Newborn sessions are taken during the first 2 weeks of Baby’s life.

During this 2 week period, babies are very sleepy so “transitional posing” for photos with props and accessories are tolerated well.

Theme Photos – Baby is placed on a small staging area with props and accessories. I will create staging areas that may bring your hobbies, careers, personal interest and dreams to babies’ photo.

Beanbag Poses – Beanbags are used to safely pose your baby. Simple accessories like hats, wraps and knitted costumes may be used keeping these photos simplistic and elegant.

Macro Images – A special lens (macro) is used to capture the tiny details of Baby’s features; because in 2 weeks, these tiny details will be lost to time.

Composite Images – Composites consist of 2 or more images merged together, giving the illusion of being somewhere you are not. Composites can be elegant, fun, whimsical and sporty. It takes a lot of time and skill to do it right, so most photographers won’t offer this service.

The AFNS Award

The AFNS AWARD is an international competition for photographers in the field of Newborn & Maternity. They draw on photographers who convey a high level of quality and exceptional pictures. The idea, composition, image design and implementation are evaluated by an international expert jury.

Winner 2nd round 2020 – Round 2 was their largest competition to date, with over 1500 entries

“Award Winning” Image – Lincoln’s Tiny Foot

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AFNS entries

(still placed as “Winners” but not “Awarded”)

Summerana’s “Top Photographer”

of the Week.

Fresh 48

Fresh 48 sessions are taken within the first 48 hours of Baby’s life.

Most often taken at the hospital, with a journalistic approach of photography. This approach allows us to capture some of your first moments together as a growing family. Fresh 48 sessions also allow me to obtain the depth of these moments through Baby’s first smiles, or Mommy and Daddy’s shedding happy tears.

Being a parent myself, I can honestly say… “The first few days flew by so fast, I am so glad I was able to capture these moments. Just today, I showed my son Jacob his first 48 and he loved seeing them so much I had to keep going back and forth through images because he wanted to see them again – it was so cool.”

Milk Bath Sessions

Milk Bath Sessions are “In High Demand.”

Did you know that “milk baths” are a beauty and relaxation regimen? The milk softens your skin, and may help soothe some of the irritation of eczema and other skin conditions. It is also used to reduce stress while it relaxes you at the end of a hard day.

Pamper yourself and add a “Milk Bath” session to your Maternity shoot!

Babies and children also love these Milk Bath Sessions…

Favorite sessions include:

Flowers

Strawberries, Lemons, Limes, Oranges or Grapefruit

and

Fruit Loops!

Bump to Birthday

Congratulations of your growing family!

I would love to document the greatness of your beautiful bump to Baby’s 1st Birthday.

Pride and Joy Photography is now offering a “Grow with Me” package. This wonderful package includes a total of 5 DELUXE SIZE mix and match photo sessions.

Choose from:

Maternity
Milk Bath
Fresh 48
Newborn Studio
Newborn Lifestyle (in your home)
3 month (baby can support head)
Sitter session (usually 6m)
1st Birthday Cake Smash & Splash
Fun with Food (Spaghetti, Fruit Loops ect)
Mommy & Me
Daddy and Me
Family Portrait

Would you like to combine your Maternity with a Milk Bath session and still have 4 more sessions?

No problem… Every session is customized, so feel free to call me to set up your FREE consultation so we can create the perfect photo session for you.

Milestone Sitter Session

Baby is growing so fast! Don’t miss the opportunity to capture some of the funnest photos of them.

There are so many things your baby is interested in right now, with all the facial expressions and emotions that are truly precious… you don’t want to miss the chance to capture the smiles that light up your life and those tender tears that are so dear to your heart!

Baby’s 1st Birthday…. Aside from birth, it’s one of the most cherished moments of Baby’s life!

It’s a “one in a lifetime” event, capture it in photos so they too can see all that you put into that day to make it special. Lets face it, they will never remember anything about their 1st birthday unless you have pictures to show them all the little things you did to make that day special.

