Baby Hilinski is coming! | Brighton Dam Azalea Garden

April 30, 2025 Ginny Thomas

A gorgeous spring maternity and family session at Brighton Dam Azalea Garden, with the azaleas in full bloom and sweet moments captured before little Hudson becomes a big brother!

Ginny is a branding, family, newborn photographer in the Maryland/DC area.
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Love cheering on our local community swim team and our amazing swimmer who continues to rock these meets! The energy and camaraderie is truly contagious and so fun! #ginnyfilerphotography #swimteam #summer2025 #silverspringfamilyphotography

Back with one of my favorite extended families—this time at a new spot: Red Gate Park 🌳

It was warm, the kids were happy, and we had full access to fields, running and the ultimate kid magnet: a giant sand pit. 😄

The best moments? The ones

Say hi to baby Zoe

This sweet in-home newborn session had everything I love: chill vibes, cozy light, and a two-year-old big brother doing exactly what two-year-olds do best - whatever they want. :)

I always say: don’t worry if things feel

Over the past few months, I’ve continued offering discounted headshots for federal employees navigating unexpected career shifts, job eliminations, or pivoting to something new. It’s not something I post about often because most clients p

Extended family sessions can feel a little chaotic… but this family? They brought the love, the laughter, and the fun cousin energy.

Thanks to this amazing bunch for showing up, showing love, and making it such a joy to capture!

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When you need a test subject to show a potential location option, you use what you got....he got the assignment of giving me lots of "poses"....🤣 (and yes, bribery was involved for this cooperation!!)

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Annnnd that’s a wrap for 6th grade! This girl “slayed” her first year of Middle School & makes me so proud. 🥹 💕Bring on summer!! ☀️

Photographing kids under five? Let’s just say... you learn to expect the unexpected.

Between snack breaks, wiggles, and full-on sprints mid-shot, it can feel a little chaotic — but also so full of fun, spontaneity, and real connection.