Welcoming your new baby into the world is one of the most meaningful moments you’ll ever experience and capturing those first few weeks through photography gives you a way to relive that joy forever. One of the most important elements of a successful newborn session? The color palette. At Danielle Sara Photography, I take a thoughtful, collaborative approach to styling your session. Together, we’ll create images that not only highlight the beauty of your baby but also feel natural and cohesive with your family’s style and home. If you're unsure where to start, here are some simple ways to help guide your color choices and get inspired. And if you still feel lost, don’t worry, I’'ve got you and will take care of it all!
Read MoreAt Danielle Sara Photography, we love collaborating with parents to bring creative visions to life, especially when they have significant meaning to your family.
Read MoreIn today’s digital world, we’re constantly surrounded by images, scrolling through hundreds of photos on our phones, posting a few favorites, and then… quickly forgetting them.
But your most meaningful moments?
They deserve more than a passing glance. They deserve to be seen, held, shared, and remembered, not just today, but for generations.
At Danielle Sara Photography, I believe in transforming your memories into timeless artwork. Here's why printing your photos is one of the most important (and fulfilling!) parts of your photography experience.
Read MoreCake smash session for a boy styled in soft pastel peach and baby blue at the Rockville, Maryland baby photography studio. With a gentle ocean breeze-inspired color palette for his session plus subtle sea-themed vibe, the overall setup was as photogenic as it was fun. We captured his one year old milestone personality perfectly.
Read MoreThis timeless newborn girl session by Danielle Sara Photography features soft, feminine styling with delicate headbands, light neutrals, and classic poses. Captured in Danielle’s Rockville, MD studio for a family from Arlington, VA, the session highlights elegant, natural newborn photography with a girly touch—perfect for families seeking a refined, heirloom-quality experience in the DC metro area.
Read MoreCelebrate your baby’s first birthday with a whimsical Winnie the Pooh cake smash session at Danielle Sara Photography in Rockville, MD.
Read MoreLove was in the air at our Rockville, Maryland photography studio during our annual Valentine's Day mini sessions! I love seeing the families who make these sessions a yearly tradition plus meeting all the new kids too.
Read MoreI feel so lucky for the opportunity to be baby’s first photographer for so many families in the Maryland, Virginia and DC area. It has been another amazing year at our newborn photography studio filled with so many precious babies! It was an honor to help each of my clients and their families welcome their little one into the world by taking their first pictures.
Read MoreWe had some fun birthday cake smashes at the Rockville photography studio this year! I captured plenty of cute smiles and joyful moments during these milestone first birthday photography sessions. From color choice, outfits, decor and more, I walk you through the entire process using my Prepped to Perfection guide to set you up for success and achieve your unique vision to capture your baby’s memorable first birthday cake smash session.
Read MoreI had the pleasure of capturing this sweet little girl's first birthday milestone at the Rockville Maryland photography studio! Her mom envisioned a scene with pretty pastel colors and we made it happen. Before the cake came out, we started off with a classic setup, followed by a gorgeous smash, and some fun time in the bath.
Read MoreWhen this sweet family approached me for their newborn photo session, they had a clear vision: they wanted neutral, cozy, and candid family portraits in the studio. As a photographer, I love it when clients come prepared with a specific aesthetic in mind, as it allows me to really tailor the session to their unique tastes, while also sticking with my style.
Read MoreWhile much of my work is comprised of swaddling tiny babies during newborn sessions and creating fun backdrops for cake smashes, I also love to photograph older kids to show off their personalities! I think it’s important to capture all the special stages that your children experience as they grow older. All of these adorable siblings visited the Rockville Maryland photography studio for one of our special event days, or what I like to call: Personality Mini Sessions! Our goal was to ‘capture their personalities’ and I think we nailed it!
Read MoreHappy Love Day! Our Maryland photography studio was filled with tons of hearts, laughs and hugs as we held our annual Valentine’s Day mini sessions.
Read MoreNewborn sessions are so fun because I get to capture all the precious moments and details of a baby who has just been welcomed into the world! Mother and daughter came to visit our Rockville, Maryland newborn photography studio where we spent some time taking some beautiful portraits to remember this special time.
Read MoreSome of my favorite cake smash sessions are the simple setups where the focus is more about baby’s personality and less about the decor or theme. This happy little girl came to the Rockville photography studio to celebrate her 1st birthday with a simple backdrop and natural details to create the cutest first birthday milestone portraits.
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