Booking with Cristina Elisa Photography • Maryland portrait photographer

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Current availability is shown through the links below. Just click the “Start the booking process” button for the location and session type you would like to book. Still deciding on what session you need? Refer to the sessions & investment page for details on each session type.

All session prices include the high resolution digital copies of your final images. A $200 non-refundable retainer fee is due at the time of booking. This secures your date and time with me. The balance is due 48 hours after your session, at which point I will begin your manual edits. All sessions include a phone planning consultation, photography with Cristina, an optional sneak peek, and fully edited images with a print release. My most popular physical products are still available and may be ordered through your viewing gallery.

Newborn sessions are available throughout the year in my natural light studio. Newborn sessions are booked based on your due date. Please select the available date closest to your due date at booking. Contact me as soon as your little one arrives to finalize a date and time within your babies first three weeks. A $200 retainer fee is due at the time of booking, the $250 balance is due 48 hours after your session.

Indoor sessions are available throughout the year in my natural light studio. True Minis are ideal for 1-2 people to commemorate an occasion, or simply to update headshots or portraits. Sessions include at least 3 images. True minis are not available for young babies due to the extra time and care they require. A $200 retainer fee is due at the time of booking, the $75 balance is due 48 hours after your session.

Indoor portrait sessions are available throughout the year in my natural light studio. These sessions include a gallery of at least 15 images. A $200 retainer fee is due at the time of booking, the $175 balance is due 48 hours after your session.

Looking for a handcrafted set for a special milestone? Use the button below to submit an inquiry. Please indicate the type of design you have in mind when submitting your inquiry. Handcrafted sets are the cost of a regular studio session + the cost of time and materials required to build out the design. 

Senior sessions are typically held in the summer leading up to your senior year, or the fall of your senior year. There are beautiful outdoor locations available to us in and around Frederick. Please check the availability page for details on locations and pricing. A $200 retainer fee is due at the time of booking, the remaining balance is due 48 hours after your session.

Lake sessions are held in the spring and fall. The lake makes for a beautiful setting and the trees are stunning whether they are green, or changing colors. There are several good spots which means you’ll have a nice variety in your gallery.Please contact me before booking if your group is larger than 5. A $200 retainer fee is due at the time of booking, the $500 balance is due 48 hours after your session.

Open field sessions are held in the fall, spring, and summer. This beautifully backlit field makes for a dreamy light in images and the prettiest bokeh. The proximity of the field to parking makes for a quick and easy walk! Please contact me before booking if your group is larger than 5. A $200 retainer fee is due at the time of booking, the $500 balance is due 48 hours after your session.