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Hi, I'm Jerie May! Northern Virginia + DC Wedding & Brand Photographer. Capturing love stories & personal brands.

03/31/2026

𝕎𝕒𝕚𝕥 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕞𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝕤𝕙𝕖 𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕝𝕚𝕫𝕖𝕤 𝕚𝕥 𝕨𝕒𝕤𝕟’𝕥 𝕛𝕦𝕤𝕥 𝕒 𝕨𝕒𝕝𝕜 𝕓𝕪 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕣…🤍

We had just 2 days to plan this surprise proposal at Hains Point during peak cherry blossoms, and somehow, everything aligned perfectly.

The weather, the light, the timing… and the sweetest cover story. I brought my (very well-behaved) kids along so it looked like I was just another mom taking photos nearby. No suspicion, no pressure, just a normal evening by the water.

Then came the cue…
A yellow backpack, casually set down.

And just like that, it happened! Quicker than expected, completely genuine, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 she had no idea what was coming… the surprise, the emotion, the “wait… what is happening?!” moment, everything was there.

And then we wandered through the blossoms for the sweetest just-engaged portraits

Congrats E & M to such a beautiful beginning!

03/15/2026

ɪꜰ ʟᴏᴠᴇ ᴄᴏᴜʟᴅ ʙᴇ ᴘʜᴏᴛᴏɢʀᴀᴘʜᴇᴅ, ɪᴛ ᴍɪɢʜᴛ ʟᴏᴏᴋ ᴀ ʟɪᴛᴛʟᴇ ʟɪᴋᴇ ᴛʜɪꜱ.

Those first weeks at home with a new baby feel almost suspended in time. Slow mornings. Tiny fingers wrapped around yours. The quiet moments between feedings and naps when you realize your whole world just changed.

It’s such a special chapter, and it passes so quickly. Most families are so deep in it they don’t even realize how fast it’s going. Which is why photographing these early weeks at home will always feel meaningful to me.

Welcome to the world, sweet girl. Your family already loves you so much.

Northern Virginia & DC newborn photographer documenting the new beginning of a family’s growing story at home.

03/06/2026

𝓢𝓹𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓶𝓸𝓻𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓼 𝓲𝓷 𝓦𝓪𝓼𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓽𝓸𝓷, 𝓓𝓒 🌸

I’ll be in DC on Saturday, April 4, opening a very limited number of mini portrait sessions.

15 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙨 | 5 𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙨 | $200

Perfect for families, couples, maternity, or anniversary portraits.

These sessions are short, intentional, and designed to capture beautiful memories in a relaxed morning setting. A few spots are already reserved… reserve your session now.

Link in bio.

02/24/2026

𝓣𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓮’𝓼 𝓼𝓸𝓶𝓮𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓼𝓸 𝓼𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓵 𝓪𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓽 𝓬𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓾𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓪 𝔀𝓮𝓭𝓭𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓿𝓮𝓷𝓾𝓮 𝓽𝔀𝓲𝓬𝓮… first in quiet stillness for an intimate engagement session, and later surrounded by family and friends on the wedding day.

J&L’s engagement photos at Sunshine Ridge Farms were cozy, relaxed, and full of authentic love. From cozy and warm indoor moments to outdoor shots among the Northern Virginia landscape (there was still ice on the lake!), these winter engagement photos perfectly captured this chapter of their story.

I’m so looking forward to returning here to photograph them surrounded by all of the fall colors for their October wedding.

02/23/2026

𝕋𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖’𝕤 𝕒 𝕕𝕚𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕣𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖 𝕓𝕖𝕥𝕨𝕖𝕖𝕟 𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕡𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖.

Today’s branding session with the talented hair + makeup artist was relaxed and playful on the surface, but every detail was intentional.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵.
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴.
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦.

Branding isn’t about simply having photos to post. It’s about capturing the presence your clients already feel in person.

When your imagery reflects your artistry, showing up becomes effortless.

If your brand has grown but your photos haven’t…
it might be time.

DM me “BRAND” and let’s build something strategic.

12/31/2025

College kids and teenagers who wake up for sunrise family photos during holiday break deserve a trophy. 😂

Historic Leesburg gave us the perfect winter backdrop and these five brought the energy. Loved every minute with this family. This season goes fast, but photos let you hold onto it.

Happy new years to all!!

12/17/2025

When they love the gallery so much, they don’t even try to choose. 😌📸

11/29/2025

𝕎𝕙𝕪 𝕒𝕞 𝕀 𝕝𝕚𝕜𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤?! 🤣

Tell me why I’m sitting here comparing two photos that look… basically the same.

Is there a difference?! Honestly… barely.
Will I zoom in until the pixels cry?! Absolutely.

And if you’re waiting on your gallery, 𝑻𝑯𝑰𝑺 is why… it’s almost ready, I’m just giving it one last unnecessary round of overthinking 😭

11/08/2025

👀 ʟᴏᴏᴋɪɴɢ ꜰᴏʀ ᴀ ᴘʜᴏᴛᴏɢʀᴀᴘʜᴇʀ? ʙᴇ ᴄᴀʀᴇꜰᴜʟ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡɪꜱʜ ꜰᴏʀ…

The moment you post, every photographer in the universe hears it and thinks: 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒆! 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒆! 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒆! 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒆! 🐦

And yes, we’re all ready to make your vision come to life! Pro tip: it’s okay to pick just one 😉

10/10/2025

POV: Wedding tomorrow. Batteries charged, bags packed, and ready to capture all the magic 💍📸✨

Photogs — what’s on your night-before checklist? 👇 Or tag your second shooter who’s doing this right now 😂

10/08/2025

Sunrise, soft laughter, and a morning full of magic and love 🤍

Emily & KC’s engagement session at the State Arboretum was filled with stolen glances, quiet nuzzles, bursts of playful laughter, and little moments that make your heart melt. ✨

Here’s a little sneak peek of their morning. Which moment makes your heart melt the most? 👇

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🏞 State Arboretum of Virginia
💍 Engagement Session
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