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COSTOLA JOURNAL

I'm a hopeless romantic who finds great joy in creating and capturing connection and beauty wherever I go. This journal is a peek into my personal life, tips and tricks as well as highlights from weddings and sessions that we design and document.

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Celebrate the Season with our Holiday Mini Session | Washington D.C. Family Portraits

Nothing captures the magic of the season quite like our Holiday Mini Session at Costola Studio. That’s why holidays are my favorite time of the year. Indeed, these sessions are a festive tradition that I look forward to every year. It’s truly heartwarming to welcome returning families, see how they’ve grown, and meet new families […]

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Capturing Carla’s Stunning Motherhood Portraits | Washington D.C. Family Portraits

The Magic of Two: Capturing Carla and Valentina’s Motherhood Bond Remember the radiant Carla and her beautiful family who joined us for a cozy winter in-home session? Well, they’re back at Costola Studio, but this time, it’s all about capturing stunning motherhood portraits! Just Carla and her precious daughter, Valentina, graced us with their presence. […]

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Adorable First Birthday Cake Smash | Washington D.C. Family Portraits

Shay Turns One! Remember that adorable little peanut, Shay, who stole our hearts with her gummy grin at her 6-month session? Well, guess what? This ray of sunshine is back at Costola Studio, and this time, she’s celebrating a major milestone – 1st birthday and a first birthday cake smash! Where does the time go? […]

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Fun Family Photo Session | Washington D.C. Family Portraits

The McCauley Ladies: A Portrait of Pure Fun and Family This week at Costola Studio, I wasn’t just capturing Molly MacCauley’s radiant energy in a headshot session, but also got to document the warmth of their family during a fun family photo session. Molly McCauley and her amazing girl gang, her sister and mom, came […]

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Behind the Lens with Molly McCauley | Washington D.C. Luxury Wedding Photography

Capturing the Essence of a Fellow Artist: A Day with Molly McCauley Usually, I’m the one behind the camera, snagging those magical moments that weave a wedding story. But sometimes, the tables turn, and I get to train my lens on a fellow creative soul. That’s exactly what happened recently when the incredibly talented Molly […]

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Romantic Engagement Session at St. Michaels | Washington D.C. Luxury Wedding Photography

Setting Sail Into Forever: Amanda & Jim’s St. Michaels Engagement Session Buckle up because we’re about to set sail on an engagement session unlike any other! This stunning shoot in St. Michaels, Maryland, is pure romance dipped in nautical charm. Our gorgeous couple stands gracefully on a wooden dock, the scene straight out of a […]

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         tips for a stress free session

Portrait Sessions can be stressful, but if you arrive with a few tricks in your bag, you’ll come away with portraits that perfectly capture what family is all about.

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