Mini Sessions
A small moment, made lasting
These sessions sit alongside my broader artistic practice.
My work lives at the intersection of drawing, printmaking, photography, and storytelling, slowly turning from one to the other. But becoming a mother has shifted the way I see time — and how quickly it moves.
Watching my own daughter grow, and seeing my friends’ babies change from one month to the next, made me want to pay closer attention to these moments, and to treasure them.
These sessions are my way of doing that. They are offered in a limited, referral-based capacity — for families who value a slower, more personal approach to documenting this season.
My hope is not just to photograph you once, but to build a relationship over time, and to witness your family as it grows.
How they work
Around 30 minutes
A relaxed guided session with time to simply be together and capture these special moments.
15-25 images
Carefully edited photographs delivered in a private online gallery.
For your first session, you’ll also receive a complimentary Keepsake Envelope with 10 printed 4×6 photographs, along with a handmade cyanotype.
Cost of session:
$250
A simple way to set aside a moment for yourself — to return to when the timing feels right.
This pass reserves a future mini session, to be scheduled once new dates are released. It’s designed for flexibility, allowing you to plan gently rather than all at once.
Whether you already have a season in mind or simply want to hold space for it, this is a way to make sure it happens.
• Redeemable for one mini session
• To be scheduled at a later date
• Valid for upcoming seasonal releases
• Non-refundable, but transferable
• A perfect gift for a friend or family member and their little one!
$250
Once purchased, you’ll receive early access to upcoming session dates, with the opportunity to choose your preferred time before they’re released publicly.
Valid for 12 months.
A soft, morning/afternoon session at a park or gardens. These sessions are designed as a simple pause. A moment to sit together, hold your child close, and be exactly as you are. They’re meant for one parent and child (or two adults max), to keep the experience calm and focused.
• 30-minute outdoor session
• Gently guided, natural posing
• One carefully chosen location either in Reston, Leesburg or Falls Church
• You’ll receive at least 15 carefully edited images within 2 weeks
$250 per session - A limited number of sessions are offered at this initial rate as part of the first release of this series.
Rain Date: Agreed when booking - Please make sure you’re available on this date in case it rains during your session.
A soft, morning/afternoon session at a park or gardens. These sessions are designed as a simple pause. A moment to sit together, hold your child close, and be exactly as you are. They’re meant for one parent and child (or two adults max), to keep the experience calm and focused.
• 30-minute outdoor session
• Gently guided, natural posing
• One carefully chosen location either in Reston, Leesburg or Falls Church
• You’ll receive at least 15 carefully edited images within 2 weeks
$250 per session - A limited number of sessions are offered at this initial rate as part of the first release of this series.
Rain Date: Agreed when booking - Please make sure you’re available on this date in case it rains during your session.
A soft, morning/afternoon session at a park or gardens. These sessions are designed as a simple pause. A moment to sit together, hold your child close, and be exactly as you are. They’re meant for one parent and child (or two adults max), to keep the experience calm and focused.
• 30-minute outdoor session
• Gently guided, natural posing
• One carefully chosen location either in Reston, Leesburg or Falls Church
• You’ll receive at least 15 carefully edited images within 2 weeks
$250 per session - A limited number of sessions are offered at this initial rate as part of the first release of this series.
Rain Date: Agreed when booking - Please make sure you’re available on this date in case it rains during your session.
A soft, morning/afternoon session at a park or gardens. These sessions are designed as a simple pause. A moment to sit together, hold your child close, and be exactly as you are. They’re meant for one parent and child (or two adults max), to keep the experience calm and focused.
• 30-minute outdoor session
• Gently guided, natural posing
• One carefully chosen location either in Reston, Leesburg or Falls Church
• You’ll receive at least 15 carefully edited images within 2 weeks
$250 per session - A limited number of sessions are offered at this initial rate as part of the first release of this series.
Rain Date: Agreed when booking - Please make sure you’re available on this date in case it rains during your session.
A soft, morning/afternoon session at a park or gardens. These sessions are designed as a simple pause. A moment to sit together, hold your child close, and be exactly as you are. They’re meant for one parent and child (or two adults max), to keep the experience calm and focused.
• 30-minute outdoor session
• Gently guided, natural posing
• One carefully chosen location either in Reston, Leesburg or Falls Church
• You’ll receive at least 15 carefully edited images within 2 weeks
$250 per session - A limited number of sessions are offered at this initial rate as part of the first release of this series.
Rain Date: Agreed when booking - Please make sure you’re available on this date in case it rains during your session.
A little birthday celebration, tucked away among the trees.
These sessions are designed around your child’s first few birthdays — a simple, playful morning or afternoon in nature, with plenty of room for them to explore, play, and simply be themselves.
Before the session, we’ll work together to create a simple theme or idea that feels special to your child. We might bring along a small collection of their favorite stuffed animals dressed for the occasion, a few balloons, a favorite toy, or simply let the cake and the natural surroundings take center stage.
The session is centered on your child, with a handful of photographs with parents woven naturally into the story.
• 30-minute outdoor birthday session
• A simple birthday theme planned together
• A few carefully chosen props provided
• Gently guided, natural posing
• One carefully chosen outdoor location in Reston, Leesburg or Falls Church
• A small selection of photographs with parents
• You’ll receive at least 15 carefully edited images within 2 weeks
$250 per session
A limited number of sessions are offered at this initial rate as part of the first release of this series.
