my photography is playful, capturing kids and families in the moment, and in their element. photographing outdoors in a familiar environment — on your front porch, backyard, or favorite neighborhood park— puts kids at ease and allows them to be themselves. as mother of two young children, i’m tuned into kid-think, and come to every session ready to engage kids in conversation, songs, or games. encouraging them to be silly, proud, messy, loud, funny, fast, or wide-eyed translates to images that portray a million details about life stages and personalities.

ready i meet with each prospective client for a complimentary pre-session consultation. this is a great time to go over the details of the process and view our collection of prints and albums in person. we discuss ideas, possible locations, clothing and any necessary details in advance so i can personally tailor each portrait session to my clients' needs.

i love helping clients choose what to wear and really recommend just being yourselves and encouraging your kids to do the same. i draw on years of experience to create a relaxed and comfortable environment in both outdoor and indoor settings. my portrait sessions are meant to be fun!

set i work with available light as much as possible to create the highest quality images and keep things loose and natural. sessions take about an one to two hours, with a leisurely pace that lets kids be themselves. stopping for a snack or a breather is all a part of the process. authentic portraits are my goal.

go about two weeks later we'll meet for your portrait viewing and ordering session. i offer a range of professional custom printing services, as well as albums and boxmounted prints. please ask for details.

please email elizabeth@photopiadc.com or call 202.550.2520 for more information.