There are so many different ways to achieve natural-looking family portraits, but these 17 best family poses are my top go-to’s. I am a family photographer, so whether the photo session is set in a studio or outdoors, I want the portraits to truly represent the family who is being photographed. Documenting your family’s journey is priceless, and hiring a professional photographer is one of the best ways to preserve those cherished moments.  This blog will provide you with some great tips and ideas. We’ll guide you from traditional and formal to fun and playful photo ideas, tailored for f ..read more

One of the things the technologies have brought to us is the ability to create an abundance of photos of our family. As our cell phones are in our reach the entire day, photographs of our family members in every possible situation and pose keep piling up on a memory card or in our personal cloud. But, can quantity substitute the quality? Sometimes, we just want to make some perfect family photos. Childbirth, bringing your baby home, kids growing up, important milestones and anniversaries, family reunions… are occasions you want to remember forever and keep those precious moments for posterity ..read more

Play for newborns is essential in many different ways, but not always easy to carry out. Here are some ideas for science approved, safe and mutually fun games you can play with newborn baby and tricks how to take it on the next level – if you sail into an adventure called newborn photography.   About benefits of playing with newborns They are fascinating and rewarding, adorable and mysterious, but what newborns actually do? Eat, sleep, cry and stare in the blank space even though you are doing your best to entertain them. All jokes aside, delights of being around newborn baby can be over ..read more

So – the big day has arrived and you have a new member in your family. Congratulations! A few days have passed and you have come to terms with all the new feelings and excitement. That means it is the perfect moment to preserve some memories for the times to come. But also to start preparing for your newborn photography session. Why is Photographing Your Newborn a Must? Your new family member has arrived home, you have had a few days of adjustment, and now you can start thinking about all the practical stuff that needs to be done, but also about keeping the memories of those blessed days for ..read more

What to wear – dressing your family for photos When shooting family photography, the way all the outfits and accessories of each family member are in harmony will genuinely be the icing on the cake and pull everything together. Make sure to follow these tips to get the best out of your family photo session: Choose your palette first. For starter, pick a few colors. Go above and beyond and try to use different tones, like blue, earth, neutrals, pastels, and so on. That way, it’ll be much easier for the whole family to express their own style, but within the chosen color palette. The end result ..read more

Newborn photography is my favorite type of photography. Nothing comes close to the feeling of capturing such beauty. Since I’ve set up myself in Baltimore and opened my shop, I’ve done newborn sessions the most. And, some of those first sessions I did remain my favorite after years of experience. Scroll down the page and enjoy some of the best photo sessions from newborn photography in the past few years I’ve made as a professional newborn photographer. All of these sessions were done in my home photography studio that comes equipped with props and toys to perfectly c ..read more

If there’s something I love doing, it’s definitely maternity sessions. Happy, glowing moms come, and get to show off their beauty. As a mom of two, I know how special this state is. That’s why I love to let these women let go, and embrace their newfound glow. They say that woman is the most beautiful when she’s carrying a new life in her womb. Boy, they couldn’t be more right. So, I want to show you something. This is just a part of some of my best sessions from maternity photography that I wanted to share with you. Check them out and find out why maternity photography is one of my ..read more

Without a doubt, Baltimore is the coolest city on the East Coast. Aside from its rightful place in American history and culture, it’s a birthplace of famous Americans. Also, Baltimore City played an important role in shaping the USA as you know it. Nowadays, it’s rich, diverse, and home to attractions and monuments.  Most of all, it comes with everything a family needs for a fantastic vacation. And photo shoot goes hand in hand with vacations Well, you wouldn’t be able to call it a vacation without that photo from a Patterson Pagoda or a water taxi. And, if you are an artsy mom, there’s ..read more

Portrait photography is an art and it bows to no strict rules. But, you can always find general tips and tricks to improve your portrait-taking skills. Likewise, in a world of various models, types of portraits and numerous factors which influence portrait photo session, there are certain aspects you should always check and cover. Here are my proven to work pointers and portrait photography techniques every professional photographer (and photographer to be) should find useful. Gearing up is always the first step Sure, I said there are no strict rules, but when we talk about portrait photograp ..read more

This spring, I am taking you to one of my favorite daffodil fields and magnolia tree flower beds for always popular mini sessions! These sessions are most often used as a family session, but can also be used for a maternity or children’s session. Limited to immediate family only. If you would like to include extended family such as grandparents or cousins, please select two back to back session times. DATES: April 27th & May 4th (Rain dates – April 28th & May 5th) PRICE: $250 for 5 digital images. BOOK HERE: https://anakoskaphotography.as.me/ SPECIAL: Monday-Friday mini sessions in Ma ..read more