Three Generations of Smiles | New Market, Maryland Family Photographer

This session was especially amazing because this family is spread across the globe…for a few days, they were able to be together here in Maryland. We captured these images at Lake Linganore in New Market–such a fun spot to relax and play with family! Sisters Carrie and Hallie requested we capture images of their kids, their immediate families, and together with their wonderful father. Hallie’s family is en route back to Abu Dhabi after a busy trip here to the States…warm wishes for your safe travel home. Love to your entire family for a special night!

Holiday Mini-Sessions Announcement!

Christmas in July!? Well, of course!

I’ve scheduled two dates for holiday mini-sessions this year, both in late October and both in gorgeous downtown Frederick. These are shorter, 30-minute sessions that include family portraits and individual shots of your children (and pets, if you want!). Expect 10-12 proofed images in a private, online gallery following your session and the specialty items detailed within your selected package. You’ll also get to enjoy a 10% discount on additional holiday cards and specialty items, including professional prints and digital files on CD.

Please contact me soon to reserve your family’s spot; two spots have already been filled!

Treat your family to this special gift this year!

A Walk in the Park | Frederick, Maryland Family Photographer

An evening session this weekend combined some of my favorite things…photography, downtown Frederick, meeting a new family, and the sounds of live music. Can I really call this a ‘job’?!

Meet the incredible Paulsgrove family, who drove from West Virginia to meet me in Baker Park on Sunday. Baker Park is such a versatile space for family portraits; a covered bridge, bell tower, weeping willows, rustic doors, stone walls, and gorgeous row homes all in one walkable space!

Much love to the Paulsgroves for inviting me to capture these images of your family…thank you for such a special night!

Lauren, Brunswick High School :: Frederick, Maryland Portrait Photographer

Four years ago, this gorgeous girl sat in my 5th grade classroom, bright-eyed and eager to learn. She was a teacher’s dream–positive attitude, a friend to everyone, contageous smile, driven to learn, and has amazing parents, to boot. Fast forward, and you’re looking at that same terrific smile, albeit a little older now. Lauren enters her Freshman year at Brunswick High this fall and wanted to celebrate this milestone in her life with some fun portraits.

This is What Courage Looks Like | Frederick, Maryland Family Photographer

Carrie was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblast Leukemia in September 2008, after months of what she described to me as constant fatigue. On a typical weekday morning, she collapsed in her driveway before leaving to take her children to school and herself to work. Tests were run, scans were taken, and the Legge family’s life was forever changed. She was rushed to Johns Hopkins for immediate treatment.

Carrie remained at Johns Hopkins for chemo treatments and a bone marrow transplant for six months, returning home to her husband and children in March 2009. Carrie and family are now celebrating 100% remission of her illness.

It’s no wonder why this amazing family was nominated for a portrait session during my “Giving is Awesome” campaign. The Legge family shares a tightly-knit bond that is secured by their faith in God and their deep love for one another. They are a shining example of courage; four gorgeous children who missed their mom tremendously while she underwent treatment, a father balancing his time between his children and his wife, and a mother fighting to return home to her family.

Our session was filled with tons of laughter and smiles; the kids even brought a soccer ball, football, and baseball to throw around in-between shots. I didn’t even have to encourage them to get closer to one another while I shot family photographs. One courageous family, closer than ever.

Lucky | Frederick, Maryland Children’s Photographer

Sessions like this one make me melt–three sisters, two hours, lots of love and even a little nit-picking at one another. Real life, documented.

I had the pleasure of teaching the oldest when she was only in the 5th grade; she begins her second year of high school this fall and before I know it, I’ll be watching her walk the stage to accept her diploma. I’m lucky to know these sisters and love witnessing their growth and the undeniable bond that they share.

Amazing family. Gorgeous girls. Beautiful day. Lucky me!

Thank you to the K family for inviting me to capture these sweet memories for you once again!

Energy! :: Frederick, Maryland Children’s Photographer

I imagine this family’s house is filled with tons of energy–two adorable boys running around, making up games together, and laughing hysterically until it hurts! They were tons of fun to photograph downtown over the weekend, despite a little rain during the session. We even ended the session atop a Frederick City fire company’s engine! Lots of love to the R. family for inviting me to capture these memories for you.

Sweet Siblings! | Frederick, Maryland Family Photographer

These precious four couldn’t be any more adorable…we played at Nalln Pond and Farm House on Fort Detrick’s base this past Saturday. Lots of smiles, tons of laughter, and I even got some hugs during the session. The weather is perfect for some fresh family portraits!

Lots of love to the I. family for inviting me to photograph your gorgeous children!

Almost Two! :: Frederick, Maryland Child Photographer

I had the pleasure of meeting sweet Gianna yesterday afternoon, on a cool but sunny day in downtown Frederick.  I brought Gianna balloons to celebrate and she was thrilled to parade the streets with them during our session!  As you can imagine, we had a lot of onlookers because she is so ridiculously adorable.  Even the South Market Street firefighters invited her to sit on a fire truck and gifted her a special fire hat.   Gianna talked lovingly about her brother, Dora the Explorer, and her favorite songs…and even had  enough energy at the end of our session to sport some colorful fluorescent sunglasses and a bright pink tutu.

 Lots of love to the K. family for inviting me to document this special chapter of Gianna’s life.  Happy Bithday, precious girl!