Heading West

Little Prints Photography is moving to Missoula, Montana! Would love to photograph anyone in Western Montana, and will be back to Maryland several times a year to see my family and photograph all my regulars. So if you want to hear when I'll be back at the Potomac studio, you can get on my mailing list by emailing me at info@littleprintsphoto.com or join me on Facebook.

Best wishes to everyone, and hope to see you soon!

Nancy

Professional Headshots

When the amazing team at CityBridge Foundation wanted a set of cohesive new head shots for their website, they called me to come down to their Watergate office for an outdoor photo shoot. We battled a bit of wind, but had a great time and here are some of the results.

Little Prints is more than a family portrait photography gig, so consider us for any portrait needs.

Keep on fighting the good fight, CityBridge!

Two weeks until Easter, one month until Mother’s day, two months until Father’s day and three months until summer. What more could encourage you to get some new family portraits? This is the time of the year when everyone is relaxed, joyous and of course sun kissed! Look at this adorable family starting their season off right. There is nothing better than beautiful photos to remember the beautiful times. Springtime photo shoots tend to book quickly so contact info@littleprintsphoto.com now!

Half the Shoots, Half the Price!

What’s better than beautiful photos of your family? Photos for half the price! I am offering a weekend of mini shoots for anyone and everyone! Half the shoots, half the price. Saturday is already booked up, but there are two open spaces on Sunday. Take a look at these precious pictures. Springtime photos are priceless and the best time to get them is now! Contact info@littleprintsphoto.com for more information and to book your appointment now!

Beautiful Weather, Beautiful Photos

Winter has come and gone, and now spring is here! What a lovely time to spend outside, playing with your family and enjoying the great atmosphere and company. Why not capture these moments on camera? It is not only a gift to you, but also your entire family to keep these memories alive forever. Get a head start on photos for Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or any other special event! Plus, it’s a fabulous gift for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and anyone close to the family! Take a look at this adorable mother son photo. The gorgeous weather and scenery are great for all families and occasions and I encourage you book your photo shoot now! If you’re interested, please contact me at info@littleprintsphoto.com to set up a regular photo shoot or I am also offering mini shoots on April 9^th and 10^th – half the time, half the price!

A Very Happy Valentine's Day

To me, Valentine's Day is kind of more like Thanksgiving. I get that super grateful feeling for all the love in my life. Today I was thinking about what a lucky girl I am to have a man that I love, two amazing kids who don't mind having their picture taken every 5 seconds, and a job that I not only look forward to every day, but that I find absolutely inspiring and exciting. I am overwhelmed with gratitude for it all!

Here's a gorgeous lil babe that came in last week for a Valentine's Day shoot. What a model! She was amazing.

Much love to you!
Nancy

What a wonderful season!

Just wanted to say a big thanks to all my beautiful clients who came to the studio for photographs this fall. I'm just wrapping up a wonderful season, by far my busiest and best ever. Best wishes to you all for a safe, fun-filled, happy holiday!

Valentine's Special

Still trying to think of a great Valentine's Day gift? Or wanting to book a photo shoot, and waiting for the perfect time? Well here you have it... book a photo shoot with Little Prints for February or March, and I'll give you 10% off the session fee. I have beautiful gift certificates I can send to you if you'd like to surprise someone. Limited number of shoots left for these months, so contact me today at info@littleprintsphoto.com. ♥

Best Time for a Maternity Shoot

Women often ask me when the best time for their maternity photo shoot is. The answer? It really depends, and you may not guess on what. See, pregnancies take a different shape in a lot of women, and one major factor is height. Shorter women, like myself, tend to grow out more. While taller women don't have such a protruding belly so early. I'm 5'3", and the best time for someone like me to do a maternity shoot is probably at about 28 weeks. I'd say for shorter women, the range is 28-32 weeks. For taller women, aim for between 32 and 36 weeks. And if you're an average height, somewhere in the middle.

You also want to be comfortable and still fairly flexible for your shoot. I never push a pregnant client physically, but I love shots outside in the grass, and there comes a point in pregnancy when it's hard to get yourself all the way down to the ground! I'm almost there. :)

If you ever have any questions or need some advice, I'm always happy to chat. Have a happy pregnancy!

New sessions available in September

I just opened up a few new photo session times Labor Day weekend and also the weekend of September 26th-27th, because the month was already booked up. If you'd like to get in for one of those new time slots, just shoot me an email at info@littleprintsphoto.com. Since I'm taking November-January off for maternity leave, the fall is getting very busy already! So please let me know soon if you'd like to come in.

