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Zorin's natural home water birth | Frederick MD birth photographer

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 19:19:38 GMT

The end of 2019 was a quiet one for me. My last birth was in November and I spent 6 weeks enjoying the off-call life with two of my boys celebrating birthdays in December and my parents coming over for Christmas. Then just as we rang in the new year and new decade, I went back on call for this amazing family who are repeat clients! Baby Zyen was a firecracker baby, storming into the world on the morning of July 4th 2018 and now he and his brothers were about to be joined by baby brother number FIVE! This is one incredible boy mom for sure! Also, you can check Christine out on Instagram @motherofthezs!

Christine labored through the night, taking each contraction with such grace and happiness. I have seriously never been around such a happy Mom in labor! Her birth space is always so full of joy and excitement and she has the best midwife and student - Shanna and Sarah from Birthroot Midwifery! We all thought as morning dawned that this baby would wait until the boyZ had left for school before he made an appearance but he had other plans! Upon hearing the noise in the house, labor ramped up big time and this little guy came into the world just in time for his brothers to say a quick hello before they left for school! Perfect timing!

Enough words, I wish I could share the whole album but here is a collection of a lot of my favorites from Zorin's incredible birth!

and me!

Jamie's natural hospital birth | Frederick MD birth photographer

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 20:45:00 GMT

This birth was such an amazing experience for me as a birth photographer. A completely natural birth in a hospital setting isn't a common event unless you have an awesome OB and/or midwife team! Lucky for this family, mama is an OB and she chose to birth with the midwives who are part of her practice! She was left to labor alone in the tub with a wireless monitor and the whole birth was so intimate and beautiful. I feel truly blessed to have been a part of this birth story. Mama welcomed her 4th baby boy into the world after just a couple of pushes! Welcome to the world Jamie, you are loved!

You can check out this mama's maternity session (a complimentary session for all of my birth clients!) here :)

Lindsey Welch is a maternity, birth and newborn photographer working with families in and around Frederick Maryland. Lindsey specializes in both home births and hospital births and is happy to capture the beauty of birth in whatever setting the family is choosing to use. Birth is beautiful!

Newborn baby girl studio session | Meera | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 13:31:40 GMT

This sweet baby girl came to my studio in Frederick MD for her first photo shoot and she rocked her newborn session! So much sleepy dust in the studio that day! I love these tiny delicate babies, so different to my own big baby boys! :) Here are some of my favorites from this newborn photo shoot.

Lindsey Welch is a maternity, birth and newborn photographer working with families in and around the Frederick Maryland area, including (but not limited to) Hagerstown, Harpers Ferry, Charles Town, Jefferson, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Mt Airy and Thurmont.

Newborn baby girl studio session | Charleigh | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 02:43:48 GMT

It was so lovely to meet baby Charleigh after I had taken maternity photos for her family when she was still in her mama's belly! I love repeat clients and it was amazing to see how well big sister Cambrey has settled into her new role! Charleigh came to my studio in Frederick MD for her first newborn photo session and she did great! Here are some favorites from her session!

Lindsey Welch is a maternity, birth and newborn photographer working with families in and around Frederick MD and the surrounding area (including but not limited to Germantown, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson, Hagerstown, Mt Airy, Thurmont and Gaithersburg). Lindsey is passionate about capturing the magic of families as they welcome new life into the world and mixes her passion in photography with her love of pregnancy, birth and the postpartum world. When Lindsey isn't taking photos, she can be found supporting couples through childbirth as a birth doula through her Bespoke Doula Services business.

Outdoor Cherry Blossom maternity session | Heather | Frederick MD maternity photographer

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 03:06:46 GMT

I generally don't schedule cherry blossom sessions because the season is so variable but we lucked out for this Springtime maternity session and the blossoms were in full bloom in downtown Frederick MD! This mama rocked her maternity session and looked amazing. I love maternity sessions so much, so much love and excitement surrounding the new baby! I was also super excited to meet this sweet baby girl just a few weeks later! Here are some of my favorite photos from this session.

Lindsey Welch is a maternity, birth and newborn photographer working with families in and around Frederick MD including Germantown, Gaithersburg, Charles Town, Jefferson, Mt Airy, Hagerstown and Thurmont.

Outdoor Summer maternity session | Painted belly | Frederick MD maternity photographer

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 14:28:16 GMT

I have some amazing clients and this one just wanted to document her pregnancy with love and adoration of her body and the baby that was growing inside her. Her husband also has some awesome painting skills!! I'm very thankful for my dearest photographer friend Barb (check out her wedding photography skills!) for letting us shoot on location at her wonderful property overlooking the mountains. How lucky we are for so many joys in life. I love maternity sessions!

Lindsey Welch is a maternity, birth and newborn photographer working with families in and around Frederick Maryland and the surrounding areas including Gaithersburg, Germantown, Jefferson, Charles Town, Hagerstown, Middletown, Mt Airy, Thurmont and Columbia.

Outdoor Spring maternity session | Jen | Frederick MD maternity photographer

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 02:22:14 GMT

I felt so privileged when Jen contacted me and told me she was pregnant and wanted to use me for maternity and newborn photos! This wonderful mama has coached my boys through swim team for the past few years and they have thrived under her care. I was so excited to be able to capture her beauty during pregnancy and to take photos of her sweet baby girl a few weeks later! Here are some of my favorites from her maternity session at Surreybrooke Gardens in Middletown MD. Big brother Coco also rocked this session!

Lindsey Welch is a maternity, birth and newborn photographer working with families in and around Frederick MD and surrounding areas, including (but not limited to) Harpers Ferry, Jefferson, Charles Town, Hagerstown, Mt Airy, Rockville, Gaithersburg and Germantown.

