Author: Jillian Mills

wizarding baby portraits | pasadena md portrait studio

Photographing milestones like baby’s first chocolate frog might be the highlight of my week. I love building custom sets – like these magical wizard inspired photos – at my Pasadena, MD portrait studio. For this set, I included plenty of thrifted antique suitcases and a trunk, a cornish pixie, Quibbler, wands, Every Flavor Beans, Maurauder’s […]

kinder farms park family photography

I love making family portraits at Kinder Farms Park in Anne Arundel County, MD. It’s easy to make a genuine memories when you’re doing the things you’d normally do for fun! Even in winter, Kinder Farms Park has beautiful views and plenty of space for fun. What’s even better is working with a family who […]

Valentine’s Day Box of Chocolates Backdrop Tutorial

Inspired by my favorite Valentine treat (Baltimore’s own Rheb’s jimmy truffles!) I set out to make a one-of-a-kind backdrop for Valentine’s Mini Sessions this year. I got all my materials on Amazon – thanks for using the associate links in this post! MATERIALS: Paint: Balloons in Circle/Heart/Square shapes: Misc: Stuff I had: Scissors, straw, paint […]

do it for yourself

Recently I’ve done several portrait sessions for no “good reason” at all and I love it. Many people want headshot or brand photos for self-promotion or family photos for a holiday card or gift and that’s all well and good. But working with an artist to create images just to have for yourself is extra […]

5 Black Photographers You Should Be Following in Baltimore and the DMV

Four Little Hooligans Photography I first fell in love with Tia’s images of her own children. They are effortlessly real and capture the most beautiful, messy, fun details of childhood. Tia is a wife, mother, and photographer. She specializes in documentary and lifestyle sessions as well as themed holiday sets. https://www.fourlittlehooligansphotography.com/ @fourlittlehooligansphotography 2. Judah Avenue […]