bowie, maryland family photographer

CELEBRATING YOUR FAMILY’S STORY

Your love, written forever in heartfelt images that reflect your true connection.

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Erin Link, Annapolis Family photographer is sitting in an egg chair in a studio, holding a camera. She is wearing a blue embroidered dress and a hat, looking towards the camera with a smile. The studio is lit with natural light, creating a warm and inviting ambiance.

I’M erin link

…your storyteller

I am a lifestyle maryland family photographer with a talent for turning everyday moments into timeless, heartfelt images for families who embrace life with open arms.

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For families who deeply love and appreciate life. Let’s celebrate your journey together.

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I like to take a relaxed, and natural approach during my sessions and strive for bright and well-lit photographs full of color and love.

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I offer lifestyle photography services for family and motherhood portraits (this includes maternity and newborn sessions). I like to take a relaxed, and natural approach during my sessions. I’ll guide you into poses that feel authentic and not too forced. As for my editing techniques, I love bright and well-lit photographs; full of color.

For family and maternity sessions, the session fee is $200, and for newborn sessions, it’s $300. This fee covers my time, talent, session preparation, and post-processing, but it does not include any photos.

At gallery delivery, you’ll have the option to purchase from three different digital image collections, allowing you to choose the amount of images that works best for you.

Most clients spend around $675 in total for their session.

For more details about collection options and pricing, please reach out! Keep in mind that a 6% Maryland sales tax will be added to all pricing.

Booking is simple! Visit my booking site, select the session you’re interested in, and follow the steps to secure your spot. If you have any questions or need assistance, fill out my contact form and I’ll get back to you in 1-2 business days.

As a fellow parent working to support and provide opportunities for her family, I understand the need for flexible payment options like Afterpay and payment plans to make it easier to create and hold onto these special moments. Just let me know if you’re interested, and I can share more details.

Sessions take place at a select list of locations that I’ve chosen because I know they photograph beautifully, I understand how the light works there, and I also consider accessibility to make things easier for everyone. After you fill out my contact form, I’ll provide more details on the specific locations. If you’d like to request a location that isn’t on my list, a scouting fee may apply.

I don’t time my sessions – we’ll work until I’ve documented your full story, ensuring we have everything needed for a complete gallery. Outdoor sessions are scheduled around sunset (or occasionally sunrise) for the most beautiful light. (I don’t shoot midday since it doesn’t align with my artistic style.)

I know in the spring and summer, sunset can be past kids’ bedtimes. But don’t worry—I’ve found that with a few small adjustments, young kids do just fine, even with the later time. Don’t let this stop you from booking.

Studio sessions are typically scheduled around 9/10 AM.

I offer an involved styling process to help make outfit planning easy for you. I create custom styling boards with shopping links, tailored to your preferences. You also have access to my curated client closet, which includes beautiful adult dresses to complement your session. I’ll work closely with you to make sure everyone’s outfits look great together.

It takes about 10 business days for me to edit your photos. You’ll first receive a soft proof gallery with a few fully edited images and a preview of the rest in black and white. From there, you can select your favorites, and once you’ve made your choices, I’ll finish the final edits and deliver the full gallery.

I carefully review and narrow down your gallery to about 40 of the most meaningful moments. My focus is on highlighting those special connections, and I only share the images that truly stand out.

At gallery delivery, you’ll have three digital image collection options available for purchase, allowing you to choose the amount of images that works best for you.

For more details on collection options and pricing, please reach out me!

Please note that I do not release RAW or unedited images.

My contracted turnaround time is final images within 1 month (21 business days) (but always prioritize sooner). The 21 business day countdown begins the 1st business day after your session.

My goal though, is within 2 weeks (10 business days) of our session, I’ll provide you with a soft proof gallery with about 5-10 fully edited images as examples, so you can see what the final edits will look like.

You’ll then choose your favorite photos from a B&W proofing gallery, and I’ll fully edit those. You’ll receive the final images in about 5 business days, in both color and B&W. I’ll also send you a link to my editing calendar so you can track progress and know about when to expect your final gallery.

Yes, all sessions include digital image downloads with a print release, so you can print your photos anywhere you like. As a thank you, each collection also comes with a complimentary print credit, which you can use to purchase professional prints from my online store if you would like.

As a mom, I understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, and you may need to reschedule your session. The session fee is nonrefundable, but if you need to reschedule within a certain time frame, it can be applied to a future session. If you have any questions or need more details about my cancellation and rescheduling policies, feel free to reach out to me!

I truly enjoy spending time with my clients and creating galleries that highlight beautiful, heartfelt family moments. This is best achieved in a full session where we have the time and space to let these moments unfold naturally. I do offer exclusive mini session events a few times a year, but they’re only available to those on my email list. Be sure to sign up to access them!

For even more answers to your questions, visit my full FAQ page

“Erin is hands down the best family photographer…
She captured my little family so beautifully!”

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If you’re ready to slow down and enjoy what matters most, this is your chance to spend quality time with your loved ones and hold onto those memories. Fill out the form below to get started—I’m here to help you focus on what truly matters.

To book your session, there’s a non-refundable Session Fee, starting at $200. Digital image collections start at $350, and most clients spend around $675 in total on their session. For more detailed pricing information, fill out my contact form, below. I can’t wait to work together!

I offer flexible payment options, like Afterpay. Reach out for details, and let’s make it work for you. Please note: All listed prices will have 6% MD sales tax added at checkout.

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Fill out my contact form and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. I look forward to working with you!

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why i love being a

maryland family photographer

Living across the United States has been an incredible journey, but I’m thrilled to now call Bowie, Maryland, my home. Central Maryland offers a stunning variety of backdrops for capturing beautiful and timeless family photos. Whether it’s the serene beaches of Annapolis or the lush greenery of the Howard County countryside, the options are endless.

What truly brings me joy is building lasting relationships with local families in our community. Documenting their special moments and milestones as their Maryland family photographer through authentic, high-quality family photography fills me with a deep sense of fulfillment.

I’m excited to meet you and your family and explore the many amazing locations Maryland has to offer. Together, we’ll create a stress-free and enjoyable family photography experience, with memories that you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

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