alexia ballantine photography

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

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As a Rockville cake smash photographer, I love the planning and execution involved in cake smash sessions. They are all so unique and I love bringing your vision to life. Last fall we had a great time creating a boho session for sweet Xenia! This gorgeous girl was SO chill but not at all interested […]

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Feb 17, 2025

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As a Great Falls maternity photographer, it is true magic when everything falls into place during sessions. Location, weather, light, season, wardrobe – so many variables impact the final look of a session. I love each and every one for their own reasons, but there are a few that stand out when all of these […]

maryland maternity photography

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Feb 10, 2025

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This beautiful cherry blossom newborn session was such a joy to shoot! Looking back at these photos makes me so excited that Maryland spring is right around the corner now. Ok, maybe not RIGHT around the corner but we start seeing blooms in March here! Coming from Michigan, it is such a gift to have […]

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Feb 3, 2025

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Nothing is better than a surprise snowy Maryland maternity session in the middle of winter! We usually only get one or maybe two good snowfalls a year here, so when one coincides with a maternity session its like the stars and planets align to make magic. Gorgeous mama Tiffany and her husband Jared were such […]

maryland maternity photos

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Jan 27, 2025

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As a Maryland photographer, I have a few things on my bucket list, including Northern Lights photography. Many I can’t acheive right now for a variety of reasons, but there is one I thought I would be waiting a very long time to see. I’ve had dreams of seeing the Northern Lights for as long […]

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Jan 15, 2025

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Oh how this Christmas studio session with my kiddos brought me so much joy this holiday season! My kids have a serious case of photographer’s child syndrome brought on by mom’s desire to capture them at every stage, but as soon as I told them they would be playing with fake snow they were on […]

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Jan 6, 2025

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As a Frederick Maryland Family Photographer, one of the most special parts of my job is capturing your family year after year and watching your little ones grow. I have photographed this beautiful family every year for five years! I am so grateful that they have chosen me over and over again and we have […]

family standing in front of a barn and sunset

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Sep 2, 2024

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As a Maryland baby photographer, I had to adapt during the last four years to provide my clients with the options necessary to capture their memories while keeping my business operating during the pandemic. And so outdoor newborn sessions were born and they are here to stay! This session was gifted to these sweet clients […]

Baby boy sleeping in moses basket outside

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Jul 30, 2024

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As a North Potomac Family Photographer, the greatest gift is working with clients who become friends. This beautiful, smart, and kind mama Jessica is one of those client-turned-friends, and I am so lucky to have captured her lovely family over several years now. Southern Style This Southern mama has the most impeccable style, always coordinating […]

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Jul 23, 2024

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As a Maryland Mini Session photographer, nothing makes me happier than serving my clients year after year and watching their families grow up. I have had the honor of photographing this lovely (and oh-so-gorgeous) family three times over the years and each time has been so much fun! This fall mini session was no exception! […]

maryland mini photo sessions

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Jul 2, 2024

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