Newborn & maternity photography

    Both chapters, captured gently

    Calm, unhurried newborn and maternity sessions at home in natural light, or outdoors at your pace — across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

    Newborn session in soft natural light at home in Washington DC — Liubov Simonenko Photography
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    How a session works

    Calm, gentle, unhurried

    At your child's pace.

    No forced poses, no rushing. We follow the baby's rhythm, with breaks for feeding and soothing as needed.

    In your own space.

    Most newborn sessions happen at home, where everyone is most comfortable — though outdoor sessions are available too.

    A gentle presence.

    I keep the room calm and quiet, so you can focus on your baby instead of the camera.

    Investment

    The Essential package

    $400

    • 1–2 hour session
    • 70 professionally edited digital images
    • Private online gallery (3-month access)
    • High-resolution files for printing
    • Personal use license
    • Outfit change guidance & location advice

    Newborn sessions are best booked within the first two weeks after birth — reach out during pregnancy to reserve your window.

    Where we shoot

    In-home sessions across DC, Maryland
    & Northern Virginia

    I come to you — in-home sessions across DC, Maryland & Northern Virginia, with outdoor options in the area's parks once baby is a little older.

    • Washington, DCIn-home sessions across every neighborhood · outdoor options in Georgetown, The Tidal Basin, and Kenilworth Gardens once baby is a little older
    • Northern VirginiaIn-home sessions in Arlington, Alexandria, Old Town, McLean, Falls Church, Vienna, and Reston · outdoor options in area parks once baby is a little older
    • MarylandIn-home sessions in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, Rockville, and Potomac · outdoor options in Brookside Gardens and nearby parks once baby is a little older

    Travel beyond the DMV is available on request. Galleries are delivered within 48 hours.

    Questions

    Newborn & maternity FAQ

    When should we book a newborn session?

    Ideally during pregnancy, for a session in the first one to two weeks after birth, when babies sleep most deeply.

    Do you photograph maternity sessions too?

    Yes — most maternity sessions happen around 30–34 weeks, outdoors or at home.

    Is my home too small/messy for a session?

    Not at all. I work with the light and space you have — no need to prepare or stage anything.

    How soon will we get our photos?

    Your private gallery is ready within 48 hours.

    Reserve your newborn window now

    Newborn sessions are time-sensitive and book up during pregnancy — reach out early to hold your date.