The Stephanie Honikel Photography Blog

I’m so excited to share Amelia’s Alexandria newborn photography experience and the beautiful way her story unfolded throughout her first year. From sleepy newborn snuggles to a joyful first birthday cake smash, each session captured a new stage of her growing personality. A year goes by in a blink, and nowhere is that more obvious […]

I’m so excited to share this in-home DC newborn photography session featuring baby Oliver and his family. When Susie reached out to me about an in-home DC newborn photography session in Washington, DC, baby Oliver was already two weeks old. With her husband John’s limited schedule, finding a time that worked for everyone required a […]

When families are looking for a Leesburg VA studio newborn photographer, they’re often hoping for more than beautiful portraits. They want someone who understands that life with a newborn can feel wonderfully overwhelming—especially when there are toddlers involved. The Robinson family reminded me exactly why I love what I do. With the arrival of sweet […]

If you’re thinking about booking a family photography session you’re probably wondering, “How much does family photography cost?” The short answer: family photography in Northern Virginia ranges from around $300 to $3,500 or more for a full-service experience.  There’s a wide range depending on several factors including experience, deliverables, and add-ons, but don’t worry, this […]

If you are searching for couples maternity photoshoot ideas in Northern Virginia, you are in exactly the right place and I am so glad you found me! I am Stephanie, a Northern Virginia maternity and newborn photographer based in Leesburg, and I have been photographing pregnant mamas and their partners across Northern Virginia, Loudoun County, […]

There’s something incredibly special about photographing a family year after year, and this Morven Park maternity session in Leesburg Virginia was a beautiful reminder of that. The Robinson family has trusted me to capture some of their most meaningful milestones since their oldest son’s first birthday, and it has been such a joy to watch […]

You just found out you’re expecting and somewhere between registering for the bassinet and debating nursery colors, it hits you: I need to book a Northern Virginia newborn photography session! I’ve had the privilege of photographing families across Northern Virginia, Maryland, and DC and I know how many questions come with booking your first (or […]

Pricing guide from a full-service Northern Virginia maternity photographer If you’re starting to plan your maternity session, one of the first questions that probably comes up is: How much do a maternity shoot cost? And the honest answer is, there isn’t one flat number. As a full-service Northern Virginia maternity photographer, I can tell you […]

Figuring out what to wear for family photos is one of the first things families stress about when they book a session, and honestly? I get it.  You want everyone to look good, feel comfortable, and have photos that still make your heart happy ten years from now.  As a Northern Virginia family photographer, I […]

Deciding what to wear for maternity photos is one of those things that sounds simple until you are standing in front of your closet at 32 weeks, nothing fits the way it used to, and you have approximately zero energy to figure it out.  As a Northern Virginia maternity photographer and a mom myself, I […]