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As a lifestyle newborn photographer, I am always excited to capture the sweet and special moments of a young family welcoming its newest addition for baby’s first photoshoot! When I arrived at Leya’s family’s large, light-filled home in Glenwood, Maryland, I was greeted by her adorable two year old brother and the family dog, Lulu. […]

Baby’s First Photoshoot

January 17, 2023

Newborn

family gathers in nursery for baby's first photoshoot

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Welcome to my blog about Elanor’s documentary newborn photography session with her parents, Adam and Rachel, and their dog! As a professional photographer, I always love the opportunity to capture special moments for families, and there’s nothing quite as special as a new baby. However, shooting in-home newborn sessions can present their own set of […]

Beautiful Documentary Newborn Photography

January 10, 2023

Newborn

backlit documentary newborn photography photos in front of window

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Over the course of many years as a newborn photographer, I have learned a few things about what works and what doesn’t work for lifestyle newborn photo sessions. Today I’m sharing my top tips for in home newborn pictures in an effort to help things go as smoothly as possible and to deliver you the […]

6 Easy Tips For In Home Newborn Pictures

January 3, 2023

Newborn

mom in white dress holds new baby son

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Okay, so you’ve booked a studio newborn session with Liz Viernes Photography! Now it’s time to make some decisions! This blog post is going to walk you through how to customize your newborn photos so that your gallery is exactly what you hoped it would be. We aim to please over here so if there’s […]

Customize Your Newborn Photos

December 29, 2022

Newborn

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It’s always daunting when a photographer you know and are (online) friends with passes an in home newborn client to you – or any type of client, really. This was the case with Santi and his lifestyle newborn session…my photographer friend had a bout with the C-word that we’re not saying out loud and Santi’s […]

Santi | In Home Newborn Session

December 13, 2022

Newborn

in home newborn session - newborn in crib

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The first question I ask when I receive an inquiry about newborn photos is whether the client wants to do studio or in home photos. This is a very important consideration and it is extremely client dependent. There are so many factors involved in determining where your newborn’s photo session will take place and I […]

Studio or In Home Photos?

December 2, 2022

Newborn

Studio or In Home Photos - nursery details

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Today we’re going to talk Bucket List Photo Locations. I’ve been in business since March of 2017 so I’ve done a LOT of photo sessions. When you’re first starting out, you shoot anywhere that the client wants. Oh, I’ve shot in so many places that I look back on now and shake my head at. […]

Bucket List Photo Locations

September 20, 2022

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bucket list photo locations - boardwalk surrounded by beach grasses

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As a former postpartum and newborn nurse, breastfeeding is near and dear to my heart and, at every opportunity, I offer breastfeeding photo sessions. I breastfed all three of my children for at least a year each. It was the most precious connection to share during that time and, often, I think back and kick […]

Breastfeeding Photo Sessions

September 13, 2022

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breastfeeding in egg chair

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My studio is a good size…if you’re a newborn. If you’re a family of 5, things get a little dicey 🤭 Family posing in studio is something that can definitely be done in the studio but it takes a little finessing, depending on how many family members we’re talking about. When I shoot a newborn […]

Family Posing in Studio

August 30, 2022

Newborn

dad portraits with newborn

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No, I am not claiming to be the best newborn photographer – though I might be the best one in Burtonsville, hee (self-deprecation is my M.O.). No, my goal with the title of this blog is for Google to send you to me so that I can show you why I am the best newborn […]

Best Newborn Photographer

August 23, 2022

Newborn

family stands in Arlington, VA, condo with newborn baby girl