The Cake
Cake is not included with the session, but I have a wonderful baker friend who can create a small birthday cake especially for your child. She can work with you on the ingredients, including no-sugar options, and accommodate your preferences and specifications.
Cakes are approximately $30–$50, depending on the size, ingredients, and design. The cake is arranged and purchased directly from the baker.
A slow morning shared among friends — a chance to step into the woods together, hold your babies close, and create something meaningful in good company.
This offering is designed for a small group mothers and their little ones. Rather than booking individual time slots, we choose a date and location together, shaping the session around your group.
Each mother will have her own gently guided mini session, with space for natural interactions. If it feels right, we can also capture a few images together as a group.
• Designed for groups of 4 mothers + 4 babies*
• 15-minute individual sessions per family
• Shared woodland or nature location (chosen together)
• 10 carefully edited images per family
• Delivered within 2 weeks
$700 per group - This offering is part of the first release of these gatherings and is available at a temporary introductory rate.
A $175 deposit is required to reserve your group session. The remaining balance of $525 will be due prior to your session date. Once booked, we’ll coordinate timing and location together to create a morning that feels easy and aligned for everyone, and also share details for completing the final payment.
*Feel free to contact me if your group is smaller or larger than the listed session size, and I’d be happy to send over a custom quote. Once we’ve finalized the details, you can purchase this deposit and we’ll plan the session from there!
Add something tangible to your session
Your photographs can also become something you can hold onto. After your session, you can add a Keepsake Envelope of 4×6 prints and your handmade cyanotype, an archival 8×10 Giclée print, or both.
A little piece of the day to share.
The Grandparent Envelope includes a duplicate set of 10–15 4×6 photographs from your session, carefully packaged so you can share these memories with grandparents or someone special.
One photograph from your session, made to live on your wall.
Choose your favorite image from your gallery and I’ll have it printed as an 8×10 Giclée print on archival fine-art paper, carefully packaged and ready for framing.
A collection of your session to keep, display, and return to.
The Complete Keepsake includes your Keepsake Envelope with 10–15 printed 4×6 photographs, a handmade cyanotype created from a flower or leaf chosen during your session, and one 8×10 Giclée fine-art print of your favorite photograph.
A little collection of the day — photographs, paper, and something gathered from the place where it happened.
Turn your session into a little botanical collection.
In addition to the cyanotype included with your Keepsake Envelope, you can choose additional flowers and leaves from your surroundings to create a small series of 5×8 cyanotype prints.
Each one is individually made by hand, so no two will ever be exactly alike. Collect a few from your session and display them together as a little record of the season and place.
Must be ordered prior or during the session so we're able to collect the flowers together.
A small collection of your session, made to be held onto.
Your Keepsake Envelope includes 10–15 of your favorite images, printed at 4×6 inches and ready to add to an album or keep in a little box of memories.
It also includes a one-of-a-kind cyanotype made from a flower or leaf chosen during your session — a small blue impression of the place and season in which these photographs were made.
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Your Questions, Answered
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These sessions are offered by referral or through previous clients to keep the experience personal, intentional, and consistent.
If you’ve been invited or referred, you’re warmly welcome here.
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Choose your date and time
Complete booking to reserve your spot
Receive a preparation guide and location details
Arrive, take a breath, and simply be together
Your gallery will be delivered within 2 weeks.
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I know this time can be hard in many ways — with all the physical changes, the tiredness, and everything that comes with caring for a little one. The last thing you might feel like doing is being photographed, and that’s exactly why these sessions are designed the way they are.
They’re meant to feel simple and gentle — just a few minutes of holding your baby like you do at home, without any pressure to do more than that. Come as you are — a sweater and jeans is more than enough.
My hope is that you receive your images and simply have them — even if you don’t feel like sharing them right away. With time, they often become something you’ll look back on and treasure.
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That’s completely okay. These sessions are designed to move gently around your baby’s rhythm. That’s why I prefer to do these early in the morning!
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✔ Soft, neutral tones
✔ Simple textures (linen, cotton, knits)
✔ Layers over outfit changes❌ Bright logos
❌ Neon colors
❌ Busy patternsYou’ll receive a small guide after booking, and you’re always welcome to reach out with any questions or outfit ideas.
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It can be helpful to try the outfit on your baby once before the session, just to see how it fits and feels when you’re holding them. Some pieces shift or bunch more than others.
If you have a second outfit you love, feel free to bring it along — it’s always nice to have another option.
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You’re welcome to bring something small and meaningful — a blanket, a favorite toy, a book. Consider that natural materials look much better in photos rather than plastic and bright colors.
Please make sure you bring a toy your little one loves to look at, just in case we need to set it next to the camera lens!
A simple rule:
If it wouldn’t naturally be part of a quiet moment together outdoors, it’s best to leave it behind. -
Within 2 weeks.
Each image is carefully edited to reflect the tone and softness of this series.
If you’d prefer to receive your images sooner, I offer a rush delivery option for an additional fee ($50 — 72-hour delivery or $75 for 48-hour delivery) just let me know.
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These mini sessions are intended for one parent and baby/child (or two adults max). Additional family members aren’t included, as the sessions are kept short and intentionally simple.
If you’d like to include extended family, let’s talk and see if we can plan a longer session together.
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Absolutely— just let me know.
Otherwise, I may select a small number of images to include in my portfolio as part of this series. -
Because I love seeing families grow over time,
A returning client rate is extended for sessions booked within a 3-month window:
→ $50 off your next full-priced session