Smash & Splash Sessions…

Pride and Joy Photography goes above and beyond when it comes to birthdays. A cake smash session is great, but a cake smash and a bath splash is even better!

Virginia’s Exclusive… Fun with Food Sessions!

I am offering a unique opportunity to let your

Little Ones have a blast making the biggest mess while

they dive into new foods. From Lemons & Strawberries

to Spaghetti & Meatballs, we manage to find fun in it all.

Don’t worry, when I am done with them…. they will be going

home “squeaky clean” as we end the photo session with a

Tiny Tub of Bubbles Bath!

Senior photos – Impressive packages available!

Be one of the first – add a “Senior Sports Package” to your session for Special Rates!

Many of us do not like photos taken because it captures all the little blemishes, oily skin, dark circles under eyes and maybe even the fact that the camera seems to add 10 extra pounds!

Teenagers are very self-conscious about their image and let’s face it, photos “freeze” time so every imperfection is captured and printed to be seen over and over. Never fear, I have masterful skills in perfecting skin tones, touching up hair and makeup, brightening teeth and eyes, or sculpting that extra 10 lbs. the camera seems to always add!

Sports – Trend Setting Sessions

Young or old, if you’re an athlete,… you should be on the cover of a magazine!

Breaking out of traditional sports photography where photographs are taken of the athlete either playing the sport, posing as if they were, or a simple portrait image. These super cool sessions make you look like you are playing with the “BIG DAWGS!”

Sensory Friendly – Special Needs Photos!

I am proud to say that I am a mother of twins, and comfortable handling multiple babies at once. My son Jackson is on the autism spectrum, so I understand the difficulties that arise with sensory issues, over stimuli and the need to be patient.

Photographing someone with light sensitivity or over stimuli issues has its challenges, because I was determined to get great photos of my kids, I learned how to use natural lighting. Now, I offer “Sensory friendly – No Flash” photography sessions!

I am closely involved with local groups of parents that have children with disabilities and operate a support group for parents of kids with autism. I am a strong advocate for child safety.

For several years I worked as a STNA (nursing assistant) for the elderly and disabled. I have been trained to handle people with disabilities so you can rest assured you or your loved ones will be in good hands.

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Headshots…

5 REASONS WHY YOU NEED A PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOT

Be Professional – If you want to be treated like a professional, you must look like a professional. Period.
It Will Help You (and others) Take You Seriously – Headshots prove to a future business partner that you are professional and take yourself seriously. Anyone can take a selfie, but not everyone takes their job seriously enough to have professional headshots. The immediate impression that a studio head shot makes is that you are an absolute professional.
Gives Your Business a Personal Touch – By having a professional portrait on your “about us” or “bio” page, you can give your business a personal touch. Let’s face it. Most people want to see a photo of the person with whom they’re doing business. When you include a portrait on your website, your business becomes more personal, making it look more human.
You’ll Be Remembered – By including a memorable professional photo on your social media accounts, you allow people to put a face to a name, meaning you are more likely to stay top-of-mind to the important people who look you up, whether before or after you meet.
You Have One Shot – Pun intended. In this fast-paced, digital world, contacts are often too busy to read more than a few lines of your resume. A good headshot is your best chance to make an instant (and positive) first impression. Don’t waste it.

Real Estate Photographer in Northern Virginia.

Whether you are a realtor selling property, interior designer, an organizing mentor showcasing your designs, possibly staging or remodeling homes and businesses looking to have a portfolio made… you have come to the right place!

I use an “ultra wide angle lens” It’s great for shooting sweeping landscapes or architecture, and even more useful when shooting indoors, where space is limited and your back’s up against the wall.

Photographing on a “dreary” day is not a problem… with my professional editing skills, I am able to create a bright blue sky with big white clouds and a ray of light shining down to the flowers below. Grass can be greener as well as removing yellow patches that can ruin a first impression. These small details are allowed in real estate because the sky and the grass are forever changing.

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