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For many schools, picture day is one of the busiest—and sometimes most overwhelming—days of the year. Between managing students, coordinating staff, and keeping the schedule on track, things can quickly get chaotic. The good news? With an experienced Baltimore school photographer, picture day doesn’t have to feel stressful. As an experienced Baltimore school photographer, I’ve […]

Stress-Free Picture Day | Experienced Baltimore School Photographer

Stress-free picture day in a Baltimore school classroom

Picture day is about more than just snapping photos—it’s about creating memories that families and schools will cherish for years. Choosing the right photographer is key, and experience plays a significant role in delivering exceptional results. Here’s why experience matters when selecting a school photographer in Baltimore and how my expertise can make a difference. […]

Why Experience Matters: Choosing the Right School Photographer in Baltimore

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

Stress-free picture day in a Baltimore school classroom

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

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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

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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

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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

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As a Columbia, MD preschool photographer, I knew that I wanted to offer the schools I work with something different. I remember picture day when I was teaching a special education kindergarten class. I brought my students down to the gym, where the photo studio had set up a ton of equipment. Most of my […]

Columbia, MD Preschool Photographer