Newborn baby boy studio session | Charles | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Sun, 15 Sep 2019 00:28:42 GMT

Sweet Charles came to my studio in Frederick MD for his first photo shoot for newborn pictures! He rocked his session and his big sister was amazing too! This little man slept for the whole time! Here are some of my favorites from his newborn session.

Lindsey Welch is a maternity, birth and newborn photographer working with families in and around Frederick MD and surrounding areas including Germantown, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson, Charles Town, Mt Airy, Hagerstown.

Outdoor winter maternity session | Kristian | Frederick MD maternity photographer

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 01:50:36 GMT

I love all maternity sessions but the ones with repeat clients are SO special!! I was so excited to see this family again. I took photos for them with their first pregnancy and newborn pictures for their first baby girl and now I was allowed to take photos capturing their next pregnancy and newborn photos of their second baby girl! Such a wonderful treat :) Here are some favorites from this outdoor maternity session in Frederick MD!

Lindsey Welch is a family, maternity, birth and newborn photographer working with families in and around Frederick MD. Surrounding areas include Germantown, Gaithersburg, Mt Airy, Rockville, Hagerstown, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson and Charles Town.

Newborn baby boy studio session | Timmy | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Sun, 08 Sep 2019 20:14:12 GMT

Meet Timmy! This sweet boy came to my studio in Frederick MD for his first newborn photos! Love taking photos of these brand new sleepy babies!

Lindsey Welch is a natural light newborn photographer working out of her in-home studio in Frederick MD. Frederick is close to all major cities including Baltimore and Washington DC, plus the suburbs of Rockville, Gaithersburg and Germantown.

Newborn baby boy studio session | Leo | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 10:30:00 GMT

This sweet baby boy is so very loved by his parents! I met them early in 2019 when we took maternity photos at Baker Park in Frederick MD. Leo came into this world just a few short weeks later and rocked his newborn session at my in-home studio! He slept his way through the session and made life easy for his Mommy :) Here are some favorites from Leo's newborn session!

Newborn baby girl studio session | Sophia | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 12:09:54 GMT

When Sophia came to my in-home studio in Frederick MD with her family, I was so excited! Look at her hair! This girl wins the prize for the baby with the most hair I think I've ever photographed. She slept so well for her newborn photos! Here are some of my favorites from her session :)

Zyen's home water birth | Frederick MD birth photographer

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 14:35:58 GMT

I was so excited to be hired to photograph the birth of this family's 4th baby boy last year and even more excited when he decided to be a true firecracker and rolled into this world bright and early on July 4th! What a way to start the 4th of July celebrations! This mama smiled her way through labor and quietly worked her way to full dilation in the peace of the middle of the night, while her other boys slept. Supported by her husband and Mom, along with the amazing midwife Shanna Mastrangelo of Birthroot Midwifery and her team. Safe to say the kids sensed change was in the air and came trickling into the room soon after Zyen was born!

What a beautiful, empowering birth! Here are some of my favorites from that magical day!

Baby boy studio newborn session | Dane | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 11:45:00 GMT

I appreciate word-of-mouth referrals so much and I love the families that I meet who were recommended to come to me! It means that people love my work and I can spread the love and joy of newborn photography to even more families! This awesome new family unit came to see me last month for Dane's newborn photos. I was so happy they came prepared for some family photos as well because I love to take photos of Moms and Dads. They think they look tired and less-than-perfect, but I think new parents exude beauty and the love for their babies just needs to be captured! Dane did great for his photo session in my in-home studio in Frederick MD! I'm so glad I got to meet Dane and his Mom & Dad and Grandma too! Here are some favorites from his session :)

Peter's incredible hospital birth story | Frederick MD birth photographer

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 22:53:39 GMT

A year before Peter's birth my parents were in town visiting and we took our annual trip to Chuck E Cheese! On our way out, a couple stopped me and this lovely woman asked me if I was Lindsey Welch and told me how much she loved my photography. My mum thought I was a mini-celebrity that day! Haha! Four or five months later, the same lovely woman got in touch to tell me that she was pregnant! And that she would love to have me take their birth photos! It was a happy happy day and I was so honored to get to know this amazing family and be part of their pregnancy and birth journey.

This mama was incredible to watch as she labored without drugs after being necessarily induced when baby's heart rate kept dropping. She worked so hard to bring Petey down and into this world and we were all so excited and happy to bear witness to such love, strength and beauty!

Welcome to the world Peter! Your mamas love you so much! <3

Outdoor winter maternity session | Jennifer | Frederick MD maternity photographer

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 22:02:00 GMT

Oh this winter maternity session just made my heart so happy! The weather was unseasonably warm, the sun was shining, mama looked ahhhhhmazing and we had such a lovely time hanging out and chatting :) I can't wait to meet this sweet baby girl in a few weeks time! Maternity sessions are one of my favorites, so much love and excitement in the air. Plus how amazing does this mama look with her baby bump? So much fun. I love it!

Here are some of my favorites from this outdoor winter maternity session in Frederick MD!

Newborn baby boy studio photography | Junior | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:25:00 GMT

This baby boy came to my studio recently for his newborn photo shoot! His big brother and sister are super excited to have a new baby brother to love on and they did so great for their sibling photos! After that, Junior didn't want to have anything to do with anyone and had to come back for his own special shoot a couple of days later :) He rocked his newborn pictures in the end and here are some of my favorites from his session at my Frederick MD studio!

Winter outdoor maternity session | Tara | Frederick MD maternity photographer

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT

As part of my birth package, I offer all my clients a 'mini' maternity session. This mama rocked her maternity session earlier this month, on a particularly balmy-not-very-winter-like day! The weather was perfect, her outfit was perfect and I am super excited to meet this baby boy in a few weeks time! Here are some of my favorite photos from this winter outdoor maternity session.

