ABOUT ERIN

Creating Honest, Artful Family & Motherhood Photography in Fairfax, Virginia

A close-up of a woman and a man with their foreheads touching, smiling and showing affection in a bright, outdoor setting.
A woman with curly hair styled in buns, wearing a floral dress with ruffled sleeves, hugging three young girls. The girl in front has glasses, dark hair in pigtails, red lipstick, and is wearing a black sleeveless top. The girl in the middle has a yellow hat, black hair, and a yellow top. The girl at the bottom has dark hair in two buns, wearing heart-shaped sunglasses, a black top, and a necklace.
A woman with braided gray hair and colorful jewelry is carrying a smiling young girl on her shoulders inside a modern building with glass and metal decor. The girl is wearing a beige sweatshirt with colorful graphics, a yellow cap, and red sneakers.
A diverse family of four, including a man in a wheelchair, two young girls, and a woman, posing on an outdoor urban patio with brick walls, string lights, and tables.

I’m the right photographer for you if…

You’re usually the one taking the photos and realize how few images exist of you with your children.

You love the idea of beautifully styled photos, but don’t want the stress of figuring out all the details yourself.

You want your children to be able to move, play, cuddle, and simply be themselves during your session.

“ Behind every young child who believes in themselves is a parent who believed first.”

Matthew Jacobson

I’m a Mom Too, So I Get It!

I know how badly we want beautiful photos of our families, and I also know how much we want our kids to simply be themselves. The energy, the wiggles, the big personalities, for me, that becomes part of the magic. I never want to neutralize what makes your family uniquely yours because, as a mom, I know I wouldn’t want that either.

I never expect kids to sit perfectly or force moments that don’t feel natural. Some of the sweetest images come from letting families settle in together and allowing the session to unfold organically.

As a mom, I know it takes patience, flexibility, and a whole lot of love to create photos that truly feel like your family. That’s why I do my best to meet families exactly where they are and create an experience that feels easy, relaxed, and genuinely special.

Loving on moms and kids in this season is truly one of my gifts and dads, I’ve got you too!

Three people sitting on a black bench in front of a wall with a large sign that says "Dairy Block." Two children are playfully stretching their legs and holding hands, one girl wearing a yellow cap, beige hoodie, and checkered pants, and another girl wearing sunglasses, a black tank top, and yellow floral shorts. An adult woman is sitting in the middle, smiling, with her legs stretched out and her hand holding the child's leg.

photo credit for all the photos of me across the site:

Lauren Wright & Christina Milligan

Two girls hugging outdoors with sunlight in the background, one with long wavy hair wearing a patterned dress, and the other with long straight hair wearing a reddish-orange skirt.

Now that you know a little more about the heart behind my work…

I’d truly love to hear about you and your family, too.

What season are you in right now? The slow newborn days, the beautifully chaotic toddler years, the anticipation of welcoming a new baby, or simply wanting to hold onto the way your family feels in this chapter of life.

Every family carries its own rhythm and story, and it’s such an honor to help preserve that in a way that feels honest, relaxed, and meaningful. If this feels like the kind of experience you’ve been looking for, I’d love to connect and start planning something special together.

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