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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 […]

Baby Photo Studio | Burtonsville, MD

April 5, 2024

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spring newborn session and tulips

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As a newborn photographer, one of the most important aspects of my craft is creating stunning compositions that showcase the beauty and innocence of my tiny subjects. Sometimes I get a little bored creating the same images over and over – there’s only so much you can do in newborn photography and the old standards […]

Creating Stunning Compositions in Newborn Photography

March 2, 2024

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stunning composition in newborn photography

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One of my photography super powers is the power of storytelling. Newborn photography has the unique ability to capture the pure innocence and beauty of a baby in her first few weeks of life. It is a special time for both the baby and her family, as they adjust to their new roles and the […]

Newborn Photography | The Power of Storytelling

February 24, 2024

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the power of storytelling - big sister loving on newborn sister

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Becoming a parent is a whirlwind of emotions, late-night feedings, and adorable baby giggles. Amidst the chaos, it’s easy to forget just how quickly these tiny humans grow and change. That’s where baby milestone photos come to the rescue, freezing those precious moments in time. Let’s dive into the enchanting world of capturing the milestones […]

Baby Milestone Photos | Columbia, MD

February 10, 2024

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baby milestone photos include baby girl in various newborn photos

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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 […]

Baby Photoshoot | Silver Spring, MD

January 20, 2024

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Fresh 48 baby photoshoot - newborn in hospital bassinet

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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

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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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Welcoming a new baby into the world is an extraordinary experience filled with boundless joy, tender moments, and fleeting memories. As parents, we wish to hold onto every precious detail, every new expression, and every milestone. Luckily, photography allows us to freeze those beautiful moments of baby’s first year in time, creating lasting memories that […]

Baby’s First Year, Captured

June 22, 2023

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Baby's First Year Photos - Cake Smash

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Newborn photography is a special art form that requires a skilled and experienced photographer to capture the beauty, innocence, and emotion of a newborn baby. Whether it’s a sweetly sleeping newborn or a wide-eyed, curious infant, capturing the emotion of a newborn is a challenging yet rewarding task for any photographer. Here are some tips […]

7 Tips For Capturing Emotion in Newborn Photography

June 9, 2023

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spring newborn session and tulips

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Creating connection with a baby client is essential for capturing beautiful, unforgettable photographs and that is my goal Every Time I photograph a baby. Some ages are easier than others to work with (*cough* 6-8 month sitters *cough*) but it’s definitely not impossible to make a connection with any little that comes for a photo […]

Creating Connection in Baby Photography

March 28, 2023

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Creating connection in baby photography - baby photo studio