Chivo Photos in Baltimore
Baltimore photographer for portraits, couples, families and weddings
From the Inner Harbor to Fells Point, we photograph portraits, couples, families and weddings across Baltimore, and deliver every retouched photo within two weeks.
Your photographers in Baltimore
Chivo Photos is Jose and Karla, a husband-and-wife team based in Columbia, Maryland, a short drive from the city. We have been photographing people for more than ten years, and Baltimore is one of the places we work most.
The city gives you a lot to work with in a small area: open water and skyline, cobblestones and brick rowhouses, old mill buildings and quiet gardens. Tell us the feel you are after and we will suggest a spot, or bring us to a place that already means something to you.
Where we have photographed in Baltimore
Inner Harbor
Open water, the city skyline and long promenades. We photographed Phylicia and Jonathan’s anniversary session here in summer rain, under a clear umbrella.
See Phylicia & Jonathan
Fells Point
Cobblestone streets, brick rowhouses and the waterfront, all within a short walk. The Conroy family’s holiday card photos were made here in the fall.
See Conroy Family
Mt. Washington Mill
A historic cotton mill with stone and brick buildings and garden corners. Karen and Yoma’s summer couples session was photographed here.
See Karen and Yoma
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!”
“I hired Jose to take graduation photos after having a bad experience with a previous photographer, and I am very happy with the way these photos turned out. He went above and beyond to capture the occasion, and his helper made sure that everything I was wearing and my hair was in place during the photoshoot. He even captured some adorable photos of my dog. We will definitely use Chivo Photos for our next photoshoot!”
How it works
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.
Reserve your date
A signed agreement and a retainer hold your date. We then plan the location, timing and looks with you.
Enjoy the session
We guide you with simple prompts and photograph natural expressions. No awkward poses.
Receive your gallery
Your retouched photos arrive in your own online gallery within two weeks.
Photography in Baltimore
- Where are good places for photos in Baltimore?
- We have photographed sessions at the Inner Harbor, in Fells Point and at Mt. Washington Mill, and each gives a different look: skyline and water, cobblestones and brick, or historic mill buildings and gardens. We are also happy to photograph at a place that matters to you.
- How much does a photographer in Baltimore cost?
- Headshots start at $295. One hour sessions start at $595: the Love Story couples session, the Family package and the Maternity package. The Portraits package starts at $850, the Elopement package is $2,000 and the Wedding package is $3,200. For a session in a rented studio, the studio's rental fee is added and confirmed before you book.
- Do you photograph weddings and elopements in Baltimore?
- Yes. We photograph weddings with two photographers for up to six hours, and elopements and small ceremonies for up to three hours, in Baltimore and across Maryland.
- What happens if it rains on the day of our session?
- We can reschedule, or we can roll with it. One of our favorite Baltimore sessions was an anniversary shoot at the Inner Harbor in the rain, photographed under a clear umbrella.
- 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.