Your DC Family Photography Experience

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Make YOUR FAMILY the Stars of your home

Your family’s story isn’t just meant to be told; it’s meant to be shared in a way that transcends generations. Each piece of heirloom artwork that is delivered from our studio is created to ensure your vision is carried through from the first conversation to the final product. Read the blog to learn how a full-service portrait studio actually saves you time.

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Siblings portrait displayed above a fireplace in a modern family room, showcasing the final result of a professional family photography experience

We Begin with the End in Mind

A house becomes a home when it reflects the love that grows inside.

At Lisa Maco Photography, we believe family portraits displayed in the home hold timeless power and beauty.

When your children see these portraits, they know, at a deep level, that their presence matters. They feel safe, loved, and valued.

We pride ourselves in providing Washington DC families with stunning artwork of their families as they grow and change over the years: art that hangs on the walls of your home and albums and portrait boxes that give your coffee table that perfect, personal finishing touch. 

From planning your session to installation of your finished artwork, we are there every step of the way to make your family portrait process as seamless as possible.

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Kind Words From My Clients

    Lisa was wonderful to work with! She’s so warm and was very understanding of the limitations of working with an 18 month old for a photo shoot. We are so happy with the final framed photos too!

    Kate D.

    Lisa puts a lot of thought and creativity into her process and she makes it very easy for you to be a part of it. The end result is something you will love. She had great ideas for our young girls and she let them be themselves and have fun. We now have a beautiful, framed portrait that really shows the personality of our children. I would recommend her to anyone wanting to capture a unique photo at any stage of life.

    Chrys L.

    We are so very pleased with Lisa’s photos of our extended family! Lisa had ideas and came to my home to show me possibilities. Afterward, she was super patient as we mulled over the photos to make a final decisions. My advice is this: even if you don’t know what you want — don’t hesitate. Time passes. Lisa will help you figure out something you will be delighted with and you will have fun doing it.

    Kathy P.

    We had a fantastic experience! Lisa was incredibly professional and took such care to make sure every detail was perfect. The final photos are absolutely amazing-she captured everything beautifully. Highly recommend!

    Ashley A.

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  • Two young girls in flowing green and navy dresses pose together during a studio family portrait session, showcasing the clean, timeless style that DC family photographer Lisa Maco is known for.
  • Multigenerational family posed together during a DC family portrait session, showcasing the full-service photography experience from studio session to final artwork with DC Photographer Lisa Maco
  • mother and her three daughters and a cream-colored dog posing together during a studio family portrait session with a neutral background | Lisa Maco Photography

Our Process

It's Easy and Stress-free

As with every session, we take the guess work out of the process.

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Design Consultation

This is the beginning. We want to know all about your family and kids. We meet in your home to develop a vision for your session and review wardrobe ideas and artwork options. Great portraits begin with a great relationship. Tell me about your family, your home, your vision and I’ll add creativity to make it happen.

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Session

This is where the fun happens! We might start with the whole family and the various groupings we discussed in the Design Consultation. If this is the year you are adding an album, we capture all the in-between spontaneous moments.

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Selection

About a week after your session, we meet over Zoom to view your images together. We help you select the best portraits for the artwork you envisioned.

You get to see how wall portraits will look on your own walls, so you can feel confident that you have chosen the right size and frame. If this is an album year, you see a mock-up that we tweak during this appointment.

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Delivery & Installation

In a few weeks, I deliver your custom wall art and install it if you want. It’s all done for you.

Every time you see your portraits, you will remember the moment. When your kids drive you crazy, you’ll remember the love. When they are sullen, angsty teens, you’ll remember the joy of little. When they have kids of their own, the portraits will help you tell your grandchildren stories about their mom or dad. And maybe your kids will do the same with their kids.

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Long-Term Planning

We know our kids keep growing and changing, so what about next year, and the year after that? We help you create a vision for future sessions based on the ages and stages of your children and the design vision for your home.

Our pieces are curated to look good now and be able to move throughout your home (or move to a new home!) as we add to your family collection over time. See how you can display images in your home. If you have other ideas, let’s work together to make it happen.

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Read the blog to learn about the power of printed family portrait artwork.

Ready to Get Started?

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We offer studio sessions throughout the year. Read the blog for the benefits of a studio session. We offer outdoor sessions in the spring and fall when the weather is conducive and and the area is pretty. Read the blog all about outdoor sessions.

I would love to hear your ideas and goals for a family portrait session.

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