Family-Owned Photography in Howard County, MD: Over 15 Years Capturing Love and Life's Milestones
At April and Steven Photography, every session is uniquely tailored to you. From our initial consultation to the final reveal, we focus on understanding your story and capturing it beautifully. We pride ourselves on creating a relaxed and enjoyable environment, ensuring your photos reflect genuine emotions and connections.
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Expertise and Professionalism
With years of experience in family, wedding, engagement, newborn, and maternity photography, we bring a high level of expertise to every shoot. Our commitment to excellence and attention to detail ensure that each photo is a masterpiece you'll cherish forever.
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High-Quality Images &
Professional Equipment
We deliver high-resolution digital images that capture every detail with stunning clarity. Using top-of-the-line cameras, lenses, and lighting equipment, we ensure your photos are of the highest quality. Our professional retouching enhances each image, creating timeless pieces of art that you can print and share as you wish.
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Our editing style focuses on maintaining true-to-color skin tones and authentic beauty. We enhance natural colors and contrasts without resorting to moody, dark styles, overly bright or washed-out looks, or super-saturated colors. By using a balanced approach, we create images that are both realistic and beautiful. Our detailed-oriented editing emphasizes natural tones and soft contrasts, resulting in timeless photos that reflect the true essence of your moments.
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Don't just take our word for it! Our clients love us for our friendly approach, professional service, and stunning results. Read their testimonials and see why families and couples trust us to capture their most precious moments.
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Greetings!
We are April and Steven, a dynamic duo of professional photographers who share a passion for capturing life's most precious moments. As a husband and wife team, we understand the significance of creating everlasting memories for you and your loved ones.
Starting out as wedding photographers, we discovered our love for documenting the beauty of families, babies, and children, especially after having three adorable little girls of our own. We recognize the importance of capturing those unforgettable moments that we cherish and hold dear as we move through the different stages of life.
Allow us to help you create moments that will last a lifetime. Our dedication to providing high-quality photography services is unparalleled. We take pride in every shot we capture, ensuring that each one is a stunning masterpiece that tells a story.
Based in Ellicott City, MD, we are willing to travel anywhere in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware to serve you. Don't miss the chance to work with us and let us capture your cherished moments in the most beautiful way possible. Get in touch with us today, and let's create magic together!
Family & Wedding Photographers
Columbia & Ellicott City Maryland
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of the photography session, and what is included?
Can we purchase additional prints or digital files after the session?
Do you offer digital files or prints?
Can we request specific poses or shots?
How long will the session take?
Can we include siblings or family members in the photographs?
Do you provide props and accessories for the session?
What should we wear for the photography session?
What should we expect during the photography session?
When should we book or schedule a photography session for our newborn/maternity/1st birthday/engagement/wedding?
It is recommended to book your newborn, maternity or 1st birthday/ milestone photography session at least 2 weeks in advance. To ensure availability, it's advisable to book a month or two ahead, especially during peak periods like spring, early summer, fall, and the weeks leading up to the year-end holiday season. This is particularly important if you desire weekend slots for your photography needs. For wedding photography, you should book the date as soon as the venue is booked and the wedding date is set.
During the photoshoot, as professional photographers, we will provide clear directions and guidance on posing to capture beautiful portraits. Whether it's an outdoor photography session or an indoor setting, we have extensive experience in candid and lifestyle photography. Our aim is to create authentic and heartfelt moments that reflect the couple’s or the family's unique dynamics.
Once you've booked your photography session, we will send you a Photography Experience and Styling Guide to assist you in selecting the perfect outfits for your family. Coordinating colors, textures, and styles can enhance the overall aesthetic of your family or couple portraits, ensuring a cohesive look.
For all indoor photoshoot, such as in-home newborn, maternity, and family sessions, we will bring professional studio lighting and backdrops. Additionally, for newborn photography sessions, we have a wide selection of newborn photography props available to create adorable and memorable portraits. As experienced newborn photographer, we utilize these props to create sleepy newborn poses. We also some props for first birthday and will provide picnic mats/cloths for outdoor family photography.
Absolutely! Our family photography packages allow siblings and family members to be included in the session. We understand the importance of capturing the bond and love shared among family members, and we strive to create memorable portraits that showcase these connections.
The duration of the photography session depends on the package chosen and the number of desired images. Our family photography packages include specified time duration, ensuring we have enough time to capture a variety of poses to provide you with a collection of beautiful photographs to choose the specified number of images.
Certainly! We encourage you to share any specific poses or shots you have in mind prior to the session. As professional people photographers, we value your ideas and will work closely with you to incorporate them into the session. While we strive to create images in a style consistent with our portfolio, we will make every effort to accommodate your requests.
