How much should I spend on newborn or family photography? I’m Marie of Marie Elizabeth Photography, a newborn, family, and maternity photographer based out of the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia area. When seeking a photographer for newborn or family photography, you may find a wide range of pricing from local photographers. Why the […]

Hello friends! I cannot believe it is the last day of 2021. With the craziness of 2020, 2021 simply flew by! In fact, 2020 and 2021 are somewhat blurred together! 2021 was such a fruitful year for Marie Elizabeth Photography. Rebrand The year began with a complete rebrand. I officially launched my new brand and […]

I absolutely adore the opportunity to photograph expecting mothers in the garden studio. These sessions are so sweet and sentimental since this period of waiting is so fleeting. Natalie joined me with her daughter and husband on a fall day to capture this time before her second child arrives. Studio sessions are perfect for maternity […]

This twin family session outside of Washington DC was simply to die for! Alex and her beautiful family met me at Brookside Gardens in early fall for this family session documenting her sweet 8 month old twins. Brookside Gardens is one of my favorite session locations in the DC area for its gorgeous scenery all […]

Here is a short preview of this Lincoln Memorial Family Session. This beautiful family met me on an early weekday morning at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. Danielle and her family have spent the past few years here in DC but are planning on moving out of the area. We thought it only fitting […]

I provide a custom portrait experience for all of my clients. Over time, I have learned what truly matters in life, and to me, I have found that it’s the people in my life and the relationships I have that I care about the most. Photographs are a large part of all major life events […]

This studio motherhood session was such a joy to photograph. Claire and her daughter Wells visited the Washington DC studio a couple of months ago for a special motherhood session. Claire is pregnant with her second and wanted to document this remaining time with Wells as her only daughter. I remember feeling this sweet tug […]

I hope you enjoy this preview of this fall family session at Brookside Gardens in Maryland. I met this beautiful family on an early fall morning. I love early morning sessions since we have the gardens to ourselves and the light is the most flattering! These adorable twin girls were also in wonderful spirits! They […]

I was so excited to share a preview of this motherhood session in the studio! This special session captured the period of waiting for Claire, who is pregnant with her second child. Her daughter Wells joined us for the session, so we were able to photograph their darling relationship before baby sister arrives. I enjoyed […]

The Great Marsh Estate is a romantic photoshoot location in the DC area. Located about an hour away in Bealeton, VA, the Great Marsh Estate is a step into the world of antiquated elegance. I adore the old-world atmosphere this Georgian manor provides. The manor is set on over 100 acres – you’ll find wide […]