Business Details
16 Years
experience
Professional Child & Family Photography in Rockville, MD
Rachel Garay Photography is a Rockville, Maryland-based studio specializing in newborn, baby, child, and family photography. With over a decade of experience since 2010, the business prioritizes capturing authentic, timeless moments through on-location sessions in Montgomery County and clients' homes. As a mother of two, Rachel brings personal insight to documenting family milestones, offering personalized sessions that emphasize comfort and natural interactions.The studio maintains a client-focused approach, with return clients highlighting the team's ability to create relaxed, joyful experiences. Services include maternity, cake smash, and lifestyle photography, with a commitment to preserving memories through high-quality imagery.
Services
Newborn Photography
Family Portraits
Maternity Sessions
Cake Smash Photography
Lifestyle Sessions
Maternity Photography
In-Home Sessions
Outdoor Portraits
Session Packages
Gift Certificates
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- 10+ years documenting Rockville families since 2010
- Personalized on-location sessions in natural settings
- Specialized newborn safety training and posing expertise
- Return client rate exceeding 60%
- Customized session planning with client preferences
What people say
Sweet moments captured
Professional yet warm
Perfect family memories
Stress-free sessions
Adorable newborn poses
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialized newborn sessions focus on safe, artistic posing within the first two weeks of life. Our approach prioritizes baby's comfort with parent involvement in natural, lifestyle-based compositions. Sessions include prop setups, parent-baby bonding shots, and sibling interactions, with professional editing for timeless results.
Family Portraits
Custom family photography captures multi-generational connections through outdoor or in-home sessions. We specialize in creating cohesive compositions that reflect family dynamics, with guidance on wardrobe coordination and location selection for natural, authentic imagery.
Maternity Photography
Maternity sessions celebrate pregnancy milestones with elegant, empowering compositions. We offer both outdoor and studio options, focusing on maternal glow and family bonding through natural poses that highlight the mother's journey and family connections.
Cake Smash Sessions
First birthday cake smash photography combines milestone celebration with playful imagery. Sessions include setup coordination, cleanup assistance, and creative variations using themed props and color schemes to document this developmental stage.
Lifestyle Sessions
Authentic lifestyle photography captures families in their natural environment through guided interactions. This approach documents genuine emotions and relationships during everyday activities, creating storytelling images with editorial-quality composition and lighting.
People
Rachel Garay
Owner & Lead Photographer
Rachel Garay is a professional photographer with over a decade of experience capturing Maryland families. As a mother of two, she brings personal insight to documenting childhood milestones, combining technical expertise with a warm, approachable style that puts subjects at ease.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in newborn, baby, child, family, and maternity photography with both on-location and in-home session options.
How should we prepare for a family photo session?
Ensure everyone is well-rested, dress in complementary colors (avoid white), and bring snacks for children to maintain comfort during the shoot.
When is the best time for newborn photography?
Ideal newborn sessions occur within the first 10 days after birth when babies are most sleepy and flexible for posing.
Do you offer gift certificates?
Yes, we provide physical or digital gift certificates for all our photography packages and session types.
What's included in maternity sessions?
Maternity sessions focus on capturing pregnancy milestones with elegant poses that highlight the mother-to-be's natural glow and family connections.
How long do photography sessions typically last?
Newborn sessions require 2-3 hours for feeding breaks and posing, while family sessions average 1-1.5 hours depending on group size.
