You’re More Than a Headshot: What Branding Photography Really Captures

May 6, 2025 Ginny Thomas

Branding photos are about way more than a professional headshot. They're your visual voice, showing your audience exactly who you are and why they should care.

Ginny is a branding, family, newborn photographer in the Maryland/DC area.
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☀️ SUMMER FAMILY PHOTO SESSIONS are coming soon!!

Which one would you pick?

Not all photo sessions have to be pose-and-smile. Some are loud and silly, some are quiet and cozy, and all of them are real.

I’ve rounded up some fun summer ideas f

Waylynn just turned THREE, and we celebrated with a Personality Portrait session full of sweet smiles, lots of jumping, and a very important yellow duckie 🐥💛

She brought her curious, playful energy, and I loved capturing all those little expressio

Mr. Baseball is at it again! Go Astros! ⚾️

Feeling so grateful for the kindest clients. 💛
Capturing newborn sessions is such a sweet honor. These first days are full of wonder, exhaustion, and so much love.
Thank you for trusting me to freeze these fleeting moments in time.

“Ginny is

Spring blooms, a growing family, and a little boy about to become a big brother 🌸
Brighton Dam Azalea Garden showed off for this sweet maternity and family session!
It’s a hidden gem in Maryland, and it gave us the dreamiest backdrop for these

Nine years.
One amazing family.
And so many memories captured along the way. 💛
This year's session at Robinson Nature Center was extra special — a place full of meaning and memories for them.
There's something about photographing families year

What does your little one see when they look at you?

Not the messy bun.
Not the busy schedule.
Not the to-do list.

They see home.
They see comfort.
They see the person who knows exactly how to make their world right.

This is what these Mommy + Me

The best kind of family photos are the ones filled with laughter, hugs, and a little beautiful chaos.

Loved getting to photograph this extended family session in Kensington, MD, generations coming together in the most natural, joyful way.

These are

Mamas—how often do you look through your camera roll and realize you’re not in any of the photos? (yes, I feel it too!!)

You’re behind the scenes… doing it all and usually the first one to grab the camera and take the photo.