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 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 […]

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 […]

Salubria Virginia is one of the most romantic locations for a photoshoot in the Washington DC and Northern VA area. Salubria is an 18th century Georgian-style manor located in Stevensburg, Virginia, not a far drive from Washington DC. It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places, so it speaks to my old-world heart! I […]

Tudor Place in Georgetown DC is one of my absolute favorite photoshoot locations. I list it as one of the best locations for an elegant session in the DC area in this post. Tudor Place consists of a beautiful Federal-style manor and luscious English gardens. It is hard to believe that this five acre property […]

Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, MD is a beautiful photoshoot location. Located 15 minutes outside of Washington, DC and Northern VA, Brookside Gardens is one of my absolute favorite photoshoot locations in the DC area. Brookside Gardens serves as a gorgeous backdrop for all different kinds of photo sessions – family, maternity, and even newborn! There […]

What should I do with my photos? As a DC motherhood photographer and mother, I am the first person to understand how overwhelming it can be to decide what to do with your family photos. Most photographers will send over a gallery of high-resolution images for their clients to do with as they wish. Although […]

I have always adored in-home newborn sessions; however, providing a photography studio DC is an option I would love to provide you as you prepare for your newborn session. The petite garden studio will serve as a cozy, intimate space for maternity, newborn, and motherhood sessions. As I mentioned, there is nothing like photographing your […]

As a Washington, DC Family Photographer, it is my pleasure to help you with determining what to wear for photos. One of the biggest worries mothers come to me with is what to wear and how to coordinate their family. As part of the experience for your session, you will receive a planning guide in […]