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Chivo Photos

Family photography

Family photographer in Baltimore & Washington, D.C.

One relaxed hour with your family, outdoors or in a studio. Kids and pets welcome, more than 50 retouched photos, in your gallery within two weeks.

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A mother carrying a baby along a park path while her daughter runs ahead

What's included

  • A one hour session at a location that suits your family
  • Children and pets welcome
  • Every delivered photo individually retouched
  • More than 50 photos in your own online gallery
  • Delivery within two weeks

For a session in a rented studio, the studio's rental fee is added and confirmed before you book.

Photographed by Jose and Karla, a husband-and-wife team with more than ten years of experience, serving the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas.


Photos of your family as they really are

Children do not hold a pose, and they should not have to. We let them run, laugh and be themselves, and we photograph the family that shows up rather than a stiff version of it.

Karla is a mother herself and understands how much these photos come to matter. We are a family business photographing families, and it shows in how at ease people are with us.


Recent family photography

A mother and daughter hugging cheek to cheek under a treeA mother holding her young daughter, who points toward the cameraA toddler in a floral dress running and laughing on the grassA mother lifting her young daughter into the air in a parkA toddler in a white dress walking through a sunlit parkA family of five gathered close on a cobblestone street lined with brick buildings

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What clients say

“Jose is an awesome photographer! He was very accommodating when I accidentally had the wrong date for our photo session! He and his wife came to our session! They work well together! The pictures turned out great! We have them framed all over our house! A family business I would definitely recommend!”
Kristen BowmanGoogle review

How it works

  1. Tell us what you have in mind

    Send your date, the kind of session and a few details. We reply with availability and answer any questions.

  2. Reserve your date

    A signed agreement and a retainer hold your date. We then plan the location, timing and looks with you.

  3. Enjoy the session

    We guide you with simple prompts and photograph natural expressions. No awkward poses.

  4. Receive your gallery

    Your retouched photos arrive in your own online gallery within two weeks.


Family photography questions

How much does a family session cost?
The Family package starts at $595. It includes a one hour session, retouching of every delivered photo, and more than 50 photos in your own online gallery. For a session in a rented studio, the studio's rental fee is added and confirmed before you book.
Can we bring our kids or pets?
Yes. We are more than happy to include children and pets, and we have some special tips for those sessions. Just let us know in advance.
Where do family sessions take place?
Wherever your family is comfortable: a favorite park, your neighborhood or a rented studio. We photograph around Baltimore and Washington, D.C..
We are not comfortable in front of a camera. Is that a problem?
Not at all. We look for natural expressions rather than stiff poses, and we guide you with simple prompts so you are never left wondering what to do.
How soon will we get our photos?
Your finished, retouched photos are delivered to your own online gallery within two weeks.
How do we book?
Send us your date and a few details through the inquiry form and we will confirm availability. A signed agreement and a retainer reserve your date: 30% for weddings and elopements, 50% for portrait sessions. The balance is due two weeks before a wedding or elopement, or on the day of a session.


Let's plan your family photos.

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