Angela and Ben were delighted when they learned their visit to Washington, DC would coincide with peak Cherry Blossom season! I was thrilled we’d be able to document this exciting time in their lives during such a special time in our beautiful city, especially because the blossoms only last a few days.

Warm days like today make it feel like it’s almost time for summer! I haven’t been in school for years, but the first really warm day always makes me feel restless like a student waiting for that free feeling of summer break 🙂

It was almost time for the show. The best moment came when I was paired up with an older 4-Her, a “junior leader” mentor, who I’d always looked up to- Kimberly. In addition to being cool in that way only someone older than you can be, Kim was always so sweet and never too aloof to talk to the “little” kids in Clovers. I’d hit the jackpot.

I’ve learned that one of my absolute favorite types of photography sessions are babies and their families. It’s cliche to say, but the time flies by so quickly when they are little. The parents always say how it seems like their baby is changing every day. I feel lucky to get to capture them and their happy, sleep-deprived, blissful parents at these milestone stages that pass so soon.