ERIN THOMPSON

This is the place where my passions for family, military life, photography, and teaching all come together. You'll find business tips and resources for military spouse photographers, as well as a glimpse of my professional work and personal life. I'm thrilled that you're here!

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WELCOME TO THE

This is the place where my passions for family, military life, photography, and teaching all come together. You'll find business tips and resources for military spouse photographers, as well as a glimpse of my professional work and personal life. I'm thrilled that you're here!

blog!

WELCOME TO THE

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Are you a military spouse photographer moving to the DC area? This Northern Virginia photography spotlight is for you!

Northern Virginia Photography Spotlight with Erin Thompson Photography

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As a Virginia newborn photographer, I love capturing the joyful chaos that is life with littles! The Saffar family’s session was no exception!

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An extended family photography session was a must while the Huangs were celebrating a 100th birthday, engagement and Chinese New Year!

Extended Family Photography | The Huang Family

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Interested in a Washington DC cherry blossom photo session? Check out the most popular questions I’ve received about them here!

Cherry Blossom Photo Session FAQs

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Wondering where to start with ChatGPT? Here are three easy ideas for photographers that you can implement today!

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What do you do when wintry weather postpones your session not once, but twice? You pivot to an Alexandria lifestyle photography session!

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more from erin

Are you a military spouse photographer moving to the DC area? This Northern Virginia photography spotlight is for you!

Northern Virginia Photography Spotlight with Erin Thompson Photography

Location Guides

read MORE

As a Virginia newborn photographer, I love capturing the joyful chaos that is life with littles! The Saffar family’s session was no exception!

Virginia Newborn Photographer | The Saffar Family

Lifestyle Newborn

read MORE

An extended family photography session was a must while the Huangs were celebrating a 100th birthday, engagement and Chinese New Year!

Extended Family Photography | The Huang Family

Family Session

read MORE

Interested in a Washington DC cherry blossom photo session? Check out the most popular questions I’ve received about them here!

Cherry Blossom Photo Session FAQs

Family Session

read MORE

Wondering where to start with ChatGPT? Here are three easy ideas for photographers that you can implement today!

AI for Photographers | Where to Start with ChatGPT

AI for Photographers

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What do you do when wintry weather postpones your session not once, but twice? You pivot to an Alexandria lifestyle photography session!

Alexandria Lifestyle Photography | The Downalls

Family Session

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more about me

I've been navigating military life with my family since 2008. In that time, I went from a full-time classroom teacher to an online course designer to a photographer. Actually, I still teach a little math on the side because I just love it too much!

Through it all, I've discovered how passionate I am about connecting with military families. Whether it's taking photos at a retirement ceremony, coaching a fellow milspouse photographer, or just grabbing coffee with a new squadron friend, I love this community. And as a teacher at heart, I'm excited to use this space to share what I've learned about business and life with you.

I'M ERIN.

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