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I'm Shelby! A Southern Maryland & Northern Virginia maternity newborn and family photographer, coffee addict, lover of old farmhouses, and obsessed with Post Malone. I'm so glad you've found me!
When Should I Book My Newborn Session? A Guide for Expecting Parents Have you ever wondered, When should I book my newborn session? If so, you’re in the right place! As a mom myself, I remember being unsure about the best time to schedule a newborn session. Now, after photographing countless precious babies, I can […]
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Thomas and his family in King George, VA When Sara reached out to me a couple of months ago to plan a King George family photo session in celebration of Thomas turning four, I was thrilled! Capturing milestones like these is always such a joy. However, this session brought its own unique challenges—and memories—thanks to […]
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The Dennisons Maternity session in Port Tobacco, MD Lori and I have known each other for almost thirty years! We grew up in the same neighborhood and spend our childhood years attending the same schools. I was so honored when Lori reached out to me to capture this special season of life! We decided on […]
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The Prayors As soon as the Praytors arrived I knew this was going to be a great session. For their session we selected a beautiful spot in Charlotte Hall, MD. Mackenzie did an amazing job following my styling guide and they arrived looking like models. Their daughter was a little timid at first but in […]
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