Winter outdoor maternity session | Taneshea | Frederick MD maternity photographer

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

There is something so wonderful about shooting in winter. Setting aside the cold weather, I love to take photos of pregnant women when the trees are bare of leaves and the focus of color and light is all on the mama. I was so excited to take maternity photos for this soon-to-be mama at the end of last month! These guys rocked their session in Baker Park in Frederick MD and the weather decided to play nice, which is always a bonus in winter :)

Here are some of my favorites from their session!

Newborn baby boy studio session | James | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 11:15:00 GMT

James and his family came to my in-home studio in Frederick MD for their newborn photos! They brought the sweetest outfits and big brother was totally in love with his baby brother! Here are some favorites :)

Wesley's home birth | Frederick MD birth videographer

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 03:32:46 GMT

For those who know me, birth photography is one of my most favorite sessions to photograph. I have been part of the birth world since my first son was born ten years ago! I first trained as a doula and then a childbirth educator and, more recently, as a birth assistant. I love birth. And I love to have the honor of witnessing mamas bring their babies into the world. Last year I added birth videography to the sessions I offer and I was lucky enough to capture birth on video for a few of my clients!

Last summer I was lucky enough to attend the amazing home birth of sweet baby Wesley. This mama labored strong and hard, bringing her baby into the world so peacefully in the water. I was honored to capture that day for this awesome family, through images and video! Mom and dad got an epic 12 minute movie to keep forever, and you guys get to see the Cliff notes version :)

Women are so strong. Birth is beautiful.

Winter maternity session | Viviane | Frederick MD maternity photographer

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 11:45:00 GMT

My first session of 2019 couldn't have been any better! After postponing this maternity session before Christmas because of rain, we met up early in January to capture Viviane's pregnancy before her sweet baby boy makes an appearance in a few short weeks! The sun was shining, the wind wasn't too crazy and I love when the trees have lost all their leaves and the images just focus on this amazing mama, her husband and her beautiful baby bump. Here are some favorites from this winter maternity session in Frederick MD!

Spring maternity session | Katie | Frederick MD maternity photographer

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 11:15:00 GMT

I was SO excited and honored when this family contacted me about taking photos for their second pregnancy. I photographed their first pregnancy and took photos for their first baby girl, so to be asked to capture their world for a second time was awesome!

Here are some of my favorite photos from their maternity session here in Frederick MD :)

Newborn baby boy studio session | William | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 12:30:00 GMT

Now, I may be biased being a mother of three boys, but there is something super special about welcoming that third baby boy to the family!!! Baby William came to my studio in Frederick MD with his parents and two big brothers and they all did amazing! I was so honored to take photos for this wonderful family and meet this special third baby boy. What a great baby he is! :)

Newborn baby boy studio session | Lincoln | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 11:30:00 GMT

Lincoln came to my in-home studio in Frederick MD for his first newborn photo session in 2018. He rocked his session! This sleepy guy was an angel for his session and his Mom and Dad are so lucky and excited that he is finally here!

Spring maternity session | Bianca | Frederick MD Maternity Photographer

Sun, 13 Jan 2019 14:08:50 GMT

Loved this maternity session in Frederick MD for this wonderful family. The sun was shining, big sister was radiant with excitement and Mom & Dad couldn't wait to meet their new baby boy! Thinking back to warmer days as the snow falls here in Frederick today :)

Newborn baby boy studio session | Maddux | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Sun, 16 Dec 2018 11:45:00 GMT

Sweet Maddux came to my studio for his newborn session earlier this month. He was such an awesome client! He did everything that was asked for him and more! So glad we got photos with his baseball jersey like his dad really wanted :) I love adding those special family touches to newborn sessions. Babies are only so little for such a short period of time! So wonderful to capture all of those little details!

Newborn baby boy studio session | Eli | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 20:30:00 GMT

Sweet baby Eli came to my studio in Frederick MD for his first newborn session earlier this year. He slept for *most* of his session and then we got some pretty cute awake photos! I don't mind if babies spend some of their session awake. I think it captures their little personalities perfectly!

Holiday family photo sessions | Blue camper | Frederick MD Photographer

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 21:45:00 GMT

It's been such a fun family season over here at Lindsey Welch Photography! We got to hang out with this fabulous blue camper for our holiday sessions this year at a wonderful location in Middletown MD. The sun was shining and the families had such a great time! The sun came setting over the mountain and it was a truly magical afternoon. I love to see the same faces year after year and I love to meet new families too!

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and I hope to see some of you for your family photos next year!

Newborn baby girl studio photography | Vivian | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 20:15:00 GMT

Sweet baby Vivian did amazing for her newborn session! She slept for the whole time and look at those cheeks! So much sweetness. Her family came to my in-home studio in Frederick MD for Vivian's first photo session. What a treat!

Newborn baby girl studio photography | Azra | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Sweet baby Azra was joined by her sister, mum & dad AND grandma for her first newborn session! This sweet family came to my in-home studio in Frederick MD for Azra's newborn photo session. She did so well for photos, sleeping for most of the time! Welcome to the world sweet Azra.

Fall family photo sessions | Frederick MD family photographer

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 11:00:00 GMT

I love Fall and spending time with families old and new for my annual Fall mini-sessions here in Frederick MD! This year we spent an afternoon up at Gambrill State Park. The leaves were just starting to turn and the weather was perfect! How lucky I am to capture memories for all these families! I can't wait to do it all over again next year!

