Business Details
24 Years
experience
Professional Photography Services in Silver Spring, MD
Avonlee Photography, founded in 2002, is a family-owned studio based in Silver Spring, Maryland, dedicated to capturing life's most meaningful moments. Owned and operated by Michael and Mary Dunphy, the studio combines artistic vision with technical expertise to deliver timeless images for newborns, families, professionals, and events. Michael Dunphy, a Master of Photography recognized by the Professional Photographers of America, leads the creative process with a commitment to excellence honed over two decades. Our services span maternity and newborn photography, milestone baby sessions, family portraits, corporate headshots, weddings, and event documentation. We prioritize client comfort and personalized service, ensuring each session reflects the unique story of our subjects.With a focus on the Metro DC area, we serve clients from Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC, offering both studio and on-location sessions. Our Baby Plan provides a year-long documentation of infants' growth, while our commercial work includes partnerships with leading medical and legal firms. Every image we create is designed to preserve memories for generations, combining technical precision with emotional resonance. We maintain transparency in our process, offering secure online galleries and prompt delivery of retouched images. Our dedication to quality and client satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a trusted choice for professional photography needs.
Services
Newborn Photography
Family Portraits
Corporate Headshots
Wedding Photography
Event Documentation
Baby Milestone Sessions
Commercial Photography
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience documenting families and professionals in the Metro DC area.
- Our lead photographer holds a Master of Photography degree from the Professional Photographers of America.
- We offer comprehensive milestone documentation through our year-long Baby Plan.
- Our commercial portfolio includes work with leading medical and legal firms in Washington DC.
- We provide both studio and on-location sessions with same-day image delivery.
Associations and certifications
- Professional Photographers of America
What people say
Best decision
Beautiful images
Prized possessions
Gentle ways
Creative documentation
Services
Newborn Photography
Our newborn photography captures the delicate early days of your baby's life with safety and care. The year-long Baby Plan documents growth through four milestone sessions, creating a comprehensive visual story. Each session includes professional styling, posing, and heirloom-quality images that preserve these fleeting moments for generations.
Corporate Headshots
We create polished corporate headshots that enhance your professional image for digital platforms and print materials. Sessions include studio or on-location options with customizable backdrops and lighting to match your brand identity. Our rapid turnaround ensures edited images are available within 24 hours of your session.
Family Portraits
Our family photography sessions document generational connections and evolving relationships through natural, posed, and lifestyle imagery. We accommodate multi-generational groups and individual family members, focusing on authentic interactions that reflect your unique family dynamic in a timeless photographic format.
Event Documentation
We provide comprehensive event coverage for corporate, nonprofit, and political gatherings with storytelling imagery that captures key moments and atmosphere. Our work includes candid shots, speaker portraits, and environmental images that support your organization's marketing and communication goals across major Metro DC venues.
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography packages capture both traditional and contemporary elements of your special day with artistic composition and technical precision. Services include timeline documentation, posed portraits, and reception coverage tailored to different budget requirements while maintaining our signature storytelling approach.
People
Michael Dunphy
Head Photographer
Michael Dunphy, a Master of Photography from the Professional Photographers of America, leads Avonlee Photography's creative vision. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in newborn, family, and corporate photography, bringing technical expertise and artistic sensitivity to every session.
Mary Dunphy
Studio Manager
Mary Dunphy co-owns Avonlee Photography and manages studio operations, client relations, and session coordination. Her organizational skills ensure smooth execution of every photography session while maintaining the studio's commitment to personalized service and client satisfaction.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We offer newborn, baby milestone, family portraits, corporate headshots, wedding photography, and event documentation services for clients in the Metro DC area.
Do you photograph outside the studio?
Yes, we offer on-location sessions at your office, home, or preferred outdoor setting for both portrait and corporate photography assignments.
What is the Baby Plan?
Our Baby Plan documents infants' first year through four milestone sessions at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months, priced at $249 for the complete package.
How quickly will I receive my photos?
Edited images are available in our secure online gallery within 24 hours, with final retouched images delivered within 24 hours of selection.
