Why I Ask My Branding Photography Clients About Their Favorite Music

September 3, 2025 Ginny Thomas

Discover how your favorite music can help you relax, feel confident, and get authentic photos during your branding photography session.

Ginny is a branding, family, newborn photographer in the Maryland/DC area.
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At-home sessions have a way of slowing everything down. No rushing, no staging- just the real moments that matter most. Rosie’s 6 month session was such a sweet reminder that the ordinary spaces of our homes are often the most beautiful backdro

Baby Lucy slept through pretty much the whole session, which made things super chill.⁠
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Henry wasn’t too sure about the whole photo thing at first (totally normal), but after some time to do his own thing, he came around for a few sweet moment

Is that a delicious bowl of Lucky Charms on your desk??

NOPE. That would be a candle!
What??
Yes, definitely the coolest gift.

Thank you @ollieandkami !!

(and now I'm hungry for Lucky Charms....💫🌈💟🍀)

#favoritecereal #itsacandle #coolestg

And we are off! Watch out Kindergarten! The only tears in the parking lot were mine, as he marched right in with his class without looking back....so stinkin' proud!! 🥹
#firstdayofschool #kindergartenready #ginnyfilerphotography

Tropical storm got you down? Try a puzzle and wine. Trust me. One of my all time favorite (indoor) beach activities! 🍷

#obx2025 #puzzlesandwine #beachdays #vacation #lazyvacationdays #ginnyfilerphotography

We may have only had 2 good beach days this year at OBX (thanks Hurricane Erin 😒...) but these smiles were worth it all! 🏄&zwj;♂️

#oceanfun #obx2025 #beachdays #familyvacation #ginnyfilerphotography

Say goodbye to the stiff smiles and awkward poses of school picture day. 📸 Personality Portraits are quick, fun, and let your child’s real personality shine. Silly faces, sweet smiles, and all the little quirks that make them them.

In just a

I know it’s still August, but fall is definitely on its way.
Cooler temps, golden leaves, cozy layers, and that soft, glowy evening light? Yes please.

Fall is hands-down one of my favorite times for photos. Families are relaxed, the light is b