Why Hire Christina Tundo Photography | How to Choose Your Family Photographer in the DC, Maryland, Virginia area.

Searching for a family photographer that meets your style and needs is not always easy. Not only do you want to find a photographer that uses a style you like, but you also want to feel comfortable with them, too. There’s something intimate about having your portrait taken, especially when your family is involved. As a mom AND a photographer, I truly know how hard it can be to find the perfect family photographer for your family. I’ve been in business for several years now, and here is what families love about hiring Christina Tundo Photography in the DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia area. I hope that this list helps you understand what to look for as you choose your family photographer! 

#1: My brand is all about fun, lightheartedness and luxury. 

I offer luxury family photography that is down-to-Earth, fun for the whole family, and anything but a chore. One of my biggest goals is to ensure that all of my clients and families are comfortable, and I achieve that with my light-hearted mannerisms. If you aren’t laughing during our session, I’m not doing my job right!

#2: Hands-on assistance to create your dream family portraits.

From the moment you book a session with Christina Tundo Photography, you’ll get my attention and assistance to create the session of your dreams. I offer location scouting, styling services, and a client closet to help you make stress-free decisions for your portraits. Whether you’re a busy parent or just aren’t sure where to start, I’m here to help every step of the way! 

From a CTP Family:

“Chrissy has pure talent in finding the best light, and angles and capturing beautiful moments with families. From the very first interaction, she coordinates an experience that is intentional, convenient and makes you feel so special. She has a particular way with children that seems to ease them and lets them have fun during the session, which makes for the most magical pictures! I am always blown away with joy when receiving pictures that Chrissy has taken of my family. She’s simply the best!”- Katie

#3: Consistent communication throughout the process.

I can promise you this: you will always know what to expect. When booking your session, we can set up a creative call so that I can learn about your family and goals. If your schedule is tight, I can also send a personalized video to share each step of the easy booking process. Both of these help us plan the session that fits your family best. Before your family portrait session, I’ll send out my What to Expect Guide. Following your session, I prep you on what will happen next so that you are ready to enjoy the images when your slideshow drops in your inbox.

From a CTP Family:

‌“Absolutely amazing, from start to finish! Christina was a pleasure to work with all around. She was responsive to all messages and gave me great leads on spots for the shoot. She then scouted the best locations just days before our session. When we arrived, she approached us calmly and warmed up our daughters in the most natural way possible (easy to see that she’s an amazing grade-school teacher). This was a huge difference compared to other photographers in the past that were so hyper and anxious which stressed us out more.

While working with kids seems stressful, she never showed it. In fact I worried numerous time that we’d get terrible photos because our family was just wild! But, she gave us the most amazing family album!! The photos were so perfect, natural, and just heavenly looking! I don’t know how she did it, but clearly she is one of the top in her business. Be sure to book Christina, you won’t regret it!”- Stephanie

#4: Light colors and true to skin color tones.

Timeless images that your family will cherish forever is the goal of every photo session I undertake. Skin tones look true to color and editing is clean, light, and fresh. I want my images to feel joyful but also comforting to you and your family. Creating portraits that are true to real life is important to me. 

#5: Digital files and products are offered.

This is the best part and maybe the most important part when looking for a family photographer. Every collection I offer to my CTP families includes digital files and a print credit. Each heirloom product to choose from has been hand selected – because I know it will be enjoyed in homes and hands for generations to come.

When hiring your own family photographer, make sure you like their images, feel they’re going to be supportive of you through the process, and that you want what they’re offering as their final delivery. ‌

From a CTP Family:

“I cannot say enough good things about Christina Tundo Photography! She is talented, organized, responsive, amazing with children, a wiz at posing and composition, and an all around fantastic person and photographer. Chrissy helped us with styling, location selection and preparation, and made sure every little detail was taken care of. It was chilly on the day of our session but she kept my kids happy and engaged, and rolled with their antics (they were literally rolling at one point lol) and the photos that came out as a result are just stunning. (And she included some wonderful in-between silly moments as well!) I will treasure these for a lifetime. If you’re in need of an amazing family photographer, look no further!”- Alex

‌Looking for more tips to plan your dream family photography lifestyle session? Read about choosing outfits here and how we can prepare your kids for photos here!