Salamander Resort

June 19, 2017 Ginny Thomas

This place is simply the best. Another wonderful stay at the Salamander- so, so beautiful in every way!

Ginny is a branding, family, newborn photographer in the Maryland/DC area.
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A different type of session...

As the days get colder and home feels a little cozier, there’s something special about capturing your family as you truly are.

Documentary sessions tell the full story: the chaos, the cute, and the not-so-cute.

Brooks and Bo did everything but sit still.
They ran. They laughed. They took turns running away from me.
And we captured the sweetest little moments in between.

This fall session at Rock Creek Park had all the energy and all the heart.
Because real

Back in March, I was part of an event that offered free headshots for federal employees. One of the women who came in was Seema.

Just last week I got to photograph her family and their sweet pup. One of her boys is in his senior year, preparing for

A golden fall day.
Two joyful kids.

We explored Seneca Creek with this sweet crew, and loved the giggles, snuggles and so many little moments that tell the real story of this season in their lives.

No stiff posing. No rushing.
Just connection, move

The constant eating now seems to make a lot more sense…😳

If you’ve ever tried taking photos with an almost two-year-old, you know exactly how this goes 😅

This little one had big feelings about being photographed, and that’s completely okay. Instead of trying to get her to sit still or smile o

Studio minis are the perfect mix of cozy and festive; especially for little ones. Short sessions. Warm space. And all the snuggles and twinkle lights.

This little guy brought all the smiles and charm to his session. The holidays are coming!! 🎄

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Don’t be afraid to bring your kids’ favorite things to your session. Those well-loved toys, stuffed animals, or dolls say so much about who they are right now.

These little details make your photos personal and real. A favorite truck, a

So I don't formally do Halloween minis, but my Halloween-loving kids wanted to do Halloween PJs so we did a super quick studio setup and these are some of the gems.
What do you think- Halloween PJ's are the new Christmas PJ's???

Come by if you wan

Fall minis were a hit this weekend! So many sweet families, big smiles, and all the best fall colors. The leaves showed up, the kids brought the energy, and we made it through the day with full hearts (and a full camera roll).

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