Northern Virginia's favorite luxury
newborn, maternity, Baby, family & child
Portrait photography studio

The ultimate portrait Experience
for busy families who want
Every Moment to last forever

Hello, I am Carly, Imprinted Photography's owner and founder, an international award winning portrait photographer who creates fine art portraiture. My goal is to capture the milestones and memories that are most important to you and your family;  creating heirloom art that will be treasured for generations to come. 

My boutique Northern Virginia photography studio is located in my Potomac Falls/Sterling, VA home and my wonderful clients come from all over Northern Virginia, Maryland and the DC metro area, primarily Fairfax County and Loudoun County, Virginia. 

I specialize in newborn photography, maternity photography, baby photography and family photography, telling the story of your family throughout its many beautiful stages and phases.  I offer a  highly customized experience designed to pamper you and celebrate the season of life you are currently in, because time passes by so quickly. 

Having over 10 years of experience photographing all ages and stages, I am recognized and trusted as one of Northern Virginia's  premier photography studio, winning many awards and accolades throughout the years. I uphold strict safety and sanitation standards, am fully insured and vaccinated (Flu, T-DAP, COVID-19 + boosted), am infant CPR and first AID trained, and I am a Certified Newborn specialist with the ANP, APNPI and INPA. 

 

Here at my Sterling, VA Photography studio, I specialize in photos that are timeless,  that capture every perfect moment preserving your family's smiles so that you can cherish them forever. I create everything with the future in mind, making sure that the art that you choose today will look just as amazing tomorrow, because you want it to last for generations.

It is my goal to make sure you not only walk away with beautiful photos in a physical form,
but also cherished memories
of these most special moments in your life.

A fine art portrait studio



Welcome

each photograph is a part of their story,
showing them that they were
beautiful, oh so perfect & loved more than they know

I'm ready to create my legacy

you deserve a product not a project

only buy what you love

art that lasts a lifetime

safety, experience and award winning art

custom experience tailored to you

we take care of everything

the difference

hair & make-up, high- end maternity gowns, 100's of newborn props

hand made, museum quality products that last for generations

we design order and install  your art so you dont have to lift a finger

you choose your products, all prints include the matching digital file too!

infant safety & CPR cert., fully vaccinated , internationally awarded

every session starts with a consultation to design the session of your dreams

We do things a little differently here at my Northern VA photography studio. Everything is designed with you in mind giving you the full service experience that you deserve while creating images that celebrate you and the ones you love most. I strongly believe that if you choose to invest in your memories you should receive more than just digitals on a thumb drive. From start to finish, I take care of everything and promise that you will keep coming back for every milestone as your family continues to grow. I will help you choose from my many wall art options, so that we can decorate your home with whats most important, family. I want to help you hold onto these memories forever in the most beautiful way possible while loving every minute of it!

you deserve a product not a project

only buy what you love

art that lasts a lifetime

safety, experience, award winning art

custom experience tailored to you

we take care of everything

hair & make-up, high- end maternity gowns, 100's of newborn props

hand made, museum quality art products that are guaranteed to last 

we design order and install  your art so you dont have to lift a finger

you choose your products, all print purchases include matching digital file!

infant safety & CPR cert., fully vaccinated, internationally awarded

every session includes a consultation to design the session of your dreams

We do things a little differently here at my Northern VA photography studio. Everything is designed with you in mind giving you the full service experience that you deserve while creating images that celebrate you and the ones you love most. I strongly believe that if you choose to invest in your memories you should receive more than just digitals on a thumb drive. From start to finish, I take care of everything and promise that you will keep coming back for every milestone as your family continues to grow. I will help you choose from my many wall art options, so that we can decorate your home with whats most important, family. I want to help you hold onto these memories forever in the most beautiful way possible while loving every minute of it!

the difference

learn more about the experience here

Awards & recognition

Awards & recognition

Awards & recognition

certifications

certification

Awards & recognition

Awards & recognition

Awards & recognition

Awards & recognition

Awards & recognition

Awards & recognition

Session Types 

Each Northern VA photography session is designed and built around YOU. Each session begins with a consultation where we plan every little detail of the shoot and design the session of your dreams. I have a large selection of props, outfits for sitters, and maternity gowns so that you don't have to lift a finger when preparing for your session. My amazing hair and make-up team is also available for sessions so that you can relax, experiance the celebrity treatment and be confident that you look and feel your best on your photography session day.


 We believe that                                   all of your memories
and milestones is so very important,
 because we can't predict what the                  holds
and time flies by so quickly.
Choosing a photographer that understands the importance
of not only documenting your                         
but                                  them as well, 
that is what most photographers miss.
  turning your memories into          that you can enjoy every day
and pass on for generations, this is our gift to you. 


 We believe                                       all of your memories
and milestones is so very important,
 because we can't predict what the                      holds
and time flies by so quickly.
Choosing a photographer that understands the importance
of not only documenting your                          
but                                      them as well, 
that is what most photographers miss
  turning your memories into             that you can enjoy every day
and pass on for generations, this is our gift to you. 

art

preserving

memories

future

documenting

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baby whisperer

- Alyson S.

Working with Imprinted Photography was absolutely amazing. I recommend them 100%! Carly is like the baby whisperer, she was able to keep my newborn asleep long enough to get the photos that I dreamed of. I was just floored to see the quality of photos that Carly had taken. She made my little girl like a model. Carly was super flexible with a last minute booking as well as rescheduling times for the photo shoot due complications with my recovery. She was so understanding and very supportive. Carly made everything easy, it meant so much to me. These are memories that we will keep forever. Thank you so much Carly!

