Alexandria VA Photography

When to book newborn photos with Alexandria Photographer Sarah Drewry

When to Book Your Newborn Session with Alexandria Photographer Sarah Drewry

If you’re expecting a baby, first… congratulations! Lots of new parents would love to have photos of their new little addition but are not sure when or how to reach out to schedule a session. Here are answers to the top 4 questions expecting moms ask me about booking newborn photos. When to Book Your …

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Simple Sales Blueprint

The Simple Sales System – Blueprint Review and Discount

Simple Sales Blueprint: A Review If I had to guess, money is probably not the sole reason you started your photography business. It’s not why I started mine. My two sons were going to college and I needed a new focus, something I would feel passionate about. After working as a graphic design consultant for …

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Woodland Elopement Styled Shoot

How do you create a woodland styled shoot in the DC suburbs? 1. Find your inspiration. I decided on an elopement theme –  I was inspired by several couples who contacted me early this year to photograph their elopements, engagements, and micro-weddings. The small wedding and elopement trend allows a more intimate and personalized experience, …

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A Summer Micro Wedding in Old Town Alexandria

Rachel and Matt are the sweetest couple. Their warm and easygoing personalities really shine through – the first time I met them for their engagement photos at Sky Meadows, I knew they would be so fun to work with and couldn’t wait for their wedding day! As usual, the week before their wedding, I kept …

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Spring Engagement at Sky Meadows

Rachel and I connected back in February. She found me on Instagram and said she loved the “rich, deep colors and light” in my photos and would like to have a special engagement session for her and her fiance since they had to completely reimagine their wedding. I suggested May at Sky Meadows because I …

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Washington, DC Senior Session

I am so happy for all of the seniors to graduate next month. Online school has not been easy for them this year but they have so much to look forward to with everything slowly returning to normal. Natalie and I had the best time taking her senior photos – when we arrived at the …

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Focus & Composition Tips for the Perfect Ring Shot

Details are an important part of an elopement or engagement session, and shots of the ring(s) are a must-have to complete these galleries! My sessions are all outside using natural light, and it’s so fun to get creative and use whatever is available for your composition. Here’s what I’ve learned to create gorgeous ring shots …

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Tips for Photos With Toddlers

I love working with 2-3 year olds!! This session was so awesome from the time I met up with this family to the time I finished culling and editing their photos. Here are my five top tips for a successful photo session with toddlers: Plan where you are going to take the photos beforehand and …

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