Pretty much anyone can take a family photo with that handy smartphone in your pocket. And most people will take a decent photo. If you have everyone in one frame, looking at the camera, and smiling, that’s a decent photo, right? But what makes a great family photo? One that you’ll treasure forever and love...
Our children grow up way too fast. As a mom of two young adults, it feels like just yesterday my children were babies, and now they are grown and live far away. This isn’t to make you feel sad — I’m very proud of my children and happy for them. I share this to empower...
Gallery walls are a beautiful focal point in any home. It’s a collection of framed portraits of the people who are the most important to you. Once you have yours in place, anyone who walks into our home will immediately be drawn to the real stars: your family. When you look at a gallery wall,...
When your session ends, it’s actually just the beginning. While it’s fun to capture all your moments, one of the best parts about my job is helping my clients select the perfect way to display their new family photos. Most clients frame one or a few photos for their walls. And when there are still...
Does your family have a precious photo album? Maybe it’s your own baby scrapbook, your wedding album, or even your parents’ wedding album. For many with a treasure like this, their albums are their most prized possessions and the first object you would grab in the event of a fire. While digital images are wonderful...
Just after your baby was born or perhaps while you were still pregnant, what was the first thing experienced parents told you? I’m willing to bet it was that time flies. Of all the advice I heard, this rings most true. My son, my youngest, recently graduated from college. I’m so proud of him, and...
What really lasts through the years? Is it professionally printed portraits or digital files? I know it’s hard to imagine the future of image storage. It wasn’t that long ago that my kids and I were making weekly visits to the video store to borrow VHS movies. At the time, I never imagined being able...
There’s a special place in my heart for children’s portrait photography. They are young for such a short time, so it is important to capture their sweet faces at each stage while you still can. Childhood is a significant time in life and professional portraits of children are a lasting treasure for parents, grandparents, and...
Our nation’s capital is a beautiful city. It has so many elegantly designed buildings and monuments, plus trees and rivers that add to its charm. As a Washington, DC, family photographer and resident, I have the privilege of enjoying the scenery of this beautiful city on a regular basis. Each season in DC brings something...
Looking for Washington DC outdoor family photography ideas? I’m happy to capture your family’s portraits outside. There are a few things I want you to consider when choosing whether to have your portraits taken outdoors or in a studio. I’d love to share them with you here. 7 Things to Consider with an Outdoor Family...
DC Childhood and Family Photographer
Lisa Maco Photography, LLC
4400 Greenwich Pkwy NW
Washington, DC 20007
By Appointment