Newborn baby girl studio photography | Ella | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 12:30:00 GMT

Ella slept like a baby for her first newborn session at my studio in Frederick MD. I love seeing these sweet little souls when they are brand new. They really do grow so fast, capture their tiny features while you can!

Bastian's home birth | Rainbow baby | Frederick MD Birth Photographer

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 14:03:35 GMT

The joy of being a birth photographer is never greater than when a friend tells you they are pregnant and that they'd like you to be there! After a long road, this family were going to meet their rainbow baby, and I was allowed to be there at their home birth in Frederick to capture it all with photography! From the sun coming up, to the sun going down again, from the love of a husband and their two children and doulas and midwives, this mama was surrounded with such a vibrant force of safety and protection, and she trusted her body to know what to do in labor and when to do it. What an honor to witness! Birth is truly beautiful, in all it's ups and downs and messes and tears and laughter! Welcome to the world baby Bastian. You are very loved by all.

Jenevieve lifestyle video session | newborn baby | Frederick MD newborn videographer

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 20:30:00 GMT

I was excited to be welcomed into Jenevieve's home to take this newborn video for her earlier this year! Little baby Jenevieve was only two weeks old when I went to their house to film their life with a new baby! Big brother and newly big sister were amazing and I was super happy with this video I put together for them. Videos help to capture how tiny those little babies are and are a great visual reminder of those first sweet moments in a baby's life! Enjoy!

Colin's birth 2018 | Home water birth video | Frederick MD birth videographer

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 20:30:00 GMT

I'm so excited to be offered birth videography for the first time this year! I was approached by this family earlier in the year and was so happy that they chose me to be a part of their birth story. Baby Colin decided he was in no rush to come out and made his family wait an extra couple of weeks before he was ready to join them! This mama worked hard through the day and was so incredible to watch. Daddy was an amazing support and big brother helped as well! What an amazing home water birth! I hope you enjoy this birth video as much as I enjoyed making it! I added a few of the stills I took as well. Video sessions always include a few still photography images too!

Colin, born April 25th at 8.23pm. 10lb 13oz. 21.5".

Baby Jatniel, newborn studio photos | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Sun, 29 Apr 2018 14:23:58 GMT

After an amazing maternity session, and a quick birth, baby Jatniel came to my studio for his newborn photos! It was so lovely to see him and his family again, and capture how little and cute he is! Here are some of my favorites!

Charlie's beautiful peaceful home water birth | Frederick MD birth photographer

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 10:30:00 GMT

This family were super-patient and excited to welcome their second baby boy into the family late last year. Birthdays came and went, Christmas came and went, and one day, just as they realized they might be having a New Year baby (!), mama finally went into labor. What a beautiful home birth this was too! Surrounded by her husband, wonderful midwives and doula, this mama water birthed her 10lb 1oz baby into the world. Happy day!

Hospital birth photos | Frederick MD birth photographer

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 18:42:44 GMT

Birth. You never know what life is going to throw at you, and sometimes, it is nothing like you imagined it was going to be. But that doesn't mean it still wasn't transformational and amazing! Photos like these show you just how hard these mamas work to birth their babies, they capture the moments, the partner support, the boredom in the middle, the excitement. The storm before the baby storm arrives. Birth photography is such a joy to me and I'm so privileged to be able to capture these moments!

Baby Finn newborn studio session | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 20:45:00 GMT

Baby Finn was so impatient to come into this world that he decided to come a few weeks earlier than planned at 36 weeks! What a precious little person he was. I first met Finn's family when they brought big brother Asher to my studio in Frederick for his birthday photos. I was so excited to be able to take photos for his sweet little baby brother! Finn was a dream baby for his first photo session. He slept liked a baby ha! Here are some of my favorites from his session.

Super quick rainbow baby home birth | Frederick MD birth photographer

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 21:01:23 GMT

Sometimes babies come super fast! They don't want to wait for photographers or midwives... Sometimes they just want to come out and meet their family. This was the story of my own second baby too! He wasn't interested in a long labor and came quickly into the world one night. So when I was called early one morning and told that contractions had come on very strong from the outset, I got dressed, grabbed my gear and made my 45 minute journey to their home. Baby Jatniel was born about 10 minutes before I arrived!

Luckily I was still there to capture plenty of first moments for this family. Breastfeeding, big sister waking up and meeting her baby brother, weigh-in and cord cutting. There is so much more to birth photography than just the birth! This birth was extra special for this family, as Jatniel was a much-anticipated rainbow baby. His older brother Mateo did not make it to full gestation and was born sleeping. Rainbow babies bring so much peace and joy to the world <3

Here are some of my favorite moments from this story...

(Also, this family maternity session can be found here)

Rainbow baby outdoor maternity photos | Frederick MD Maternity Photographer

Sat, 10 Mar 2018 22:51:49 GMT

Rainbow babies are so special. I was so honored when this family approached me and asked for me to document their journey as they welcomed their rainbow baby into the world. Their second baby, a son, was born too early and was born sleeping. They were so excited to be pregnant with another boy, an honor to the son that they had lost and I was excited to be a part of their story!

Here are some of my favorites from their maternity session. Mama wanted some 'rainbow' additions, in memory of their first son, and I was happy to add that into some of the images :)

Jatniel's birth story can be found HERE! And his newborn photos HERE!

Outdoor maternity photos | Pregnant with Twins! | Frederick MD Maternity Photographer

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 11:45:00 GMT

I love this family so much! I was given the honor of taking newborn photos for boy #2, followed by girl #1 and now this amazing family is welcoming surprise BOY/GIRL TWINS into the mix! Moving from three kids to five is going to be such an exciting, crazy, wild time. I can't wait to be there for some of it! I met up with Kaitlyn and her family at the lake within their community. What a beautiful place to be raising kids! Here are some of my favorites from their session. And scroll to the end for a 'mini' video I took while filming! :)

And a little extra "Behind the Scenes"!

