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As a photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, and family portraits in Alexandria, Virginia, I take great pride in capturing and preserving your family's legacy. This blog serves as a space where I'll share memories from recent sessions, a little about myself, and helpful guides for my clients.
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November 6, 2025



As a family photographer, I know just how fast life changes when you are expecting a baby or welcoming a newborn. You think you will remember every tiny detail, the first kick, that first yawn, the way their little hands curl around yours, but time moves quickly and these moments pass before you even realize it. That is why I created the Washington DC Family Photography Membership, to capture those first milestones, from maternity and newborn sessions to the baby’s first year, without you having to worry about scheduling during life’s busiest moments.
With your sessions already planned and reserved for you, you can focus on enjoying your growing family while knowing that I will help document every milestone, from first smiles to first steps and quiet in-between moments.
The first year of a child’s life is filled with once-in-a-lifetime moments. As a DC family photographer, I often see new parents overwhelmed by trying to balance everything while still wanting to preserve memories. The membership solves this by offering a pre-planned schedule of sessions so parents do not have to think about availability, timing, or locations.
From maternity photos that celebrate the anticipation of a new arrival to cozy newborn sessions at home and playful first-year portraits, I design every session with your family in mind. Enjoy every moment while I manage scheduling around naps and meals for you.
The membership experience is designed to simplify your life while capturing your family’s story from the very beginning. Members enjoy:
Everything is planned in advance so that when life is full of feedings, sleepless nights, and milestones, your photography is already taken care of.
One of the most rewarding parts of being a DC family photographer is documenting the early, fleeting stages of life. Whether you’re celebrating maternity among cherry blossoms, enjoying a newborn session in the quiet comfort of your home, or exploring your favorite DC park for first-year portraits, every moment matters.
With the membership, I take care of scheduling your sessions ahead of time. You will not have to worry about contacting photographers, juggling appointments, or missing a milestone. From first smiles to tiny hands and tentative steps, I’ll preserve these fleeting moments.
The first year passes in the blink of an eye. Newborns grow, milestones pass, and you’ll treasure today’s ordinary moments forever. The DC family photography membership creates a rhythm for documenting your family’s story during this rapid stage of life.
By scheduling sessions for maternity, newborn, and baby’s first-year portraits, you will have a complete visual story that grows naturally with your child. The membership keeps you on track so you never miss a milestone, instead of relying on sporadic sessions.
From Capitol Hill to Rock Creek Park, Washington DC offers beautiful backdrops for capturing these early moments. The membership allows you to combine in-home lifestyle newborn sessions with outdoor maternity or first-year sessions in iconic or meaningful city locations.
As a DC family photographer, I focus on capturing real connections, the way your partner holds your hand during maternity portraits, your baby’s first curious gaze at the camera, or siblings laughing together during their first-year milestone. Every detail tells your family’s story without the stress of planning.



Life moves quickly, especially in the first year of your child’s life. The Washington DC Family Photography Membership documents your maternity, newborn, and first-year moments, so you can enjoy them without adding stress to your busy schedule.
Relax, enjoy your family, and savor the fleeting moments. I’ll handle scheduling, photographing, and preserving your story with care.
Learn more about the Washington DC Family Photography Membership here.

Lauren Vanni is a family and newborn photographer based in Alexandria, Virginia. She creates heartfelt, timeless photographs that reflect the love, connection, and story unique to each family. Her approach is relaxed and thoughtful, allowing little ones to feel at ease and genuine moments to unfold naturally.
Imagine your little one’s laughter preserved forever, their tiny fingers in yours. Picture family portraits filling your home with warmth, a daily reminder of the life you're building together. Years from now, your children will flip through an album, seeing just how cherished they’ve always been.
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