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Ellicott City Maternity Photographer

Ellicott City Maternity Photographer Many parents want newborn portraits, but sometimes overlooked is having maternity photos. Why not include some portraits to remember that short period of time where you are awaiting the arrival of your new life? I know not everyone enjoys being pregnant, at least with nausea and various other ailments that can […]

Maternity Sessions, Newborn Studio Sessions

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Fall Maternity Session with mother in red dress

The D Family Maternity Session

Every time I have a session with this wonderful family, I really look forward to it because they are so sweet. I first met them two years ago for a maternity session before this little cutie in the yellow dress was born. Then I got to meet Zara at her newborn session and later see […]

Maternity Sessions

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maternity gown in mint at the Howard County Conservancy

How to Choose Maternity Gowns for Maternity Portraits

Your pregnancy is a special time, so why not get dressed up and wear a maternity gown? Not only does it flatter your figure, it gives your portraits an elegant feel.  The fabric can be gathered to accentuate your baby belly, and just looks pretty! Different colors look nice during each season, so make sure […]

Maternity Sessions

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The Silfee Family Maternity Session

I had the pleasure of working with this sweet family again in preparation for their new bundle of joy who will be arriving this April.  Fortunately, we had the session three weeks ago, before life was going to change for everyone. The term, social distancing, has become part of daily conversation.  This was my final […]

Maternity Sessions

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Lady wearing a gold dress standing in a field

Maternity Session

As freezing cold as it was on this December afternoon, Iglesia looks amazing!  She knew how to pose herself independently, so I didn’t have to say much about how she should stand.  Do we have ourselves a model here?  Her sweet daughter, Nova, wore a matching dress and they looked perfect in the golden grass […]

Maternity Sessions

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