I had so much fun capturing Bridget during her pregnancy. She was radiant and glowing, with a beautiful bump and such an excitement to be meeting her baby girl soon.

The charm of autumn in Old Town Alexandria made Bridget’s pictures even more gorgeous — I know, how is that even possible?? Cobblestone streets, flickering lanterns, changing leaves; I don’t know if there is a more festive place to be during fall in northern Virginia.

I was also lucky enough to capture some newborn moments and a mama and baby session for their family (blog posts for these are coming soon!), and have loved seeing sweet Riley grow. What a joy it is to be in the business of families and babies and love.

Film lab: Photovision

Jessica Slaunwhite is an Alexandria, Virginia newborn photographer.
She specializes in pregnancy, birth, and family photography.
Jessica is based in Arlington, Virginia, but is available for travel
to destinations near and far.

My baby. The sweetest, most loving, and most curious little girl. Most days I can’t believe that I’m the one who gets to call her mine.

I took this portrait of her when she was eight months old. And now she’s almost 10 months old, and I don’t know where the last two months have gone (or the last 10, for that matter).

I love this picture so, so much. I love that I can see the many colors in her eyes, the red tint of her soft, wavy hair, the dimple in her chin (just like her dad), and her chunky little cheeks.

I’m normally partial to lifestyle photography; there’s something special about the in-between, candid moments of life. But a portrait like this is a treasure, in my eyes. It’s a split second of this sweet girl’s life that I’ll want to hang on the wall, send to family members, and pass down through the years. It’s simply timeless.

Jessica Slaunwhite is a northern Virginia film photographer.
She specializes in newborn, parenthood, and family photography.
Jessica is based in Arlington, Virginia, but is available for travel
to destinations near and far.

Jessica Slaunwhite is a northern Virginia film photographer.

She specializes in maternity, newborn, and family photography.

Jessica is based in Arlington, Virginia, but is available for travel

to destinations near and far.