Maternity
Newborn
Children
Family
Ok, so I have to say that I just LOVE it when a client takes me off guard. A typical newborn session is nervous parents, crying babies, perfect accessories, and everything matched to a T. Imagine my surprise when I turn (like I always do) to ask this dad, “what are you going to wear for your pictures?”, and he says, “I’m wearing a black tshirt under this shirt.” GREAT! Let’s see it. And this, ladies and gents, is what you get when you let a dad just express himself naturally… as it should be.
what’s not to love about this?
Of course, we caught some sweet moments, and like all newborn images, you just can’t help but ooh and aah… so precious….
This same day I had the pleasure of photographing sweet Casey. She’s been around the studio 3 times now, and each time she just blossoms into such sweet beauty. How sweet is this?
Quote for the day:
“Humor is the great thing, the saving thing. The minute it crops up, all our irritation and resentments slip away, and a sunny spirit takes their place.”
~Mark Twain
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A little sweet, a little messy, an itty bitty newborn to love… I am so thrilled to have been part of such a beautiful family. Yum. Yum. Love it when it all comes together like this!
Quote for the day:
“A little girl is sugar and spice and everything nice – especially when she’s taking a nap.”
~Author Unknown
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There’s nothing quite like a cold, rainy, drizzled day to get the blood flowing! We shot this at the John Dickinson Plantation down in Dover, Delaware. It was rainy, but the weather was perfectly suited for these two kids, and I LOVE that their mom and dad are from the North Western US and the rain didn’t phase them a bit. Trust me, I tried to reschedule (dude – it was COLD and WET, and under armour can only go so far!) but I’m so glad they talked me into sucking it up and shooting anyway. Beautiful, beautiful.
Quote for the day:
“Don’t knock the weather; nine-tenths of the people couldn’t start a conversation if it didn’t change once in a while.” ~Kin Hubbard
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Really it’s no exaggeration when I say that my eyes nearly popped out of their sockets when this little darling was carried into my studio draped in a custom pink skull and crossbones blanket, wearing a custom zebra printed fuzzy jacket, and my heart nearly stopped when her gorgeous mom pulled a brown hat with a skull and crossbones symbol out for her to wear. H E A V E N!
Beautiful baby. Beautiful parents. Fun was had by all!
It really is no surprise the styling that came with this little bundle… her mom runs a fantastic spa in Elkton Maryland. Envy Spa and Salon is located off of Bridge Street and they offer amazing spa treatments from hair, to nails, to facials to massage. Take a minute to check out their website and try it for yourself!
Quote for the day:
“Follow your passion, and success will follow you.”
~Arthur Buddhold
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One of my new year’s resolutions is to cook more. I’ll be honest, I’m not a huge fan of the process – the cleanup, the mixing, the waiting, blah blah blah… it’s all too much. But, I’m giving it my all, and trying at least 1 new recipe a week. This week’s recipe was AWESOME. If they all went this easily I might just cook a little more. 
~~ Yum!!!
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Longwood Gardens certainly is the hot spot this year! Last year, we rocked it out in Old New Castle, but this year, it’s all about Longwood… and I love it!
18 months and on the MOVE. This little guy gave me (and his mom and dad) a run for our money! What a fun, exciting age – to explore and smile and just have no worries in the world. How nice would it be to embrace that for just 1 day? Soon, his life will be flipped on its axis – mom’s having another baby soon! I can’t wait to see the changes in this little man as he grows, and as he realizes his big brother status… what a journey!
some of my favorites…
just one black and white…
Quote for the day:
“I still get wildly enthusiastic about little things…. I play with leaves. I skip down the street and run against the wind.”
~Leo Buscaglia
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What a beautiful location!! I never know what I’m going to find when I arrive at a client’s house, and sometimes I’m taken aback by the sheer beauty surrounding this area. We shot these at their home, which is surrounded by nature’s beauty every which way you look.. tall trees, beautiful fall colors, and just peace and silence. I truly fell in love with this location!
So much fun, a genuinely HAPPY family, and really stunning photographs.
Quote for the day:
Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all.
~Stanley Horowitz
Have you ever seen anything more beautiful? a little sugar, a little spice, and a ton of fun at Ridley Creek. Their mom was so excited to just capture this time in their lives – a fleeting moment in time when they still look innocent, and sweet, and carefree. That’s not to say that these two beautiful girls can’t level you with one glance – they totally can! But they haven’t honed in on the power behind that yet, and that is what we strive to capture… embracing the innocence that remains.
Quote for the day:
“How do people make it through life without a sister?”
~Sara Corpening
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I can remember this guy when he was just a little peanut on his dad’s arm.. it’s always so amazing to me how different these kids look when they come back a year later. They look nothing like that wrinkled, new baby I photographed – and it’s the most joyous thing for me to see them growing so vibrantly!
We shot at Gibraltar with a wandering child, chased by his parents, and all three of them chased by 4 grandparents! So fun!
Quote for the day:
“Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.”
~Jane Howard
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We were shooting at Gibraltar – about 10 seconds before the rain descended upon us – and it was a spectacular day! Two great kids who loved to explore, and LOVED to be photographed… it’s so great when I find that connection to a family, or to two kids, and it’s even better when it comes through my lens just the way I intended for it to.
Quote for the day:
“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.”
~Confucius
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