toddler in bear sweater poses during fall family photos

I get it. Seirously, I really do. I absolutely get what it’s like preparing for family photo sessions. We’ve been lucky enough to get some amazing family photos in the past from some incredible humans and talented photographers but it’s still not easy. There are the outfits, the scheduling, the weather-watching, the self-confidence issues… it’s […]

Family

March 8, 2021

3 Tips for Preparing Kids for Photo Sessions

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Lake Linganore family photos with Wendy Zook

If you follow the Wendy Zook newsletter (you can subscribe HERE), you may have seen that this Spring, my 2021 photo sessions can be offered in both regular format or a mini (shortened) version. You may be asking yourself — what’s better for me and my family? I have some pros and cons that may […]

Family

March 1, 2021

Mini Sessions Versus Full Sessions: Which Photo Sessions Are Best for You?

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fall Riverfront Family Portraits in Alexandria

The Ortiz family were new clients of mine this past year! We decided on riverfront family portraits in Alexandria and found the cutest little place to have their portraits taken. I’m so glad I was able to meet this beautiful family last year! Riverfront Family Portraits in Alexandria VA It was a perfect combination of […]

Family

February 8, 2021

An Autumn Family Photo Session in Alexandria, Virginia, with Wendy Zook Photography

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family of four poses with dog on walkway in Lake Linganore

This family of four had one of the most picture-perfect days for their fall family photo session in Frederick County. We met up along Lake Linganore and were blessed with a gorgeous day. It was peak fall foliage and their outfits complemented the colors so well. Fall Family Photo Session in Frederick County We chose […]

Family

February 1, 2021

Bright Colors & Big Smiles: An Outdoor Fall Family Photo Session in Frederick County

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family of four walks along pathway in Lake Linganore

This family was one of many new clients for me this year! And I’m so grateful they traveled to one of my favorite spots for our session together. I just love their Lake Linganore family photo session in the gorgeous fall leaves! Lake Linganore Family Photo Session As soon as we met, I knew it […]

Family

January 25, 2021

Smiles and Snuggles: A Lake Linganore Family Photo Session in Perfect Fall Foliage

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fall family photo session in Lake Linganore

Every once in a while, there’s pure magic. It’s a combination like this: incredible family + great personalities + gorgeous Autumn colors + beautiful hometown backdrops = PERFECTION. I’m so in love with this fall family photo session in Lake Linganore! Outdoor Fall Family Photo Session I don’t even want to keep you from seeing […]

Family

January 18, 2021

Personality & Pizazz: An Outdoor Fall Family Photo Session in Lake Linganore

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Frederick County family portraits with Wendy Zook

I have photographed Kellie’s family multiple times now! We’ve captured family sessions, a maternity session and now their first Frederick County Family Portraits as a family of four!. Frederick County Family Portraits Their oldest daughter, Leila, is one of the sweetest girls I’ve ever known. She is fun and adventures and joy and spunk. In […]

Family

January 4, 2021

Returning Clients & Growing Families: Photographing a Family of Four in Frederick County

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family of six poses together during Lake Linganore Family Photos

One very foggy and very chilly early morning, Tracy and her large family met me in one of my favorite Lake Linganore locations for their family photos. Tracy told me it had been a really long time since they had decent photos of their family of six. They were well overdue for their Lake Lingnaore […]

Family

December 23, 2020

A Foggy Photo Session for a Large Family in Frederick County

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family portraits in Downtown Frederick

Carrie and her family are so special — they are inspirational in their closeness and commitment to each other and their community. This fall, we met for a Downtown Frederick family session and it was seriously just SO much fun. These four make me laugh and it’s such a gift. Downtown Frederick Fall Photo Session […]

Family

December 17, 2020

Downtown Frederick Fall Photo Session for a Family of Four

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Maryland lakeside family photos with Wendy Zook

Marissa’s family has stood in front of my camera two years in a row now! Truly, I cannot describe the joy I felt when I saw her name in my e-mail inquiring for another photo session this year. Her family is SO much fun. We laugh and chat our way through an entire easygoing and […]

Family

December 7, 2020

On Repeat and In Joy: A Family Photo Session on the Lake in Frederick County

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