It has been an absolute pleasure to follow A&A’s journey through parenthood from maternity photos, to newborns and now 6 month photos! Already so much has changed in their lives, making me glad that we took the time to document the special places where her story began alongside her growth. My favorite thing about this…
You’ve put time and money amazing family photos that you love! Now what? I received an awful email today. A wedding client from 2007 lost her wedding photos in a natural disaster. Thankfully I found a back up copy on CD-R but it prompted me to think more deeply about how we can protect our…
Whether you are expecting a baby, are bonding with one who just came home or are chasing a newly minted biped – or even if you are trying for, hoping for and dreaming of being connected with your baby right now – I want to welcome you here. The books on “what to expect” don’t…
A reflection on how girls are expected to dress and behave on a photo shoot and a plea for letting our children be their truest selves in front of the camera.
Here’s my top 10 reasons why you should take newborn photos and why photos at home are actually the perfect (and EASY) choice 1.) You don’t have to go anywhere or prep anything I have one rule: no cleaning before I come! We can move things if we need to, no problem. Don’t worry about…
Tips for how to relax and enjoy a documentary photo shoot with your family
School starts again next week here in Northern Virginia. Its always a rough week that begins with a compulsory, celebratory photo. I’ve included my best documentary photographer tips below to help you make the best of it! Anything I know about taking “first day of school” photos comes not from art school but from my…
A reflection on the best time to take family pictures and spoiler alert – its not the fall!
Why its so important to get in professional photos with our children
The story of a SMC (single mom by choice) and her newborn baby boy, photographed professionally at home.
Mel Worthington is a newborn and family photographer in Washington DC and beyond, helping families enjoy more time together right now. (And remember it all fondly later, of course!)
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