Business Details
Your Trusted Newborn & Family Photographer in Baltimore
Chana Mirel Photography is a premier newborn and family photography studio based in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded by Chana Mirel, a Toronto-born photographer with extensive training in newborn and family photography, the studio combines artistic vision with technical expertise to create timeless, emotionally resonant images. With over a decade of experience and a passion for capturing life's fleeting moments, the studio offers personalized sessions tailored to clients' unique styles and needs.The team specializes in crafting fairy-tale-inspired portraits using whimsical backdrops, props, and accessories, ensuring each session results in heirloom-quality art. Clients consistently praise the studio's patient, professional approach and its ability to transform ordinary moments into extraordinary visual stories.
Services
Newborn Photography
Sitter Sessions
Milestone Photography
Holiday Mini Sessions
Family Portraits
Wardrobe Styling
Heirloom Albums
Digital Image Packages
Custom Backdrops
Maternity Photography
Highlights and features
- We specialize in newborn and family photography with over 10 years of dedicated experience.
- Our studio offers personalized styling consultations and wardrobe coordination for seamless sessions.
- We provide heirloom-quality prints, albums, and wall art with multiple budget options.
- Our photographer trained under internationally recognized newborn photography experts.
- We maintain a comfortable, welcoming studio environment designed for family relaxation.
What people say
Patient and loving
Beautiful photographs
Timeless and gorgeous
Professional and warm
Creative and artistic
Services
Newborn Photography
Capture delicate early moments with artistic newborn sessions featuring custom backdrops, props, and wraps. Our studio prioritizes baby safety while creating timeless images that highlight natural expressions and family bonds. Includes professional styling and editing for gallery-quality results.
Sitter Sessions
Document developmental milestones through playful, personality-driven photography for infants who can sit independently. We combine themed accessories with natural interaction to create vibrant portraits that showcase your child's emerging character and joyful moments.
Milestone Sessions
Celebrate significant life events with customized photography sessions for birthdays, first holidays, and family celebrations. Our team designs thematic environments that complement your story while maintaining a focus on authentic emotional connections and lasting memories.
Holiday Mini Sessions
Quick holiday-themed portrait sessions featuring festive backdrops and coordinated props. Designed for family convenience with multiple time options and immediate digital delivery, these sessions create shareable memories while maintaining professional quality standards.
Heirloom Products
Transform digital images into tangible art through premium printing services and custom-bound albums. Our product selection includes museum-grade prints, acrylic displays, and archival-quality albums designed to preserve memories for generations.
People
Chana Mirel
Photographer & Owner
Award-winning photographer specializing in newborn and family portraiture with over a decade of experience. Trained under international photography experts, she combines artistic vision with technical precision to create timeless images that capture authentic family connections.
Questions
What age ranges do you photograph?
We specialize in newborns (0-3 months), sitter sessions (4-12 months), and milestone events up to age 5.
Do you offer outdoor sessions?
Our primary studio sessions occur indoors, but we can coordinate select outdoor locations for milestone photography.
How long does a session last?
Newborn sessions typically take 2-3 hours, while sitter and milestone sessions range from 1-2 hours depending on complexity.
What's included in the investment?
All sessions include consultation, styling, prop selection, and high-resolution digital images with print rights.
How should we prepare for the session?
We provide detailed preparation guides, including wardrobe suggestions and arrival instructions to ensure optimal results.
When will we receive our photos?
Professional edits deliver final images within 2 weeks through a private online gallery for easy sharing and downloading.
