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Contant me
"Lisa is an absolutely amazing and versatile photographer. I found her after researching a ton of photographers in the area, and I knew I wanted someone that could create amazing pictures even in the worst and rainy conditions. As it turned out, it rained on my wedding day and those were some of the best photos I have ever seen! She is so down to earth and made our engagement and wedding shoots so much fun and she makes it so easy to relax and be comfortable. We are using her for our Christmas card photos too! She really captures the memories of the moment, I was absolutely stunned at her creative talent and her awesome personality!"
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Caitlyn + Eric
November 4 2017
Big Cork Vineyyards
"I am so grateful to Lisa for being such a big part of our wedding day. It POURED during our wedding and Lisa made it feel like the rain made my wedding even better. She and her assistant Brooke, faced the elements and delivered some of the most amazing shots that rival those I have seen on Pinterest or in wedding magazines. Lisa is so fun she feels like one of your best friends right there celebrating in your special day and the important days leading up. She was also such a breath of fresh air as things got hectic, she directed people efficiently and pleasantly. She was a HUGE help throughout the day. My husband and I cannot thank her enough! "
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Katherine + Evan
August 11 2017
White Hall Estate, Virginia
Stories + Shit
Stories + Shit
LOVE. CREATE. ADVENTURE.
portrait sessions
FAMILY + MATERNITY + COUPLES + BABY
BALTIMORE FAMILY + PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
So, I'm all about family, I mean obviously I have 5 kids, two dogs, and spend the bulk of all my time, like 99% of it, with my family. I know how difficult it is to try to wrangle and get the kids and husband and parents and everyone together to try to get a decent photo, not to mention getting SOMEONE, ANYONE to take a photo of MOM! For the love of god, take photos of the mom please!
Anyway, moving on, I love family photography because its my time to help make the parents at ease, let them know that I get it, I know how difficult it is to get everyone together to capture those memories that are SO important and go by SO fast! I try to capture at least two family portraits a year, one in the spring and one in the fall because everyone is ALWAYS changing and I feel like I'm constantly missing it because of how busy my life is. So being able to get all dressed up and head to someplace special as a family to capture those moments is truly amazing.
And I love all the chaotic mess that is family photography :)
pricing
Besides newborn/toddler sessions, which can be found here, all portrait sessions are either 30 minutes or full one hour sessions. For families with young children I recommend booking the 30 minute session because kids just can't hang the full hour but need a little more time that a mini session to get comfortable. If you have 10 or more people or multiple outfits the 1 hour session is for you! I always recommend for engagement sessions to book the one hour session so you can have a formal outfit and a casual outfit. I also offer mini sessions which are 15-20 minutes on specific dates/times throughout the year. You can only book a mini session on those specific dates so don't email me and ask if you can book a 15 minute session, because the dates/times are all listed here lol.
mini session
*Offered on select dates/times/locations only*
These sessions are perfect for those who want to capture their families but don't want to spend a long time taking photos.
Clients choice of images
15 or 20 Minutes of Session Time
20-30 edited images
Online shareable gallery of all images with digital download
Up to 8 family members
7 Day Turnaround
price varies
30 minute session
These sessions are perfect for large families and families with toddler aged children that might need a little longer to get comfortable with picture taking! All edited photos (min. of 35) are included!
30 Minutes of Session Time
At least 35 edited images
Online shareable gallery of all images with digital download
Up to 8 family members
*available only at specific locations, please view the "portrait availability" for details
10 Day Turnaround
Weekday Price: $395+tax
Weekend Price: $450+tax
1 hour session
Client location choice!
Will travel up to 50 miles each way.
Clients are required to ensure proper permits for their location of choice.
These sessions are perfect for large families and those who want multiple outfit changes! All edited photos (min. of 50) are included!
Up to 1 Hour of Session Time
At least 50 edited images
Online shareable gallery of all images with digital download
Up to 20 family members
10 Day Turnaround
Weekday Price: $595+tax
Weekend Price: $695+tax
my favorite neutrals
What to wear?!
I'm all about neutral colors but love pops of color as well!! One of my favorite combos is mustard and olive!! Also, consider the location when thinking about what you're going to wear! No bright colors, we want to focus on your family not the shirt!
"time moves pretty fast, if you don't stop and look around once and a while you could miss it"
-ferris bueller
Okay awesome!!
how do I book and what happens next?!
SESSION CHOICE: You'll choose either the 30 minute or 1 hour portrait option for your session, if you're doing a mini session all of those can be found HERE. The main difference between the 30 minute and the 1 hour session, other than the time, is that the 30 minute session is only available at a few select locations while the 1 hour session can be from a list I send or your choice up to 50 miles from Freeland, Maryland. Unless booking from a set of locations below, the client is responsible for obtaining all required permits for the session.
