The beauty is often in the moments you didn’t realize you’d want to remember forever.

In the middle of caring for everyone else, it’s easy to forget to preserve this season while you’re actually living it. My hope is to give families tangible reminders of the love, connection, and presence that already exists within their everyday lives.

A young girl with curly blonde hair wearing a beige dress with moon and star patterns, standing outdoors with sunlight filtering through trees, and two people in the background.
A woman with long hair, smiling with her eyes closed, embraces a small child, holding the child's head close against her cheek.
A couple sharing a tender moment with their newborn baby, holding and gently touching the baby's head and face in a cozy indoor setting.

Fairfax Family & Motherhood Photography Portfolio

A young girl with dark curly hair wears a brown skirt and white sweater, standing by a white furniture piece with a small toy horse on it in a cozy living room with large windows and decorative wall art, while adults are in the background preparing or organizing something.
A woman breastfeeding a newborn baby on a bed decorated with floral bedding and string lights, with botanical prints on the wall.

Motherhood

Family

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Newborn

Maternity

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  • " Erin quickly picked up on each of our personalities to help guide us to the perfect pictures. She was great with the kids, bringing out their best behavior and compliance! That was an amazing feat! We are so in love with our family pictures and grateful for her time, effort and incredible quality. Feeling very lucky to have our family captured by Erin! "

    Elyse B. | Greenbriar

  • " Erin has such a creative eye and a unique ability to bring to life what might seem ordinary—revealing the depth, emotion, and beauty within each moment and relationship. She helps everyone relax and move past the awkward “smile-for-the-camera” phase, creating space for us to simply be ourselves in the most genuine way. "

    Bebe W. | Fairfax

  • " Everything was natural and nothing felt forced. She was very patient with us as we have never gotten professional photos. And now we get to cherish these perfect memories before our daughter was born. Can’t wait to have her take photos of our baby girl! "

    Gabrielle D. | Centreville

maternity

Pregnancy is both fleeting and life-changing. These sessions are designed to preserve this season with imagery that feels soft, artful, and deeply personal — documenting the anticipation, connection, and transition into motherhood.

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Close-up of a pregnant woman's belly with seashells arranged along the center, sand sprinkled on the skin, and hands resting on the belly, one hand wearing a silver ring with multiple stones.
A woman with medium-length brown hair, wearing a light blue top and skirt, is standing by a window with natural light coming in, holding her pregnant belly, with a tattoo on her arm, jewelry, and looking at the camera.
Person lying on a beach in white clothing, holding a small camera.
Woman sitting on the floor in a dimly lit hallway, leaning against the wall, with a closed door behind her, wearing a white dress and holding a cell phone.
A couple sitting on a dark couch, embracing; the woman appears pregnant, and the man is holding her belly.
A pregnant woman with her hand on her stomach and a young girl hugging her belly tightly, with the girl resting her head on the woman's stomach, in a tender moment.
A woman with reddish-brown hair wearing a light blue off-shoulder top and a matching skirt, standing in a room with patterned wallpaper and a chair in the background, looking downward.
A pregnant woman outdoors, holding her belly with one hand, wearing a floral-patterned dress, with a gold belly chain visible.
Pregnant woman kneeling in a grassy field at sunset, wearing an off-shoulder yellow blouse and a dark skirt, with trees and hills in the background.
Black and white photo of a pregnant woman standing in a doorway at the top of stairs, wearing a bra and wide-leg jeans, with a lace robe draped over her shoulders, looking contemplative.
Close-up of a pregnant woman cradling her belly outdoors, wearing a brown skirt and a white top, with trees and a fence in the background.
A couple is sitting on the floor inside a room, with the woman wearing a long, ruffled dress and a floral crown, looking up at the camera while the man leans over her. A black and white cat sits on a fluffy rug nearby. The room has natural lighting c
Group of people gathered closely, with hands joined on a person's stomach, in a gesture of blessing or prayer outside, during daytime.
A person wearing floral-patterned clothes and a face mask, sitting on the floor with hands resting on their lap.
A pregnant woman with a yellow floral dress and a young man wearing a white shirt sharing an intimate moment, with the man kissing her pregnant belly.
A woman with dark hair wearing a blue dress, standing in front of a mirror, looking down with her eyes closed, touching her stomach with both hands, with her reflection visible in the mirror.
A pregnant woman with long brown hair standing in a grassy field during sunset, wearing a white off-shoulder top and a long, brown skirt.
A woman with red hair standing barefoot on the sand at the beach during sunset, wearing a flowy, lace-trimmed white dress with one hand behind her head and the other on her hip.
A pregnant woman sitting on a wooden barrel, holding her belly with one hand and holding a guitar with the other. She is wearing a cream-colored blouse and rust-colored satin pants, with a light blue manicure.
A pregnant woman with light skin and long brown hair, wearing a black, open, stringy dress, standing outdoors near rocks and water at sunset, with her eyes closed and one hand on her belly.
A pregnant woman sitting on a couch near a large window, with her eyes closed, in a cozy, warmly lit room with trees visible outside.
A woman in a teal dress with puffed sleeves standing on a staircase decorated with flowers and greenery, looking over her shoulder.
A pregnant woman standing indoors near a window, gently cradling her belly with one hand and standing in front of trees outside, seen through the window.
A pregnant woman wearing a rust-colored dress is holding her belly, with sunlight coming through a window behind her.

