Black & White Photo Love | Georgetown Child Photographer

July 23, 2023

I have always been enamoured with black and white photos.

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Where My Love Began

I grew-up in a home where black and white photos adorned the walls. Shelley Langston was a natural light black and white photographer based in Georgetown in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. She had a beautiful studio right on Wisconsin Avenue and specialized in mothers and children. She even used the photos she took of me in 1974 in a published photographic essay called Natasha’s Birthday. Her other books include The Child and The Mother – both of which I have acquired over the years and treasure.

My parents had prints and albums of our sessions with her and I am truly blessed to have such amazing photographs from my childhood.

I think those photographs spurred on my love of black and white photos.

Black & White Photos Feel

Black and whites highlight real emotions and have so much depth. I find myself converting my favorite images from sessions to black and white. They just speak to me!

I always try to include a few black and white photos in every photo session. And I’m thrilled when my clients choose them over the color options. I’ve had a number of clients chose framed black and whites over the years. Can you think of anything better than a black and white gallery wall? I can’t!

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Heirloom Photos

I’ve also done some heirloom photo sessions over the years. Heirloom photos are very traditional (you might even have some of your parents or grandparents). Such a classic way to have your child captured!

I am THRILLED to announce that I am launching Heirloom Sessions in DC for children who can sit up independently (typically over 9 months)!

They are scheduled in September and are the perfect way to capture your child in this age + stage.

And, although I love black and whites, you will also have the choice of choosing your images in color.

Personality Sessions

What on earth is a Personality Session?

A sessions that shows off your child’s TRUE personality!

Let them dress themselves (costumes and pjs are welcome) and bring a favorite toy or stuffy. Then, stand back mom and dad and let your little SHINE!

These sessions are the perfect way to truly document your child at this age + stage.

You will also have color images along with the black & white to choose from in your gallery!

Interested in Booking?

Simply click the link below!

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meet

Natasha

Hi, I’m Natasha Sewell, owner of NPS Photography—DC photographer, mom of three, and expert at keeping newborn sessions calm and chaos-free.

I’ve worked with hundreds of families across DC and know exactly how to make this feel easy for you. Whether your toddler’s melting down or your baby skipped their nap, I’ve got you.

You don’t need a “picture perfect” house or matching outfits. You just need someone who knows how to guide you through it all. That’s where I come in. 



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