“At any rate, that is happiness; to be dissolved into something complete and great.” – Willa Cather These early mornings at the DC National Cathedral and Bishops Garden for engagement sessions have quickly become a favorite for so many reasons! I love when a location offers such a wide variety of background options, and when […]

Sutton and Meagan- National Cathedral Bishops Garden Engagement Photo Session Photographer

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“daughter of mine— for your smiles, for your tears, for your skinned knees, and your broken hearts, for the love you give, and the love you find. For whatever you become, or don’t, it is far too late, I love you already, long before we ever meet.” – atticus This new family of 3 came […]

Meet Eliza- Leesburg VA Newborn Portrait Photographer

“oh I can see the future you and me we last forever. In the rising tide no fear or fight that we can’t face together. Darling, you and me, we can take the world.” – Johnny Swim Their sweet pup Ollie joined us for the first few minutes, look at that cute face! Love a […]

Max and Carolyn- Oatlands House and Gardens Engagement Photo Photographer

What: One mini portrait session lasting up to 20 minutes, resulting in 15 high resolution edited files available for downloading with a print release- perfect for holiday cards and gifts! Option One: Fall Mini Portrait Session on Saturday October 28, 2023 between 7:40-9:00am in Ashburn VA, and 2:20-5:20pm in Leesburg VA  (rain date is Sunday October […]

2023 Fall Mini Session- Northern VA Fall Mini Session Photographer

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“This is a holy moment Now something of heaven touches earth Voices of angels all resound We join their song.” – Matt Redman This sweet baby boy was the next little one to come visit me at my house for his newborn session! I have LOVED being able to have clients here, these two rooms […]

Meet Daniel- Leesburg VA Newborn Portrait Photographer

“So when I lose my way, find me when I loose loves chains, bind me at the end of all my faith, til the end of all my days when I forget my name, remind me.” – Andrew Peterson The National Cathedral in DC has quickly become one of my very favorite locations for portraits, […]

Joey and Sarah- Washington National Cathedral Engagement Wedding Portrait Photographer

Michael and Annabeth- Westwood Country Club Fall Wedding Photographer

“love was kept from me like a secret
and I swore that I was through
until you…”
– dave barnes

These two had the most stunning, perfect fall wedding, packed full of all their favorite people, stunning florals, perfect weather, and even their sweet pup!


Venue- Westwood Country Club in Vienna VA
Wedding Gown- Viero Bridal purchased from Bridals by Natalie
Florist- Eight Street Floral
Hair and Makeup- Glam Bridal Beauty
Band- Bachelor Boys Band
Videographer- Fernweh Film Co.
Cake- Fluffy Thoughts
Invitations- Empress Stationery
Photography- Jessica Smith Photography

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Aaron and Claire- Meadowlark Gardens Vienna VA Engagement Portrait Photographer

“they had a kind of glow around them
it almost looked like Heaven’s light”
– Alan Menken & Stephen Schwartz

A perfect spring evening, tons of gorgeous blossoms, and more beautiful portraits than one blog post can hold! Meadowlark Gardens was showing off! Cannot wait to have these two in front of my camera again for their wedding this summer!

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Jeff and Sarah- Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Maternity Portrait Photographer

“What makes mothers all that they are?
Might as well ask, “what makes a star?”
Peter Pan
A babymoon at WDW is the perfect time for a few maternity portraits! These two are frequent visitors to Disneyland in CA where they live, and I was so thrilled to get to spend the morning with them documenting this exciting season as they wait to meet their sweet boy! We had a perfectly overcast morning for a few quick photos by the castle. Can’t wait to see them again when they come back to introduce their son to WDW!

To see MORE WDW Portrait Sessions, visit the link below:

https://jessicasmithphotography.com/blog/category/disney-portrait-sessions/

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Meet Kai- Magic Kingdom Family Portrait Photographer

“There’s no place like home.”
– L. Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Baby’s First Visit “home” for the holidays :) First spin on Dumbo, first pictures by the castle, and most importantly… baby’s first Mickey ice cream bar! Oh the joy :)

When you wake up from your nap just in time for Dumbo :)

Safe to say, he was a BIG fan!

To see MORE WDW Portrait Sessions, visit the link below:

https://jessicasmithphotography.com/blog/category/disney-portrait-sessions/

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Macie: Four Months- In-Home Christmas Cookie Baking Portrait Session

“well if you knew how much this moment means to me
and how long I’ve waited for your touch
and if you knew how happy you are making me
I never thought I’d love anyone so much.”
– randy newman

For Macie’s next session in the Baby’s First Year package, we celebrated with some chunky baby thighs and homemade Christmas cookies! Is there anything better than babies in holiday pjs?! I’ve been dying to do a session like this for Christmas for years, and it turned out better than I could have dreamed!

Those dreamy blue eyes!

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