Every time I photograph kids, I make sure to get a close-up of their features and highlight their eyes. These are the things that you want to remember and melt your heart to look back on (I know from experience now that mine are getting so old!)

As an expecting mother, you deserve nothing less than a luxurious maternity shoot experience to remember.  Whether you’re having an “easy” pregnancy—is there really such a thing?—or a difficult one, we’ve got to capture that glow!  Even if you’ve never participated in a professional photoshoot before, consider scheduling one to commemorate that beautiful baby bump.

When it comes to family portraits, there’s no “one size fits all” solution.  As a photographer, I love working with people who aren’t afraid to step outside of the traditional poses and really have fun during our photoshoots!  The Hendersons definitely did that when we took a walk around Frederick, Maryland last fall.  Although no one was more excited that day than Tinkerbell.

While most of the newborn sessions at the JNP Studio feature Mom and Dad in some way, the Doudt family brought a surprise when they came to see me last April.  Baby Audrey, at 13 days old, was accompanied by her older brother, Wyatt, her parents, and even her grandmother!  Before the day was over, we were able to capture these really special images with three generations of women in this family.

I have the distinct pleasure of photographing some of the best families around Frederick, Maryland. Not only are they up for stepping outside of the studio. But also, they’re engaging and hilarious—both on and off camera. I definitely shared some laughs with the Johnson family this past June, as we caught up on how much had changed over the past five years.

Believe it or not, Jaxon was only 13 days old when he first came to the JNP Studio! The Baker family was looking for a newborn photographer close to their Frederick home and, luckily, they chose me. I was happy to welcome the trio this past August for what turned out to be an extraordinary experience.

Even at 10 months old, Gemma packs a lot of personality! When she came to the JNP Studio with her mom this past March, I instantly knew it was going to be a great session.  Without any encouragement from the photographer, Gemma was pointing those toes, assuming her favorite straddle position, and batting those big brown eyes.