“Reasonably Priced Newborn Photographer?”

by Prince Of Petworth May 24, 2017 at 1:15 pm 38 Comments

Photo by PoPville flickr user Pablo Raw

“Dear PoPville,

Do you have a recommendations for a reasonably priced newborn photographer (someone that charges $500 or less)? So far the quotes that I’ve received start at $750. Appreciate any leads you may have. Thanks!”

Anon. no. 5

Jacinta Bernard Photography, find her on facebook. Let me know if you want phone number.

We used her for family shots with our one-year-old. She’s great and reasonably priced.

She’s NOVA based but happy to come to DC.
- Anon. no. 5
  
  https://jacintaphotography.com/
Jokes McGee

I don’t know if my newborn can hold a camera (or her head up for that matter) but since she doesn’t know what money is I could probably talk her into taking photos for like 2 cookies
anon

Lita Trimmings Photography, http://www.litatrimmingsphotography.com/ – based out of VA but she will travel
Kate

Newborns are not very good photographers. I suggest finding an adult.
- JB
  
  I came here to make this joke but you beat me to it!
  - Carey
    
    +1
    - Kate
      
      My Dad would be very pleased with all of us.
      - Possibly Kate’s Dad
        
        *single tear*
ofriendly

I highly recommend Alexandra Friendly – http://www.afriendlyphoto.com

She does great work.
- Sean
  
  Seconded!
Anika

Anika Steffen Photography has packages for $325 and $450. Check out my photos at:
http://www.anikasteffenphotography.com
facebook.com/anikasteffenphoto
Abby

Not quite under $500, but still very reasonable, especially considering the quality! http://www.whitneyporter.com/life/
LV

Jessica Torch Photography (based in DC). http://www.JessicaTorchPhotography.com
- jkdc
  
  seconded. great prices, great service, great product.
  - kellybdc
    
    thirded. she gives you full digital rights which is fantastic!
Robin

Danielle Desnoyers — http://www.danielledesnoyersphotography.com/ — she’s local and takes great photos that are reasonably priced!
Kate F

I’m a photographer that is starting out. I am a Kidnergaten teacher so I’m great with little ones. I have newborn and LOTS of kid photography experience. You can email me and I’ll send you prices and a portfolio. I’m under $500, will get photos to you within a week (with edits) and am open to ideas or suggestions of things you’d want. Work in Mclean and live in DC so I photograph in both. Email: [email protected]
- anon
  
  “I am a Kidnergaten teacher.”
  .
  The era of Betsy DeVos is upon us.
  - MadMax
    
    :(
Mike

My friend Ashley Fisher does great work. She is launching her photography business this summer and is already doing graduations and newborn photography around DC and Maryland burbs. Contact her via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Ashlern?fref=ts.
M

We had Jeannetta Gerrish do our wedding photos and she did an amazing job. She is based in Baltimore but works in DC as well. Her real specialty, though, is baby photography. You can find examples of her work here – http://jeannettadesignphotography.blogspot.com/?m=1

Good luck!
Cassie weithman

Faithful Finds Fotography – $250, 1hr session!

https://www.facebook.com/faithfulfinds/?ref=bookmarks
aldsk

michaeljustinstudios.com
Tony Hack

Me, myself, and I! Hourly ($150), Local ($270), Half Day ($510), and Full Day ($960). Cheers! Tony
EllePetworth

I can recommend Ellie Ann Photography! She is in the Baltimore area and happily travels to the DC area for work. Newborn sessions are only $200 and she does an amazing job. Website here: http://www.ellieannphotography.com/
hannah

Check with Mary Ella – she did our newborn photos for under $200 IIRC!

http://maryellajourdak.com/
Alexmom

Rosie Jones $200 does lovely work. https://www.rosiejonesphotography.com
Tina

Not to be a negative Nancy but I want to point something out with newborn photography- it requires extra training. Those poses could injur a child if done incorrectly, you may want to bite the bullet and pay the professional in addition to making sure they have the appropriate training.

Good luck!
Laura

Highly recommend Caro Chase! You can find her work on Instagram and her website is carobaby.co
Picture Perfect

Loved working with Deeba http://www.donyaphotography.com. he does mostly weddings but does do other photography sessions too.
Boris

we used http://www.darrellmcdavidphotography.com for our maternity session and newborn. He is from Baltimore and was willing to travel to DC twice for our needs. We will use him again for future projects!
gerry suchy

Give Jonna Huseman a look. Find her at http://www.jonnamichellephotography.com/ Lives in Silver Spring, MD but will travel for clients. Mention me if you contact her.
R

Devon Rowland Photography – great prices for the DMV and her photos are beautiful and natural! She did my wedding photos and I have seen her amazing baby / child photos for my friends!
Anon

Carrie D Photography is excellent. Even with her travel fee, she will come in within your budget: http://www.carriedphotography.com
Cranky Old Bastard

Use the money to buy a nice camera and take your own pictures. If you already own a nice camera, even better!

Seriously, I don’t understand the appeal of these newborn photos. Everyone puts the babies in the same, often unnatural poses, and the pictures are kind of indistinguishable from baby to baby. Oh, your baby was born near Thanksgiving? Let’s shove this infant in a cornucopia! The whole thing is just trite.

Take your own pictures. They’re a lot more interesting, honestly!
- Park View
  
  Agree w/ Cranky Old Bastard. The photos our parents generation took of many of us as babies were great (I speak for those born in the 70’s and early 80’s). They were natural and reflected an actual moment, not a superficial pose, and they cost nothing more than the development fee at the local photo lab or pharmacy.
  
  People do it b/c that’s what Jones do and think that’s what they too need to do, or else they aren’t being properly doting parents. And when their kids have a 1 or 2 or 3 year old bday, they’ll shell out the bucks on a catered affair to invite a whole bunch of people they don’t really b/c that’s what the friends are doing for their children – despite the fact that it stretches everyone’s budget and the kids will have no recollection of the day.
  
  Its no wonder why we all feel so spread thin socially and financially (see https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2016/05/my-secret-shame/476415/)
  
  To those who are interested in living a sane life and escaping the rat-race, may I introduce http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/ (you may have read about him in the New Yorker, Forbes or WP -https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/meet-mr-money-mustache-the-man-who-retired-at-30/2013/04/26/71e3e6a8-acf3-11e2-a8b9-2a63d75b5459_story.html?utm_term=.192a57d786d8 – but his blog is the best way to really understand his message).
Mick

HI’d highly recommend Allison Fitzsimmons, a true artist!

https://www.facebook.com/AllisonFitzsimmonsPhotography/

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