Kaitlyn maternity pictures

Newborn studio baby girl: Luna | Frederick MD Newborn Photographer

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 12:15:00 GMT

Baby Luna came into my studio in Frederick MD for her first photo session earlier in February! What an amazing baby she was. Sleeping soundly for her whole session and then giving us a couple of cute wide-eyed shots at the very end. I love newborn photo shoots so much! Here are a selection of images from Luna's newborn gallery.

Griffin's hospital birth with midwives | Frederick MD birth photographer

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 11:45:00 GMT

Griffin's birth was an amazing experience! I was lucky to capture some beautiful pregnancy images for this sweet couple a few weeks before her due date. These first time parents were so excited to meet their baby boy and kept their cool, even when their idea of how labor would start was cast aside by a late diagnosis of low fluids! This mama rocked her first birth experience, being induced and going from 5cm dilated to 10cm and pushing in 25 minutes! Thank goodness I live close to the hospital :)

Winter outdoor mini-maternity session | Frederick MD photographer

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 11:45:00 GMT

I include a 'mini' maternity session for all my birth clients as I think it's super important and awesome to capture some photos at the end of pregnancy! This couple booked me for a January birth which meant it was bound to be cold for our outdoor mini session! Not only was it cold, but it had snowed and also snowed a little during our shoot! This couple were amazing and braved the elements to capture some awesome images to remember this baby bump forever :)

Only a few short weeks later, Griffin was welcomed into the world!

Outdoor winter maternity shoot | Frederick MD maternity photographer

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Maternity sessions are always so much fun, even in the cold weather! We were lucky and caught a break in the super-cold spell late in January and headed out to Gambrill Mill in Frederick for some maternity pictures before this baby girl arrives! This couple just exuded love and happiness and are so excited to meet their baby girl next month! She has the best name too - Cosette! From my favorite musical ever, Les Miserables! Here are some of my favorites from this outdoor winter maternity session!

Birthday boy cake smash photo session | Frederick MD Child Photographer

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Ayden came to my studio in Frederick MD for his birthday cake smash session in January. What fun we had! Little Ayden was a blast during his session, super excited to run around looking at everything. He loved his balloons and birthday bear, and kind of liked his cake when he realized what it was. Here are some of my favorites from his one year old birthday photos!

Winter outdoor maternity bump session 2017 | Frederick MD Maternity Photographer

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 11:50:00 GMT

Sometimes I long for the summer but then I remember the beauty of late Fall / early winter and I can't decide what season I miss most! There's something so lovely about the roaring fires and hibernation of winter, along with the rest that comes after the crazy Fall season, but after a while I long to be outside again with the amazing Frederick MD sunsets and warmth. I met this lovely couple late last year to capture some bump photos before they welcomed their new baby into the world. So much excitement in the air for these new parents! I love maternity sessions so much! Here are some favorites from their outdoor photo shoot in Frederick Maryland...

Baby girl Watch Me Grow newborn to birthday photo package | Frederick MD Photographer

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 21:15:00 GMT

Oh baby Jeslyn! How quickly a year passes when you book a Watch Me Grow package with me. I first met Jeslyn when she was just a tiny baby and she slept so soundly for her newborn photos. Then we met for her 6 month sitter session and she wasn't very impressed with me at all! Thank goodness for bubbles! She was also less than impressed by the cake presented for her cake smash, haha! We still managed to get some beautiful photos to document Jeslyn's first year of life. Here is a snapshot of those images from her newborn, sitter and birthday sessions.

Fall outdoor maternity photo session | Frederick MD maternity photographer

Fri, 02 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Thinking back to the beautiful Fall days and the day I got to meet this wonderful family just ONE DAY before they brought their new baby boy into the world! I was lucky enough to meet this couple and their super-excited daughter at their home for a last-minute maternity session. The sun was shining that day and the love and excitement was felt all around! What a lucky baby boy! Here are some of my favorites from this Fall outdoor maternity shoot :)

Newborn studio baby girl: Gabriela | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 21:00:00 GMT

Baby Gabriela came to my in-home studio in Frederick MD for her newborn session earlier last Fall. She was as cute as a button with the most amazing eyes and she was sure she wanted her eyes captured in all her newborn images so she was determined not to fall asleep! We captured a few sleepy shots but Gabriela was wide awake for most of her newborn photos! Here are some favorites from her session.

Newborn studio baby boy: Michael | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Oh baby Michael! I have taken family photos for this wonderful couple for the last few years and I was so excited when they told me they were expecting another baby. I was even more excited the day I learned that baby #4 was going to be a BOY as they already have three amazing girls! Three big sisters. Oh my, what a spoilt little boy he is going to be :) We already had a Fall family session planned with the big sisters and so Michael had his newborn photos all to himself at my studio in Frederick MD. We took a few photos with Mom and Dad and then Michael rocked his first solo newborn session. Here are some of my favorites!

Newborn studio baby boy: Preston | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 20:45:00 GMT

Preston came to my studio in Frederick MD last Fall for his newborn photo session! Baby Preston was not super excited about falling asleep but he finally succumbed to the swaddled warmth of my newborn studio and fell into a light sleep for a little while! Here are some of my favorites from his first photo session!

Newborn studio photos: baby boy | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 12:02:00 GMT

Baby Jack came to my studio in Frederick MD in the Fall for his first newborn photo session! I was lucky to meet his Mom, Dad and doggy brother for a summer maternity session and was excited to finally meet him! Jack rocked his newborn session and we managed to incorporate his daddy's favorite color, green!, in a lot of shots.

