When Cherry Blossoms Are Gone… Where to Take Spring Family Photos Instead

April 7, 2026 Ginny Thomas

Missed cherry blossom season? You didn’t miss your chance for beautiful spring family photos. Here are the best alternative locations in Montgomery County, MD—without the crowds.

Ginny is a branding, family, newborn photographer in the Maryland/DC area.
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We were just trying to break in cowboy boots 😂

That was the plan.

Instead…
it turned into this whole thing.

Laughing, being ridiculous, dancing… fully themselves.

This is exactly why I love personality portraits.

No pressure.
No &

“What if my kids don’t cooperate?”

Probably the #1 fear of any parent investing in a photo session.

Short answer: they don’t have to.

Mini sessions aren’t about perfect behavior.
They’re about keeping things mov

I know this time of year gets busy fast…
and somehow “we should take photos” keeps getting pushed.

That’s exactly why I offer these.

Short, easy, no overthinking.
You show up, I guide you, we’re done in 15 minutes&hel

Happy Easter! All the Easter traditions- egg hunts, dying eggs, and of course the bunny cake and so much more.

"Jesus came and stood among them and said, 'Peace be with you!' " John 20:19

Peace to all this Easter! 🐰🌸

Bunnyland, Butler's Orchard 🐰 2022 → 2026

It's wild to watch the growth. Everyone always says “slow down,” and I totally get that.

But there’s something really special about watching him grow into exactly who he’s beco

The cherry blossoms may have peaked, but it's not over!

I promise, the rest of spring is still on it's way and waiting to show off!

And really this past weekend’s sessions had nothing to do with the tree. (but yes, a gorgeous backdrop!)

It

I convinced him to go for a “photo walk adventure” today.
It sounded way more fun than “let’s get outside because mommy wants to take pictures of flowers!” But he was game, especially when I gave him a “real camer

Beautiful (but cold!) morning for mini sessions! The cherry blossoms were showing their stuff!! 🌸💕📸

I took a little drive-through Kenwood this morning to see these beauties! 🌸💕🌸💕🌸💕

She doesn’t need another Mother’s Day gift from Amazon.

Not something in a box.
Not something that shows up two days later and gets tucked away.

She wants to be in the photos.

Holding them while they still reach for her.
Laughing with