A maternity session at the Capitol that blends natural light, timeless architecture, and heartfelt moments. Melanie Lopez Photography captures honest, connection-filled portraits across Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia.

From crisp uniforms to quiet moments with their kids, this Pentagon promotion was full of powerful images. I photographed her promotion last year, and coming back to capture his made it even more meaningful.

We caught the light just right at Morven Park. Bubbles to start (always a win), then playful moments with a few poses mixed in. Simple, easy, and exactly how I like family sessions to feel.