Free Family Portrait Mini Photoshoot | Black Maternal Health Week

Fri Apr 17 2026 at 11:30 am to 04:30 pm UTC-04:00

Southwest Library | Washington

Mary's Center Healthy Start
Publisher/HostMary's Center Healthy Start
Free Family Portrait Mini Photoshoot | Black Maternal Health Week
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Free professional family portraits for expecting and postpartum families in Washington, DC, Wards 7 & 8, celebrating Black Maternal Health.
About this Event

Join Mary’s Center Healthy Start for a Free Family Mini Photoshoot in recognition of Black Maternal Health Week. Expectant and postpartum families are invited to participate in a short photography session and receive access to a private online gallery of their images.

Spots are limited, and registration is required to reserve a photo session.


Families will be able to select their favorite photos from the gallery for professional retouching.

Black Maternal Health Week highlights the importance of supporting Black families during pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. This event creates a joyful opportunity to celebrate families and recognize the strength and resilience of parents and their children.



Plus:

Mary's Center Healthy Start staff will be available to share information about our free home-visiting program and support eligible pregnant families living in Wards 7 and 8 with enrollment.



What Families Will Receive
  • Professionally retouched photos
  • Access to a private online gallery to view and select favorite images
  • Small giveaways while supplies last
  • A family portrait experience celebrating Black Maternal Health Week


👶🏽Who Should Attend / Quién Debe Asistir
  • Washington, DC residents living in Wards 7 & 8 who are pregnant or parenting a child up to 12 months old
  • Family members are welcome to join the photos


Cost
Free

Registration is required to reserve a photo session.


Extras

Families will receive instructions after the event on how to access their photo gallery and select their favorite images for retouching.

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Event Venue

Southwest Library, 900 Wesley Place Southwest, Washington, United States

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