Holiday Mini-Sessions, Round One | Frederick, Maryland Family Photographer
A few highlights from my first day of Holiday Mini-Sessions… a beautiful day with four beautiful famililes. 
Let the holiday season begin! | Frederick, Maryland Family Photographer
Last weekend kicked-off what I affectionately call my crazy season; five family sessions in two days, perfect weather, and lots of hilarious kids, sweet babies, and even former students of mine (who may or may not be waaaay taller than me now)! Between this special season in my photography, football, pumpkin patch visits, and trick-or-treating around the corner, I am officially blissed out. *sigh*
The Yi family kept me smiling on Saturday afternoon; these sweet kids brought along their huge smiles and even some special toys to include in their images. J. brought his awesome airplane and C. toted her talking, stuffed panda along the way. You’ll notice that panda is missing from most of the shots here because he was busy helping me operate my camera. 
C. thought Panda would like some individual portraits, too, so she helped me take a few.
Much love to the Yi family for inviting me to capture these portraits for you!
Together | Frederick, Maryland Family Photographer
I absolutely adore this family, truly I do. Strolling the historical streets of downtown Frederick on a crisp fall afternoon can hardly be described as work, especially when you’re enjoying time with a family like the Purcells. A year ago this month, they welcomed a fifth addition to their family, and as a photographer, that means even more Purcell cuteness to capture now! The love this family shares for each other is truly unique; capturing their smiles and the tightly-knit bond they share is always enjoyable for me. Much love to the Purcell family for inviting me to capture these images for you!
And baby makes five… | Frederick, Maryland Family Photographer
Sweet goodness, I love photographing families…especially when they are friends of mine! The Estridge family are not only my friends, but wonderfully, my neighbors, too. Heather nominated the Legge family for last year’s Giving is Awesome Campaign, winning the Legge family and her family a portrait session with me. We walked around Baker Park for these images on a gorgeous evening…so exciting to already see the leaves starting to turn with the season! I love fall!
The Estridges are expecting a new addition to their family this November, and I’m already so excited to introduce myself and my camera to baby girl Estridge! Lots of love to the four of you during this exciting time in your family’s life!
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!
