The ultimate portrait Experience
for busy families who want
Every Moment to last forever
Northern Virginia's favorite luxury
newborn, maternity, cake smash & family
Portrait photography studio
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.
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.
Hello, I’m Carly, the owner and founder of Imprinted Photography, an internationally recognized, award-winning portrait photographer specializing in fine art newborn photography, maternity photography, cake smash/toddler photography and family photography. My passion is capturing the moments and milestones that matter most to your family and turning them into timeless, heirloom artwork that will be treasured for generations.
At my Sterling, VA photography studio, 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. I use over 10 years of experience to create timeless portraits that tell the story of your family throughout its many beautiful stages and phases. Every piece of art is crafted with the future in mind, ensuring the portraits you choose today will remain just as beautiful and meaningful for generations to come.
At my Sterling, VA Photography studio, 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. I use over 10 years of experience to create timeless portraits that tell the story of your family throughout its many beautiful stages and phases. Every piece of art is crafted with the future in mind, ensuring the portraits you choose today will remain just as beautiful and meaningful for generations to come.
My boutique Northern Virginia photography studio is located in my Potomac Falls/Sterling, VA home and serve clients from all over Northern Virginia, Maryland and the DC metro area, primarily Fairfax County and Loudoun County, Virginia.
I am honored to have been voted as "Northern VA's Best Newborn and Maternity Photography Studio" for 7 years in a row. and to have been awarded in national and international photo competitions throughout the years. I am known for my attention to detail and trusted for my expertise and dedication to my clients.
Your family’s safety and comfort are my top priorities. I am fully insured, vaccinated (Flu, T-DAP, COVID-19 + booster), and certified in newborn safety with credentials from the ANP, APNPI, and INPA. Additionally, I am trained in infant CPR and First Aid, so you can rest assured that your little ones are in safe hands throughout our sessions.
Hello, I’m Carly, the owner and founder of Imprinted Photography, an internationally recognized, award-winning portrait photographer specializing in fine art newborn photography, maternity photography, cake smash photography, milestone photography and family photography. My passion is capturing the moments and milestones that matter most to your family and turning them into timeless, heirloom artwork that will be treasured for generations.
My boutique Northern Virginia photography studio is located in my Potomac Falls/Sterling, VA home and serve clients from all over Northern Virginia, Maryland and the DC metro area, primarily Fairfax County and Loudoun County, Virginia.
I am honored to have been voted as "Northern VA's Best Newborn and Maternity Photography Studio" for 7 years in a row. and to have been awarded in national and international photo competitions throughout the years. I am known for my attention to detail and trusted for my expertise and dedication to my clients.
Your family’s safety and comfort are my top priorities. I am fully insured, vaccinated (Flu, T-DAP, COVID-19 + booster), and certified in newborn safety with credentials from the ANP, APNPI, and INPA. Additionally, I am trained in infant CPR and First Aid, so you can rest assured that your little ones are in safe hands throughout our sessions.
A fine art portrait studio
Welcome
I'm ready to create my legacy
each photograph is a part of their story,
showing them that they were beautiful,
oh so perfect & loved more than they know
you choose your products, all prints include the matching digital file too!
only buy what you love
we design order and install your art so you dont have to lift a finger
you deserve a product not a project
hand made, museum quality products that last for generations
art that lasts a lifetime
hair & make-up, high- end maternity gowns, 100's of newborn props
I take care of everything
every session starts with a consultation to design the session of your dreams
custom experience tailored to you
infant safety & CPR cert., fully vaccinated , internationally awarded
safety, experience and award winning art
I do things a little differently at my Northern VA photography studio, offering a full-service experience designed with you in mind, because that is what you deserve. I believe that investing in your memories means more than just digital files—it’s about creating lasting, beautiful images of you and your loved ones. From the first consultation to selecting and designing custom wall art displays, albums, and printed artwork, I handle every detail. I’m here to help you celebrate each milestone and fill your home with cherished memories beautifully displayed for you to enjoy forever. Because when you walk into your home, you should be surrounded by what matters most - family.
the difference
you choose your products, all print purchases include digital file!
only buy what you love
we design order and install your art so you dont have to lift a finger
you deserve a product not a project
hand made, museum quality art products that are guaranteed to last
art that lasts a lifetime
hair & make-up, high- end maternity gowns, 100's of newborn props
I take care of everything
sessions include a consultation to design the session of your dreams
custom experience tailored to you
infant safety & CPR cert., fully vaccinated, internationally awarded
safety, experience, award winning art
From the first consultation to selecting and designing custom wall art displays, albums, and printed artwork, I handle every detail. I’m here to help you celebrate each milestone and fill your home with cherished memories beautifully displayed for you to enjoy forever. Because when you walk into your home, you should be surrounded by what matters most - family.
I do things a little differently at my Northern VA photography studio, offering a full-service experience designed with you in mind, because that is what you deserve. I believe that investing in your memories means more than just digital files—it’s about creating lasting, beautiful images of you and your loved ones.
the difference
Each Northern VA photography session is custom-tailored to YOU. Every session begins with a detailed consultation to plan every aspect of your dream session. With a curated selection of newborn props, toddler outfits, and maternity gowns, to make your photo session one-of-a-kind, so you can relax without lifting a finger. Want the "celebrity experience"? My expert hair and makeup team is available right here in the photo studio, ensuring you feel pampered and are confident you that will look your best on the day of your shoot.
Want the "celebrity experience"? My expert hair and makeup team is available right here in the photo studio, ensuring you feel pampered and are confident you that will look your best on the day of your shoot.
Each Northern VA photography session is custom-tailored to YOU. Every session begins with a detailed consultation to plan every aspect of your dream session. With a curated selection of newborn props, toddler outfits, and maternity gowns, to make your photo session one-of-a-kind, so you can relax without lifting a finger.
Session Types
art
preserving
memories
future
documenting
I 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 my gift to you.
I 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 my gift to you.
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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 she 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, she took me to a beautiful location I didn't even know even existed for my maternity shoot. Carly had such a great vision and made me feel so beautiful and I will cherish those photos forever! She was patient with me and constantly making sure I was comfortable and feeling ok! Second, I had her do a newborn shoot with my baby girl at 2 weeks of age. She was so patient and completely exceeded my expectations! 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 her and will definitely call her again when I need professional photos!
felt so beautiful
