How to Create Real Moments During Your Family Session

September 29, 2025 Ginny Thomas

Forget stiff poses and forced smiles. The real magic happens in between. Here's how we create authentic, connected moments that feel like you.

Ginny is a branding, family, newborn photographer in the Maryland/DC area.
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Well…sometimes the weather keeps us on our toes. I moved this weekend’s minis because of the rain forecast (that didn’t show up—cool cool cool), but now the good news…

📸 I have 3 unexpected mini session openings THIS

✨ Cozy Christmas Minis are back! ✨

Picture this: your kids in their cutest Christmas PJs, giggles instead of grumbles, and a quick 15-minute session that leaves you with the sweetest holiday card photos. 🎄

Here’s what you’ll get:
✔️ 15

✨ Studio maternity sessions might just be the most underrated kind of photoshoot.

Here’s why I love them so much:
Beautiful → With soft lighting and clean backdrops, the focus stays on you, your glow, and the connection with your baby.
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It’s happening! 🍂 My very first fall mini session of the season is this Saturday in Arlington, VA and I’m here for it!
Fall family photo season is officially here! Bring on the cozy sweaters, crunchy leaves, and all the giggles.

THERE

I have ONE mini session that just opened up for this Saturday at 9 AM at Fort CF Smith Park in Arlington, VA! If you thought you missed your opportunity for a mini session, this is your second chance! Come and join the fun - #linkinbio to sign up!!

Took our 5 year old to the Maryland Renaissance Fair this weekend and I kept thinking… what does all of this look like through his eyes?? 🏰✨

He was pointing out the costumes (as was I, admittedly- the commitment level to these costumes was t

🎄✨ Christmas Minis are here! ✨🎄

Confession: this “test shot” is my 5-year-old… and let’s just say, he didn’t exactly volunteer..... Like every other kid on the planet, he had to be bribed with a special treat to sit

✨ Because moms deserve to be in the story too. ✨

So often, mothers are the memory-keepers—snapping the milestones, capturing the everyday—but rarely stepping into the frame themselves. That’s why I love offering mommy & me sess

When I arrived to photograph baby Rosie’s newborn session, her parents had one big concern: Would Charlie want to be in the photos?

As a 3-year-old, it could have gone either way—shy, wiggly, or just “over it.” But instead, C

So not technicalllllllly her first day, but we're backdating a bit since we didn't get actual first day photos. (we'll never remember in 20 years....always still take the photo! 😉)

7th grade! So proud of who this girl is and who she is becoming. Su