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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

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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

pre-k student laughing during baltimore school photos

Big box photo companies have been around forever with the experience and systems to back them up. Why would you consider moving away from this model? The answer is pretty straight forward: utilizing a local small business goes beyond just a transaction – it becomes familial. Here are a couple of considerations as to why […]

Why You Should Hire a Local Photographer for Your Baltimore School Photos

detail shot of newborn toes newborn portraits baltimore in home newborn photographer

You just wrapped up your in home Baltimore newborn session, woo hoo! Take a deep breath, the hard part is done. If you’re wondering what happens next, let me take you along the same journey your photos take. From the raw and beautiful moments we captured together to the lovely, heart-squeezing images (ya know, the […]

What to expect after your newborn session

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With so many talented newborn photographers in the Baltimore area, there are lots of choices in terms of style and approach. Photography is an art, after all! Choosing the photographer who is the right fit for your family is so important to your overall experience. As a Baltimore in-home newborn photographer, I want my clients […]

4 Types of Photos You Can Expect in Your Baltimore In-Home Newborn Gallery

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Welcoming a new baby to your family is a whirlwind for everyone, but especially a toddler. One of my favorite things about toddlers is how the entire world revolves around them, but this stage of development can make it really tough to adjust to sharing your time and attention. Wondering how you can prepare your […]

How to Prepare Your Toddler for a Sibling | Maryland Newborn Photograph

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When a family welcomes a new baby, it can totally rock the household. It can be especially tough for toddlers to adapt to having a newborn around. I know from experience! While capturing your Baltimore newborn photos, my goal is to always keep things light and fun for everyone involved. Toddlers During Baltimore Newborn Photos […]

How I work with toddlers during a newborn session | Baltimore Newborn Photos

There are a lot of talented newborn photographers in Baltimore and each of us has our own strengths and talents. It can feel overwhelming to find the right fit, so here are a few tips to help you choose the right Baltimore newborn photographer for your new family. Think about the style you’re drawn to […]

How to choose the right Baltimore newborn photographer | Baltimore Newborn Photography

baltimore mom, dad, and newborn cuddled on bed during in home newborn photography session

Why in home newborn photography? It’s no secret that I love in home sessions! Staying home for your newborn adds an intimate and authentic element that can’t really be recreated in other settings. Don’t get me wrong – I love my outdoor sessions! But there’s definitely something extra special about a family allowing me to […]

The Benefits of In Home Newborn Photography

The Evolution of an In Home Baltimore Newborn Photographer Once upon a time, my in home Baltimore newborn sessions tried to replicate the set up and look of a studio session. Can you imagine? I’d bring a newborn posing pillow, a big assortment of props, and a space heater. There was a time when I […]

Baby Led Newborn Photography Sessions | In Home Baltimore Newborn Photographer