Baby Thalia | Newborn Mini Session

"There's really 

nothing quit as sweet, 

as tiny little baby feet"

I have had the pleasure of being around children my whole life.  I saw both of my younger sisters born (agh!) and currently work around children.

There is NOTHING more perfect than a newborn baby.  Baby Thalia was no exception.

I am so happy to have met Renata and her beautiful family!  Thanks to a recommendation by my amazing friend Avrielle I was connected to this family.

I was a bit nervous at first to do a new born photo shoot but  if I could make it through two weddings  I could DEFINITELY do a newborn shoot!

And so Renata put her faith in me and we made some magic :)

Both Renata and I learned some valuable lessons this day when it comes to photographing newborns:

Tip #1: Schedule the shoot within the 1st week of birth (This way they will be asleep the whole time)
Tip#2: If siblings are involved--bring bribes!
Tip#3: Just go with the flow and stay calm--babies are unpredictable!
Tip #4: Careful about the timing you take diapers off ( if you catch my drift ;p )

I ended up being able to get some really great shots of baby Thalia and connecting with such a sweet and down to earth client.  I hope to take photos of the entire family in the near future :)

I left this session feeling really good and I am so lucky to have the nicest clients.

Thank you Renata for choosing me as you newborn photographer and I wish the best for you and your lovely family!

Xx,
Karissa

Alyssa & EW | Maternity Session Reston, VA

I am so lucky to have loyal customers.

Alyssa was my roommate in college and I have been lucky enough to take her senior portraits, engagement portraits, bridal portraits, and now maternity portraits!
It is always great to take photos of someone you are already familiar with photographing.  You know what angles and lighting work for them and predict editing.

This photoshoot was in the evening around sunset in Reston Town Center.  It was crisp out and we knew we only had about 30 minutes of daylight left.  We grazed the area in view to find a few good places to get shots and found an area that wasn't too busy with people among the shops.  We got some great shots and had Alyssa's family jump into a few of the photos.  Amazingly enough, Alyssa's sister was also pregnant and I got some great shots of them as together.  Even little Milo (cutest dog!) got in on the action.

Congrats Alyssa & EW! You are beautiful parents to be and I wish the best for you and your growing family.

XOXO,
Karissa