Heirloom Portrait Photography
in Washington DC &
Northern Virginia
Heirloom Portrait Photography in
Washington DC & Northern Virginia
Timeless heirloom-style child and family portraits with a soft vignette finish
DC Heirloom Portrait Photographer
Heirloom portrait sessions are classic studio portraits of your child, created as lasting artwork for your home and family.
Unlike lifestyle or documentary photography, heirloom portraits are intentionally designed as fine art — with timeless styling, refined posing, and soft studio lighting crafted specifically for wall art and albums.
At Jessica Green Photography, heirloom portrait sessions focus on creating simple, elegant portraits of babies and children that feel timeless rather than trendy. These images are designed to live on your walls and in albums as legacy artwork, celebrating your child’s features and personality in a refined, traditional style.
Unlike photographers who offer heirloom portraits as an add-on, heirloom portraiture is a dedicated specialty at Jessica Green Photography. Every detail is thoughtfully planned to create artwork that can be treasured for generations.
What are heirloom portraits?
These sessions are designed for milestones such as:
- Sitting babies
- First birthdays
- Young children
- Sibling heirloom portraits
- Baptism or communion portraits
Heirloom portraits are created to become meaningful artwork for your home — refined, traditional, and enduring instead of trendy. These sessions are perfect for families who value simplicity, tradition, and artwork that will stand the test of time.
Washington DC Heirloom Portrait Photography
Each heirloom session includes:
- Guidance on classic wardrobe and styling
- A pre-session questionnaire to personalize your child’s session
- A clean, distraction-free studio environment
- Thoughtful posing and gentle direction
- Carefully edited, fine art images
Our goal is to create timeless children’s portraits that feel authentic and enduring. These images will look just as beautiful decades from now as they do today.
Investment for heirloom portrait sessions begins at $200, with most families investing between $800 and $3000 for finished artwork and digital files.
- OUR HEIRLOOM PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE -
OUR HEIRLOOM PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE
- Sitting babies
- Toddlers and young children
- Families who want classic portraits of their children displayed in their home
- Parents who want artwork that stands the test of time
These sessions are intentionally minimal, allowing your child’s expression and personality to take center stage.
- Who Heirloom Portraits Are For -
Who Heirloom Portraits Are For
Wardrobe plays an important role in heirloom portraits. Classic pieces like simple dresses, bloomers, smocked outfits, and traditional children’s clothing photograph beautifully in this style.
Families receive personalized styling guidance prior to their session to ensure clothing enhances the heirloom look while keeping the focus on the child.
- Styling for Heirloom Portrait Sessions -
Styling for Heirloom Portrait Sessions
Heirloom Portrait Photography in Washington DC & Northern Virginia
Heirloom Portrait sessions for families in DC & Northern Virginia
Jessica Green Photography offers heirloom portraits for families throughout Washington DC and Northern Virginia. Sessions take place in our Warrenton studio and are available year-round, with limited edition heirloom events offered once per year.
Families travel from across the region for portraits that feel refined, classic, and enduring.
If you are looking for timeless children’s portraits that will become family keepsakes, an heirloom portrait session may be the perfect fit for your family.
I’m so glad you’re here. I specialize in creating classic heirloom portraits for children and families throughout Northern Virginia and the Washington DC area. My studio experience is intentionally simple and refined, designed to keep the focus on what matters most — your child’s unique expression and personality.
Heirloom portraits are more than just photographs. They are thoughtfully created works of art, designed to live on your walls and in albums as part of your family’s story. Unlike everyday photos, these portraits are carefully styled, gently posed, and artistically lit to create images that feel meaningful, classic, and enduring.
Each heirloom session is carefully planned with personalized wardrobe guidance to ensure a cohesive, timeless look. Sessions take place in my clean, distraction-free studio environment where children can feel comfortable and relaxed while I focus on capturing natural expressions and authentic moments.
My goal is to create artwork you will cherish not just now, but for decades to come. These portraits are meant to be displayed, passed down, and remembered — celebrating your child in a way that feels both beautiful and lasting.
I’ve had the honor of creating heirloom portraits for countless families, and I would love to create something meaningful for yours as well.
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OUR STUDIO IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN WARRENTON, VA
"I cannot express enough how much I have enjoyed working with (and continuing to work with!) Jessica in capturing beautiful and priceless photos of my son. She took such care in explaining what to expect in the newborn shoot and in capturing photography that day. And equal care was taken in our subsequent shoots for 6 months and holiday/ Santa shoot. Anyone looking for beautiful, timeless, classic and elegant photos of their family/ children should look no further than Jessica and her studio and services. The experience has been exceptional and we are so thankful to have our priceless, precious photos. Thank you, Jessica!"
"I couldn't recommend Jessica more!"
"We cannot recommend the experience enough! She has a beautiful and welcoming studio that was complete with a comfy waiting area stocked with beverages and treats. The studio was light, airy and decorated to perfection... Jessica made our time feel so personalized and relaxing. She was able to capture pictures that we will cherish for years to come. We look forward to working with Jessica again!"
"We cannot recommend the experience enough!"
"We booked Jessica for a maternity shoot and absolutely LOVED it! We have two boys and she was so easy-going and let them be boys while capturing not only beautiful maternity photos, but beautiful photos of our entire family. My two kids had an absolute blast! Our maternity photos turned out even better than I imagined! Sometimes taking photos right after delivering a baby seems scary because your postpartum body looks so different -- but she made every photo look so flattering! Jessica will always be our go-to photographer for any big milestones in our life!"
