Finally, portraits that reflect the truth and preserve the beauty of who you really are.

Portrait Photography — Professional photographs that reflect your essence and spark in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia

In this day and age, people aren’t shy about snapping photos. Want to test my theory? Go look at your phone’s camera roll, right now! It’s probably filled with hundreds of photos, documenting everything from your breakfast to your latest shade of lipstick. That’s all good! (In case you can’t tell, I love photography.)

But when’s the last time you and your family took an intentional photo? A photo that’s been carefully curated to reflect your personal style? A photo that preserves the love that you share for each other, and reflects the truth of who you really are?

Now, here’s the big question: When’s the last time someone cared enough about your memories to intentionally preserve them? So many of us have photos that are lost somewhere in the cloud. We’re missing the keepsakes we need to preserve to keep our family legacy intact.

Selfies are one thing. Heirloom-quality portraits are quite another. Which one would you rather set in frames and hang on your walls?

But what if you had dozens of professionally edited images of yourself and your family members, all looking pulled-together, confident, and at ease? Photos that you love so much, you’ll actually look at them more than once or twice, you’ll want to enjoy them tomorrow, next month, next year, and pass them on for future generations to enjoy?

What if, instead of keeping all your photos on your camera roll, you had heirloom-quality photographs that could fill your home like a living family history museum? And don’t worry, unlike prints that can be temporarily packed away in storage, what if you also had a thoughtfully curated collection of images that were carefully organized with names, locations, dates, and categories and instantly available at all times because they’re saved in your own private cloud?

Here’s the biggest question: What if you could have peace of mind knowing your memories are safely preserved, stored, and organized so you have the ability to reminisce over cherished moments for years to come?

Yes, you can have all that!

You probably have a few photos of yourself that don’t make you squirm. And sure, you may have saved some family photos that could make it onto the holiday card. (With some tweaks, here and there…)

Imagine what it would be like to have your own family history museum. A place where all your most cherished memories live on forever — in bright, vivid color.

As your official Family Legacy Curator, I’ll help you and your family thoughtfully preserve your current stage of life. With my Portrait Experience, all you have to do is relax, be yourself, and enjoy the session while I create indelible images that allow you to be seen for who you truly are, for centuries to come.

I’ve helped so many happy families preserve cherished memories.

“Lesly is someone who has really honed her photography and is an absolute perfectionist who will not stop until she has captured the best shot no matter how many attempts are needed. She satisfies her clients by catering to their needs, their style and vision.”

-Amy B.

“Lesly’s photos truly are dreamy and we know that we will be cherishing them for the rest of our lives. Not only is Lesly incredibly talented, but she also knows how to make you feel comfortable and pose you just right for photos.”

-Carol Anderson

“Working with Lesly is simply the best. During the photo shoot, we felt so comfortable and relaxed! Lesly’s personality is so fun and bubbly! We could not be happier with how the photos turned out. Lesly even sent us some photos as a ‘sneak peek’ within just three days! Cannot recommend her highly enough as a DC-area photographer!”

-Rachel Lipski

Portrait Experience

The Portrait Experience Is For…

People who feel painfully shy in front of the camera. (My superpower is putting people at ease!)
Families who want to document their life together, but don’t know where to start.
Anyone who feels confused and overwhelmed when trying to select an outfit to be photographed in. (Don’t worry! I’ll help you style everything.)
Those who want heirloom-quality photos to remember their loved ones by.

What’s Included in the Portrait Experience:

An extensive, 40+ page style guide that will help you and your family look and feel your best during the experience.
A 60-minute session with a professional photographer who will help you relax and feel free in front of the camera.
40+ professionally-edited images within 4 weeks of your session.
A collection of fine art prints in an heirloom linen photo box delivered within 8 weeks.

If you’re looking to commemorate your pregnancy with maternity photos, you want to celebrate a family milestone through professional-quality images, or you simply want to capture a moment just because, it’s time to add a portrait experience to your calendar.

Through this experience, you’ll have a 90-minute session with a photographer who truly puts you at ease. The experience comes with an extensive style guide, so you don’t have to worry about outfit selection or where to take your photos. In the end, you’ll have 50+ professionally edited images that you’ll want to instantly frame. Not only that, you’ll have peace of mind knowing you have a curated collection of images kept safe in the cloud that have been thoughtfully tagged with names, locations, dates, and categories.

The Investment

Professional photography seems like an out-of-reach luxury to so many — and I get it! Every family has a different budget and unique financial concerns. I respect that. But bear with me and consider this: What would you pay to have your memories preserved forever? What price would you put on a living family-history museum, filled with heirloom-quality photos of you and the ones you love most?

You deserve to invest in your legacy. It’s not only your child’s teeny hands or your grandmother’s alert gaze that change over time. Nothing lasts forever, unless you preserve it. Don’t wait until it’s too late.

$650