There are always bucket list locations for photographers. Working out of Washington D.C., I assure you the list is never ending. I’d had the opportunity to work at the National Cathedral gardens for a maternity session and I was so excited to return for Breann and Newel’s bridal images before their wedding day. While my wedding packages include a portrait session, not everyone falls back on an engagement session. Knocking out portraits before the wedding day opens up the timeline so much and there’s no pressure, no rush to move the most important images along to meet a schedule. For us, the only time constraint was the sun and guys… this light!
Alison's National Cathedral Maternity Session
There’s one thing I know about working with Alison - it’s going to be amazing. I first met Alison, and her husband Tony, when I photographed their wedding in 2016. Since then, she’s become my muse and when a photographer lists out the qualifications for a dream client, Alison hits every single one. She’s so passionate and excited about her sessions, down to every last detail. When she became pregnant in 2022 and contacted me about working together to capture the last few months of her pregnancy, I knew these images were going to be something special.
Once of the first ideas Alison sent me was her gown. Yes, gown. It was dramatic - layers of tulle, long sheer sleeves, and ruffles to frame her face. She was already scheduling hair and makeup, and we spent weeks researching the best location for her vision. We finally settled on the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. The architecture was the perfect backdrop - dramatic and grand while still complementing and letting Alison and her expecting arrival shine.
I couldn’t be more proud of these images of this beautiful couple, and cannot wait to see just how glamorous and loved their little one will be!
