Loch Raven Reservoir Family Mini-Session

While newborn sessions are popular for a reason (hello, adorable infants) I might love sessions with toddlers even more. This mini-session with P and her parents was the perfect way to catch this fleeting stage of her life, and I love how the photos turned out!

Family Mini-Sessions on Film

This family mini-session at Loch Raven Reservoir was so much fun. Little P was incredibly fascinated by my camera, giving us some absolutely adorable photos. She was a trooper during this sunset session, happy to give Mom and Dad hugs and play with the leaves. Of course, I also snuck in some photos of just Mom and Dad! Parenthood is such an important part of your relationship and one I love documenting.

One of the most fun parts of being a film photographer is choosing what film and camera combinations to use during my sessions for the best result. For this mini-session I decided on a 35mm lens on my Canon AE-1 with Kodak Portra 400 film. This gave us 36 exposures with beautiful warm tones, perfect for this gorgeous fall day. It gives a very fine grain to the images and medium contrast, making it a super popular film type.

Looking for a quick session for your family for a birthday or holiday photos? A film mini-session is the perfect option.

Lakeside Family Session in Baltimore County

This family session at Loch Raven Reservoir in Baltimore County might be my favorite family session yet. We decided to shoot only film, leaving space for all the imperfect moments that happen with little ones, and yet the images turned out more perfect than I could have ever imagined.

Film Family Photography at Loch Raven Reservoir

Little E & B were the stars of this shoot, and they had so much fun running through the forest and climbing on logs. They observed the geese carefully as the sun set and had so many questions for me about my film cameras. Mom and Dad were patient and prioritized getting authentic photos over posed ones - something I deeply appreciate as a photographer and mother. We had such a fun evening and I’m so glad I could document this time for their family.

Loch Raven Reservoir is one of my favorite spots for family sessions, especially during fall. The trees show a beautiful display of colors, and the beach is the perfect spot to capture the sunset. The area is full of wildlife and generally not crowded, making it a great place to let the kids get some energy out.

If you’re looking for some perfectly imperfect photos of you and your family, please reach out! I’d love to capture your family on film.

Loch Raven Reservoir Engagement Session

When Becca and Edward reached out to inquire about a wedding photography package I immediately knew we would click! We had so much fun at their engagement session at Loch Raven, and I can’t wait to share their wedding photos with you soon!

Becca and Edward’s Engagement Session at Loch Raven Reservoir

Becca and Edward decided to add on a mini-engagement session when they booked me for their wedding photography, and I’m so glad they did. This is a great option for anyone who wants to stick to a budget and have a short-and-sweet experience taking photos together and meeting before the big day. We decided on a sunset session at Loch Raven Reservoir in Baltimore County which fit their style perfectly. We spent about 45 minutes getting to know each other and capturing these stunning photos of the two lovebirds on both digital and one roll of 35mm film. It made me so excited for their wedding day! I got to hear all about their families and their wedding plans, and overall had so much fun just getting to know them! By the time their wedding day rolled around, it felt like I was meeting up with old friends.

If you are on the search for a wedding photographer, one thing I would definitely recommend to you is that you book your engagement photos with the same photographer you will have on your wedding day. Engagement photos are a great way to get to know your photographer and get comfortable in front of the camera - both of which add to a more relaxed experience on your wedding day! It’s a great time to go over any insecurities you may have, and become friends with your photographer - after all, they’ll be with you more than almost anyone else on your wedding day. Becca and Edward’s engagement session at Loch Raven Reservoir was a great example of how you don’t need several hours or outfit changes to create beautiful portraits with your partner.