here are a few things to consider when thinking about the location of your shoot… ..and a few of my favorite places….

WHERE SHOULD I HAVE MY SESSION?

At Home Sessions

…..this is where you live and…. most of your memories are made…..There is something very special and intimate about an at-home session.

+ At-home session is perfect for a cozy, cuddly, happy shoot, especially with newborns or in the winter.

+ Selecting an at-home session doesn't mean we will just be inside. We will use your porch, your backyard, your front stoop, your block, your street……your ‘hood!

+ An activity – do you love to cook? Let’s cook something together! Do you love to read? Let me capture story time. Do you love to play cards? Shuffle them out!

+ Here is an important one: listen, and listen carefully…..Your home does not have to be perfect. The housekeeper doesn’t need to be there that day. What I will do is come into your home and assess the light and what we have to work with. Then, together, we will go over the areas that I think would be best to use. Most common will be – master bed, living room, kitchen, kids play space….and ever the floor! Where ever the light is. But you need to be open, I may even move things around, or if you have colorful bedding have you stripe it down so we just have white sheets.

 

On-Location….

But where?? I’ve got some ideas….

For a G A R D E N or P A R K-like feel….

For a more U R B A N feel…..




 


    • TimelessOften used by photographers

    • Light is good at all times of the day

    • A Lot of setting options

    • Easily accessible

    • Easy weekend parking, underground parking on weekdays

    • Can be very crowded during prime weekend times

    • Good for post-rain sessions

  • Easy parking and access / Interesting woods, stone steps, pond, and grass area / Can be crowded on weekends / Light generally good at all times / Not as highly used as other spots in DC /Not for post-rain

  • Beautiful meadow light area usually with high grass / The only place in DC that I have found high meadow-like grass / Beautiful tress that provides shade all times of day / Cons - no stone steps or seating other than the grass / Not good for after rain or wet conditions

  • It has many different backdrops and is easily accessible  / Can be crowded on weekends / Light generally good at all times / Swings! / Dogs! / Not good in wet / post-rain conditionsItem description

  • Excellent for early morning shoots bc easy parking along Ohio Drive.. Easy from car to grass if parking spot is open / Good light at all times / Convenient for DC + VA clients / Beautiful WILLOW trees! - my favorite / Water + tree combo

  • Easy Parking / Beautiful steps, trees + grass

  • Easy access and parking

    Good for post rain / rainy days

    Good at most times of day and lighting situations

    Beautiful stone feel and background / colorful statues

    Good non-specific location

    • The National Mall has ALOT of offer and I feel as though I am going to be doing more and more here.

    • The Lincoln Memorial is good for really using the location and appreciating where you are, as opposed to using a location just as a backdrop

    • The National Gallery facing the Mall is a cool spot with a garden and stone - and you may catch the amazing wisteria in the spring (mid-April?)

    • Good for most weather conditions and times of day

    • Crowded on the weekend

    • Have to be up for harder parking and crowds

    • BUT, it is worth it! the product is amazing and unique

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    • A first choice for a lot of families if they live in and around Alexandria

    • Beautiful and historic, old town has cobblestone streets historic homes and is over-all extremely aesthetically pleasing

    • I shouldn’t jinx myself here, but every time I have been on location where the light is magnificent….

    • With its amazing brick walls, colorful murals this historic system of alleys is an ideal spot for a photo session

    • Plus - La Colombe coffee and lots of good restaurants for after (or drinks before haha)

    • Trees and stone, water and grass, this is an urban oasis thatI don’t have clients choose often but I should bc it is a good one!

    • Good for post rain shoots

    • Excellent stairs - I love a good staircase!

A D V E N T U R E …For the more adventuresome ones…..For the people who want something different…..

    • One of my very favorite places in DC

    • A boardwalk through wetlands

    • Easy parking but the wetlands take a bit of walking to get to

    • Beautiful spring waterlilies and summer lotus blossoms

    • Very hot in the summer.

    • An oasis in the most unlikely setting with a rich history

    • Beneath the willows, by the water and overlooking the monuments. This is a stunning area for a session.

    • Easy parking, but about 3-5 min walk from the parking lot

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  • DC is bursting with amazing murals right now - pick a cool one that you like and we can plan a shoot around it!

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