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Hi, I'm Kayla! I'm a Maryland-based professional photographer who enjoys photographing a little of everything. Originally from West Virginia, I moved to Washington DC in 2012 after completing my Bachelors of Fine Arts with a concentration in Photography and Computer Imagery from Shepherd University (Shepherdstown, WV). Since then, I have been around DC and Maryland, and currently based in Westminster, MD. 

2012 - 2015

I worked for Lifetouch National School Studios as a portrait photographer for Elementary, Underclass, and Senior school portraits for Maryland, DC, Virginia, and Pennsylvania schools.

2015 - 2022

I joined Stone Photography Inc (Bethesda, MD) where I was able to expand my professional photography experience from primarily school portraits to family and group portraiture, special events (graduations, proms, mitzvahs), corporate branding & headshots, sports, performing arts performances. 

2022 - Present

My primary professional focus is on covering special events, weddings, and family portraits.​ As of April 2024, Kayla Mahood Photography is a registered trade name under Mahood Creative Solutions, LLC. I focus on candid coverage of guests, capturing moments of joy and connection, and small details of the day to look back on for years.​

Interested in purchasing prints, booking a session, event, or creative collaboration? Please take a moment to fill out the form below! Please allow upto 72 hours for response.

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