Happy Valentine's Day

So, we've been busy here :) I'm getting ready to post a few of my favorite photos from Boudoir Weekend II and want to wish all of my followers and fans a Happy Valentine's Day and share this picture of my son below. It reads..."Dear Mom, You are special to me because you are intelligent and focused and motivated. From Joey". I have no idea where the kid gets that stuff, all I know is that this Valentine's day is the greatest of all time.

Deb, Jacob, Sophie & Bekah: Family/Lifestyle Photography, Annapolis, MD

I love the perfect, unperfect family photo.

You learn a lot when you walk through the doors of someone’s home -- you're basically taking an intimate peak at their lives – what they do and who they are. I am beyond ecstatic to shoot Deb’s wedding later this year, however I was absolutely honored to have been welcomed into their home to have the opportunity to capture a few moments with her family. 

When I arrived, I was instantly at home when I walked through their door -- cluttered with kids’ schoolwork, art projects, and her work, it looked almost exactly like my house. Comfortable, lived in, and a reflection of everything they do...

Some of Deb's work. I absolutely love the colors and detail.

Deb is a local artist who does incredible work with paint and ceramic and she is a mom to three unbelievably beautiful and talented children...

Meet Jacob who is not only an amazing artist and a budding photographer, but a fantastic musician in making as well.

This is Sophie whose favorite part of school is recess and she is a sports superstar (she won her most recent basketball game – Go Sophie!)

And Bekah who introduced me to her tree house and showed me some of her own art.

 Oh don't forget Harley...

  

I absolutely love when sessions like this come along and I cannot wait until my next lifestyle session. (Btw, check out the girls' treehouse and a few other favorites on our facebook page)

Boudoir Weekend! - Boudoir Photography, Baltimore, MD

Ok, so you are probably wondering, hey where are the photos from that super sexy Boudoir weekend? Well...I've been sworn to absolute secrecy as these sessions were dedicated to a few lucky sweethearts. So they will be blogged about in a later post. Instead enjoy this less exciting pose one of my clients insisted was sexy, haha. We did, indeed, have way too much fun!

Peyton & Lilly: Infant and Child Photography, Baltimore-Annapolis, MD

I am so lucky to have the opportunity to photograph these two lovely ladies again :) Please see a couple of more images on my facebook page (and be sure to "like" it). 

Baby A.: Newborn Photography, Savage, Maryland

Ok, I so I know I've been promising this exciting new blog. Well, its a little more than I can handle so I had to call in some help from a pro, BUT in the meantime, here is this super sweet itty bitty newborn :)

 

Hey! 2 announcements...

There are only 3 slots left in the Boudoir Weekend. So c'mon ladies and join us for a fun! Check out out my earlier post for FAQs. Or just give me a call with any questions, sessions may be split into 30min slots @$30 if you want to bring a friend!

AND...while I'm hammering out the details of my newly designed blog, read about one of the fun features I'll have....

I love, love, love the 365 Projects that many of my fellow photographers put together and I’ve been dying to do one too…but I just don’t have the discipline to get it done and the same thing goes for the abbreviated 52 weeks version. So I decided to come up with something a little different. Every month I’m going to feature a local artist (writer, painter, singer) or entrepreneur. I’ll photograph them, conduct a mini interview, write a little blurb and post it on my blog -- giving me a much, much needed outlet for my creativity and a really cool opportunity to flex my photojournalism skills.

Now the nerdy business side of me sees the marketing potential for both of us while the geeky artist in me sees an opportunity to work with people and places that I wouldn’t normally get the opportunity to shoot. After all, aside from being an artist, I’m a lover of local entrepreneurship.  Everyone and anyone who has attempted to venture out on their own knows that it’s no easy feat – especially in this economy. And while there is absolute beauty in running your own successful business there’s a whole lot of W.T.F’ing  and O.M.G.'ing that goes along with those blood, sweat and tears.

So with all that said...in just a few short days, check back as I'm going *finally* to be able to welcome to my new feature...

12 Months…Viewing the world through someone else’s lens. 

(so check back really, really soon, ok!)

Boudoir Weekend! - Boudoir Photography, Baltimore, MD

So my first ever Boudoir weekend was a hit! I have to admit I wasn't exactly sure what to expect. I arrived at the hotel with my event manager Jenn armed with all of my backdrops, lighting, and a gian bag of props. However, the room was everything we expected - modern and chic! Fellow photographer Erin Morris joined us for the last few sessions as well. All the ladies were fun and amazing to work with. Thanks to all the gals that came out to have fun! Here's peek at some of these beautiful women (and a special thanks to the ladies who were kind enough to share)...

 

Don't forget to see a few other favorites on our facebook page!