2026 Family Photography Pricing & Collection Options
Collection Guide
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Consider this your introduction to the photographs, the experience, and the person behind it all.
Welcome
I photograph families through seasons that rarely slow down long enough for us to notice. My approach blends thoughtful direction, honest documentation, and an editorial eye, creating polished portraits alongside the small interactions that make your family unmistakably yours.
After more than a decade of photographing families, and now as a mother myself, I understand how much coordination can sit behind a photograph that feels effortless. I plan carefully, guide when needed, and leave room for everyone to settle in, so you can be present while I preserve this chapter with intention.
MARYLAND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER | MATERNITY, NEWBORN & PORTRAITS
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THE PORTRAITS.
the small gestures.
THE LIFE YOU’VE MADE.
THE SILVER ORCHARD Perspective
You are drawn to photographs that are carefully composed but never impersonal. Images that belong on your walls because they are beautiful and remain there because they hold the personalities, relationships, and familiar details that could only be yours. My approach brings that refinement and honesty together.
"Christine did a truly amazing job with my winter/snow maternity pictures! I was most impressed with the guided prompts and very clear directions she gave to help me feel comfortable and confident during the session. Her client closet has beautiful pieces in it and I was happy being able to use these pieces for my photos as they made the final images look very high-end. She was super prepared, brining the dresses to the session itself, and even offered hand warmers to keep me comfy during the snowy shoot. Putting all these things together resulted in stunning photos of this special time in my life that I will definitely be looking back on for years to come!"
-Stephanie Driver
Christine did a truly amazing job with my maternity pictures
For families who want a shorter experience with enough time for a polished update and a little personality.
- 30 minutes of portrait time
- ONLY offered at Schooley Mill Park in Highland, Maryland
- 15 edited digital images
- Natural, true-to-life retouching
- Option to purchase additional images or the complete gallery
thirty minutes
DEMI SESSION
Every portrait experience includes thoughtful preparation, calm guidance, and photographs that feel both beautifully composed and unmistakably yours. Choose the amount of time and flexibility this chapter needs, from a concise session in one beautiful setting to a slower newborn morning at home.
ONE CHAPTER. THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF TIME TO TELL IT WELL.
PORTRAIT EXPERIENCES
For maternity, seniors, couples, and families who want more time at a location they love.
- 90 minutes of portrait time
- A location selected for your vision
- Complete edited gallery
- Natural, true-to-life retouching
- Access to the Client Closet
- 80 miles of round-trip travel from Fulton, Maryland
ninety minutes
SIGNATURE SESSION
Newborn sessions require a slower pace, thoughtful portraiture, and the flexibility to follow your baby’s rhythm.
- Two hours of portrait time with flexibility around your baby’s needs
- Photographed in your home or a studio
- Portraits of baby, parents, siblings, & nursery
- Complete edited gallery
- Natural, true-to-life retouching
- Access to the Client Closet
- 80 miles of round-trip travel from Fulton, Maryland
two hours
Newborn Session
THREE HOURS | $1,500
EACH ADDITIONAL HOUR | $500
- Three consecutive hours of event coverage
- Custom photography timeline preparation
- 15 minutes reserved for portraits of the guest of honor and family
- Party details, guest interactions, and candid moments
- Complete edited online gallery
- 80 miles of round-trip travel from Fulton, Maryland
three hours
From birthdays and showers to bar and bat mitzvahs, event coverage preserves the people, details, and energy of the gathering. I’ll help shape the photography timeline, reserve time for family portraits, and document the celebration as it unfolds.
SHOWERS, PARTIES & B’MITZVAHS
Your baby changes, and your relationship changes with them. Four thoughtfully planned sessions preserve the first year as one connected story for you and your child.
FOUR CHAPTERS. ONE FIRST YEAR.
the MOTHERHOOD COLLECTION
For mothers who want the first year preserved as one connected story, including how their baby changed and how they changed together.
- Maternity, newborn, sitting milestone, and one-year sessions
- 90 minutes for maternity, sitting, and one year; two hours for newborn
- Complete edited gallery from every session
- Custom 8×10 matted album preserving the complete series
- Natural, true-to-life retouching
- Access to the Client Planning Lounge and Client Closet
- 80 miles of round-trip travel for each session from Fulton, Maryland
four sessions
One request for open, airy beaches became a Cape May babymoon photographed across the shore, pool, hotel room, and resort grounds. Your session begins with your own idea. I provide the creative direction it needs, from thoughtful styling guidance to location research and custom mood boards designed entirely around you.
YOUR SESSION, DESIGNED AS ONE COMPLETE VISION.
from mood board to final frame
INCLUDED WITH SIGNATURE, NEWBORN & MOTHERHOOD Sessions
An album brings your photographs off the screen and into the life of your home. Something your children can hold, turn through with you, and one day recognize as as as part of their own history. Tangible, thoughtfully made, and designed to remain.
The Motherhood Collection includes an 8×10 matted album. Albums can also be added to any portrait session.
Offline, on purpose.
A DIFFERENT WAY TO EXPERIENCE YOUR WEDDING
what it looks like to work together
THE NEXT STEPS
the process
Tell me what you would like photographed, your ideal timing, and who will be there. I’ll confirm availability and help you choose the right session.
share your VISION
01.
I’ll send a personalized proposal with your session details, contract, and invoice. A signed agreement and 25% retainer officially reserve your date.
reserve your DATE
02.
Together, we’ll shape the location, wardrobe, and level of creative direction your session needs. You’ll have thoughtful guidance and planning resources throughout.
plan your SESSION
03.
Your edited gallery will arrive within four weeks, ready to download, share, and print.
adore your PHOTOGRAPHS
04.
Your edited gallery will arrive within four weeks, ready to download, share, and print.
select HEIRLOOMs
05.
Questions
asked
Frequently
At booking, you’ll complete a privacy form selecting the level that feels right: full sharing, sharing without children’s faces, or a completely private gallery. The choice is entirely yours.
What are our privacy options?
Yes. Eighty miles of round-trip travel from Fulton is included, while Demi Sessions remain at Schooley Mill Park. I also photograph families across the East Coast and can create a custom travel quote.
Do you travel?
Yes. All sessions are time-based. The larger the group and number of combinations, the more focused our list needs to be. We’ll discuss what is feasible within 90 minutes before booking.
Can extended family be included?
Each session has 1 reschedule, so if weather would compromise the experience or photographs, we’ll reschedule. If someone becomes ill, let me know as soon as possible, and we’ll determine the best next step.
What happens if it rains or someone gets sick?
Demi Sessions include 15 edited images, with more available to purchase. Signature, newborn, and Motherhood sessions include the complete gallery (100 images on average), delivered within four weeks.
How many images will we receive, and when?
Reach out once you know the season or milestone you would like photographed. Maternity, newborn, and popular fall dates often reserve farther in advance, but it is always worth checking availability.
How far in advance should we book?
EVERYTHING
YOU WANTED TO ASK
Some of the best photographs come from not forcing cooperation. We’ll create the everyone-looking portrait, then invite the whole family into play and leave room for the flower placed in your hand, genuine silliness, or the quietness of a shy child. My job is not to make children perform. It is to recognize and beautifully frame what is already unfolding.
What if my child doesn’t cooperate?
The most commonly asked question:
CONTACT
I’d love to hear what you’re imagining
BEGIN PLANNING YOUR FAMILY PORTRAITS
Tell me who you would love to photograph, the season or occasion you want to remember, and any ideas already taking shape. I’ll help you choose the right session, setting, styling, and creative direction for your family.
