during a session?
My sessions aren’t focused on doing activites as much as they are a chance to to hang out for a little while and make pictures the way a friend visiting you might. I’ll never say no to a coffee or a tea. I’ll suggest we move around a little to take advantage of the pockets of light. A walk around the block or hanging out in the backyard are nice, but don’t feel like you need an itinerary.
This is more about being than doing.
What’s the best time of day/lighting?
Depends on the house and when the light streams in. The whole session is on film so we want to work with the time of day when your rooms you want to be photographed in get the most light.
It’s also great if there is an area outside- porch/ stoop/ yard, that we have access to in case your home is particularly dark.
Have any other questions I haven’t covered?
Get a hold of me here and we can chat via email or hop on a call to discuss specifics.