Here are some of my favorite photos from this baby boy newborn studio session.

Fall holiday family photo sessions | Frederick MD family photographer

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:55:19 GMT

Way back when it was warmer weather and the trees were refusing to let go of summer and yield to the Fall, I held my annual Fall mini-sessions! Families came out on that beautiful day and got their yearly photos taken. I love seeing repeat clients and new clients. What a wonderful time we had! Here are some of my favorites from some of the wonderful families who came out that day in the Fall for their Fall family holiday photos!

Newborn baby girl studio photography | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT

I was so excited when baby Tatum's Mom contacted me in the last few weeks of her pregnancy to ask if I would take photos for their new baby when he/she decided to come along! I had taken big sister Taylor's photos just the year before and was excited to photograph this family again!

Unbeknownst to us, baby Tatum had a heart problem that made her very sick during her first couple of months of life and she went on to have open heart surgery when she was just over a month old! Tatum is doing great now and every time I look at these photos I'm reminded of how precious life can be and how lucky I was to be able to capture these images for her Mom & Dad. Can't wait to take more photos of this sweet family!

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Baby boy watch me grow photo sessions | Frederick MD newborn to birthday photographer

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 21:30:00 GMT

Oh baby Dalton! How he grew in his first year! And I was there along the way to capture his little soul as he grew from a newborn into a bouncy one year old! I love documenting Watch Me Grow families as they move through the first year of life. They really do grow so fast! Here are some of my favorites from Dalton's newborn, sitter and birthday sessions.

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Tree farm holiday photo sessions 2017 | Frederick MD photographer | Gaver Farm

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 02:35:34 GMT

I love holiday season, I really do! I also love when holiday season is over and I can sit down and ~~breathe~~ knit again! 2017 was an incredible Fall and I got to meet so many families, new families and old! I'm so honored to see repeat clients and always excited when people come to me for the first time for photos!

In November I decided to do my annual holiday mini-sessions at our local awesome tree farm, Gaver Farm. The family who run this farm are so wonderful and we are so lucky that they allow us photographers access to their farm! Of course, the day came and it was freeeeeezziinnngg and windy! BUT we managed to have a lot of fun and the kids and their families were absolute superstars that day.

Thank you to all the families who came and took part! I hope to see you again next year!

Baby boy newborn studio photography | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 21:15:00 GMT

I loved meeting Nicholas and his Mom and Dad early last Fall! They came to my in home studio in Frederick Maryland for Nicholas's first photography session. Baby Nicholas did great for his first photos and slept so soundly for me! Here are some of my favorites from his newborn session!

Baby boy watch me grow sessions | Frederick MD newborn to birthday photographer

Fri, 05 Jan 2018 17:00:00 GMT

Oh baby Brooks! How tiny he was when we first met at his home in Frederick Maryland! Lucky for me, I then got to document his first year as his moms signed him up for a Watch Me grow newborn-sitter-birthday package! Here are some of my favorites from this baby boy's first year of life!

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Caroline | Baby girl newborn session | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Tue, 02 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT

I first met Caroline's mom and dad during the warm summer months for their outdoor maternity session. It was so lovely to finally meet the baby girl who had stolen their hearts! Caroline came to my in home studio in Frederick MD for her first photo session and she rocked it! Here are some of my favorite images from her newborn photos.

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The Johnsons | Family lifestyle video session

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 22:03:14 GMT

As part of my new offerings for 2018, I'm venturing into the world of lifestyle videography. I met this awesome family one December afternoon and we went on an adventure in downtown Frederick, capturing memories along the way. Sarah's father passed away earlier this year after an unexpected illness and she was so glad to be able to capture some happy memories of this holiday season. Thanks for hanging out with me guys!

The Johnsons lifestyle holiday session 2017 from Lindsey Welch on Vimeo.

Lindsey Welch is a lifestyle photographer working in and around Frederick MD, capturing memories through images and video.

Lukas's home water birth story | Frederick MD birth photographer

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 02:06:50 GMT

Yesterday was Birth photography Day! 9/10/17. In most countries (not the US!), day is written before the month, hence the 9 months / 10 centimeters date! In honor of our celebration of birth photography, I wanted to share my most recent birth story, the story of Lukas.

Daniela got in touch with me months ago to ask about my birth photography services. When we finally managed to meet up to discuss me being present at her third baby's birth, we realized that she had hired my most favorite midwifery group and doulas who I know! Her awesome birth team came together completely by accident and was so perfect! I was super excited to be invited to capture her birth story.

Fast forward to early September. Daniela's previous two babies had both been born early and we all eagerly anticipated the early arrival of baby number 3. He had other ideas... 38 weeks came and went, 39 weeks came and went, and 40 weeks came.... and two hours later, I finally got a text, followed by a phone call...

At 2am I got up and made packed lunches for my boys for school that day, I got dressed, I made sure I had all my bags packed, and when there was no response to that final text, I got in my car and headed to Daniela's house!

Here is the story of Lukas's birth.

Outdoor family maternity session | Frederick MD Maternity Photographer

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 11:02:00 GMT

When clients book me for birth photography, I love to offer them a complimentary 'mini' maternity session. This is just a quick opportunity to capture their beautiful bumps before the baby decides to come earthside. I got to meet up with this family in the late summer as they awaited their new baby boy. What a joy it was to capture some lasting images for them as their family got ready to move four to five! This baby boy is very much loved already!

