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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Welcoming a baby is a whirlwind of emotions, preparation, and joy. Capturing those fleeting early moments with newborn photos is a meaningful way to preserve your family’s memories—but timing is everything. As a family and newborn photographer serving Alexandria, Virginia, and the Washington, DC area, I often get asked: “When should I book newborn photos?” […]
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As a family and newborn photographer in the Washington, DC area, one of the questions I often hear is: “Should we include our dog in our session?” My answer is a resounding yes—if it feels right for your family! Having a DC dog-friendly family photography session will feel even more personal and memorable. Whether your […]
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Welcoming a new baby is a moment of pure joy and tenderness. Freezing those fleeting moments in your own home, surrounded by loved ones (including pets), makes the memories even more personal and heartwarming. As an Alexandria newborn photographer, I recently captured a beautiful in-home newborn session. Sweet baby sister entered a home already bustling […]
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Are you looking for the best date ideas in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia? I’ve gotten asked this question from parents after sessions many times. As a maternity and newborn photographer, I love capturing the beautiful moments of anticipation and joy that come with growing families. I also know how important it is for parents-to-be and […]
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Welcome to my blog! Hi! Thanks so much for stopping by my website and blog. I’m Lauren – the owner and photographer at Lauren Vanni Photography. How all of this began… Long story short: I’ve always loved photography. From taking courses in high school, using film cameras and developing my own film, to a point […]
