Capturing sweet milestones among Howard County’s beautiful cherry blossoms
There’s something magical about capturing a baby’s growth journey throughout their first year. When Christine and Max brought their sweet Cordelia to Maple Lawn for her 6-month session, we were treated to not just one, but two beautiful sights – a growing, smiling baby and Howard County’s answer to DC’s famous cherry blossoms in full bloom.
This session marks the third chapter in Cordelia’s Motherhood Collection – a special series documenting her journey from maternity photos through her first birthday. The transformation from her newborn session just a few short months ago is remarkable! Where once was a tiny, sleepy newborn is now a bright-eyed, personality-filled little one sitting up with confidence and sharing the most heart-melting smiles.
The cherry trees of Maple Lawn in Fulton provided the perfect backdrop for this milestone session. While Washington DC might be famous for their cherry blossom festival, Howard County residents know that some of the most beautiful blooming trees can be found right here in our local communities. The delicate pink petals created a dreamy, spring-like atmosphere that complemented Cordelia’s sweet personality.
What you’d never guess from these sun-dappled, springtime photos? The temperature was actually freezing! This is where experience and quick thinking come into play during family sessions. We worked efficiently to capture those perfect moments of joy while keeping little Cordelia comfortable. Christine and Max were amazing sports, cuddling their daughter close between shots to keep her warm while making it all look effortlessly natural in front of the camera.
The difference between photographing a newborn and a 6-month-old couldn’t be more striking. Newborns give us those peaceful, dreamy poses, while 6-month sessions are all about capturing personality, emerging expressions, and those first signs of independence as babies learn to sit up and interact with the world around them. Cordelia’s curious eyes and infectious smile showed just how much she’s discovered about the world in her first half-year.
As we continue documenting Cordelia’s first-year journey, I’m already looking forward to her one-year session and seeing how much more she’ll change and grow. These milestone sessions in Howard County create not just beautiful portraits but a visual timeline of your family’s most precious early moments together.
For families in Fulton, Maple Lawn, or throughout Howard County looking to document their own baby’s milestones, there’s no better setting than our local community spaces as they change through the seasons. Whether it’s spring cherry blossoms, summer greenery, fall colors, or winter wonderlands, these milestone sessions capture not just your growing baby, but the beautiful place you call home.
View the rest of Christine and Max’s Motherhood collection.
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