Grace, one year birthday Watch Me Grow session | Frederick MD baby photographer

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 15:45:00 GMT

Oh baby Grace! I first met Grace as a tiny newborn at my studio in Frederick MD. Her parents signed up for the Watch Me Grow package that I offer and so I had the joy of capturing this sweet baby girl as she grew during her first year. It always amazes me when the birthday session swings around. Time really does fly so fast! What a pleasure it was to meet this family over the past year!

From newborn:

To sitting:

To one year old!

Late summer maternity session outdoors | Frederick MD maternity photographer

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 11:00:00 GMT

How lucky I am to meet these amazing families as they prepare to welcome their new babies into the world! This couple got in touch with me months ago and it was so great to finally meet them as they prepare to bring their baby earthside in the next few short weeks. I love to capture the love and excitement of maternity sessions. This was one extra special as their dog Murphy is graduating to 'big brother' status! I loved that he was such an integral part of their maternity shoot. Such love, amazing family, can't wait to meet this special little person one day soon!

Late summer outdoor maternity photo session | Frederick MD Maternity Photographer

Sun, 10 Sep 2017 20:01:52 GMT

The rain seemed to be trying to make it impossible for this outdoor summer maternity session but we managed to avoid it for one beautiful evening! I loved taking photos of this awesome couple excitedly waiting for their first baby girl! And lucky me, they signed up for a Watch Me Grow package so I get to photograph their sweet baby girl as a newborn, and again at 6 months and then again for her birthday session! Let's not wish away the year though, and focus on how amazing this mama looked for her maternity session!

Baby Abigail newborn studio session | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Sat, 26 Aug 2017 11:30:00 GMT

It was such an amazing honor to take photos for baby Abigail, baby girl number three for this family! I've been taking their photos for a few years now, and love watching their family as it grows! It seems like only yesterday that big sister Elizabeth was the newborn in my studio! Abigail rocked her session, sleeping so soundly for her family photos and then decided to be wide awake for the last few shots! This baby girl already has her own mind, watch out mom and dad! Here are some of my favorites from Abigail's newborn studio session...

Outdoor summer maternity photo session | Frederick MD maternity photographer

Sun, 16 Jul 2017 21:45:00 GMT

It's summertime! What a gorgeous time of year for late sunsets and perfect lighting. I was so happy to meet up with this beautiful couple at one of the Frederick Monocacy battlefield sites earlier this month. First babies are so super-exciting and I'm always so happy when couples realize how important it is to document this time with photos! Here are some of my favorites from this session!

Jamie, baby boy newborn session | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Thu, 13 Jul 2017 20:45:00 GMT

I first got to meet Jamie's parents for a Spring maternity session earlier this year. What a beautiful day it was! I was so excited to see them again and meet baby Jamie for the first time for his newborn photos! Jamie and his mom and dad came to my studio in Frederick MD for his first photo shoot. It was lovely to see them again and hear all about his birth! Jamie rocked his session, sleepy little guy. His mom brought a special hat from one of her students for baby Jamie to wear. I wonder if you can guess which one it is... :)

Here are some of my favorites from Jamie's newborn photo session!

Outdoor Spring maternity session | Wild flowers | Frederick MD maternity photographer

Sun, 09 Jul 2017 20:45:00 GMT

I met this awesome couple on a beautiful late Spring evening for their maternity photos for their first baby. It was so much fun! The fields were full of wild flowers and they contrasted so well with their coordinated outfits. Mama-to-be looked amazing and Dad was so full of excitement. I love maternity sessions so much! Here are some of my favorites from this pregnancy photo shoot!

Dominic newborn session | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Thu, 06 Jul 2017 20:00:00 GMT

I was very excited to meet Dominic after doing maternity photos for his family just a few short weeks ago! Dominic came to my studio in Frederick MD for his newborn photography session when he was less than two weeks old! What a little sweetie he was! He slept like a dream for the first half of his session, and once he was awake, he was just happy to gaze all around before we wrapped up the session. I don't mind if babies don't sleep for their whole photo session! Sometimes it's nice to get a different glimpse of the little people. Here are some of my favorite photos from Dominic's first baby photo shoot!

Samuel newborn studio session | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Sun, 02 Jul 2017 11:30:00 GMT

Some baby newborn photo sessions are super special for a variety of reasons. Sam's session was one of them because his mommy and daddy took my Birthworks Childbirth Education class just a few weeks before this little guy decided to enter the world AND I got to take their maternity photos! Having seen and got to know this couple over a few weeks of class, I couldn't wait to see them again and meet the beautiful boy who had been in his mama's belly all that time!

Samuel and his mom & dad came to my newborn studio in Frederick MD for their newborn photos when he was just a couple of weeks old. They brought some special items for his session - a (not scary, honest) clown and shark, and a beautiful handmade blanket. I love incorporating special items into newborn photos! I know how much these things mean to the parents and they always choose them as part of their final collection.

Here are some of my favorites from Samuel's first photo shoot!

Daniel Junior, baby boy studio newborn session | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Thu, 25 May 2017 03:20:07 GMT

It was only a few short weeks ago that I got to meet this couple for their outdoor maternity session and now I got to take photos of their new baby boy! Daniel Junior came to my studio in Frederick MD for his first photo shoot and he did great! This little guy slept for almost his whole session and let us play around with some of his daddy's work gear. I love when people bring meaningful props to their shoot and this family really wanted to capture daddy's important police work in their newborn photos. This boy was the smiliest little thing and had the longest legs! I had the best time! Here are some of my favorites from their shoot...

Matas: Baby boy studio newborn session | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Mon, 15 May 2017 20:45:00 GMT

What a joy it was to meet baby Matas in my in-home studio in Frederick MD! His mom and dad booked his session a couple of months in advance and I waited patiently for the day I would meet this little one! Matas did great for his first photo shoot and spent the first half of the session fast asleep. After that, he was too excited and interested in what we were doing but we got some great awake shots! Here are some favorites from Matas' newborn photo session!

