Natural photography for families, couples & events in DC, Northern Virginia & Maryland.
Thoughtful guidance when you need it. Space to be yourselves when you don’t.
Photographs that preserve what this season actually felt like.
Based in Alexandria • Serving DC, Virginia & Maryland
What are you planning?
Family + Couples Sessions
Signature Sessions
For families, couples, maternity and milestones. We plan the setting, timing and flow together so you can relax and actually enjoy being photographed.
FULL SESSIONS $599
Events + Proposals
Documentary Coverage
For proposals, birthdays, showers, anniversaries, gatherings and celebrations already in motion. You stay in the moment. I document what happens around you.
Event coverage from $425
FALL + HOLIDAY 2026 SESSIONS ARE NOW BOOKING
Fall feels fast. Keep some of it.
Testimonials
"...My fiancée and I were new to the DMV area and Erica was so kind to reach out to the location of the proposal to help set things up. She was very prompt with her replies and was very reassuring the day would be perfect. When it came to the proposal; my fiancée and I had been placed in awkward poses with previous photographers, but Erica knew exactly what she was doing with a wlw couple. She even came with inspo poses which made us feel so comfortable. After 2 weeks we received the pictures and they are everything and more than what we were expecting. We would definitely recommend Erica and common thread photo. We will be booking her again for future sessions."
Bailey & Peyton
"Erica at Common Thread did my maternity photos and they turned out better than I could have asked for! I was definitely feeling very tired and pregnant before going into the photo shoot but ended up having such a fun session that made me feel confident and powerful as a first time mom! Cannot recommend Common Thread enough!!!"
Jessica
"Working with Erica was an absolute dream. She has such a unique talent for capturing moments in a way that not many people can. Instead of overly posed shots, Erica focuses on the moments in between. She sets the scene and then let things happen naturally. For our engagement photoshoot, Erica trekked through the woods with us to a secluded location by a small Adirondack pond and made the whole day feel like an adventure just for us. She made us feel comfortable and confident, and that shows through in the pictures. Some of my favorite shots from that day are the ones that weren’t posed. They’re the moments that Erica caught us just being ourselves. I can’t wait to work with Erica again. I know that she’ll go above and beyond to capture my important moments just right."
Ashley & Conner
The Common Thread Difference
Direction without performing
Location, timing, styling and light handled beforehand.
Thoughtful planning
Enough guidance to feel comfortable without forcing every photograph.
The moments between the portraits
The finished gallery includes the photograph for the frame and the pieces you didn't know were happening.