CONTRACT & RETAINER: After you book you'll receive a contract that goes over all the details and inclusions. All sessions require a $100 non-refundable retainer that secures your time/date for your session. Then you're all done ready for your session! If you have questions about outfits you can absolutely reach out and email me and I'll help talk with you about them!
POSING & AT THE SESSION: At your session I'll give you directions and pose you. I never expect that my clients will have to pose themselves. If you have any props or anything else you'd like to bring, you're totally welcome too as long as the location allows it and the items you are bringing are safe for the environment. After your session we'll part ways, I usually say "stay safe" and you head home!
EDITING & GALLERY DELIVERY: Depending on how long editing takes and what your session choice includes you'll receive your images typically within 7-10 days. You'll receive them in an online gallery (here is a sample) and you can easily download all the edited high resolution images directly to your computer. You can even share the gallery with family and friends and they can download single or full galleries at no additional cost. You'll pay the balance of your session either day of or prior to receiving all your final images.
Weekend Pricing vs. Weekday Pricing
Why is there a price difference for weekend and weekday availability? I have LESS availability on the weekends due to wedding bookings & the fact that there are only 2 weekend dates per week versus 5 week-days. Weekday sessions will receive that discounted price for booking during the weekday rather than a prime weekend spot.
location options
THIRTY MINUTE SESSION
ONE HOUR SESSION
CROMWELL VALLEY PARK
spacious grounds with fields and woods
Towson Maryland *permit required*
HAMPTON MANSION
Estate, gardens, greenhouse, federal park
Towson Maryland
PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR
waterfront with pine trees and mountainous feel
Parkton Maryland
PARKTON MARYLAND, GUNPOWDER
small river, woods, large bridge, private
Parkton Maryland
SOLDIERS DELIGHT
tall grasses, rolling hills, earthy vibe
Owings Mills Maryland
EDEN MILL NATURE CENTER
woodsy, stream, boardwalk and tree cover
Pylesville Maryland
30 Minute Session
Thirty Minutes Session Time
Online Gallery with All Edited Images
35+ Final Edited Images
*un-watermarked with personal use print release*
10 Day Turnaround of Images
Shareable Online Gallery with Unlimited Downloads
Up to 9 People Included
Weekday Price: $395+tax
Weekend Price: $495+tax
*ALL 30 MINUTE LOCATIONS PLUS THESE*
JERUSALEM MILL VILLAGE
tall grass fields, old mill, historic
Kingsville Maryland
CYLBURN ARBORETUM
historic mansion with lush gardens and trees
Baltimore Maryland
*permit required*
NORTH POINT STATE PARK
beach vibe with sand and tree cover
Edgemere Maryland
UNION MILLS IN WESTMINSTER
fields and gardens with old barn
Westminster Maryland
SHERWOOD GARDENS
lush gardens, perfect for spring
Baltimore Maryland
*permit required*
ROCK STATE PARK
mountainous woodsy feel with hills
Forest Hill Maryland
THE LIRODENDRION MANSION
estate property with wisteria
Bel Air Maryland
DOWNTOWN FELLS POINT
urban feel, waterfront with cobblestones
Baltimore Maryland
FEDERAL HILL
urban feel, alleyways, overlooking the city
Baltimore Maryland
RAWLINGS CONSERVATORY
indoor greenhouse with lush foliage and jungle
Baltimore Maryland
*requires fee*
PATTERSON PARK
park, tall trees, pagoda, hills overlooking city
Baltimore City
1 Hour Session
One Hour of Session Time
Online Gallery with All Edited Images
50+ Final Edited Images
*un-watermarked with personal use print release*
10 Day Turnaround of Images
Shareable Online Gallery with Unlimited Downloads
Up to 12 People Included
Weekday Price: $595+tax
Weekend Price: $695+tax
01. No yelling at the kids, just don't. My number one piece of advice is to just accept that kids are kids and not models. Don't expect them to smile the whole time or behave like they do photos all the time. Just be nice and go with it. I'll do the best I can to create a comfortable environment and make silly noises/jokes with the kids to help them laugh. But the second that parents yell at the kids the entire vibe kind of changes. So just try to love on them and let them be kids!
02. Choose a time that is both great for the lighting but that your kiddos can manage. Most kids do best in the morning or afternoon (after nap if they're young). But unfortunately the lighting doesn't always cooperate with their routine! Just try to take all necessary precautions when scheduling and planning for your session to make sure all the kids are happy and not super tired/hungry!
