Business Details
Rockville Family & Newborn Photography Studio
Rachel Garay Photography is a Rockville-based studio specializing in newborn, baby, child, and family photography. With over a decade of experience capturing life's most precious moments, our team combines artistic vision with a deep understanding of family dynamics to create timeless images. We prioritize comfort and authenticity, offering both on-location outdoor sessions and in-home newborn photography to accommodate client needs.Our founder, Rachel Garay, brings both professional expertise and personal insight as a mother of two, ensuring every session balances technical precision with genuine emotion. We maintain a strong commitment to client satisfaction through personalized service, transparent communication, and a passion for preserving family legacies through high-quality photography.
Services
Newborn Photography
Family Portraits
Maternity Sessions
Cake Smash Sessions
Lifestyle Photography
Outdoor Sessions
In-Home Sessions
Maternity Photography
Child Portraits
Session Packages
Highlights and features
- We specialize in newborn and family photography with over 10 years of local experience
- Offer in-home newborn sessions for client comfort and convenience
- Maintain a 98% client retention rate with personalized service
- Provide seasonal outdoor sessions at Montgomery County's most scenic locations
- Combine artistic vision with technical expertise for gallery-quality results
What people say
Adorable family photos
Great time with kids
Beautiful spring session
Professional and patient
Perfect maternity portraits
Services
Newborn Photography
Our newborn photography sessions specialize in capturing delicate early moments with natural lighting and safe posing techniques. We offer in-home sessions for comfort, including sibling interactions and family bonding shots. Each session includes prop selection, outfit coordination, and professional editing to create heirloom-quality images that preserve your baby's first days forever.
Family Portraits
Custom family photography sessions document your unique relationships through candid and posed compositions. Available both outdoors at scenic locations and in-home settings, we focus on authentic interactions that reflect your family's personality. Sessions include wardrobe guidance and multiple scene changes to create diverse, storytelling images for annual updates or special milestones.
Maternity Sessions
Maternity photography celebrates expectant parents with elegant, emotive imagery that captures pregnancy's beauty. Conducted at scenic outdoor locations or in-home environments, these sessions emphasize connection and anticipation. We provide styling assistance and posing guidance to create flattering, memorable portraits that honor this special life transition.
Cake Smash Sessions
First birthday cake smash sessions combine playful photography with milestone celebration. We coordinate colorful setups with themed decorations and provide cleanup assistance. These sessions capture joyful, unscripted reactions while creating both messy and clean outfit variations to document your child's special day with professional quality.
Lifestyle Photography
Lifestyle sessions capture authentic family moments in natural environments through documentary-style photography. Focusing on everyday interactions, these sessions work best for milestone updates or creating comprehensive family stories. We guide subjects minimally while preserving genuine emotions and interactions for timeless, narrative-driven imagery.
People
Rachel Garay
Owner & Lead Photographer
Rachel Garay is a professional photographer with over 10 years of experience capturing family milestones. As a mother of two, she combines technical expertise with personal insight to create meaningful images. Her work focuses on authentic storytelling through natural light photography, emphasizing emotional connections in every session.
Questions
How do I book a photography session?
Contact us through our website or email to check availability. We recommend booking newborn sessions during pregnancy, with final scheduling confirmed after baby's arrival.
What should we wear for family portraits?
We provide detailed wardrobe guidance including complementary color palettes and style suggestions. Avoid matching white outfits - instead opt for coordinated earth tones or jewel colors.
How long do newborn sessions take?
Newborn sessions typically require 2-3 hours to accommodate feeding breaks and ensure baby's comfort. We prioritize safety and natural posing throughout the process.
Do you offer print rights?
All sessions include print rights for personal use. We also offer professional printing services for gallery-quality wall art and albums.
What locations do you recommend?
Popular outdoor locations include McCrillis Gardens in Bethesda and Rockville's scenic parks. We also offer customized location suggestions based on your family's preferences.
Can we include pets in family sessions?
Yes, we welcome well-behaved pets in outdoor sessions. Please inform us in advance so we can plan appropriate posing and safety considerations.
