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pre-k student laughing during baltimore school photos

If your Baltimore school or co-op doesn’t yet offer your students a school photo day, I’d love to encourage you to consider it! Baltimore school photography can benefit schools and families. Here are four perks of school photos when you bring me in to photograph your students! Personalized to Your School Every preschool has its […]

Four benefits of school photos | Baltimore School Photography

preschool student making funny face at camera school picture day

What to wear for school picture day Getting ready for school photo day in Baltimore? Choosing the right outfit can make all the difference in how your child’s portrait turns out. Whether you’re working with me or another photographer, I’m here to make the process easier. Let’s pick out something that’ll make your child look […]

What to wear for school picture day | Baltimore School Photography

toddler girl sticking tongue at camera during baltimore preschool photography day

Preschool is such a magical and fleeting time—your little ones grow up so fast! Even if your preschool is on the smaller side, hiring a professional photographer to take annual portraits is a wonderful idea. These photos will capture the joy and charm of these precious years, preserving them for years to come. Here’s why […]

Baltimore Preschool Photography

two girls playing at a local baltimore beach

Summer showed up in a big way last week and it was hot! If your kids are like mine and love playing outside regardless of the weather, you know that finding a spot with water access is the ultimate hack. Although we’ll visit pools and splash pads occasionally, natural water play is more our speed. […]

Beat the Heat in Baltimore

baltimore family playing during family photo session

Often times, when I share that I’m a family photographer, I get an array of excuses why someone hasn’t booked family photos. I get it, it’s easy to put off – “my kids aren’t little anymore,” “I have to lose the baby weight first,” “my family wouldn’t cooperate.” Excuses, excuses! (I say this in teasingly!) […]

Stop making excuses not to have family photos taken!

family walking in baltimore park during best time of year for outdoor Baltimore family photos

One question people often ask me, “When is the best time of year for Baltimore outdoor family photos?” And I get it! You’re investing your money, and more importantly, your valuable time in a family portrait session, so of courseyou want to make sure you choose the best time of year. Truthfully, I believe you […]

When is the best time of year for outdoor Baltimore family photos? | Baltimore Family Portraits

pre k student smiling during school portraits

Although I launched the school portraits side of my business at possibly the worst time (March 2020!), it’s grown to be something I absolutely love and can’t imagine NOT offering. There are so many things I enjoy about being a Maryland school photographer, but these are my top 3 reasons. I love working with kids […]

3 Reasons I Love School Portraits | Maryland School Photographer

girl running through tulip field at burnside farms

Wondering what family friendly spring attractions in Baltimore are happening soon? If you’re looking for something fun to do this spring with your family, you have lots of options! Whether you want flowers or berries or live music, there’s something for everyone in and around Baltimore. Check out these five spring attractions for families in […]

5 Spring Attractions for Families in Baltimore

pre k student prepare for school picture day

Since expanding my business to include school photography, I’ve gotten a wide variety of responses from friends, families, and local moms when they find out it’s something I offer. Some parents share a funny stories and others are more of, shall we say, horror stories. Picture day elicits a lot of feelings! Here are a […]

How to Prepare Your Child for School Picture Day

preschooler laughing baltimore school photography

Fall is a popular time of year for local schools to schedule picture day. But have you considered offering school portraits in the spring? Here’s my take on spring school portraits as a Baltimore school photographer. Traditional school portraits I think we collectively think of school portraits as a fall thing. I remember, as both […]

Spring School Picture Day | Baltimore School Photographer