Can you remember school picture day? The night before, your mom made you take a bath and had you wear your nice shirt to school the next day. You waited in a long line with your classmates, fidgeting and watching the other children take their turn in front of the camera. When you finally got...
The most important part about the portrait photography process is deciding to take them. The second most important part is to decide the location of your portraits. You may be considering a studio photography session vs. an outdoor session. Both are great options, but one stands out from the other. There are many reasons why...
Long gone are the days of stiffly posed families in front of a boring studio backdrop. I’m so glad that studio photography has come such a long way. As a portrait photographer, I love being able to offer all the amenities of a studio while still being able to capture your family’s love for each...
Our stress-free family portrait experience allows busy families to capture each person’s unique personality while enjoying a fun time together. Parents are so busy now – they are chauffeur, chef, valet, teacher, manager, you name it – for their children. Especially if your children are young, the days seem to fly right on by. You...
To ensure that you have the best outcome from a family portrait session, here are some tips on what to wear. You don’t need to spend a fortune on fancy clothes – just follow these 10 tips to make sure your family looks great in all your portraits. 1. Plan your wardrobe As a Washington...
Oh my goodness – we just had a beautiful few days here in the Nation’s Capital. It felt like spring and looked like fall. You know what that means – the holidays will be here before you know it! Start thinking about your gift list now so you have enough time to enjoy all there...
We looked far and wide before choosing vendors that meet out standards for legacy portraits that will last for generations. With our superior products and a little bit of care on your part, these portraits will be cherished by you and your family now and by your descendants in the future. The Fun of Discovering...
There is always more to learn about lighting and I’m continually challenging myself to learn it.
We had a beautiful fall day for family portraits. The sun was shining, the air was warm, and the kids were promised ice cream when we finished! We made some very nice images.
Three days each week, I visit families of newborns in the hospital to see if they want photos of their babies. The babies are usually one day old, sometime 2 days old, once just a few hours old! It’s just a delight. Here are a few of my latest images.
Classic Portraits for Modern Families
in and around Northwest DC
Lisa Maco Photography, LLC
4400 Greenwich Pkwy NW
Washington, DC 20007
