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I’ve got some life and business updates on tap for today. I’ve been trying to decide how much I want to share because I know that once I say something, I’ll feel duty-bound to follow through… and follow-through isn’t one of my strong suits đŸ€Ș I’m also going to pepper through some of my favorite […]

Life and Business Updates | Maryland Baby Photographer

January 8, 2025

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walking on a rocky pier at dusk in white dresses

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When Dad Shows Up (And I Mean Really Shows Up) Let’s just admit it… sometimes maternity photography sessions can feel a little one-sided. Mom is glowing, her belly beautiful and her mood serene, and then there’s Dad… standing stiffly to the side like he forgot how to move his arms đŸ€·â€â™‚ïž. Sound familiar? Ok, sometimes […]

Maternity Photography: Capturing Connection and Emotion

October 30, 2025

Maternity

expectant couple in white shirts and jeans stands next to white curtains with their joined hands on her pregnant belly

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So, you’ve brought your sweet baby home (🎉 sleep is optional at this point, right?), and the question hits: when is the best time to schedule newborn photos? You blink and suddenly your teeny tiny newborn has grown out of those curled-up poses and is giving side-eye to any attempt to wrap them like a […]

When to Book Your Posed Newborn Session | Maryland Newborn Photography

October 6, 2025

Posed Newborn

baby girl against pink backdrop sleeping in froggy pose; newborn photographer Maryland

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Let me be real with you for a second
 I can stretch myself artistically. I’ve shot in tiny condos, crowded nurseries, and dark winter homes – where I swear the sun hibernates until April 😂 But nothing tests my skills quite like a lifestyle newborn session in a dimly lit space so, for the sake […]

Natural Light is Everything: How to Prep Your Home for a Lifestyle Newborn Session

September 29, 2025

Newborn

scenes from a lifestyle newborn photography session; lifestyle newborn photography light tips

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Heirloom Portrait Photography is a new passion of mine and one of my goals in the upcoming year is to become known as Maryland’s Heirloom Portrait Photographer. I’m excited to share a little about what makes my job so special. If you’re a parent thinking about capturing your child’s growth in a way that’s both […]

Why I Love Being Maryland’s Heirloom Portrait Photographer

September 23, 2025

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Ever wonder when your newborn photos will arrive? In this post, I’m walking you through my gallery delivery process step-by-step. From proof galleries to final edits, sneaky peeks and slideshow tears, I’ve got you covered on what to expect.

Step-by-Step Guide to Newborn Photography Gallery Delivery | Maryland Newborn Photographer

August 12, 2025

Newborn

Nebworn baby girl swaddled in pink with matching headband and placed in a brown wooden basket with pearl accents.

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There’s something really special about welcoming returning families into the studio—like catching up with old friends and getting to celebrate some of life’s most beautiful milestones together. This newborn session with baby Meyer was exactly that kind of experience. This wasn’t Meyer’s family’s first time in front of my lens—we originally met when I photographed […]

Sweet Baby Meyer’s Studio Session | Burtonsville Newborn Photography

May 7, 2025

Posed Newborn

Burtonsville newborn photography session features a baby boy wrapped in ocean blue and nestled in a basket

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Some sessions just make your heart melt — and these twin milestone photos absolutely elicited that reaction in me. Stephanie first reached out to me over the winter, hoping to book newborn photos for her identical twin girls, Quinn and Riley. Unfortunately, my schedule was already full (which always breaks my heart!), but we pivoted […]

Twin Milestone Photos | Light + Bright Studio Session in Burtonsville, MD

May 1, 2025

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twin milestone photos - hands show connection and love

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Over this past winter, I’ve been busily putting together my ideas to begin offering studio maternity photos. As I mentioned in my previous blog post, my photography business has gone through many different iterations in terms of what I offer. When I started, I photographed EVERYTHING. In my past life as a postpartum and newborn […]

Pure Studio Maternity Photos | Maryland Maternity Photographer

March 21, 2025

Maternity

studio maternity photos - pregnant woman blurred into the background with foliage in the foreground

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One of the things I love most about being a photographer is the opportunity to create sessions that are entirely tailored to my clients’ wishes. Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing Hartley’s all-white first birthday, and it was a session that truly embraced the beauty of tradition. The Family Tradition: An All-White First Birthday […]

Hartley’s All-White First Birthday | Maryland Baby Photographer

January 3, 2025

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Little girl in white dress sits on white rocker next to white flowers on a white backdrop for her all-white first birthday