03. Winter time is cold, kids hate the cold, if you want a session outdoors in the winter you need to properly dress your kiddos so they're not crying about how cold it is the entire time. OR -- you can book an in-studio session at my cute boho studio and we can try to get a few outdoor shots at the end of your session! That way kids are comfy + warm for the majority of the photos but we can give it a go outdoors and get a few if the weather is too cold, then it's no big because we got those indoor shots!
04. Dress everyone appropriately. My vibe is 100% casual but I know some families prefer to have more formal clothes for their sessions, just try to make sure that everyone is wearing size appropriate clothing and nothing that is hurting or causing problems with anyone.
05. I don't do props, but you're more than welcome to bring some depending on how big they are and what you want to do with them! I'm environmentally conscious and I don't believe in using confetti cannons outdoors unless they are biodegradable and safe for the environment because they are too difficult and time consuming to clean up at the session. Also! NO BALLOONS outside! It's just too much of a risk for them to get sucked up into the air and gone forever into the ocean, but for real, just imagine losing the balloon during the session with your kid who REALLY wanted that balloon. No balloons. lol
06. Pick a location that is accessible to the entire family that is taking photos. I've had clients who want to go to Kilgore Falls, which is a waterfall that requires a hike to it, and they've had either elderly or young babies with them that aren't appropriately dressed for walking. Safety is the priority, not the photos, so let's not go hiking in heels with a baby in our hands lol.
2024
Portrait Sessions
Springtime Sessions
Monday March 11th 2024
Soldiers Delight Owings Mills
Owings Mills, Maryland
What's Included
Sessions are 30 minutes and include a minimum of 50 edited images (high resolution), online digital delivery with shareable gallery, personal use print release to all edited images, 10 day turnaround edited images.
Total: $395+tax
Retainer: $100+tax
Balance Due at Session: $295+tax
Rain Date is Wednesday March 13th 2024 *same times* if you are unable to also do the rain date PLEASE do not book. Retainer for the session is non-refundable due to limited session availability.
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5P, 530P, 6P, 630P
Saturday April 6th 2024
Sherwood Gardens
Baltimore Maryland
What's Included
Sessions are 30 minutes and include a minimum of 50 edited images (high resolution), online digital delivery with shareable gallery, personal use print release to all edited images, 10 day turnaround edited images.
Total: $395+tax
Retainer: $100+tax
Balance Due at Session: $295+tax
Rain Date is Sunday April 7th 2024 *same times* if you are unable to also do the rain date PLEASE do not book. Retainer for the session is non-refundable due to limited session availability.
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5P, 530P, 6P, 630P, 7P
Saturday April 13th 2024
Hampton Mansion
Towson, Maryland
What's Included
Sessions are 30 minutes and include a minimum of 50 edited images (high resolution), online digital delivery with shareable gallery, personal use print release to all edited images, 10 day turnaround edited images.
Total: $395+tax
Retainer: $100+tax
Balance Due at Session: $295+tax
Rain Date is Saturday April 20th 2024 *same times* if you are unable to also do the rain date PLEASE do not book. Retainer for the session is non-refundable due to limited session availability.​
Monday March 18th 2024
Eden Mill Nature Center
Pylesville Maryland
What's Included
Sessions are 30 minutes and include a minimum of 50 edited images (high resolution), online digital delivery with shareable gallery, personal use print release to all edited images, 10 day turnaround edited images.
Total: $395+tax
Retainer: $100+tax
Balance Due at Session: $295+tax
Rain Date is Wednesday March 20th 2024 *same times* if you are unable to also do the rain date PLEASE do not book. Retainer for the session is non-refundable due to limited session availability.
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5P, 530P, 6P, 630P
Monday April 8th 2024
Hampton Mansion
Towson, Maryland
What's Included
Sessions are 30 minutes and include a minimum of 50 edited images (high resolution), online digital delivery with shareable gallery, personal use print release to all edited images, 10 day turnaround edited images.
Total: $395+tax
Retainer: $100+tax
Balance Due at Session: $295+tax
Rain Date is Wednesday April 10th 2024 *same times* if you are unable to also do the rain date PLEASE do not book. Retainer for the session is non-refundable due to limited session availability.
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5P, 530P, 6P, 630P, 7P
Monday April 15th 2024
Soldiers Delight
Owings Mills, Maryland
What's Included
Sessions are 30 minutes and include a minimum of 50 edited images (high resolution), online digital delivery with shareable gallery, personal use print release to all edited images, 10 day turnaround edited images.
Total: $395+tax
Retainer: $100+tax
Balance Due at Session: $295+tax
Rain Date is Wednesday April 17th 2024 *same times* if you are unable to also do the rain date PLEASE do not book. Retainer for the session is non-refundable due to limited session availability.
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530P, 6P, 630P, 7P