Family PICTURES that preserve the love of your family
The in-between moments, the personalities, the way you are together
I became a family photographer because the most meaningful images aren't the ones in magazines - they're the ones that live on your walls.
The ones your children grow up seeing every day. The ones they'll one day hold in their hands, asking "Tell me about this moment."
As your Leesburg photographer, my role is to find the real, unfiltered, quietly extraordinary moments inside your family's story and turn them into portraits that deserve a place in your home.
Portraits Worthy of Every Wall in Your Home
In-studio sessions are designed to feel effortless, clean, softly lit, and centered entirely on your family.
From wardrobe coordination to professional hair and makeup for mom, every detail is handled for you. All you have to do is arrive and be together.
My approach is never stiff or overly posed. I guide families gently into the kinds of moments that feel real, the shared laugh, the quiet closeness, the look between partners that says everything without a single word.
LIGHT & INTENTIONAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY
An on-location or in-home session brings your portraits into the places that already hold your story. The backyard where your children have grown an inch every summer. The park you walk to on Saturday mornings.These are not just backdrops, they are part of who your family is.
With gentle guidance throughout, your family moves through the session naturally and comfortably.
No awkward posing, no forced expressions, just honest, beautiful portraits of the people you love most, exactly where you belong.
HOME SWEET HOME
Signature Photography Session
Signature, full-length sessions with SHP take place in-studio, in the comfort of your Leesburg home, or at a beautiful outdoor location in the Northern Virginia area.
The Signature Session is the full-service experience including wardrobe, and professional hair and makeup for mom, so you feel your absolute best, before we even pick up a camera.
$350 CREATIVE FEE
*Creative fee does not include artwork or digital images
Simplicity Photography Sessions
Simplicity Sessions are shorter (approximately 30 minutes) and take place in-studio. A focused, beautifully edited experience for Leesburg families who want a handful of stunning portraits without the full production, perfect for milestones, seasonal minis, or any moment worth marking. Full client wardrobe access included.
Please note: Simplicity Sessions are not available for newborn photography.
$200 CREATIVE FEE
*Creative fee does not include artwork or digital images
The First Year Collective
SHP's First Year Collective is the most popular option for parents wanting to document their baby's first year of milestones. Choose between 3 or 4 signature sessions, all scheduled within a 12-month period, with access to client wardrobe, and professional hair and makeup included.
Additionally, clients appreciate priority booking, a savings on their creative fees, a $200 album incentive at each ordering appointment, and a complimentary smash cake to celebrate baby's first birthday.
3 SESSIONS I $900 CREATIVE FEE
4 SESSIONS I $1200 CREATIVE FE
*Creative fee does not include artwork or digital images
As your Leesburg family photographer, I take care of all the details so you can enjoy the sessions with your loved ones.
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I take care of all the scheduling so you don't have to think about it. Simply arrive on your Leesburg session day feeling polished, pampered, and ready to be in front of the camera, because you deserve to feel as good as your family is going to look.
Hair & Makeup Services
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Session Day
This is the part where you put everything else down and just be your family. Leesburg photography sessions are warm, playful, and completely unhurried, guided gently so your kids can be themselves and your most genuine moments have room to unfold. These are the ones worth keeping.
Once you're booked, we'll schedule a styling consultation, in-studio or virtually, your choice. I'll help coordinate looks across your whole family so everyone feels cohesive, comfortable, and completely themselves. Whether we pull from your own wardrobes or my curated client collection, the goal is always effortless.
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Styling Consultation
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Pre-Consultation
Every great session begins with a genuine conversation. We'll talk through what you're hoping for, explore wardrobe and location ideas, and build a plan that feels right for your specific family, not a template. It's also a wonderful time to bring every question you have.
The SHP Client Process for photography Sessions in
leesburg Virginia
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The Big Reveal
Approximately 1–2 weeks after your session, we'll gather in-studio or on Zoom to see your finished portraits for the very first time. I'll walk you through your full gallery, help with artwork selections, and make sure every piece you choose feels like it truly belongs in your home.
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Delivery
Your hand-crafted family portrait heirlooms are complete. Approximately 2–4 weeks after your reveal, I'll arrange pickup or delivery, whichever works best for your Leesburg family. The best part of my job is knowing these portraits are going home.
Frequently Asked Questions
The first step is to reach out using the Contact form. After determining my availability, I’ll invite you to a virtual chat to get all of your questions answered. It's a great way to see if we're the right fit for each other!
I start monitoring the weather five days before your session. If the forecast is predicting rain, snow, or severe weather, I’ll reach out to you to discuss rescheduling options.
Absolutely, yes! As your full-service family photographer in Northern Virginia, I believe that life’s greatest gifts – our families – should be appreciated every day, rather than simply occupying space on the cloud. I’ve built relationships with high-quality, professional printers who share my mission to create treasured, heirloom-quality artwork for you to enjoy in your home, all while preserving your memories for generations to come.
Yes! To me, pets are family, but please know that not every outdoor location allows pets. In addition, I recommend bringing along a friend on the day of your session to help care for your pet in between photos.
In a virtual or in-person styling consultation, we will discuss what you and your family will wear to the session, what to bring, and anything else you may need to know in order to prepare for the big day.
Once I get to learn a little bit more about your family and what you are envisioning for your session, I can make recommendations accordingly. Do you like the idea of a water feature, woods, or wide open fields? Or perhaps you are envisioning a session in the comfort of your home? We’ll discuss all of your options during your pre-consultation.
Stephanie's work product, turnaround time, and production value is phenomenal
"Let's say the important part up front - Stephanie's work product, turnaround time, and production value is phenomenal. She's personable, honest, warm, and excellent with her clients and subject matters.She makes sure to work with the client to identify what you want, what you expect, and what she offers and then you decide on the relationship from there. That's exactly what you should want - she's not running a fast food restaurant where you look at a menu and say "I want this." The end-product is exactly what you want.I'd recommend Stephanie in a heartbeat."
- brandon d.