Northern Virginia Newborn Photographer

Based in Reston, Va. helping capture and document beautiful memories of families in Northern Virginia including Fairfax, Herndon, Alexandria, Mclean, Oakton, Chantilly, Sterling, Burke,Centreville, Ashburn and Leesburg

Hi there! I'm Sandia Pantano. Welcome to my page and get to know me a little!
I am a Wife, Mommy and a Photographer based in Northern Virginia. My studio is located in Reston, Virginia. I love Photography of all types, however, my love is with Newborn Photography. I am a lover of all things BABY, and I have been my whole life. Previous to going F/T with my Photography business, I worked as a Ultrasound Technologist at a OB/GYN practice in Fairfax. I decided to pursue newborn photography partially due to this field and my love for creating art . I thought, while I document and capture babies within the womb by performing Diagnostic Sonography and also 3d4d Ultrasounds, how amazing it would it be to capture babies fresh out of the womb and that's exactly what I did! I went all in back in 2018, by resigning from my ultrasound career, turned my loft area into a studio in my home. Then the pandemic hit in March of 2020, I closed up shop for a few months but then started back again in the summer of that year. The fall of 2020 I found an actual space for a studio! I was so excited! In 2021 I moved into a bigger studio around the corner. Since 2018 I have taken many photography webinars, online photography newborn safety courses, joined a newborn photography mentor program and have had the pleasure of documenting and capturing so many beautiful memories for hundreds of babies and families in the Northern virginia area!

I would say my style is mostly neutral and light and I mainly photograph babies in props like baskets, fur backdrops, buckets, moons, beds, little couch, suitcases etc which I have tons of and I'm constantly adding more props!
So take a look around, get to know my style and hopefully you choose me to capture these special moments in your life!

Hi there! Thank you for your interest in a photo session with me! You are at a special time in your life and I am here for it! I can't wait to capture beautiful images for you and your family! I offer Family, Maternity, Newborn and Milestone sessions. All sessions include a prior consultation either via text, email or phone call Newborn sessions take place in my studio in Reston, Va Monday- Fridays * In home Newborn sessions can be accomodated for an additional travel fee of $75

$395

PETITE NEWBORN PACKAGE

The Petite Newborn package is a BABY ONLY package. Baby is swaddled or in a romper
Includes two setups for the baby portraits
Includes 8 professionally Edited Digital Images with option to purchase additional digital files or entire gallery

$595

CLASSIC NEWBORN PACKAGE

DELUXE NEWBORN PACKAGE

This package includes portraits of the baby and immediate family members.
This package includes up to four setups for the baby
This package includes the Entire digital Gallery of 40+ images

$395

PETITE MATERNITY PACKAGE

This is a MAMA -TO-BE only session to capture mama and her bump and all her beauty during this special time
Up 30 minutes in length
Access to client closet of maternity dresses ( 2 dress changes included )
Includes 8 professionally edited digital images with option to purchase additional files

$500

CLASSIC MATERNITY PACKAGE

This package is for MAMA-To-BE and her spouse and family ( immediate family members only)
Up to one hour in length
Includes 20 professionally edited digital images with option to purchase additional files
Access to the client closet of Maternity gowns ( 3 dress changes included)

$395

PETITE FAMILY PACKAGE

Includes 10 professionally edited digital files with option to purchase additional digital files
30 minutes in length
Immediate family members only
Either in studio or outdoors

$500

CLASSIC FAMILY PACKAGE

Includes 20 professionally edited digital images with option to purchase additional files and 2 outfit changes and immediate family members only
Up to one hour in lenth
Either in studio or outdoors

$395

MILESTONE PACKAGE

8 Professionally Digitally Edited Images
1 Customized setup include props/decor, outfits and accessories, option to add on additional sets for $25/set
Includes: Option of Prop cake + icing for ONE YEAR PORTRAITS ( the look of a cake smash without the mess)
Option of purchasing a smash cake through SPIP $25
Add on mini family portraits $150 ( includes 10 additional digital images = 18 digital images)

What do I need to do to prepare for My newborn session?

Hi there! Congratulations and thank you for choosing me to be your photographer! I cannot wait to capture your little bundle and your family in the session coming up. The goal is to have a nice sleepy, warm, full bellied baby for the session, so please try to follow the tips here in the preparation guide.

Preparation Guide ( In studio):

- The day of please try to give the baby a nice warm bath and apply lotion to avoid flaky skin followed by a feeding prior to departing to the studio or if it's an in home session, prior to my arrival
- Dress baby in something easy to get in and out of like a zip up onesie without any layers underneath ( the reason is if baby is sleeping, we dont want to disturb the baby and wake baby up). If it is an in home session, please wrap baby in blanket with just diapers on.
- Remember to bring milk, diapers, extra change of clothes for the baby and a pacifier ( even if the baby doesnt quite take one yet, babies during these sessions sometimes need extra comforting due to the extra handling etc and having a pacifier could make or break the session)
- If you will be bringing any other children along for your session, try to bring some bribery snacks or stickers or toys, we will start off with family and sibling shots first ( I know the short window of time we have with toddlers and kids so we will do those first then move onto the newborn portion)
- Wardrobe -For the sibling/family shots, I have a white studio with large floor to ceiling windows with sheer curtains. Solid colors photograph well, please stay away from busy patterns that can pull focus away from faces. Light colors in the white, cream, beige family photograph very well, however, if you like darker colors, I would recommend, blacks, greys, dark purples, maroons. If you have outfits/colors you want to show me prior to your shoot, simply text me or message me for guidance!

Preparation guide (In home):
- The day of please try to give the baby a nice warm bath and apply lotion to avoid flaky skin followed by a feeding prior to my arrival
- Please undress baby and just have baby in a diaper, wrapped in a blanket
- Area of where the newborn session takes place is by a window that gives ample light, since I mostly like to shoot with ample light, however, if your home is quite dark, please let me know and I can bring my studio lighting
- Please make sure your home temperature is at least in the 70s, during colder weather I can bring a small space heater, if you have one, please let me know if I don't need to bring mine can use yours
- Please have pacifier nearby just in case
- Family portion of the session, I've shot these in the living room, sitting rooms, babies nurseries etc. Upon my arrival, I can take a look and recommend where the best area would be
- Please let me know if you have any questions about wardrobe, please reach out for guidance!