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Rules are Made to be Broken ~ Newborn Pictures ~

I have a pet peeve: photographers who turn new moms away because their babies are out of the “newborn window.”  The so called perfect newborn window is 4-10 days old.  Newborn photographers are taught this “rule” by all the experts.  There are definitely benefits to photographing a baby during those first few days, they may…

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What does Dating and Building your Business Have in Common?

After years of hustling to build Amanda Schoch Photography, I decided I needed to do some business maintenance this year. I’ve been evaluating and tweaking my pricing model, opening up new types of sessions and generally examining it from all angles to make sure that it is working for me so that I can work…

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Joy ~ Potomac MD Newborn Session ~

Joy.  Eva, when you were born you filled the World with joy.  I see it in your sister’s watchful eye, in your father’s adoring gaze and in every fiber of your mama’s being.  May you always know the kind of joy you have brought to those who love you.  Welcome to the World Eva –…

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A trip down Memory Lane and a Newborn Baby Boy

A long long time ago, in a galaxy far far away – or just a few miles down the road – I worked on Capitol Hill.  Looking back on that time it feels a bit like a dream.  I was young and green and had so much to learn.  There were many long days a…

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6 Month Milestone Session at the National Arboretum

On an unseasonably warm December day I joined E and his family for a beautiful visit to and 6 month milestone session at the National Arboretum in Washington, DC. While the grounds are beautiful, this guys gummy smile and happy personality stole the show. Six months looks good on you kiddo!

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