{My Family}

Finally, at 8 weeks old my husband and I found the time have our own family photo session with our new addition, Ramona Petra.  She was born 6 weeks early on Nov. 24, 2013 at 4lbs 7oz.  She is now twice her birth size and growing like a weed to catch up with her peers.  We are loving every moment we spend with her and are doing our best to savor it all.

My husband sweetly helped out to make sure we got some photos with me and Ramona.

She has stolen her daddy's heart, and he proudly displays his love.

Copper of course had to get in on the action, it wouldn't be a photo session in our home without him.

We can happily say that our family is now complete.

 And then, after the photo session this happened, one of those special real life moments you just have to capture to make sure you never forget it.

{Family} Giulliane, Reinaldo, & Barbara

I had quite a busy weekend, and I was lucky enough to top it all off with an amazing session with Giulliane, Reinaldo, and their adorable daughter Barbara.  We initially wanted to have our session at the Tidal Basin with the cherry blossoms, but because of the delayed bloom we decided to move to Dumbarton Oaks Gardens.  It was a beautiful, late afternoon with the most perfect golden light.

A beautiful day with a beautiful family.

Blowing some kisses for the camera.

Making funny faces for Uncle Mar.

This place has such a Secret Garden feel, it's the perfect setting for a sweet little girl.

Daddy daughter moments are always so special to capture.

I had such a wonderful time with these three, it was definitely an afternoon well spent!

{Newborn} Baby Ella

Sugar, spice, and everything nice, that's what little girls are made of.  This is especially true when it comes to Baby Ella who I had the pleasure of working with this past weekend.

Only 12 days old and she was ready to rock some poses.

She is also the most alert newborn I think I've ever seen, her eyes were open for almost the entire session.

Dad never stood a chance, she has clearly captured his whole heart.

Little girls get all of the fun dress-up clothes, love these little lace ruffles!

Ella's dad made these sweet little name bracelets for her.

Congratulations Christine and Francis, Ella is a sweetheart!