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Mary Catherine Photography is a DC-based family, newborn and lifestyle photographer serving Northern

10/06/2026

I’ve had a lot of newborn sessions lately where big brother or big sister is either newly two or not even two yet and I’m here to tell you the KEY to this dynamic is LETTING GO!! Big sib will be our boss and will absolutely run the show but I promise the results will be SO worth it 🩷 We gotta keep the talent happy by supplying them with ample snacks, engaging activities, and silly games 😉

In other news: HOW GORGEOUS IS TODAY? Soooo crispy 🍁🍁🍁

09/24/2026

2026 has unintentionally become the YEAR OF FUN for Mary Catherine Photography. We’re taking things less seriously, dressing more comfortably, embracing the mess (and ALL emotions), and getting WAY more playful over here!

I’m so grateful for my families who are leaning into FUN right alongside me!!! 🧡

09/17/2026

I’ve really been enjoying more family activities at my photo sessions recently 💛 In this family’s case: legos, baking cookies, reading in the reading nook, board games + bike riding!

It’s a really fun way to ease the nerves (of both kids AND parents) and also, make the photos more YOU!! Not to mention, it’s a SUPERB way to keep the kiddos engaged for longer than like, 5 minutes 😜

What activities would you have YOUR family do for photos?! Tell me below!👇🏻

09/11/2026

When Mom knows in *February* that she wants family photos with the sunflowers, you make it happen! 💛🤎 Such a special session with a beautiful, beautiful family.

09/08/2026

Currently working on style inspo for my early fall clients!! I’m loving Blue Raspberry Lemonade but Playground Chic is also SO cute! Which look is your fave??

PS. I love naming these outfit combos like Essie names their nail polishes 😂

09/01/2026

I simply will *never* recover from this session with Taylor Anderson and her absolutely ADORABLE family!! ❤️ Taylor, you are one-of-a-kind. Truly. Thank you for being our enthusiastic models. You guys obviously nailed it!

And the BIGGEST thank you to Midwest Portrait Photographer | Caitlin for arranging this mentorship session for me and sharing her GENIUS tips + tricks on how to create magic at family photo sessions...and magic we did create! 💫 Cait is also just a stellar human and a joy to spend time with. So if you’re looking for someone to learn excellent family photography skills from who immediately feels like someone you’ve known forever, Cait is your GIRL ⭐️

08/21/2026

Lavender + tangerine 🧡 a new favorite color combo!

A GIGANTIC thank you to emilyraes for letting me style her and her sweet boy from head to toe (literally, look at her adorable espadrilles 😍) for her Motherhood in Full Color session this past May!

We also had a pistachio color dress picked out which would have been an EQUALLY AS EPIC color combo! 💚

08/20/2026

Everyday life matters.

The routines. The traditions. The inside jokes. The chaos. The same couch you pile onto every night. The way your toddler reaches for you. The sweet snuggles while you read before bed.

It can all feel so mundane when you’re living it.

But this is the stuff your kids will remember. This is where love grows. This is where a childhood is built.

Everyday life isn’t the stuff between the big moments.

Everyday life IS the big stuff.

Forgive me if I’m stating the obvious, but everyday life is REAL. It’s MESSY. It’s glorious ❤️ It’s the bread and butter of this one wild and precious life, to quote Mary Oliver 🥰

So how is this not the number one thing we photograph as family photographers?!!

This family reached out to me when they found out they were moving abroad. They wanted to capture their everyday life together before things radically changed: Feeding the cats, making coffee together, snack time, reading their favorite books, going for family walks, capturing big brother’s special gem collection 💎

I am SO proud of these images because I wholeheartedly believe they capture the essence of everyday life for this family ❤️ and dang it, if I can’t convince more of you to do this!!!! 😉

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08/18/2026

Pro-tip: take your family photos in the neighborhood where you met and fell in love 🩷

Maybe also, on a whim, take your kids on the metro for the very first time! It’s so fun to document their authentic curiosity, excitement (or disinterest 😅) as they embark on new-to-them adventures 🚇✨

This is such a great example of how mixing a STELLAR shoot plan (meaningful location, outfits, etc.) with spontaneity can create such a fun and unforgettable storytelling experience for your family! 🩷

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