This sweet family returned to the Danielle Sara Photography studio to welcome their second baby girl, and it was such a joy to capture them again. Soft pinks, natural tones, and timeless details made this newborn session feel extra special. Based in Rockville, MD, Danielle Sara Photography proudly serves families across the DMV and Northern Virginia, creating heartfelt portraits that grow with your family.
Read MoreAt Danielle Sara Photography, we adore incorporating autumn’s vibrant hues to bring our clients’ portraits to life. Each season, Pantone releases its top ten standout colors that fashion designers will showcase in their Autumn/Winter 2026 collections. Inspired by this season’s top 10 colors, I’ve curated some of our favorite fall inspired color palettes, designed to make your photos truly pop and capture the essence of the season.
Read MoreThis bright and airy newborn session in our Rockville, MD studio featured soft natural light, timeless neutrals, and a special appearance by the family’s beloved dog. Including pets in your newborn photos adds a personal touch and captures the full story of your growing family. Serving families across the DMV and Northern Virginia, Danielle Sara Photography specializes in classic, heartfelt newborn portraits you'll treasure forever.
Read MoreWelcoming your new baby into the world is one of the most meaningful moments you’ll ever experience and capturing those first few weeks through photography gives you a way to relive that joy forever. One of the most important elements of a successful newborn session? The color palette. At Danielle Sara Photography, I take a thoughtful, collaborative approach to styling your session. Together, we’ll create images that not only highlight the beauty of your baby but also feel natural and cohesive with your family’s style and home. If you're unsure where to start, here are some simple ways to help guide your color choices and get inspired. And if you still feel lost, don’t worry, I’'ve got you and will take care of it all!
Read MoreAt Danielle Sara Photography, we love collaborating with parents to bring creative visions to life, especially when they have significant meaning to your family.
Read MoreIn today’s digital world, we’re constantly surrounded by images, scrolling through hundreds of photos on our phones, posting a few favorites, and then… quickly forgetting them.
But your most meaningful moments?
They deserve more than a passing glance. They deserve to be seen, held, shared, and remembered, not just today, but for generations.
At Danielle Sara Photography, I believe in transforming your memories into timeless artwork. Here's why printing your photos is one of the most important (and fulfilling!) parts of your photography experience.
Read MoreCake smash session for a boy styled in soft pastel peach and baby blue at the Rockville, Maryland baby photography studio. With a gentle ocean breeze-inspired color palette for his session plus subtle sea-themed vibe, the overall setup was as photogenic as it was fun. We captured his one year old milestone personality perfectly.
Read MoreThis timeless newborn girl session by Danielle Sara Photography features soft, feminine styling with delicate headbands, light neutrals, and classic poses. Captured in Danielle’s Rockville, MD studio for a family from Arlington, VA, the session highlights elegant, natural newborn photography with a girly touch—perfect for families seeking a refined, heirloom-quality experience in the DC metro area.
Read MoreCelebrate your baby’s first birthday with a whimsical Winnie the Pooh cake smash session at Danielle Sara Photography in Rockville, MD.
Read MoreLove was in the air at our Rockville, Maryland photography studio during our annual Valentine's Day mini sessions! I love seeing the families who make these sessions a yearly tradition plus meeting all the new kids too.
Read MoreI feel so lucky for the opportunity to be baby’s first photographer for so many families in the Maryland, Virginia and DC area. It has been another amazing year at our newborn photography studio filled with so many precious babies! It was an honor to help each of my clients and their families welcome their little one into the world by taking their first pictures.
Read MoreWe had some fun birthday cake smashes at the Rockville photography studio this year! I captured plenty of cute smiles and joyful moments during these milestone first birthday photography sessions. From color choice, outfits, decor and more, I walk you through the entire process using my Prepped to Perfection guide to set you up for success and achieve your unique vision to capture your baby’s memorable first birthday cake smash session.
Read MoreI had the pleasure of capturing this sweet little girl's first birthday milestone at the Rockville Maryland photography studio! Her mom envisioned a scene with pretty pastel colors and we made it happen. Before the cake came out, we started off with a classic setup, followed by a gorgeous smash, and some fun time in the bath.
Read MoreWhen this sweet family approached me for their newborn photo session, they had a clear vision: they wanted neutral, cozy, and candid family portraits in the studio. As a photographer, I love it when clients come prepared with a specific aesthetic in mind, as it allows me to really tailor the session to their unique tastes, while also sticking with my style.
Read MoreWhile much of my work is comprised of swaddling tiny babies during newborn sessions and creating fun backdrops for cake smashes, I also love to photograph older kids to show off their personalities! I think it’s important to capture all the special stages that your children experience as they grow older. All of these adorable siblings visited the Rockville Maryland photography studio for one of our special event days, or what I like to call: Personality Mini Sessions! Our goal was to ‘capture their personalities’ and I think we nailed it!
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