You Don’t Have to Be in Every Photo | Silver Spring Studio Baby Photography

February 9, 2026 Ginny Thomas

Six month old baby boy clapping happy in Silver Spring studio

A Silver Spring studio session with a six-month-old baby shows why parents don’t need to be in every photo for it to matter.

Ginny is a branding, family, newborn photographer in the Maryland/DC area.
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You don’t have to be in every photo for it to matter.

This six-month session was just him. No adults in the frame. No big plan. Just a quiet studio space and a baby fully being himself.

A lot of parents feel like photos have to include everyo

Keeping up with the cool kids on the ChatGPT caricatures 😂

Experimenting more in the studio today…

Being the subject is tough. It’s uncomfortable. But it’s also a good reminder of what so many of you feel during your own sessions. The nerves, the uncertainty, the “where do I put my

Anyone else feeling the cabin fever?

Snow days sound magical… until you're on day 5 with stir-crazy kids, snacks everywhere, and absolutely no idea what day it is.

If you're looking for a reason to get out of the house, breathe some non-reci

Watch out for the next ski model! Today's sledding break was more like ice sledding...and whyyyyy do they always want to eat the snow??!?! 😛

A little time on the neighborhood “slopes” ❄️🤩

Yep! Lots of snow! ❄️ stay safe out there!

Precious little one….you've made the world a brighter place! 💕

I'm obsessed with this serene newborn session in my studio - the minimalist setting highlights the beautiful bond between mom and baby.

No need to stress about hosting a newborn