Limited Edition Children's Heirloom Fairy Portrait Sessions in Havre de Grace, Maryland

One of my favorite in studio sessions is a fairy portrait shoot. I love creating these heirloom children's portraits because they are just magical. The kids really enjoy their experience, too. Often, the little fairy princess wants to stay and play in the set after we are done or asks to change into a second outfit and do another set of portraits. (I have an extensive collection of costumes and props.)


Here is a sneak peek of a recent session with a lovely girl who is younger than the 3-9 year old range of most my fairies, but who is so sweet and has the BEST manners! We had fun with her session and she did an amazing job.

These Enchanted Forest Fairy Days have special pricing. They are $79 for the session and an 8x10 deluxe print. I will be offering fairy portraits on April 11th and 12th  in the studio in Havre de Grace, MD. To book your little girl's magical photography appointment, call 410-378-4521 or contact me by e-mail or through facebook's messenger.

On Location Senior Portraits in Cecil County, Maryland

Does going on location to create senior portraits with a fashion edge during a session designed around you sound like the experience you want? This senior's session was held in two locations in Cecil County - Colora and the historic town of Port Deposit, Maryland.

These styled sessions include up to three locations and three to five outfit changes. This particular lovely young woman is not finished, as we will meet up again after she has her team uniform to create additional images. I often schedule a dual appointment slot for seniors who play sports or have other interests because they want to have some portraits done with outfits they don't have yet or want to focus on fashion one day and their horse the next.

Want to experience a fashion edges shoot designed around your interests and ideas for your senior portraits? Call, e-mail or facebook me to set up your session for 2015.

On Location Senior Portraits in Cecil County, Maryland

We had a lot of fun putting together ideas for this senior portrait session in Port Deposit, Maryland. One of the reasons I ask those questions about hobbies and interests when booking a session is so we can pull together props to do fun styled images that mean something to the senior. This is part of a recent session with one of my favorite clients - a very talented and sweet young woman who enjoys books:

 

 

  

Grace and Dave - Edgewood Wedding - Harford County, Maryland

I really enjoyed creating wedding portraits of one of my favorite people and her groom this fall! The wedding ceremony was in a lovely little country church and the reception was held at the Richlin Ballroom in Edgewood, Maryland. It was a nice, relaxed venue with a very attentive staff.

Some images from their save the date/bridal portrait session:

(I really encourage my clients to consider a bridal or post wedding session. It is a fun way to get some lovely portraits without worrying about holding up the wedding guests and a chance to put on that spectacular wedding gown again before you send it to be dry cleaned and stored away.)

At the church in Churchville, Maryland:

At the Richlin Ballroom in Edgewood, Maryland:

 

Claudia and Jonathan - Elk Manor Winery - North East - Cecil County, Maryland Wedding Photographer

If you are looking for a venue in the North East, Maryland area, be sure to check out Elk Manor Winery. This lovely spot has gorgeous buildings, a vineyard, a beach and a very nice tented pavilion. It is a perfect spot for outdoor weddings and the pavilion will keep you dry if the weather doesn't cooperate.

I was honored to photograph Claudia and Jonathan's wedding this month at the winery. They are such an amazing couple and the day was so special!

Be Still Week 4 - Light

I love natural light. Natural light early in the morning. 5 or 6 am and all is serene... I actually found this basket in the bathroom at the condo I was staying in at Rehoboth Beach. I took it to a few spots before I found the light I wanted.

Be Still Week 3 - Peony Awakened

I put together a whole series of styled still life photos with a peony, a shabby green children's chair and a gauze scarf I hand dyed with eco-friendly natural dyes. At the last minute, I pulled out my iPad and took this shot. It ended up being my favorite and I processed the photo completely with apps. Here's Peony Awakened:

A close second? Consider the Lilies. (Referencing the Sermon on the Mount. Many scholars think that the lilies in the famous verse actually were anemones or poppies.) For this one, I used a rustic crate and burlap as styling elements.