Immediately instilled a sense of trust

- Ryan K.

Imprinted Photography has done 3 shoots now with our family and I could not be more pleased. She were professional, incredibly accommodating and creative. We had my newborn session when my infant was 7 days old and immediately she instilled a sense of trust. It was clear that she knew what she was doing and she captured the most precious images of our little boy. I then invited them back for a Christmas shoot and she did not disappoint, the pictures were incredible! Anything I could dream of, they made a reality. I'm now expecting my second and I will be using her for years to come. I have recommended her to several friends and every has been so happy with their work. I'm so lucky I found them!!!

beautiful selection of props

- Aruna B.

Carly is amazing! We were sleep-deprived first-time parents looking for local photographers for a newborn shoot, and were SO SO glad we found her. She had a beautiful selection of  of props and was very accommodating and let us use a few things we brought as well. She was great with our newborn baby boy and so incredibly patient throughout the session. We absolutely loved how the pictures turned out (she clearly spent a lot of time perfecting each and every picture!), and will definitely be using her again and again!

recommended to all of my friends

- Kerry G.

We had a great experience working with Imprinted Photography for our newborn photos. Carly was great to work with: she was flexible with timing (important for a 1 week old who is not on a schedule!), and had a ton of backgrounds/blankets/props to use. After only a few minutes I had full trust in her with my newborn, as she was great handling her and keeping her calm. Most importantly, we were thrilled with how the photos came out! We received a ton of compliments, too! I recommend her to all my friends!

patient

- Maaike H.

Amazing to work with! She was so patient with my 3 month old and really got fantastic shots of him. I can't wait to get more photos of my boys!

beautiful photos

- Astrid T

Carly has been amazing! From my maternity pictures to the newborn photos, the experience was amazing. I could've have asked for a better photographer. between poses for the baby, he was a little difficult but the pictures came out beautiful. The studio was amazing and even had snacks for us ready to go. Thank you for all your hard work!

We had a great experience with Carly from Imprinted Photography! We booked her for our maternity shoot and the weather wasn't too promising, but due to our tight schedule she worked with us to keep our day as we wanted and provided us with amazing photos that we love! Carly really listens to what you want and she provides you with all the information you need. She wants you to be 100% happy and will work with you to make your session personal and perfect for your desires. Whenever I had a question I could call or email Carly and she would get back to me with the answers. She is very thorough and cares about her work and clients. I am excited to use her soon for our newborn shoot as well. Thank you, Imprinted Photos. :)

- Christina S.

listens to what you want

personable & Certified

- Melissa G.

Carly did an amazing job with our newborn's pictures! Carly knew exactly how to keep our little one comfortable throughout each different pose and worked quickly to get the most adorable photos. She is so personable and had a variety of props for us to choose from so we could pick the exact looks we wanted our son to be in. She also used items that family members created for us to add a special touch to the photos. When I spoke to Carly, she assured me they were certified to pose newborns as they took classes with nurses, which made me feel extremely comfortable choosing them. She also had one of the best photo packages that I researched. I would highly recommend Imprinted Photography to anyone looking for a photographer to capture such a special moment in their lives

highly recommend

- Nicole  S.

We highly recommend Imprinted Photography for your newborn baby photoshoot. They  and had plenty of outfits and props for us to choose from. They were flexible with our baby’s eating schedule and were understanding of modifications as the photoshoot progressed. Carly is clearly very experienced and knows how to get great shots while keeping the kids engaged and having fun. She was also quick to deliver the proofs to us for review and we were extremely pleased with the final product.

Carly just completed their 4th session with us yesterday and it was amazing as usual. We just had our second baby and she took the time to get every single image that we envisioned. I trust her entirely with my newborn and with my 14 month old. She is safety trained and knows exactly how to calm and soothe newborn babies to get them into those cozy, adorable positions. The prints and art we have received are beautiful and we are so happy we invested in these sessions. I have told all of my friends and family about them and I am so happy I finally have an amazing photographer to recommend after having bad experiences with many photographers in the past. I will be using Imprinted Photography for years to come for all of our family shoots! 

- Brit L.

Fourth session

- Cristina S.

I had a newborn photo shoot with Carly in her studio and it was such a pleasant experience. Carly was AMAZING with my baby (who can be very fussy). She kept her so calm and got her into beautiful poses without too much noise out of her. She was very soothing the whole time and took her time with getting her into poses so she wouldn't upset her. The studio is a great and welcoming space with so many props/outfits in a range of colors to chose from. She kept the room warm to keep the baby comfortable which I really appreciated. I was able to sit on the couch in the studio while they snapped photos. The photos turned out better than I could have imagined. She truly captured such a special moment in time. She is great at what she does. Thank you Carly! 

amazing

- Jessie F.

I had TWO amazing experiences with Imprinted Photography! First, they took me to a beautiful location I didn't even know even existed for my maternity shoot. They had such a great vision and made me feel so beautiful and I will cherish those photos forever! They were patient with me and constantly making sure I was comfortable and feeling ok! Second, I had them do a newborn shoot with my baby girl at 2 weeks of age. They were so patient and they exceeded my expectations on the final product! I get so many compliments on both of the photo shoots! The hardest part was selecting the ones I wanted because I loved every single one! I would highly recommend them and will definitely call them again when I need professional photos!

felt so beautiful

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