Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Lifestyle Maternity & Newborn Photographer in Silver Spring, MD
Liz Viernes Photography is a lifestyle photography studio specializing in maternity, newborn, and baby portraiture. With a background as a registered nurse in maternal-child care, our founder brings both technical expertise and compassionate professionalism to every session. We focus on capturing authentic, timeless moments through light, airy compositions that highlight natural connections. Our process emphasizes personalized planning, from wardrobe guidance to tailored session design, ensuring clients receive curated galleries of their most cherished memories. Operating since 2017, we combine clinical precision with artistic vision to deliver high-quality imagery that families will treasure for generations. 
Services
Maternity Photography
Newborn Sessions
Fresh 48 Hospital
Milestone Portraits
Cake Smash Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- Registered nurse background ensures safe handling of newborns
- Personalized session planning with wardrobe and location guidance
- Specialized in natural light composition for timeless aesthetics
- Curated galleries with minimum 20 high-resolution edited images
- Studio designed for maternity, newborn, and milestone photography
What people say
Beautiful photographs
Best experience
Genuine moments captured
Professional and personable
Timeless quality
Services
Maternity Photography
Documenting the beauty of pregnancy through natural light sessions that emphasize emotional connections. Sessions focus on creating timeless images that celebrate motherhood transitions. Clients receive personalized guidance on wardrobe choices and posing techniques that highlight their changing bodies in elegant, artistic compositions.
Newborn Sessions
Specialized photography for infants under three months, combining safety expertise with artistic composition. Sessions include both posed and lifestyle captures that showcase newborn features and family bonding moments. Our studio provides a controlled environment with specialized props and equipment for optimal comfort and safety.
Fresh 48 Hospital
Documenting first moments in hospital settings with natural, candid captures of newborns and family interactions. This service focuses on authentic storytelling within the first 48 hours of birth, preserving raw emotions and initial bonding experiences in medical environments.
Milestone Portraits
Tracking developmental stages from six months through first birthdays using themed sessions that highlight personality and growth. Sessions incorporate age-appropriate props and activities while maintaining consistent aesthetic quality across multiple visits to create cohesive family narratives.
Cake Smash Sessions
Celebratory photo sessions marking first birthdays with playful, mess-filled portraits. Includes coordinated setups with custom decorations and cleanup assistance. Focuses on capturing joyful expressions during cake interactions while maintaining professional lighting and composition standards.
People
Liz Viernes
Lead Photographer
Former maternal-child nurse turned award-winning photographer with 8 years of experience. Specializes in newborn safety and natural light composition. Developed unique studio techniques for capturing authentic family connections.
Questions
What is lifestyle newborn photography?
Lifestyle newborn sessions capture natural interactions in home environments or studio settings that mimic daily life. Unlike posed studio work, we focus on candid moments that showcase your baby's personality and family dynamics.
How should we prepare for a maternity session?
Wear light-colored, flowing fabrics that accentuate your baby bump. Schedule sessions during morning hours for optimal natural light. Bring any meaningful props or outfits that reflect your personal style for customized storytelling.
Do you photograph siblings and family groups?
Yes, we incorporate family members naturally into sessions. Our approach ensures comfortable posing that highlights relationships while maintaining focus on the newborn or maternity subject as the central element.
What's included in the final gallery?
Minimum 20 fully edited high-resolution images delivered digitally. Galleries include a mix of posed and candid shots, with options for both close-ups and environmental portraits that tell complete visual stories.
How long do sessions typically last?
Studio sessions range from 1-2 hours depending on subject needs. Newborn sessions allow extra time for feedings and breaks. Maternity sessions follow more structured timelines but include flexibility for comfort adjustments.
