Christmas Cheer (and Toddler Energy) in the Studio

Christmas Cheer (and Toddler Energy) in the Studio

November 18, 2025 Ginny Thomas

A fun, warm, festive mini session with 22-month-old Micah who brought all the curiosity and all the cuteness.

Warm Weather and Big Smiles: November Mini Sessions at Wheaton Park

November 17, 2025 Ginny Thomas

A rare 70-degree November day brought out the best in these quick and joyful mini sessions.

Reconnecting Through Photos: The Lockhart Family at Caderock Trail

November 16, 2025 Ginny Thomas

After a hard year, this family returned to one of my favorite photo spots to celebrate being together.

Ginny is a branding, family, newborn photographer in the Maryland/DC area.
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A warm November day? Yes, please.
These mini sessions were fast, fun, and filled with love.
The light was perfect. The energy was great.
Sometimes all you need is 15 minutes and a reason to gather.

💬 Thinking about minis for next season? The next r

Nine years of watching this family grow.
We met again at Caderock Trail and it was so good to reconnect! These girls grew so much in 1 year!
Fall color. Gorgeous light. Big hugs.
Time moves fast. These photos help us hold on to what matters.
🗓 Don&

This wasn’t your typical photo session.
It was crafts. Guac. Karaoke. Bikes. Hugs.
Real life, captured with heart.
The Fuhrmann family has grown up in front of my lens, and this time we did something new. A longer documentary session, full of e

Golden light. Giggles. And a park that felt like home.
These girls ran, explored, and totally owned their space at Reservoir Park.
Choosing a location with meaning adds something real to your photos.
I’m always down to try somewhere new—e

Smiles were ready, energy was high, and the leaves were showing off. The Haskell family came prepared to move fast, and we made the most of every minute.
Including their au pair made it extra sweet.
Mini sessions don’t have to feel rushed. They

Leaf throwing season is the. best.

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Playing and having fun in the moment are sometimes some of my favorite pics from a session. Don't forget to just enjoy one another and let that unfold in front of the camera!

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Happy Halloween from the strongest, coolest Hulk - don't mess when he's mad! 🤣😮😱
I love that his school still does the traditional Halloween parade!

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