the journal

The music world is small, and when you factor in the DMV military music community- its pretty much a guarantee that you at least know someone who knows someone….that totally makes sense, promise

I’ve had the privilege of photographing some pretty RAD seniors so far this school year! Keep the attitude, individuality, and personalities coming- I can’t WAIT to see what you do next

I think I love newborn sessions so much because I get it. I have two kids of my own. I FEEL it. The profundity and complexity of those indescribable moments. Your fresh parent exhaustion- totally unmatched. The trauma and beauty you’ve experienced… its the hardest think you’ve ever done, yet you wouldn’t trade it for the world. You can’t wait to feel “normal” again but pleaaase could time just stand still for a bit?!

First of all, I adore Maya. Maya is an outstanding singer and a lead vocalist in the US Army Band “Downrange.” She owns a golden doodle that I’m infatuated with, learned how to swallow pills for the first time in 2024 (we’re so proud of you, babygirl), and is always game for “Mayaaaaa, I have an idea!!!”

As a musician (Me! Hi, I’m a professional flutist and piccolo player as well), it is always a joy to work with fellow musicians to revamp their portraits to represent who they are NOW, cause 9/10 the last time they had portraits taken was during undergrad or grad school