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Gorgeous fall colors. Glowy sunshine. Love, warmth, and smiles all around. Sometimes everything clicks into place for a portrait session, and this beautiful family session was definitely one of those times...

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When it comes to women’s fashion, there are so many countless stores, styles, and options out there that it can be overwhelming! Not to worry, I’ve put together a handy-dandy “cheat sheet” for you! ๐Ÿ™‚ Similar to my previous post, here are three tried-and-true outfit “formulas” that photograph beautifully and are flattering across a wide […]

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It’s officially November, and that means that sweater weather and fall family sessions are in full swing! Today I thought I’d touch upon a topic that is sometimes woefully neglected…*drumroll* what to wear for your fall/winter portrait session, guys’ edition!! That’s right, dads and husbands, the spotlight is solely on you this week! ๐Ÿ™‚ My […]

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Gorgeous fall colors. Glowy sunshine. Love, warmth, and smiles all around. Sometimes everything clicks into place for a portrait session, and this beautiful family session was definitely one of those times! I’ve known Angelina since our Cornell days, and she has always been true to her name: generous, kind, gentle, funny, and a true angel. […]

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This family session holds a special place in my heart, and that’s because I love the Smith family dearly! I have known Hannah and Barrett for almost a decade now (wow does that make me feel old!), having met while studying together at Cornell. They are two of the smartest, most compassionate, and most loyal […]

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As soon as I met Aurora and Tristan by the Market Square fountain for their Old Town family session, I knew I was in for a fun one! Tristan had the most infectious and boundless energy, which made for some awesome candid shots between the more traditional photos we took. He definitely wins points for […]

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This beautiful family session was gifted to baby Nora for her first birthday by her doting grandmother, and it’s safe to say that she rocked her portraits like a pro! ๐Ÿ™‚ Caroline and Chris chose a lovely palette of soft blues, pinks, and grays that played beautifully with the lush greenery of Founders Park in […]

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I hope you all had an amazing Easter weekend! Here in Virginia, we were blessed with temps in the 70s and sunny, fair weather most of the weekend. Manuel and I celebrated with a dynamic Easter Egg-stravaganza (complete with a massive egg hunt, moon bounces, and story time!) with our church on Saturday and relaxed […]

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I usually try to avoid calling certain shoots my “favorite,” because like teachers and parents, we photographers aren’t supposed to show favoritism, right? ๐Ÿ˜‰ Well…I might just have to be a bad human being and admit that this maternity session with Sarah and Jim (and their adorable labrador mix Jambon!) is honestly one of my […]

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Phew, it has been a while since I’ve last blogged! I have several super-belated spring posts, but first I wanted to share this lifestyle shoot I did a few weeks ago with the one and only Miss Abby! Abby and I met about seven years ago when we started studying fashion together at Cornell, and […]

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Last weekend, Manuel, I, and our good friend Mimi strolled through Pentagon City and Georgetown from noon to dusk, enjoying the crisp fall air, toasty hot Starbucks holiday drinks, delicious ramen and rice bowls, random hidden trails and fountains, classic waterfront scenery, and Georgetown’s famous shopping scene. I left my fancy equipment at home and […]

Jocelyn, THE PHOTOGRAPHER


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I'm so stoked that you've stopped by! I'm an Alexandria & Northern Virginia family photographer, certified goofball, and chaser of glowy light.
I love taking portraits of all kinds, but I especially cherish photographing growing families and capturing the bonds between parents and their little ones. ๐Ÿ’• 

TRAVEL-SIZED,
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