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The air is filled with the delicate scent of blooming flowers, and sunlight streams through the glass walls of a magical sanctuary – a greenhouse, where it is always balmy and weather is never a concern. Framed by beautiful flowers and greenery, a family gathers, their hearts brimming with joy and excitement. This picturesque setting […]

Greenhouse Pregnancy Announcement | Brookside Gardens Conservatory

January 16, 2024

Maternity

blue baby sneakers as prop in greenhouse pregnancy announcement

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I’ve got an incredible backlog of photo sessions to share – so much so that, in an effort to get them off my list of pending blogs and onto my website, I’m going to break all of Google’s rules and *not* have a focus keyword, nor throw out at least 600 words, nor utilize paragraph […]

Family Maternity Photos | Woodlawn Manor

January 9, 2024

Maternity

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There’s something undeniably magical about capturing a silly, messy baby’s first birthday on camera. It’s a milestone that marks the end of a year filled with growth, wonder, and countless diaper changes. And what better way to celebrate this special occasion than with a cake smash photoshoot? While most photoshoots aim for perfection and poise, […]

Messy Baby | Cake Smash Photos

January 2, 2024

Cake Smash

silly baby girl dressed in blue smiles hugely at the camera

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Today is a stunning autumn day – the sun is shining, the air is warm yet crisp, the leaves are in show-off mode and my inbox is full of requests for wintertime maternity portraits (insert sound of screeching brakes). Fall maternity portraits are very different from wintertime maternity portraits and starting around this time of […]

Wintertime Maternity Portraits

October 29, 2023

Maternity

wintertime maternity portraits - pregnant mom takes a floral bath

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Maternity photography is a special type of portraiture that captures beauty, emotion, and the bond between a mother and her unborn child. These photographs serve as a reminder of the incredible journey of pregnancy and are a special keepsake for a lifetime. What mother doesn’t want photographic evidence of her looking like a straight mom […]

Maternity Photography: A Keepsake for a Lifetime

October 22, 2023

Maternity

Maternity photography, beautifully showcased by a momma in a rust-colored dress, being loved on by her two best men

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Cake smash photography has become a super fun trend in recent years, celebrating the messiest yet most adorable moments surrounding a baby’s first birthday. This genre of photography beautifully captures the innocence, curiosity, and sheer joy of a baby’s first encounter with a birthday cake. In this blog, we’ll dive into the world of cake […]

Sweet Chaos | Cake Smash Photography

October 15, 2023

Cake Smash

Beautiful half Chinese baby dressed in red sitting on a white bed during her cake smash photography photo session.

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I had a phone call from a past client yesterday that ripped my heart out. I was sitting editing and I received a text from Catherine*. It read, “Can I call? Just wanted to share something.” I responded, “Sure!” thinking she wanted to tell me that someone commented on her photos (the power of photos […]

Grief and the Power of Photos

October 8, 2023

Newborn

A toddler and a newborn photographed together in a white room.

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It is an honor and a pleasure when a family chooses me to be the holder of their memories…it is even more so a gift when I am invited back time and time again. Such was my experience with the Szewczak family, who hired me to photograph Kayla and Andrew’s maternity session as well as […]

Baby’s First Year: The Journey

October 1, 2023

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A collage of husband and wife maternity photos at Rawlings Conservatory in Baltimore starts a year of baby's first year photo sessions

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Beautiful baby photography is utterly timeless, an art form that captures the hearts of parents and photographers alike, and is appreciated for a lifetime. From the gentle curve of a baby’s cheek to the sparkle in their eyes, those precious features that belong to your little one are treasures waiting to be preserved. In this […]

Beautiful Baby Photography | Maryland Baby Photographer

September 24, 2023

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A dainty baby girl in pink dress, knee socks, and brown leather shoes sits on a white wooden bed prop in front of a window with sheer white curtains.

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In the world of photography, there’s something truly magical about capturing the essence of childhood innocence and the pure, untarnished joy that comes with it. Recently, I had the immense pleasure of hosting this joyful baby photo session, featuring the gorgeous Luna, that left my heart brimming with happiness. Join me on this heartwarming journey […]

Capturing Innocence: A Joyful Baby Photo Session

September 17, 2023

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This joyful baby photo session featured 6 month old baby Luna, who was the sweetest, most smiley girl.