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

04/18/2026

Oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh. You guys. I am having SO MUCH FUN putting together these custom style boards for my Motherhood in Full Color event! Like, can you even with these LEWKS!!! 😍😍

Just so you know, the Pink Blush sessions are sold out, but I still have ONE butter yellow session and ONE lavender session available! And yes, I will create a custom style board for you and your fam (with shopping links to make it SUPER easy!)

If you’re like, wait what the heck is she even talking about: I am hosting a super fun and colorful Motherhood Mini Session event on Saturday, May 30th at in Old Town! Families can choose from three color backdrops: butter yellow, lavender and pink blush (now sold out). These sessions are slightly longer than my normal minis (30 mins instead of 15) so we have more time for fun! These sessions are exclusively for Moms, Grandmas and the kiddos :)

Head to the link in my bio to learn more or book!! I honestly haven’t been this excited to a set of sessions in a long, long time - hope to see you there!! 🩷🩷

PS. Which look is your fave!!! I literally don’t even know how to narrow it down for my clients, I love each look so much 😅😅

04/07/2026

Definition of SUPER MOM right here!! 💪🏻❤️💪🏻

Loved having these sweet, wild boys and their awesome Mom in the studio this winter. We can do a lot in a 15 minute mini session, can’t we?!

👉🏻 Washington DC Family Photographer, Northern Virginia Family Photographer, DC Studio Photographer, Northern Virginia Studio Photographer

04/06/2026

Oh how I love this job ❤️ I love getting to know all of you, I love being invited into your homes and your hearts, I love being a witness to your beautiful lives. Thank you for trusting me. For sharing your children with me. For your vulnerability.

Apparently, I’m feeling mushy today!!! 😅🥰 Sometimes it’s just hard to believe this is how I get to spend my days! And I want to make sure you know that I’m grateful for each and every of you. THANK YOU!

It’s a big week over here! Everything is in bloom and the weather is nice, which means it’s shoot-city for the next few days! I’ll try to remember to take you along 😉🌷🌿

03/12/2026

Introducing: MOTHERHOOD IN FULL COLOR 🎨

A joyful, playful twist on my Mother’s Day minis!

Think: colorful backdrops, confetti, bubbles, paper airplanes, a *bangin* playlist, and lots of laughter.

Each family will choose from three color backdrops: pink blush, lavender and butter yellow.

💛 Saturday, May 30th
📍Studio Oronoco in Old Town Alexandria!

Booking opens to my email list on March 18th at 8PM! You can sign up for my emails via the link in my bio :)

Which “color world” would you choose?!

02/25/2026

For those of you who are NOT counting down the days until the end of winter, don’t worry - I have been 😅😅and MARCH STARTS THIS WEEKEND!! March is the month of pink magnolias and cherry blossoms. The month of longer evenings and warmer days. We’re almost there, you guys!!!

My cherry blossom sessions have sold out, but I still have TWO pink magnolia sessions left if you are hoping for a family session under the blossoms 😍🌸

Here’s what you should know if you’re considering a pink magnolias session:

🩷 They typically bloom in mid-to-late March and are really the first big “floral” moment for the city!
🩷 These blossoms can be found in multiple locations across the city including the Smithsonian Castle garden, the U.S. Capitol, Rawlins Park, and quiet residential streets.
🩷 They are GREAT for spring family photos because they bloom before peak cherry blossom crowds, so these sessions feel a lot calmer, softer and more relaxed than cherry blossom sessions.
🩷 They can still draw crowds though, so I only offer these sessions on the weekdays!

If you’re thinking about booking a magnolia session and wondering if it’s the right kind of shoot for your family, send me a DM so we can discuss! If you’re like, “Nope MC, no need to discuss, I know I want one!!”, head to the link in my bio to book!!

02/19/2026

Do you agree?!

I am a pink magnolia STAN. And from my perspective, they are MUCH easier for family photos. Less crowded, easier parking, no Tidal Basin that we have to keep toddlers from toddling into (😅), and so much more peaceful 🩷

If you’re intrigued by the idea of a family session under the pink magnolias this year and would like to chat, shoot me a DM OR head to the link in my bio to learn more!

09/27/2025

Little Tilly herself a time at the library! 📚❤️

09/21/2025

💖 Eloise & Samantha 💖

Big Sis Eloise came in for her Personality Portraits, microphone-ready, looking STRAIGHT out of a Limited Too catalog!! A girl after my own 90’s kid heart 😍🤩 She sang Wannabe for us by the way (aka we were all singing with her cause how could we resist?!)

Little Sis Eloise came in ALL sparkles and sunshine, twirling about in her colorful dress, SO excited to show us what was in her treasure box! She also boogied her little heart out as her sister sang the Spice Girls 💞

Both girls totally and completely ROCKED their Personality Portrait sessions!!!! (And made my day while doing it 😉)

09/17/2025

Bought my first baby pumpkins last night!! From Costco, no less 😅

And now it’s moody, misty and chilly outside? FALL IS UPON US - and I truly could not be happier!! Right now is the time of the year where I start reading witchy cozy mysteries, drinking pumpkin coffee almost exclusively and wondering how early is TOO early for my first Hocus Pocus viewing of the year 😉

What’s your favorite early fall tradition?! Tell me in the comments below: it can be small and mundane OR wild and over-the-top!

PS. It’s making me so so happy to get all of these amazing galleries off my hard drive and on to the ‘gram. How adorable is this set from earlier this year?! 😍

09/16/2025

Come as you are ❤️

— Choose an outfit from your closet that you already own, no need to buy anything new unless you want to!

— You can do a quick de-clutter of your home if you’d like, but we can do that together once I arrive. No deep cleaning required!

— Let your gardens and backyards grow wild, makes things more interesting and beautiful!

— Let your kids be what and who they are going to be. They don’t need to perform or smile for me. I want them exactly as they are - quiet and shy, wild and rambunctious, or even a little naughty :)

If we can all let go of the idea of perfection, even just a bit, you will FEEL such truth and love in your images for many, many years to come.

08/25/2025

Booking for Christmas Tree Farm Minis opens tomorrow night exclusively for my email subscribers!!

These will take place on Saturday, November 8th at Snickers Gap Tree Farm in Round Hill, VA. Our rain date will be Sunday, November 9th!

If you’re interested in snagging a spot, be sure to sign up for my email list before 8pm tomorrow evening. Link in bio!!

SO excited for another fun day with all of you among the Christmas trees! 🌲❤️

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