Organic Portraiture

  • Elijah is ONE

    Elijah came to the studio to celebrate his 1st birthday, and we had such a fun time! He’s the happiest little guy and a joy to work with. We started with portraits and ended with smashing cake. Happy Birthday, Elijah! Shot on a mix of digital and film (Portra400).

  • Why Get Milestone Portraits?

    “Babies don’t keep”… it’s true what they say! Newborns and babies change so quickly the first year. After the newborn session, I always recommend parents sign up for some milestone sessions. This way, the different stages are documented. Milestone Sessions Milestone sessions can be ages 3 month, sitting up (around 7 months) , and 1 year. Babies at 3 months are smiling, around 7 months are sitting up and laughing, and at one year are standing or walking! There are so many big milestones to capture! Be sure to schedule a milestone session soon! Even if you missed the newborn pictures, it’s not too late to start documenting!

  • One Year Cake Smash | Frederick MD Baby Photographer | Katie Ballantine Photography

    Can My Baby Do A Cake Smash During A Session? Cake smashes are a wonderful addition to a one-year-old birthday session. The first birthday is such a perfect milestone to document. I start out these sessions in the studio or outdoors with portraits of the baby alone in special outfits brought my parents. After the portraits of baby, I move onto pictures of the one year old with family members. I capture them snuggling, playing, interacting, and take some casually posed images. But the end… that’s when the real fun begins. Parents are more than welcome to bring along a small cake for a smash at the end. Some one…

  • What Do We Wear to a Newborn Session? | Frederick Newborn Photographer | Katie Ballantine Photography

    One of the most common questions I receive is “What do we wear to our newborn session?”. Often times, parents are thinking they need to find a bunch of cute outfits for their newborn, which is the last thing they have time to be doing! And the thought of multiple outfits and outfit changes is a nightmare. Well, I have good news! The answer is, your baby needs NOTHING for their newborn session with me! SAY WHAT?! My style of newborn photography is very organic and neutral, and the best thing your baby can wear, is absolutely nothing. Of course, bring them dressed in something in the car to keep…