A mother and daughter share a tender moment smelling a flower during a golden hour picnic in a meadow, a family session in Frederick, MD
my philosophy

My Approach to photography is all about capturing real, unposed moments.

 

The truth is simple...

 

Photos allow us to preserve the memories that are most dear to us

Serving families and couples across Maryland, Washington DC, Northern Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania — including Frederick, Montgomery County, Harpers Ferry, and Gettysburg.


Family of four laughing together in the golden light at Baker Park, Frederick MD.
Testimonial

“Cannot say enough good things about Sandy! She was incredibly professional and our family pictures came out perfect. She asked about our goals and then suggested location, props, time, and ideas. She was incredibly responsive and even was flexible enough to move our shoot up a day last minute. We will be using her for all of our photos moving forward!“


Jessica Purcell

 

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Happy Asian family with two children sitting together on a white bed near bright windows in a cozy room, in Fairfax, VA

Family & Parenthood

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Couple sitting on marble steps embracing between grand columns at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington D.C. during an engagement session

Love Stories

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Graduate poses in white dress and cap with red flowers and brick columns on a sunny college campus.

Graduation

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Interracial family with mother, father, and baby girl posing outdoors at sunset in a grassy field, in Frederick, MD
Couple embracing and laughing among vibrant pink azalea blooms in a lush garden setting, engagement session in Brookeville, MD

My belief is that every person should be framed in the moments they’ve felt the most loved and cared for.

Pregnant woman sits on nursery floor with toddler and husband, smiling near crib with a fluffy dog beside them, in Odenton, MD
Pregnant couple walking in lush green garden, woman in white dress cradling baby bump, man in burgundy shirt smiling, in Wheaton, MD
Two GWU graduates celebrate under the Professors Gate, tossing caps in the air on a tree-lined campus path, in Washington DC

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