Maura Taylor Photography

09/04/2026

Still have a few more spots left for my fall minis! 4:15pm, 5:15pm, and 5:45pm! Click the link below to book your session 🍁

https://hello.dubsado.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6a8ca3de9894abaf0da0ad3d/schedule

08/31/2026

If your house is anything like mine, it is rarely quiet.

Between my dogs barking at people walking on the street, worship music playing on the TV all day, my toddler letting out his velociraptor-screeches at random points, toys going off, toys being THROWN, my multiple group chats beeping & blowing up my phone all day (which I love so much) – nothing is quiet LOL

Then when my husband gets home, it’s nonstop laughter & giggles from my son, who LOVES him some Dada after he’s been at work all day.

It’s crazy how many memories & how much goes on inside of our homes – SO much of which goes forgotten about/uncaptured.

If your walls could talk, if your HOME could talk, what would it say?

Would your front door remember the countless times it witnessed Dad coming home to joyful screeching & excited, small faces behind it?

Would your dining room table remember the meals that were shared between friends and family, the pictures drawn on it & the afterschool backpacks that covered it?

Would your living room couches remember how many movie nights, pillow forts & snack crumbs were had sitting on it?

A lot of these teeny moments feel meaningless/fleeting/like they’re just going to pass by without a thought, but these make up our LIVES, folks

That’s why in-home sessions to me are so dang special 🥹 I truly believe the home is the heart of your life – to invite people in, especially me as a storyteller, is such an honor & gives you guys the chance to let your home speak for itself after years of happy, beautiful memories.

As we near the end of summer — in-home sessions fill my calendar more & more as the weather cools down and the holidays start bringing family in together.

Let’s make this magic happen for your sweet family — inquire for a spot at the link below❤️

https://maurataylorphoto.com/contact

08/26/2026

fall minis are live!!! 🍁

so stoked for these this year! this is my first year doing a cute setup & this truck is going to be so perfect for all of my families with kiddos (and literally anyone because it’s too good)

packages are $129 for 10 minutes of photography & 5 images! book with the link below ❤️

https://hello.dubsado.com:443/public/appointment-scheduler/6a8ca3de9894abaf0da0ad3d/schedule

08/15/2026

Fall photo sessions are upon us!! My books are filling SO fast this year - if you're looking to schedule your fall family photos, now is the time to reach out!

I'm also going to be holding fall mini sessions with the cutest vintage truck setup in mid-October - all of the information for booking your fall session or hopping on the waitlist for the minis when they launch on August 26th is going to be found at the link below!

https://maurataylorphoto.com/fall-family-photos

08/13/2026

Latest on the blog ⤵️

One of the most common questions I get as a Virginia Beach family photographer is “What time should we schedule our family photos?” And honestly, the answer is less about picking the “perfect” hour and more about choosing the time that works best for your family, your kids, and the type of f...

06/11/2026

Literally the DREAMIEST rainy engagement shoot — I can’t stop staring at these photos, look at these two 🥹

Botanical Gardens had no shortage of sweet details for Maren & Wyatt 🥹 thank you two for always including me in your exciting moments through photography & I am so thrilled to celebrate with you in October!!! 🎉

05/21/2026

one of my sweet spring mini sessions from last weekend + I’m so happy to have gotten to hangout at 🤩

mini sessions are truly some of my fav things to book — simply because I have such loyal, wonderful clients who come back on a yearly basis. It’s a lot of “oh my gosh, the kids are so big!!!” & hugs after a year of not really seeing eachother & it’s just such a special lil community that has followed along with my art for the last 6 years now.

so whether you are new, old or somewhere in between — this is genuinely a dream to get to photograph your life & I love love love what I do so much 🥹

05/09/2026

Let me set the scene for you with a client scenario that happens ROUGHLY 400 times a season for me.

It’s June. The sun is setting at 8pm. Everyone typically books golden hour, so the majority of the locations I present to my clients (hehe on thank u so much for making this easy peasy) are flattering at that time of the day! Buuuuut, I get someone who yes, has tiny humans who turn quickly into gremlins when it’s past their bedtimes. They ask the question with the slight fear of having crappy photos in their eyes:

“Do we have to shoot at golden hour? We have a toddler & their bedtime is at 7pm.”

Nope! Golden hour is my most popular session time, but would I even be this profesh if that’s the only time I shot at? Let’s go over the three times of the day that we could schedule your shoot at, and hopefully reassure you that good photos are not out of reach for those with tiny humans & their 7pm bedtimes!

🌄 Sunrise/morning light offer similar soft light to golden hour, fewer crowds, and cooler temps (especially in summer), making them suuuuuch an underrated option.

☀️ Midday light (think 11am–3pm) is typically harsher, brighter, and creates stronger shadows — which can be GREAT for certain shady locations with tons of tree coverage or indoor sessions with lots of natural light, but not always ideal for that soft, glowy look most people want!

🌅 Golden hour (about 1-2 hours before sunset) gives you that warm, dreamy light with softer shadows and more flattering skin tones (& which is why it’s the most requested session time)

You always get final say — but trust me when we choose your session time — I’m not just picking a random hour on the calendar!! I’m looking at your location, season, lighting conditions, and the overall vibe you want your photos to have. You don’t have to shoot in perfect, golden-hour light to get amazing photos — it all depends on what kind of look you’re going for, and I’m ready to walk you through that ❤️

I’m currently BOOKED the heck up for May! What!! June is nearly full, and the rest of the summer is open for sessions ☀️ Head to the link in my bio to snag your date today.

05/08/2026

I feel qualified to speak on this, because there are so many postpartum opinions that float around the internet & after experiencing postpartum & getting to learn from & her amazing course on hospitality (which I 10000% believe you need to invest in because it changed my life & how I view others) — it is our duty to make others feel loved, cared for, and seen in their most vulnerable state.

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2

🌷 Don’t say “let me know if you need anything” — she’s not going to let you know lol, ask her WHEN would be a good time to bring food/offer specific help and let her decide what feels good/if she’s ready for support from there. Things like:

“I’m dropping off coffee at 9 and taking your trash bins out.”

“I’m free Thursday to fold laundry and vacuum.”

“Text me your grocery list by 5 today & I’ll porch drop it later this evening.”

🌷 Bring her a hot meal & porch drop it — she doesn’t have to worry about what her house looks like if you come inside (and it’s probably not too great considering she’s got a newborn rn, okay)

🌷 Setup a playdate with older siblings — pick those kiddos up & bring them back fed, happy & ready to chill with mom (because you’ve tuckered them out hehe) — bonus points if you scoop up her laundry/bring her a coffee before you leave with the kids!

🌷 Make plans & put something on the calendar when she’s ready to get out of the house — again, be specific! Give her a few options. Less decisions for her brain. If she says she isn’t ready — ask if a house visit would feel better or follow up to see when she will be ready! The follow up is KEY for a new mom :)

🌷 Watch for specific signs of baby blues/PPD/PPA — this comes on quickly & our close friends/family have to be the first line of defense when the mental health of a postpartum mother is involved. I’ve linked in my bio, please read there for more resources on what to look for specifically ❤️

Every mom is different! The key is to be active, be present & persistent with maki

05/07/2026

the sweet moments before they became four 🥹

one of my fav families. thank you for letting me do this for you ❤️