loving what I do

These are the days I work long hard hours for! xoxxo Kerry & Scott

“Maria- The slideshow took my breath away!! I never in my wildest dreams thought that pictures could capture so much from our wedding but you managed to do just that!! Thank you again!! You have no idea how thankful we are for the wonderful talent and job that you do”

– Kerry & Scott 4-2-13

gwenie and evie- headshots

I was so excited when Angela emailed me about taking some headshots of her two cutie pie little girls, Gwenie & Evie. Their family drove all the way to Baltimore from Texas for the holidays so I was so lucky to have met them while they were here. Gwenie and Evie are so natural in front of the camera, and so cute! They should be, as you can catch glimpses of them on Toddlers and Tiaras!!! Can’t wait to see them on TV and be able to say “I photographed her!”

 

Best of luck ladies on all your pageant endeavors!

sarah + dave = engaged!

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miss charlotte

I first met this cutie pie in the spring. We did a photo shoot at my house which went …ehhh OK. Charlotte was not so keen on taking photos… but she opened right up this time. She started walking just in time for her birthday photos so it was a perfect time to capture her new skills, and by the end we were best friends, well next to her Elmo.

 

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its been a long time…..

Well, its been a long time since I last blogged. I know its not one of my strong suits, this whole blogging thing, and well 2012 was a busy year for me, a great year but busy.

In addition to shooting, editing, and raising one adorable little boy … I was also planning a wedding, 3 hours away. Lets be honest, I go to a lot of weddings, so mine had to be more unique, more awesome, and in comparison, the most amazing wedding ever. I didn’t have high standards at all. Lucky for everyone reading my blog, I didn’t get into everything about the planning.

It was a perfect day. 76 degrees and sunny (I think I would have preferred cloudy). Minor stress from not being in charge and photographing it myself but end of the day it could not not have gone better- and I married the most wonderful man and best father in the world. He even cried when he saw me 🙂 The hardest part was not having my dad there, but I know he was looking down on us and loving it.

The reception was amazing, great food and fabulous music by the Rollerblades. Here is a list of my most fabulous vendors!

More photos to come!

Band: Rollerblades -90’s cover band

Florist: Perry Hall Florist- Kathy Sanner

Invitations, paper products, spoons, decor : Me!

Venue & Caterer: Chanteclaire Farm, McHenry MD

Officiant: Family friend

Bridesmaid Dresses: ArmoursansAnguish on Esty

Bridal Gown: Garnish Boutique – Mia

photo credit: Jill Gately

\ photo credit: Jill Gately

 

Now that it is 2013…. I am resolved to be a better blogger… lets keep our fingers crossed I stay on it!!!!

katie + billy = engage

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I had such a great time in Annapolis with Katie & Billy for their engagement session. I am so happy to be working with this couple, I photographed Katie’s brother’s wedding a couple years ago and just recently their newest addition, little William.

Katie & Billy are getting married June 2013 at Hayfields Country Club!

kate + shawn = engaged!

I was so so so excited to hear from Kate when she was planning her wedding. I do a lot of work with Kate’s mom Sue with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and cannot wait to have a Nolan wedding, and also to get to have Sue actually be in a photo (she always refuses!) I met up with Kate & Shawn in Mt Washington one evening and has such a good time walking around and just finding cool places for photos. Both of them have so much personality that they were a breeze to work with. Only Kate would tie me down to shoot a wedding a week before my own (probably good though to be working!)
see, there is all that personality!LOVE the red shoes!I think Kate has the more expressive eyes, gorgeous blues!
I am so excited for their wedding this September at the Baltimore Country Club!

ashley + neil = engaged!

When I first met with Ashley, I think we sat chatting for hours about everything. She is so sweet and I loved their proposal story.. he surprised her for sure! Helen met up with this adorable couple for their engagement session and had a blast. We are so excited to be shooting their wedding next weekend!!! Good luck!!!