Sunday morning welcomed the East Coast with gorgeous winter light + frosty grass. I headed out with Tabitha to the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington D.C. to meet her good friends, Jennifer, Adam, + their adorable little girl, Bebe, which holds a special place in their hearts. They visit nearly every Sunday to run, walk the dogs, and let Bebe explore the grounds. That day, it was stunning covered in the morning frost, which made for such a lovely location for a Christmas session.

Jennifer + Adam were so sweet and welcoming! They are high school sweethearts who met Tabitha when Jennifer was at UNC Asheville + Adam was at UNC (Go Heels!). When they found out they were having Bebe, Tabitha made a beautiful piece of art for her nursery. I feel like I've known Jennifer + Adam for years, even though I just met them this past Sunday! They warmly welcomed us to their cozy home after their session, where Bebe + I got to play some more!

Thank you, Jennifer, Adam + Bebe for letting me capture your sweet portraits! Merry Christmas!

I love this family, y'all! They are the sweetest, funniest, rambunctious (in the best way!), and most creative family around. This past summer, the Eller's moved up to Alexandria for a new job opportunity. I headed up there to do some family photos of them. We headed out to the National Mall in D.C. for a good American adventure of running in the grass + learning about our nation.

Tabitha and I go way back to Northern High School where she interviewed a little ol' fresh college grad for the photography teacher position. She was sweet, kind-hearted, and goofy enough to instantly like her and surprisingly trusted me with the job! Over the last three years, I got to really know Tab + her family of boys. She wiped my tears + made me laugh when I thought the world was going to end. I watched her + Garrett raise Logan + Briscoe, and when Sully came along, I got to go welcome him to this world. This family, to say the least, is part of my family.