newborn

The newborn days pass in a blur. In-home newborn sessions focus on preserving the connection, tenderness, and rhythm of these early days in a way that feels natural, relaxed, and true to your family.

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A sleeping baby in a beige and tan outfit, lying in a wicker bassinet with a white furry blanket lining.
A family of four relaxing together on a gray sofa with a green pillow, next to a window with curtains. A woman in a patterned dress sits holding a baby girl, a man is sitting beside her with a boy leaning on his shoulder, all smiling and looking at e
A smiling family of three with a baby sitting on the father's lap, the mother is standing and touching her face, all sharing a joyful moment in a cozy room.
A family of four sitting on a sofa in a living room, with a child playing on the man's shoulders. The mother and baby are sitting on the sofa, and a dog is sleeping on a bed near the camera.
A man is holding a sleeping baby with a blanket dressed in vintage-style clothing, while a young child looks lovingly at the sleeping baby.
Close-up of a sleeping baby with closed eyes and a gentle expression.
A man holding a sleeping baby girl with another child peeking from behind him, indoors with wooden flooring.
A family sitting on a bed with a giraffe plush toy in a bedroom with white walls and a window, viewed from behind a partially closed door.
A young boy sitting on a sofa holding a newborn baby in his arms.
A young child with dark hair lying on a dark-colored surface, looking up at the camera, with one finger in their mouth.
A woman cradling a sleeping baby in her arms.
A woman and a man holding a newborn baby together near a window in a cozy home interior.
A baby with a patterned dress sitting on a bed, being held by an adult, while another person with reddish hair hands a small gift box to the baby. The scene is dimly lit, creating a cozy atmosphere.
A person holding a smiling baby with blue eyes and light brown hair, wearing a gray and white patterned sweater.
A young couple holds a baby, with the woman smiling and looking down at the infant, while the man looks at the baby with glasses on. The baby has a floral outfit and is looking up.
A couple holding a newborn baby by a large window in a cozy living room with hardwood floors, a patterned area rug, and a wooden dining table.
A young child wearing a white sweater lying on an adult's lap with a hand gently resting on their stomach, outdoors in warm sunlight.
A family sitting on a gray leather sofa in a living room with wooden floors, two large windows with black and white curtains, and a wall clock. One woman is holding a baby, while others, including a child, are sitting nearby. A dog lies on a pet bed
An African American family of four, including a man holding a newborn baby girl, a smiling woman, and a young child, gathered indoors on a wooden floor, sharing a joyful moment.
A family sitting on a couch in a living room, smiling and enjoying each other's company, viewed through a doorway or staircase.
Close-up of a baby's small hand gripping beige and brown clothing fabric.
A woman holding and breastfeeding a baby.
A woman and a man sitting in a room with a baby, while another woman stands beside them holding hands with the baby. The woman is smiling and the man is looking down at the baby, who is sitting on the man's lap.

motherhood

So much of motherhood lives in the micro moments that are easy to overlook while you’re in them. These sessions are centered around preserving the connection, comfort, and everyday closeness that make this season meaningful.

