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Hey there! I'm Kortney.

I know how it goes…you have a bajillion photos on your iPhone, and while they might just make it to Facebook, they never see the light of day. 

I also know that as a momma, time goes by too fast.  One day they’re eighteen and you just wish you could go back and squeeze their little hands again.  Listen to them laugh.  Relive all of the moments that have passed – even if just for a minute.

But, you don’t have time to get all of those photos off your iPhone! (wait, how do you even do that again?) And as much and you’d like to think you’re a pretty good photographer, you have to admit that maybe you should keep your day job. 🙂

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sound familiar?

Listen, I get it. You’re busy and you’ve got a to-do list that seems to stretch to infinity. Meee tooo!

And time waits for no one, right?

You want to slow down and take in the moments, but you also want to freeze them in time and remember them.

You want to relive those moments, those memories, every. single. day.

amiright?

Oh, mama,

You are in just the right spot. This is where I can help!

I’m Kortney, and I work with moms who want to see photographs of their family every single day. They value the time they have with their family and want to see those memories every single day.

I help you preserve these moments and memories with your family with timeless portrait artwork. 

Photographs are like visual bookmarks – when you see one, you are instantly transported back in time.  As visual triggers, photographs have the power to bring you back to remember those moments with ALL of your senses.  

As a mom myself, (and one who is rarely in front of the camera!), I get how much time it takes to plan outfits and coordinate schedules – all the things – and I understand how stressful the process can be.

This is why I provide a luxury photography experience for you in the location of your choice that is fun, relaxing and stress-free for your entire family.  I hold your hand through the entire process, from choosing your wardrobe to helping you choose the best images and how to display them.

The result? You get unique, timeless portraits of your family that will be enjoyed for generations to come.

I have nearly 20 years of portrait photography experience under my belt, so I can assure you, you are in good hands!

we take photographs as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone 

the reviews

Kortney is an amazing photographer!
She photographed our son and daughter as newborns and they are now in high school! The artwork Kortney created for us hangs prominently in our home and brings me joy every time I look at it. Kortney also made sure every session was easy and fun. She helped us choose our wardrobe and made us feel so comfortable during our session. It was amazing to have this time without cellphones and to do lists - just time for our family to enjoy each other!
- Sara J.
She's the only photographer I trust.
Kortney is a highly talented photographer with a keen eye for capturing the essence and personality of kids and families in a natural way. She is very patient and warm when working with kids and babies and puts everyone involved (especially mom!) at ease. Kortney is also very creative with the products she offers and she goes above and beyond in each step of the process to create portrait art that we will treasure FOREVER. I won't work with anyone else.
- JUSTINE W.

Kortney Rivard

the founder

PHOTOGRAPHER, COACH & LOVER OF ADVENTURE

I’m a proud momma to two kiddos, ages 11 and 18.  When my 6th grade teacher told me that time goes faster and faster as you get older, I didn’t believe her, but boy, was she right!

I’ve also got two fur babies – Luna, a 10-year old black lab and Daisy, a 3-year old pittie/something/something mix (like it really matters!)

I’m also a life coach and I help women who feel stuck and want more joy, freedom and meaning in their lives believe in what’s possible for them so they can go for it and create lives they are excited to wake up to.  

I also help women love who they are and to know they are enough, just as they are, so if you’re a mom who hates pictures of yourself, I’ve got mad skillz in talking you off the ledge! :

Other fun facts about me: I have a degree in aerospace engineering, have my pilot’s license, hate peas and absolutely love the outdoors – hiking and paddle boarding, anyone?

LOCATED IN Clarksburg, MD

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LOVES Paddle boarding

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