What You Wear for Headshots Matters More Than You Think (A Small Thing That Makes a Big Difference)

April 3, 2026 Ginny Thomas

A simple outfit change during a recent Silver Spring headshot session completely changed how her eyes looked. Here’s why color matters more than you think when planning your headshots.

Ginny is a branding, family, newborn photographer in the Maryland/DC area.
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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

Spring is starting to show off a little 🌿🌸

Tiny pops of green, those first blooms, kids actually wanting to be outside again… it’s that sweet in-between moment where everything feels a little lighter.

Which makes it a really fun time

Okay, 13… how did we get here so fast?! (I know, I know- every parent says that but it's true!)

We are officially in the teenage years (and obviously that calls for a 13 photo shoot… complete with a little brother who refuses to stay