Children

  • 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…