There’s Something Different About Weekday Photo Sessions Weekday photo sessions don’t get nearly enough love — and I think that’s a missed opportunity. So often, photography gets pushed into weekends by default. It feels logical. Weekends seem “free,” while weekdays feel busy or off-limits. But in practice, weekday photo sessions often create a completely different […]

Choosing the right location is one of the most important parts of planning a photo session. Why Session Location Matters More Than You Think All of my sessions take place outdoors, and that’s a very intentional choice. Natural light, open space, and fresh air allow people to move, connect, and feel more at ease. But […]

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 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 […]

One very foggy and very chilly early morning, Tracy and her large family met me in one of my favorite Lake Linganore locations for their family photos. Tracy told me it had been a really long time since they had decent photos of their family of six. They were well overdue for their Lake Lingnaore […]