Fall Photo Shoots

Oh my, it's been way too long since I've written a bit for my blog. I wanted to let everyone know that I'm expecting my second child in November, so there's a little change in my work schedule this fall. Because I'm taking November-January off, I'll be doing my holiday photo shoots from now until the end of October. I'm actually almost booked up already, so I hope if you're considering a shoot this year that you contact me as soon as you can. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Mother's Day mini-shoot Special

For Mother's Day this year, I'm having a special day of mini photo shoots on Saturday, May 2. These are 1/2 hour sessions and are half the price of a normal studio photo session. I have only 2 spots left, so if you're interested, book it! It makes a great Mother's Day gift for Mom, Granny or any special woman in your life.

Baby Feet Photos

Not too much to say here -- just take a look. Is there anything cuter than a newborn's tiny feet? Many of the parents who come in with their little ones want me to focus on the feet. I've been so lucky to photograph a lot of newborns this winter. It's amazing to meet the new additions to a family and to do their first professional photo shoot. Best part of my job is seeing them again and again. :)

A Beautiful Beginning

There's just nothing sweeter about my job than those that start with a maternity photo session. I meet the excited (and usually nervous) couple, get to know them and take some pictures that document what will soon be a distant memory. Life changes so much when you have a baby and I think it's very important to do pregnancy photos because it's such a brief, beautiful time in life. Oh, and then comes the best part: when I get the call or the email that the baby has arrived and they want me to come do the newborn photography session. What an honor! I always get goosebumps when I read or hear the new baby's name. It's really amazing to be a tiny part of this miraculous process of having children.

Here are a few from my maternity shoot last weekend. This beautiful couple is expecting in February, and they were in DC (from Canada) for Obama's Inauguration. Best wishes to you guys!

National Day of Service

In honor of Obama's call for a National Day of Service, I'm heading out to Rock Creek park with my husband and little girl to pick up as much trash and recycling as we can. Join us! We'll be out around Puller Park in Kensington and get as far south as the cold permits. Yes We Can!

Valentine's Photography Special

With Valentine's Day just right around the corner, I'm eager to spread the love and offer a great special for your next photo shoot. Book a session any time in January or February and receive a FREE PROFESSIONAL PRINT of your choice, up to a size 8x10. I still have a time slot open almost every weekend, so book now to get your preferred date. Happy Winter!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to everyone! You know, people tend to think about family and kids photos when the weather is warm outside. But is there anything more precious than a little one all bundled up? After living in Montana for eight years, the cold air just brings back good memories for me. So I never hesitate to get out there and shoot in the cold. My studio is a great spot for winter photography, with evergreens surrounding the property. And there's a huge stone fireplace inside for a cozy, rustic backdrop. Stay tuned for a Valentine's special!

Perfect Age for Photographs?

One of the most common questions I'm asked when people are booking their photo shoot is, "What's the perfect age to photograph a baby?" Well, most photographers will tell you there is no perfect age, and to an extent, I agree. BUT... there is this golden age of babyhood when they're sitting up solidly, but haven't mastered crawling yet. It's usually somewhere between six and nine months. They haven't lost that adorable chubby baby look, but they can sit still for a portrait. They are expressive, curious and beautiful. Last weekend I photographed two different six-month-olds -- here are a couple shots. A little natural light and a sweet baby smile just makes for a perfect photo.

Don't fret if you're reading this and your little one is much younger or way beyond this 'golden age.' Many people like to capture their newborn at an early stage. And toddlers' wild and wonderful personalities are picture-perfect!

This is what they call candid

Think your toddler can't sit still for a photo shoot? Sometimes I ask, "why try?"! I think the most beautiful pictures capture real life, real moments, and real energy. Take this three-year-old I photographed last weekend. Crazy energy! His dad is a yoga teacher and his mom is a long distance runner. Combine those two, add a little sugar, and just see for yourself...

Winter Green Scene

Believe it or not, I'm still doing outdoor photo shoots at my studio in Potomac. Most of my photo sessions these days have started out inside in front of the huge stone fireplace, and then eventually moved outside for a change of scenery. Even though it's soooooo cold outside, the property is still so green. It's almost all evergreens around there, and the pretty white gazebo shelters us so you can have an outdoor setting for a photo session in almost any weather. So as long as you can bear it, I'm always willing to go outside for your pictures! Plus, the kids look so cute and wintry all bundled up. :)