Choosing a Maryland/DC Family Photographer can feel overwhelming, especially with so many options out there. From a friend with a nice camera to someone who specializes in heirloom albums, how do you know who’s the right fit for your family? This guide breaks it down for you! I’m sharing what to look for, what questions […]

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How to Find the Right Maryland/DC Family Photographer: A Guide for Parents Who Want More Than Just a Pretty Picture

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Every family has their own story. Some are loud and messy, filled with belly laughs and crayon drawings on the walls. Others are quiet and steady, marked by knowing glances and well-worn routines. Some families look like the ones we grew up with, and others look entirely different—bound by love, not tradition. What unites them […]

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Why I Photograph Families: A Reflection on My Creative Journey as a Baltimore MD Lifestyle Family Photographer

Baltimore MD Lifestyle Family Photographer Christina Tundo shares why she photographs families and her creative journey as a photographer

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I can’t believe it’s already time to write my 2024 end of year wrap up! Each year, this post is a chance to sit back and reflect on my work as a DC and Maryland family photographer. It’s always a blessing for me to look back on what’s happened and how the year went. While […]

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End of Year 2024 Wrap Up for DC and Maryland Family Photographer

End of Year 2024 Wrap Up for DC and Maryland Family Photographer Christina Tundo, reflecting on the last year's wins

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As a family photographer in the DMV area, I’m always looking for ways to improve my photography, my offerings, and portraits I create for my clients. The memories we capture are important, and I want to do everything I can to develop a stress-free process that is meaningful and exactly what you’re hoping for. This […]

Personal

GATHER Workshop with The Kindred Path for Virginia Family Photographer

11/23/2022

Congratulations to A and D! They’re welcoming their first baby and we celebrated with a sweet maternity session for them. We met at the always gorgeous Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City and enjoyed the grounds talking about parenthood and capturing their maternity portraits. Maternity sessions are always so special to me. As a […]

Maternity

Shrine of St. Anthony Maternity Session in Ellicott City, MD

expecting parents pose outside stone arches at Shrine of St. Anthony

11/17/2022

I’m so excited to be sharing these sweet Christmas tree farm portraits with you today! I love photographing this family, and we’ve been doing this for many years. For this year’s portraits, we met at Friendship Tree Farm for fun seasonal portraits. While it wound up actually being a warm October day, we all imagined […]

Family

Christmas Tree Farm Portraits in Anne Arundel County, Maryland at Friendship Tree Farm

parents lean for kiss with kids on lap during Christmas tree farm portraits

11/10/2022

In-home sessions are some of my favorite things to photograph. Families just come alive at home, in their favorite spaces, together. It’s always a joy to watch and it’s typically way less stressful for my families, especially if they have little ones. I’m all about making your portrait session easy and stress-free! When planning your […]

Client Education

What to Wear for In-Home Session | DMV Lifestyle Photographer

boy plays with cat on wooden floor at home

11/08/2022

During childhood, there’s so many special moments that should be documented for your baby. It’s common to see photographers offering sessions at newborn, 6 months, and 12 months. Personally, my favorite time to photograph infants is between 7 and 10 months. This is such a fun age! Babies are smiling a lot more and you […]

Family

Photographing Milestones for Your Baby | Tips from Baltimore Family Photographer

baby boy plays with giraffe during milestone portraits

10/27/2022

Maternity portraits are such a special type of session for me to photograph. Parents are excited, overjoyed, and sometimes even anxious about their little one’s arrival – all of which is totally normal! I have the incredible job of documenting those last few weeks of pregnancy during their maternity session. I love being able to […]

Client Education, Maternity

How to Prepare for Your Maternity Session with DMV Maternity Photographer

expecting mother holds baby bump during DMV maternity session

10/20/2022

I adore the W family and I’m so happy we were able to have a lifestyle portrait session for them to welcome home their new baby girl! This little one was just so eager to meet the world that she came a bit early and had to stay in the NICU for a few weeks. […]

Lifestyle Newborns

Newborn Lifestyle Portraits in Anne Arundel Co. | W Family 

husband kisses wife's forehead during lifestyle newborn session

10/13/2022

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, planning your next portrait session may not always be the top priority for you and your family. But, as your friendly family portrait photographer, I’m here to remind you that it should be! I fully believe documenting your family professionally every year should be a priority. Your […]

Client Education, Family

Why Professional Family Portraits Matter 

parents look at little girl during fall family photos

10/06/2022

I had a big moment of realization after BreAnne Weston’s workshop in Utah about family photos. Having moments documented and images are so priceless and special because parents may be in tough moments in their lives. They will be able to look back at those images and see how they were loved and how much […]

Family

Castle Bridge Farm Mommy & Me Portraits 

mom holds daughters on lap during family photos in Howard County MD

9/29/2022

This summer I attended my first in-person family photography workshop: BreAnne Westron’s Finding Joy in Chaos. It was such a great experience!! There is a lack of in-person family photography education and I fully believe that as a professional, growth is important to ensure every session I create with my clients is what we all […]

Family

Finding Joy in Chaos Workshop with BreAnne Weston

dad lifts son up during family photos in Utah woods

9/22/2022

Christina did an amazing job with our family photos. From the first time we spoke--she was incredibly thoughtful, organized and detail oriented to ensure the session would be a success.. – Katie A.

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