"We would recommend her to anybody!"
"I cannot express enough how much I have enjoyed working with (and continuing to work with!) Jessica in capturing beautiful and priceless photos of my son. She took such care in explaining what to expect in the newborn shoot and in capturing photography that day. And equal care was taken in our subsequent shoots for 6 months and holiday/ Santa shoot. Anyone looking for beautiful, timeless, classic and elegant photos of their family/ children should look no further than Jessica and her studio and services. The experience has been exceptional and we are so thankful to have our priceless, precious photos. Thank you, Jessica!"
"I am so happy I trusted her with these moments!"
"Jessica is hands down worth her salt!!! She has done our wedding, maternity, Christmas and newborn pictures over the last couple years and I am in love with how we get to look at our family transforming over time through her lens. We super look forward to working with her again in the years to come!"
"Jessica is hands down worth her salt!!!"
Frequently asked Questions
Heirloom portrait sessions can be scheduled in the morning, afternoon, or early evening to accommodate your child’s nap schedule. I understand how important rest is for little ones, and I am happy to work with you to choose a session time that sets your child up for success. Limited weekend availability is also offered each month for families who need additional scheduling flexibility.
+ What about nap time?
+ What is the best age for heirloom portrait sessions?
+ Where do heirloom portrait sessions take place?
+ What should my child wear?
+ Are digital files included in the booking fee?
+ Are heirloom portraits just for babies?
Heirloom portrait sessions are best for children who can sit independently, typically starting around 8 months of age and up through early childhood. Many families choose to schedule sessions for birthdays or special milestones, but there is no “wrong” age as long as your child can sit unassisted.
+ Are digital files included in the booking fee?
+ What should my child wear?
+ Where do heirloom portrait sessions take place?
+ What is the best age for heirloom portrait sessions?
+ What about nap time?
+ Are heirloom portraits just for babies?
All heirloom portrait sessions take place in my studio conveniently located in downtown Warrenton, Virginia. Families travel from across Northern Virginia and the DC area for these sessions, and many enjoy making a day or weekend trip out of their visit.
+ Are digital files included in the booking fee?
+ What should my child wear?
+ Where do heirloom portrait sessions take place?
+ What is the best age for heirloom portrait sessions?
+ What about nap time?
+ Are heirloom portraits just for babies?
Heirloom portraits are best suited for classic children’s clothing such as smocked outfits, simple dresses, bloomers, and traditional silhouettes with soft colors and minimal patterns. After booking, you will receive a detailed styling guide along with my favorite shops to help you choose the perfect outfit for your child’s session.
+ Are digital files included in the booking fee?
+ What should my child wear?
+ Where do heirloom portrait sessions take place?
+ What is the best age for heirloom portrait sessions?
+ What about nap time?
+ Are heirloom portraits just for babies?
Digital files are not included in the session booking fee. Heirloom portraits are designed as finished artwork for your home, similar to commissioning a custom piece of art. Digital files and printed artwork are purchased separately at your ordering appointment.
The session booking fee is $200, and most families invest between $800–$3,000 in their final artwork and digital files.
+ Are digital files included in the booking fee?
+ What should my child wear?
+ Where do heirloom portrait sessions take place?
+ What is the best age for heirloom portrait sessions?
+ What about nap time?
+ Are heirloom portraits just for babies?
Heirloom portraits are most commonly created for babies and young children, but they are also beautiful for siblings and older children who enjoy a calm, simple portrait style. These sessions are ideal for families who want timeless children’s portraits that focus on expression and personality.
+ Are digital files included in the booking fee?
+ What should my child wear?
+ Where do heirloom portrait sessions take place?
+ What is the best age for heirloom portrait sessions?
+ What about nap time?
+ Are heirloom portraits just for babies?
Why Choose Jessica Green Photography for Heirloom Portraits?
Jessica Green Photography specializes in classic, light-toned heirloom portrait sessions for children and families throughout Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC area. Each session is thoughtfully designed to create timeless artwork for your home — not just images for a screen.
With a full-service studio experience and a focus on gentle posing, refined styling, and beautiful presentation, your portraits are created to be displayed, cherished, and passed down for generations.
If you’re ready to create meaningful artwork of your child, I would love to hear from you. Please complete the inquiry form below to begin, and I’ll be in touch with next steps.
Why Choose Jessica Green Photography for Heirloom Portraits?
Thank you for your interest in commissioning a custom heirloom portrait. Please complete the inquiry form below so I can learn more about your family and your vision.
Heirloom Portrait Photographer Serving DC & Northern Virginia
Jessica Green Photography is a DC Heirloom Portrait Photographer and provides a full service portrait experience for busy families at her studio located in Warrenton, VA. Her portrait experience is like no other including professional hair & makeup, styling & wardrobe use, custom framing (and installation), and heirloom albums. She serves the greater DC and Northern Virginia areas. She is also available for travel to areas including but not limited to McLean, Vienna, Falls Church, Washington DC, Georgetown, Aldie, Loudoun County, Alexandria. Jessica photographs simple, organic, and timeless newborn, maternity, family, and milestone photography in her studio and on location.
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