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

  1. 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

A team of maternity, newborn, wedding and lifestyle Photographers founded by a Black woman photogapher. Nafa photographed my own children’s Christmas images a few years ago! This studio provides an experince and imagery that ooze luxury.

https://www.judahavenue.com

@judahavenue

3. Trene Forbes Photography

A Baltimore-based photographer with a passion for people and travel. Weddings, portraits and events by Trene Forbes have a clean, modern style.

https://treneforbes.com/

@treneforbesphotography

4. Joli Adore Photography

Certified professional birth photographer, Sherida, is from Annapolis, MD and specializes in birth photography and film. Her work absolutely captures the purest essence of birth. I cannot speak highly enough about her – choosing just one image to post was nearly impossible!

https://www.joliadorephotography.com

@joli_adore_photography

5. Devin Allen

Devin is perhaps most known for his Time magazine cover images of the protests and unrest in response to the murders of Freddie Gray and George Floyd. Community Leader, Gordon Parks Foundation Fellow, and UnderArmor Photographer, his new collaboration with UA highlights the untold stories of young Baltimore athletes as they persevere and fight to change the future. In 2017 he released “A Beautiful Ghetto” – a collection of 100 black and white photos featuring the beauty of Baltimore.

@bydvnlln

Box of Chocolates Mini Sessions | Valentine’s Mini Session Baltimore 2021

With safety in mind, I’ve planned an adorable set for Valentine’s Day this year. This giant wall of candies brought me a lot of joy to create and I hope you’ll love it as well! Booking these sessions is crucial to the survival of my business – if you know someone who loves chocolate as much as I do, please share this with them.

15 minute sessions will result in about 20 images in an online proofing gallery. The session cost is $150 including the session and your choice of 3 digital images. Extra digital images, prints and products may be purchased in the gallery but no additional purchase is required. This set is available for 3 days only.

Feel free to e-mail at info @ heartlovephotography.com or text Jill’s cellphone at 410-903-3265 for more information.

If you’d like to book a session now, click the ticket link below. That link will allow you to choose a time, sign the policies and pay the invoice. You’ll receive an e-mailed confirmation immediately.

Dates: Sunday 2/7

Cost: $150 for 15 min session and choice of 3 digital images

Location: Heartlove Photography 8971 Fort Smallwood Rd. Pasadena MD 21122

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I value efficiency and transparency so I want you to have all of the pricing information up front.Your mini session includes your choice of 3 digital images. When you receive your gallery of images, there is no obligation to make any additional purchase. Should you wish to purchase additional digital images or prints, you can choose from popular sizes directly in the gallery (see prices below) or e-mail me for a free consultation to purchase framed wall art or canvas.If you’d like to purchase the entire gallery of images (no matter how many there are!) simply choose “All Photos in Gallery” on a single images and check out – the images will be ready to download immediately.

halloween mini sessions in pasadena, MD

Your halloween traditions may be disrupted this year but we’ve got a simple-spider-set to record your costumes and fun and help a good cause.

We’ve opened up a few appointments to commemorate Halloween 2020 and raise funds for Baltimore Safe Haven. 

Join us for a 10 minute appointment in the studio.  The cost is a  $50 donation that will go directly to provide opportunities for a higher quality of life for TLGBQ people in Baltimore City living in survival mode.  

Baltimore Safe Haven envisions a world in which every transgender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer person is able to live a healthy, self-determined, and self-sufficient life free from stigma, violence, and oppression.  

If we raise $1500 we can cover the cost of transitional housing for 1 month.  That means a person in survival mode has a safe place to make decisions and plan for their next steps. 

Dates: Friday 10/30 and Saturday 10/31

Cost: $50 donation = 10 minute session (like what you see here!)

Location: Heartlove Photography 8971 Fort Smallwood Rd. Pasadena, MD

How to book? Click here:

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fall family portraits in Maryland

There is nothing better than an afternoon walk through the neighborhood in the fall with so many in-between and unscripted moments. Discovering what makes a child smile or focusing on the details that hold their attention. Giving them space to find their own moment is a gift.

The premise behind this session is simple – a family walk, in their neighborhood. I brought one camera and once lens and let the afternoon turn into evening while the kids explored. Father and son pick wildflowers. Sweetie, the cat, following along and stalking the grasshoppers. Baby splashing in the stream.

Twirling, jumping, running, climbing.

This is childhood and this is their greatest adventure.

Halloween Mini Sessions Anne Arundel County Maryland

Boo!

Your halloween traditions may be disrupted this year but we’ve got a simple-spider-set to record your costumes and fun and help a good cause.

We’ve opened up a few appointments to commemorate Halloween 2020 and raise funds for Baltimore Safe Haven. 

Join us for a 10 minute appointment in the studio.  The cost is a  $50 donation that will go directly to provide opportunities for a higher quality of life for TLGBQ people in Baltimore City living in survival mode.  

Baltimore Safe Haven envisions a world in which every transgender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer person is able to live a healthy, self-determined, and self-sufficient life free from stigma, violence, and oppression.  

If we raise $1500 we can cover the cost of transitional housing for 1 month.  That means a person in survival mode has a safe place to make decisions and plan for their next steps. 

Book Now

Photography Mini Sessions | Anne Arundel County Maryland

Mini Sessions are themed sets available for a limited amount of time. Each session lasts 15 minutes and includes your choice of 3 digital images. Sessions are planned in advanced and announced 3-6 weeks ahead of the event with sample images. VIP Members get the first opportunity to book mini sessions – learn more at www.heartlovephotography.com/VIPmembership

You can read our entire COVID protocol here:   https://heartlovephotography.com/covid-19/

A sample of images from past mini sessions:

All of our studio policies are listed in the contract you sign at the time of booking.  

Rescheduling for weather: In the event that it is raining or temperatures are below freezing or above 98 degrees, outdoor sessions will be moved to the studio OR rescheduled for a weekday within 14 days of the original session. 

Rescheduling for illness: In the event that you or your child has a known exposure to illness or is having any symptoms including but not limited to fever, sore throat, cough, vomiting or diarrhea, you must reschedule.  You will be offered another date and time at no additional cost.  The session must take place before 12/31/2021.  Additional information about rescheduling is in the policies (you’ll view and sign them when you choose your appointment time.) Please carefully read all of the information – the system allows for 15 minutes before it will time out.

 When you click the booking link, you will:
1) Select a time
2) Enter your information 
3) Sign the policies 
4) Confirm your signature and click “continue.”

Your session has not been recorded unless you see a confirmation page.

Current 2021 Mini Sessions Include:

Box of Chocolates Mini Session $150 Jan 30, Jan 31, Feb 7

Spring Mini Session $200 Mar 20

Life Gives You Lemons Mini Session $200 April 18

Little Dreamer Mini Session $200 May 30/31

Pumpkin Mini Session $250 Sept 26

Holiday Mini Session $350 Nov 28