Business Details
9 Years
experience
Timeless Maternity & Newborn Photography in Silver Spring, MD
Liz Viernes Photography is a lifestyle photography studio specializing in maternity, newborn, and baby portraiture. Founded in 2017, our approach combines the founder's clinical nursing background with artistic expertise to create timeless, emotionally resonant images. We prioritize natural light, neutral tones, and authentic moments that capture the essence of family bonds. Our process emphasizes personalized consultations, client education through blog resources, and meticulous post-session curation to deliver high-quality galleries within 2-3 weeks.The studio maintains a 20+ image minimum per session and advocates for professional lab printing to ensure archival quality. Client testimonials highlight our gentle handling of infants, attention to detail, and ability to create comfortable, memorable sessions.
Services
Maternity Photography
Newborn Sessions
Fresh 48 Coverage
Cake Smash Sessions
Milestone Portraits
Lifestyle Photography
Studio Sessions
In-Home Sessions
Portrait Gallery
Photo Editing
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- Registered nurse with 9 years of maternal-child experience
- Personalized session planning with 2-week image delivery guarantee
- Advocate for professional lab printing standards
- Studio designed for neutral, timeless aesthetics
- Client-focused process with pre-session consultation
What people say
Beautiful photographs
Gentle with newborns
Timeless images
Best experience
Personalized service
Services
Maternity Photography
Specialized maternity sessions capture the beauty of pregnancy through natural light and lifestyle compositions. Our approach combines clinical expertise with artistic vision to create timeless images that celebrate motherhood. Sessions include wardrobe guidance and location options for both studio and outdoor settings.
Newborn Sessions
Professional newborn photography focusing on safe, posed studio sessions and candid lifestyle captures. We prioritize infant comfort while creating heirloom-quality images that document early developmental stages. Studio setup includes white backdrop and boho-chic elements for versatile compositions.
Cake Smash Sessions
Custom milestone photography celebrating first birthdays with themed setups and coordinated props. Our studio provides all-white environments for vibrant color contrasts, including specialty props like unicorn rides and decorative baskets for interactive, memorable sessions.
Fresh 48 Coverage
Documenting the first days of life in hospital settings with natural, documentary-style photography. This service focuses on authentic parent-infant bonding moments while maintaining medical environment sensitivity and hygiene standards.
Milestone Portraits
Developmental photography sessions tracking babies' growth from birth through first birthdays. Services include 6-month sitters and one-year milestone captures using coordinated props and seasonal themes in controlled studio environments.
People
Liz Viernes
Owner Photographer
Former maternal-child nurse turned award-winning photographer with 8 years of business experience. Specializes in timeless newborn and maternity portraiture using natural light techniques. Developed studio workflow combining clinical precision with artistic vision.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We focus on lifestyle photography capturing authentic moments, complemented by posed studio sessions using natural light and neutral tones.
How long does a typical session last?
Sessions typically run 1-2 hours depending on subject needs, with newborn sessions allowing extra time for feeding and comfort breaks.
Do you provide hair and makeup services?
While not directly offered, we provide detailed styling guidance and can recommend local professionals for maternity and milestone sessions.
What's included in your photography packages?
Packages include minimum 20 curated images, professional editing, and print-ready files. Additional prints and products available through approved labs.
How are photos delivered?
Digital galleries delivered via online platform within 2-3 weeks, with optional professional printing coordination through trusted partners for archival quality.
What safety measures do you follow for newborns?
All posed newborn photography follows strict safety protocols with spotters present, using props specifically designed for infant photography.