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A woman wrapped in a beige knitted blanket holding a young girl with a cream headband in an outdoor setting with a cloudy sky.
A woman and a young girl sit on the grass outside during sunset. The woman has blonde hair and wears a white off-the-shoulder top and a dark skirt. The girl has blonde hair in a bun and wears a red dress. They are enjoying a quiet moment together bes
A woman holding a sleeping baby on her shoulder on a beige couch.
A woman holding and hugging a young child, both with eyes closed, sharing an intimate and affectionate moment. Black and white photograph.
A woman with red hair and a young boy sharing a close embrace, smiling and cuddling.
A woman with dark curly hair in a yellow dress is sitting on a couch, breastfeeding a baby. The couch has several decorative pillows and a chunky knit throw blanket. There is abstract wall art in the background and natural light coming from a window.
A woman holding a sleeping baby wrapped in a blanket in her arms, with only her hands visible, wearing a ring and a bracelet, standing near a table with a patterned rug underneath.
A red-haired woman holding a baby, gently kissing the baby's forehead indoors near a bright window.
A woman lying on a bed with a pillow, gently holding and kissing a newborn baby who is resting on her chest, with a dark floral bedspread in the background.
A woman holding a newborn baby indoors near a window, with a cozy living room in the background.
A woman and a young girl sitting outdoors in a park with trees in the background, enjoying a moment together.
Black and white photo of a woman breastfeeding a baby while looking at a computer screen in a bright room.
A woman with black curly hair, wearing a yellow dress and a red necklace, lies on a couch with her eyes closed, holding a sleeping baby dressed in white with a lace dress and a beige headband.
Close-up of an adult holding a newborn baby, with the baby's head resting on the person's hand. The baby is wearing a white, frilly cloth around the waist.
A woman in a gray dress sits on a large gray rock in a field of tall, dry grass under a cloudy sky, with sparse trees in the distance.
A woman holding a small child near an open door, standing inside a room with sunlight streaming in, captured in black and white.

family

Families change quickly, often in ways we don’t fully notice until we look back. Family sessions are designed to document this season honestly and artfully, capturing the connection and personality that make your family uniquely yours.

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A family of five playing outdoors on green grass with hills and trees in the background, during daytime. They appear to be enjoying a joyful moment together.
Three young women lying on the grass in a field, resting and relaxing together on a cloudy day.
Two women sitting on a wooden fence outdoors during dusk, close together with one resting her head on the other's shoulder, both with relaxed and content expressions.
A young girl with dark hair, wearing a cream-colored cardigan and a rust-colored skirt, kneels on a carpeted floor, playing with toys. There is a plush llama on wheels on her left and stacked baskets behind her to the right.
A woman in a long dress dancing, two children watching her in a room with wooden flooring, shelves with various items, and a closed door.
A group of five women, including children, are standing and hugging outside in front of a weathered white barn at sunset.
A young girl with curly blonde hair standing outdoors with a blurred background of trees and two people holding hands.
A family of three sitting outdoors during autumn; a woman and man looking lovingly at each other and their young child, who is wearing a beige knit hat with a pom-pom and a plaid jumper, while she holds her hand over her chest.
Four people lying on the grass embracing each other, two women and two men, wearing casual summer clothes, one woman with black hair, one woman with blonde hair, one man with dark curly hair, and one man wearing a tan fedora.
Black and white photo of a family of five outdoors near trees, with a man sitting and holding a young girl, a woman standing nearby, and a boy and girl sitting on the grass.
A family of six sitting on a couch smiling and relaxing together.
Close-up of a gloved hand holding a glass of wine outdoors with greenery in the background.
A family of five African Americans gathered on a bed, looking at a newborn baby girl, celebrating a new addition to their family.
A young girl with red hair is being held upside down by an adult, possibly her mother, outdoors on a brown, earthy surface. The girl has a surprised or happy expression with her mouth open and eyes wide.
A young girl with long brown hair wearing a floral dress, kissing a man's arm, while two women in bohemian-style clothing stand nearby.
A group of five diverse people standing in a grassy field with rolling hills and cloudy sky in the background; two adults, three children, everyone embracing or holding hands, looking into the distance.
Family dancing on a wooden deck at night, with string lights and trees in the background, some motion blur in the photo.
Two girls sitting on a wooden bench outdoors, leaning against each other with closed eyes.
A young girl with blonde hair smiling while sitting outdoors on the ground, holding a doll. The sunlight illuminates her hair, and she appears happy.
A family of three lying on a bed, with a pregnant woman in a yellow dress smiling, a man leaning close with eyes closed, and a small girl resting on the woman's belly with her eyes closed.
A young girl in a yellow and white floral dress spinning happily in a bedroom with sunlight casting shadows through window blinds.
Two girls sitting on grass outdoors in black and white, using tools and paper, with trees in the background.
A family of six, including an adult man and woman with four young girls, is embracing outdoors on a grassy field with a fence and hills in the background. They are smiling and sharing a close, affectionate moment.
A girl with long dark hair and wearing a floral dress is smiling and leaning on a man's stomach, with one hand on his waist. The man, in a light grey T-shirt and brown pants, is standing with his arms crossed. A woman with long blonde hair in a tied-
A family of six stands together outdoors during sunset, with the sun setting in the background. The mother, father, and four children are closely gathered, with the children on the father's shoulders and standing in front of the parents. The scene ap
A black and white puppy holding a stick in its mouth at a park or playground.

The days may feel ordinary right now, but they are quietly becoming the memories you’ll want to hold onto most. These photographs are an invitation to preserve the connection, tenderness, and beauty already woven into your everyday life.

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