alexia ballantine photography

Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland Maternity,
Newborn, Baby, and Family Photographer

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As an Potomac Newborn Photographer, I am often asked when the ideal time to capture your baby’s early days is. The “photographer” answer is that the ideal time is when baby is less than 14 days old, ideally around 7-14 days old. With that said, I have never turned away a newborn baby due to […]

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Jun 24, 2024

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As a DC baby photographer, nothing makes me happier than capturing the most precious times in your lives. Fresh 48s have a special place in my heart because there is something so unique about being there during the very first days of a new life. There is so much joy, so much love, and capturing […]

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Feb 22, 2024

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As a Bethesda family photographer, nothing is more flattering than when a family asks me to photograph them time and time again. My repeat clients are always the kindest souls! When this family asked me to photograph their sweet baby Leo again, I was over the moon excited! I had taken his photos about a […]

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Feb 15, 2024

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As a DC cake smash photographer, these sessions hold a special place in my heart. Nothing is more special to me that photos of my own babies, and capturing similar milestones for other parents is such an honor. I wish that I had cake smash photos with my first baby, but I had just started […]

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Feb 12, 2024

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I so vividly remember how overwhelmed I was when preparing for the arrival of my firstborn. There are so many products and opinions thrown your way as a new mama, and it can be difficult to know what is right for you and your little one! Six years and two kids later, I have put […]

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Feb 13, 2023

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As a Washington, DC newborn photographer, I made a promise to myself that 2020 would be a year of growth. Entering the The Motherhood Anthology 2020 Photo Contest was the best way to do it, especially in these times. I want to push my boundaries and step out of my comfort zone. I want to […]

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May 11, 2020

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I love being behind the camera. But there is no time as a photographer that I am happier than when I am photographing newborns. There is something incredibly special about photographing those fleeting moments and every changing details. I always reflect on what an honor it is to be invited into such a sacred time […]

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Feb 8, 2019

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As a Montgomery County photographer, I have had so many mini sessions before the holidays! I have had so much fun meeting such amazing people through photography, this beautiful family included. Sweet Isaac is such a happy little guy and these three made my job so easy! Even though the weather and lack of sun […]

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Dec 21, 2018

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