I get it. Seirously, I really do. I absolutely get what it’s like preparing for family photo sessions. We’ve been lucky enough to get some amazing family photos in the past from some incredible humans and talented photographers but it’s still not easy. There are the outfits, the scheduling, the weather-watching, the self-confidence issues… it’s […]

If you follow the Wendy Zook newsletter (you can subscribe HERE), you may have seen that this Spring, my 2021 photo sessions can be offered in both regular format or a mini (shortened) version. You may be asking yourself — what’s better for me and my family? I have some pros and cons that may […]

The Ortiz family were new clients of mine this past year! We decided on riverfront family portraits in Alexandria and found the cutest little place to have their portraits taken. I’m so glad I was able to meet this beautiful family last year! Riverfront Family Portraits in Alexandria VA It was a perfect combination of […]

This family of four had one of the most picture-perfect days for their fall family photo session in Frederick County. We met up along Lake Linganore and were blessed with a gorgeous day. It was peak fall foliage and their outfits complemented the colors so well. Fall Family Photo Session in Frederick County We chose […]

This family was one of many new clients for me this year! And I’m so grateful they traveled to one of my favorite spots for our session together. I just love their Lake Linganore family photo session in the gorgeous fall leaves! Lake Linganore Family Photo Session As soon as we met, I knew it […]

Every once in a while, there’s pure magic. It’s a combination like this: incredible family + great personalities + gorgeous Autumn colors + beautiful hometown backdrops = PERFECTION. I’m so in love with this fall family photo session in Lake Linganore! Outdoor Fall Family Photo Session I don’t even want to keep you from seeing […]

I first met Emma at her aunt’s wedding that I photographed in the summer of 2020. Emma was elegant and wise beyond her years — helpful and kind and cheerful as she ran errands and helped family while prepping for Elizabeth’s wedding day. Ellicott City Senior Portraits A couple of months later, Emma’s mom reached […]

I have photographed Kellie’s family multiple times now! We’ve captured family sessions, a maternity session and now their first Frederick County Family Portraits as a family of four!. Frederick County Family Portraits Their oldest daughter, Leila, is one of the sweetest girls I’ve ever known. She is fun and adventures and joy and spunk. In […]

Oh 2020. A lot of people have a lot of grief with you. I’m not going to sugarcoat it and ooze positivity out in a way that would hurt so many people, but I am going to focus on things added, things learned and things loved in this really, really interesting year. Today, I want to […]

At the beginning of the year, I made a goal of reading 22 books in 2020 and today I’ll be sharing my top 10 books of 2020. I love reading but there always seems to be something that pulls me away from reading at certain times of the year — photography in the Spring or […]