Ana Koska Photography is a five-time Best of Baltimore winner with over 15 years of experience photographing newborns. Studio in Lutherville-Timonium, 14 minutes north of Guilford — serving Baltimore’s historic Roland Park Co. planned community with calm light, careful posing, and galleries that hold up on your wall fifteen years from now.
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Quick Facts Homeland
| Drive Time | 14 minutes via North Charles Street or I-83 |
| Nearest Hospital | Johns Hopkins Hospital (10 minutes south) |
| Studio Address | 2211 Spring Lake Dr, Lutherville-Timonium |
| Sessions Start At | $600 (MINI package) |
| Awards | 5× Best of Baltimore (2016–2019, 2024) |
| Serving Guilford Since | 2010 |
A 14-Minute Drive from Guilford to a Calm, Light-Filled Studio
From Guilford, my Lutherville studio takes about fourteen minutes north — straight up North Charles Street through Homeland, or hop on I-83 from 33rd Street for a faster trip. The studio is fully equipped and ready when you arrive — you bring nothing but the baby.
The studio is set up so you don’t need to think about anything once you arrive:
- Reserved parking right at the door
- Warm, controlled temperature for baby
- A quiet, private room for nursing or settling in
- Wraps, swaddles, headbands, bonnets, and baskets ready
- A wardrobe closet for parents and siblings if you’d like to use it
You bring the baby. I handle the rest.
What Guilford Families Get with Their Newborn Session
Newborn sessions at my studio are posed sessions — what some families call classic newborn photography. The studio is set up specifically for newborn safety and quality: warm controlled temperature, professional lighting, soundproofed rooms, and an extensive collection of wraps, props, and baskets — a fully-equipped environment that consistently produces gallery-grade results.
Your baby will be photographed:
- Sleeping in soft wraps and bare-skin curls
- In parent arms and against parent skin
- With siblings included (if you’d like)
- In careful basket and bowl setups
Sessions last two to three hours. That sounds long, but it moves easily because we work around feeds, naps, and any pauses your baby needs.
Why Guilford Families Choose Ana Koska Photography
I’ve been photographing newborns for over fifteen years — full-time newborn specialization. Newborns require careful posing, specialized lighting setup, and someone who’s seen everything that can happen during a session. That’s what fifteen years of full-time newborn work gives you.
My work has been recognized as the Best Newborn Photographer in Baltimore in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2024 — five separate years of independent recognition voted by Baltimore Magazine readers and editors. For Guilford families researching photographers, that consistency matters: it means the work holds up year after year.
Newborn sessions start at $600 for the MINI package (5 digital images and a gallery of 20). The RUBY package is $900 (10 digital images, 50-70 gallery), and DIAMOND is $1,100 (20 digital images, 50-70 gallery). Each package includes a 2-3 hour studio session with a five-time Best of Baltimore winner.
Prefer to talk directly? Call Ana at (410) 487-2959
When to Book Your Newborn Session
The best time to schedule a newborn session is during your second trimester, before things get hectic. Booking early secures a window in your due-date range.
The actual session happens within the first five to fourteen days after your baby is born — when newborns still curl easily and sleep deeply.
Many Guilford families deliver at Johns Hopkins Hospital — about ten minutes south of Guilford in East Baltimore. Some families also choose GBMC (Greater Baltimore Medical Center) in Towson or Mercy Medical Center in downtown. Wherever you deliver, once you’re settled at home, call or message me and we schedule the session for whatever day works best in that first two-week window.
| Step | What Happens | When |
| 1️⃣ Book | Reach out during your second trimester and we’ll save your due-date window. | Second trimester |
| 2️⃣ Session | 2-3 hour studio session at Lutherville-Timonium, 14 minutes from Guilford. | 5-14 days after birth |
| 3️⃣ Gallery | View and select your favorites from a private online gallery. | 2 weeks after session |
Guilford Newborn Photography Notes
Guilford in Baltimore is a historic planned community developed by the Roland Park Company in 1913 — the same developers who designed Roland Park and Homeland just to the north. Signature tree-lined boulevards, historic homes, and the famous Sherwood Gardens (a 5.5-acre tulip garden that draws visitors from across the region each spring) anchor the neighborhood. Guilford sits next to the Johns Hopkins University Homewood Campus.
Guilford is part of the broader Baltimore newborn photography service area, with regular families from across northern Baltimore — Roland Park, Homeland, Charles Village — all within a short drive of the studio. The Best of Baltimore awards (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2024) span the same neighborhoods I’ve been photographing for over fifteen years.
Guilford Family Reviews
“Ana is fantastic! Highly recommend. She’s great with young children and pets. We got a very nice variety of photos in a timely fashion. We would definitely hire Ana again!”
— Alex Langrock
★★★★★
“I love working with Ana! She is so warm and makes family photography a breeze. Her work is excellent and her online interface is easy to use. Would highly recommend!“
— Laura White
★★★★★
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Ana Koska’s studio from Guilford, and what’s the best route?
About fourteen minutes north of Guilford — straight up North Charles Street through Homeland, or hop on I-83 from 33rd Street for a faster trip. The studio is in Lutherville-Timonium. There is reserved parking right at the studio door.
How much does a newborn session cost?
Newborn sessions start at $600 for the MINI package (5 digital images and a gallery of 20). The RUBY package is $900 (10 digital images, 50-70 gallery) and DIAMOND is $1,100 (20 digital images, 50-70 gallery). Each package includes a 2-3 hour studio session with a five-time Best of Baltimore winner. See full pricing and packages on our pricing page.
Do you photograph at our Guilford home, or only in the studio?
Newborn sessions are studio-only at my Lutherville-Timonium location, about fourteen minutes north of Guilford. The studio is purpose-built for newborn photography with controlled temperature, professional lighting, sound dampening, and an extensive prop and wrap collection. Guilford families don’t need to prepare anything at home — reserved parking is right at the studio door.
When should we book if delivering at Johns Hopkins Hospital?
Book during your second trimester to secure your due-date window. Johns Hopkins Hospital in East Baltimore is the most popular delivery choice for Guilford families — about ten minutes south of Guilford. If you deliver at GBMC in Towson or Mercy Medical Center downtown, the timing is the same — the actual session happens within the first five to fourteen days after your baby is born.
Can siblings and family be in the session?
Yes. Sibling and parent portraits are part of the session. We typically do those first while everyone is fresh, then move to baby-only setups. Many Guilford families bring older siblings — the studio is calm and child-friendly.
What’s the difference between MINI, RUBY, and DIAMOND packages?
MINI ($600) is 5 digital images plus a gallery of 20 to choose from — perfect for families wanting essentials. RUBY ($900) is 10 digital images plus a larger 50-70 image gallery. DIAMOND ($1,100) is 20 digital images plus the same expanded gallery. All packages include the full 2-3 hour studio session, sibling/parent portraits, and access to the wardrobe collection.
| Service | What | Link |
| 👶 Newborn | Current page — Homeland-specific newborn photography | — (current) |
| 🤰 Maternity | Pregnancy / maternity portrait sessions | View → |
| 👨👩👧 Family | Family portrait sessions | View → |
| 🧒 Baby & Children | Baby and children portraits beyond newborn stage | View → |
| 🎂 Milestone | Milestone sessions (4 months, 9 months, first birthday) | View → |
Ready to schedule your Guilford newborn session?
Reach out during your second trimester and we’ll save a window for your due-date range. From Guilford to my Lutherville-Timonium studio is a 14-minute drive north via North Charles Street or I-83. Award-winning newborn photography you’ll keep on your wall for the next fifteen years.
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