All our photography packages include digital images, allowing you to preserve and share your precious memories. While a few packages include physical prints, you also have the option to purchase prints directly from the gallery we provide. We have partnered with Miller's Professional Imaging, a trusted photo printing company, to ensure the highest quality prints for our clients.
Yes! In addition to the images included in your chosen package, we often provide extra edited images. If you wish to purchase additional digital files or prints, you can do so directly from the gallery we deliver to you.
For detailed information about our family photography packages and pricing, please contact us directly. We offer a range of packages tailored to meet different needs, ensuring you find the option that suits you best.
Document the unique love and bonding you and your family shared as your family grows and changes. Create a legacy of memories that will last forever.
starts at $400
FAMILY & CHILDREN
Capture their tininess and innocence before they grow too quickly. Every little detail, poses, expression captured will soon turn into priceless treasures.
starts at $500
NEWBORN
Let's celebrate the start of motherhood, this special time in a woman's life, and capture the joy and beauty of pregnancy.
starts at $400
MATERNITY
Let's work together
You can trust us to make sure your special day is remembered in stunning detail and preserved for a lifetime.
Contact us for pricing and detail.
starts at $1600
WEDDING
This is how it all started. Two souls fell in love.
Contact us for pricing and detail.
starts at $400
ENGAGEMENT
What is the cost of the photography session, and what is included?
Can we purchase additional prints or digital files after the session?
Do you offer digital files or prints?
Can we request specific poses or shots?
How long will the session take?
Can we include siblings or family members in the photographs?
Do you provide props and accessories for the session?
What should we wear for the photography session?
What should we expect during the photography session?
When should we book or schedule a photography session for our newborn/maternity/1st birthday/engagement/wedding?
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When should we book or schedule a photography session for our newborn/maternity/1st birthday/engagement/wedding?
It is recommended to book your newborn, maternity or 1st birthday/ milestone photography session at least 2 weeks in advance. To ensure availability, it's advisable to book a month or two ahead, especially during peak periods like spring, early summer, fall, and the weeks leading up to the year-end holiday season. This is particularly important if you desire weekend slots for your photography needs. For wedding photography, you should book the date as soon as the venue is booked and the wedding date is set.
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What should we expect during the photography session?
During the photoshoot, as professional photographers, we will provide clear directions and guidance on posing to capture beautiful portraits. Whether it's an outdoor photography session or an indoor setting, we have extensive experience in candid and lifestyle photography. Our aim is to create authentic and heartfelt moments that reflect the couple’s or the family's unique dynamics.
back
What should we wear for the photography session?
Once you've booked your photography session, we will send you a Photography Experience and Styling Guide to assist you in selecting the perfect outfits for your family. Coordinating colors, textures, and styles can enhance the overall aesthetic of your family or couple portraits, ensuring a cohesive look.
back
Do you provide props and accessories for the session?
For all indoor photoshoot, such as in-home newborn, maternity, and family sessions, we will bring professional studio lighting and backdrops. Additionally, for newborn photography sessions, we have a wide selection of newborn photography props available to create adorable and memorable portraits. As experienced newborn photographer, we utilize these props to create sleepy newborn poses. We also some props for first birthday and will provide picnic mats/cloths for outdoor family photography.
back
Can we include siblings or family members in the photographs?
Absolutely! Our family photography packages allow siblings and family members to be included in the session. We understand the importance of capturing the bond and love shared among family members, and we strive to create memorable portraits that showcase these connections.
back
How long will the session take?
The duration of the photography session depends on the package chosen and the number of desired images. Our family photography packages include specified time duration, ensuring we have enough time to capture a variety of poses to provide you with a collection of beautiful photographs to choose the specified number of images.
back
Can we request specific poses or shots?
Certainly! We encourage you to share any specific poses or shots you have in mind prior to the session. As professional people photographers, we value your ideas and will work closely with you to incorporate them into the session. While we strive to create images in a style consistent with our portfolio, we will make every effort to accommodate your requests.
back
Do you offer digital files or prints?
All our photography packages include digital images, allowing you to preserve and share your precious memories. While a few packages include physical prints, you also have the option to purchase prints directly from the gallery we provide. We have partnered with Miller's Professional Imaging, a trusted photo printing company, to ensure the highest quality prints for our clients.
back
Can we purchase additional prints or digital files after the session?
Yes! In addition to the images included in your chosen package, we often provide extra edited images. If you wish to purchase additional digital files or prints, you can do so directly from the gallery we deliver to you.
back
What is the cost of the photography session, and what is included?
For detailed information about our family photography packages and pricing, please contact us directly. We offer a range of packages tailored to meet different needs, ensuring you find the option that suits you best.
back