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Liz Viernes Photography is a lifestyle photographer based near Silver Spring, MD
Photography
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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 […]
January 3, 2025
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Your little one’s first birthday is a milestone worth celebrating in style, and it’s so much fun to capture the joy with a cake smash photo session! But when it comes to planning these sessions, one question often arises: simple vs dressed up? Should you go for a minimalist, cake-only setup or create a scene […]
December 27, 2024
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Following a baby through her first year of life is such a rewarding experiences as a photographer. From the tender newborn moments to the joyful chaos of a first birthday, each session tells a piece of the story that families will cherish forever. Baby Elizabeth was one of those special little ones I had the […]
December 11, 2024
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The basement of my home wasn’t always a baby photo studio… not by a long shot. This space has gone through MANY iterations during its time, from a cement-floored storage space, to a fully outfitted apartment that housed a nursing student for a couple of years and then a young married couple who was saving […]
April 5, 2024
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Last year, my word of the year was Connections. You can read all about it here. I wasn’t going to do another word of the year this year because my enthusiasm for it dropped off shortly after I wrote the blog post (ha!) but, one day early in January, I was listening to a parenting […]
March 23, 2024
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As a former postpartum and newborn nurse, I have channeled my love of all things baby away from clinical nurse practice and into photography. If you want to see me thrilled, schedule a baby photoshoot with me and watch me turn into a bucket of joy, doing what I love best. There are all kinds […]
January 20, 2024
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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, […]
January 2, 2024
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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 […]
October 15, 2023
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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 […]
October 1, 2023
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Cake smash photoshoots have become a popular way to celebrate a baby’s first birthday. Parents envision their little one joyfully diving into a cake, getting covered in frosting, and creating adorable memories captured by a professional photographer. But what happens when your baby isn’t thrilled about the idea? In this blog, we’ll explore the story […]
September 10, 2023