Outdoor Spring maternity session by the lake | Frederick MD maternity photographer

Fri, 12 May 2017 19:00:00 GMT

I love when clients invite me to their local neighborhood for sessions and this maternity session was no exception. This family live in an amazing subdivision right by a beautiful lake. Of course I jumped at the chance to take their maternity photos there! I love taking maternity photos, capturing mamas in the prime of their pregnancy, with not long to go until the baby comes! So exciting! Here are some of my favorites from their outdoor maternity session.

Ava, baby girl newborn studio session | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Wed, 10 May 2017 10:45:00 GMT

Ava was a little older than the average newborn when she came to my in home studio in Frederick MD for her newborn photo session but she rocked it! Sleepy little thing spent the whole time napping and we got so many lovely photos for her family! Here are some of my favorites!

Outdoor maternity session in Spring | Frederick MD maternity photographer

Mon, 08 May 2017 12:00:00 GMT

I was so excited to meet this couple for their Spring maternity session! The weather was perfect, warm and sunny, always so unpredictable in March! We wandered around Gambrill Mill, taking in the early Spring flowers and listening to the sounds of the birds and frogs by the pond. I'm so excited to meet this baby boy!

Spring time outdoor family maternity session | Frederick MD Maternity Photographer

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 20:48:34 GMT

I really love doing maternity sessions and when the session is for one of your dearest friends, it makes it even more special. I first met this family when I took newborn photos of their first daughter. Then I was honored to attend the birth of their son a couple of years ago. And now they are expecting their second baby girl! I'm so excited to see this family grow! We met at their home in Damascus for a family maternity session. It was a beautiful Spring evening for their photos and it was so much fun to capture their family, seeing all of their personalities shining through! Can't wait to meet this baby girl!

Mother Blessing | Frederick MD maternity photographer

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 21:18:29 GMT

It is always an honor to attend a Mother Blessing. This ceremony is given to a pregnant woman during her third trimester and is a celebration of that woman and of her bringing new life into the world. It's like a baby shower for the mother! Every woman should have a Mother Blessing. A chance to share stories, recognize fears and ignite passion for the upcoming birth. So many wonderful things can emerge from the fires of a Mother Blessing and I am very blessed to be a part of the lives of these mamas.

Brock: Baby Boy Newborn Studio Session | Frederick MD Newborn Photographer

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 21:17:25 GMT

I love newborn sessions so much and they are even more special when they are repeat clients! It was only a couple of short years ago that I took Kennedy's newborn photos and now this family were back in my studio in Frederick MD for Brock's newborn session! Brock did great during his session, sleepy little guy. How lovely it was to see them all again and capture another sweet newborn session! Here are some of my favorites from Brock's newborn photo session.

Maggie turned one! Happy birthday cake smash session | Frederick MD baby photographer

Sat, 08 Apr 2017 11:45:00 GMT

Baby Maggie turned one year old and came to my studio in Frederick MD for her cake smash session! We chose to go all-out pink for her photos! Maggie's mommy also brought a cake stand that belonged to her Aunt Lauren. Lauren tragically passed away a few years ago but is kept alive by the whole family in so many little ways. It was so nice to be able to incorporate the cake stand into Maggie's birthday photos!

Happy birthday baby girl, what a year you've had!

Baby girl Maya studio newborn session | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Sun, 02 Apr 2017 21:00:00 GMT

Baby Maya was the first baby girl I had seen in my studio in Frederick MD in a little while and we got to go all out pink for her session! Maya is a much-awaited baby sister to her big brother Luka and he did great for his part in her newborn pictures! Mom also brought a special outfit for Maya, which I was excited to incorporate into her session :)

Here are some of my favorites from Maya's newborn photo session!

Late winter outdoor maternity session | Frederick MD maternity photographer

Fri, 31 Mar 2017 20:15:00 GMT

One of the best parts of being a Childbirth Educator as well as a photographer is that I get to photograph some of the pregnant couples who attend my classes! I love getting the opportunity to guide these families through the trials and tribulations and joy and excitement of pregnancy, birth and life with a newborn, plus it's an added bonus to be surrounded with tiny new souls :)

This couple attended my first class series of 2017 and I was super excited when they invited me to capture maternity photos for them as they await the birth of their baby. Dayna was 34 weeks pregnant for her maternity session and she looked amazing! It was a super cold early March evening but you would never know! Here are some of my favorites from Sam and Dayna's maternity images.

Baby Samuel newborn studio session | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 21:00:00 GMT

I was so excited for this newborn session in my home studio in Frederick MD! This mama had booked her newborn slot months in advance, back in 2016 and I waited patiently to hear news of her baby boy arriving safely earthside. Baby Samuel was born a couple of weeks earlier than expected and rocked his newborn session! He slept and was happy for the whole time, and I really enjoyed meeting his family with the added bonus that Grandma came to the session too!

Gabriel's baby boy newborn session | Frederick MD newborn photographer

Sun, 26 Mar 2017 21:00:00 GMT

Back in January I was lucky to take maternity photos for this amazing family as they prepared to welcome their third baby boy into their home! Little did we know that he was going to surprise everyone by coming earlier than his 'due date' when all his siblings had been happy to stay inside mommy for as long as possible! I got to meet up with baby Gabriel when he was just two weeks old for his newborn studio session in my home in Frederick MD. This little guy did great! He was so sleepy and perfect and we managed to get family shots, sibling shots and simple baby shots too. He's also the star of my upcoming promo video! Can't wait to share that with you in the next few weeks!