Calling all witches and wizards! I am so excited to share my very favorite silhouette session from this summer. This is a Harry Potter loving family, and when Mom asked if wands would show up well enough in the photograph, I got super excited. I love Harry Potter, but I've never done HP-themed silhouettes before. They looked awesome, but I decided they needed some photoshop magic to look truly magical. A wizard's duel, right at the instant of spell release. What are they casting? I think next time I want to try … [Read more...]
a piece of your history
Once a client books a Storytelling Signature Session with me, we sit down to start planning. There is so much more that goes into your session than simply showing up with a camera. I work to make sure these sessions are low stress, but still catching all the right moments in your family. The little stories are the most important The key part of this is working with you to come up with your photo wishlist. You are the expert to your family, and I want to learn what are the moments that you cherish, what are your kids' habits and … [Read more...]
Family photos – where do you spend your time?
Recently, I had the pleasure of working with a local family of five on some documentary-style photos of their every day life together. At first, I assumed these photos would take place in their home. That's where most families spend most of their time. But you see- these beautiful people are not like most families. Pamela recently assumed ownership of the ever-popular My Gym in Bel Air. My Gym happens to be THE place to go when you have little kids. The kids work on motor skills without ever realizing they are learning anything. … [Read more...]
dogs in silhouette?
The countdown is on for the first silhouette session of the summer and I can't wait!! So today I'm looking back to a family from last summer's sessions. Three energetic and athletic kids- all with warm and cheerful personalities, and they brought the family dog with them! Can I bring my dog? I get a lot of questions about bringing dogs to these sessions so I thought I'd take some time to address it here. Dogs on leashes are always welcome to these sessions. After all, they are a member of your family! However, we only do a few … [Read more...]
Silhouette Portraits are for Everyone!
Silhouette portraits have been opened for booking to my VIP list- but don't worry- if you aren't on the list, they will open to the general public at the end of the month if space remains. In the flurry of emails, there were two repeat questions that I thought I'd share with you here. Are silhouette sessions just for the kids? The number one question this year is about the kids. While yes, the majority of silhouettes I photograph are of the kids- it's not just for the kids. It's for the whole family! I always encourage Moms and Dads to … [Read more...]
Getting in the Photo
Every year around Mother's Day, I hold a little celebration of motherhood. Moms are the picture takers, the memory makers, the keeper of stories and the family's legacy. But if you were to go through the photographs, Moms are also often invisible. There is no proof at all that we existed. And that breaks my heart. Eventually, all that we leave behind are our stories. And it's so much easier to tell a story with a photo. It helps us to remember the details. It illustrates. It doesn't just accent the story- it helps bring the story … [Read more...]
Family Portraits in the Fall
Today we are looking back to a fall family portrait for some beautiful Christmas cards! We met at the Liriodendron Mansion in Bel Air, MD on a cold and sunny morning. But you'd never know it was cold from the smiles on this little guy's face. If you are curious, you can see their family portrait session from the year before here- on a fall day that ended up unusually warm instead! I'm lucky to have been photographing this family since Mom and Dad were engaged, so from that post, you can go down the rabbit hole of other blog entries and … [Read more...]
Silhouette Portraits
Sometimes silhouette sessions are of the whole family, and sometimes they are just the kids. There really isn't a wrong way to do them. It's so easy to tailor this session to your unique family and their personalities. This family is blessed with 4 athletic children and Mom wanted to celebrate their talents in silhouette. We had a blast posing with lacrosse sticks, footballs, and basketballs, doing cartwheels and leaping through the air. The sky was pretty unique that night. It looked like we were doomed for a stormy looking sky … [Read more...]
Mommy and Me
The trees are beginning to bud, the weather is warming up- spring is in the air! And with spring comes an annual tradition- the Mommy and Me portrait event! I believe that Moms need to be in the picture. We don't want to look back on the childhood of our kids and realize that we are largely invisible. We are important. We should be seen. With that in mind, the Mommy and Me event was born. Timed to coincide near Mother's Day, it's a space to carve out in celebration of YOU and how much your children love you. These portraits … [Read more...]
memories at home
Documentary portrait sessions are my passion. Creating tangible records of your every day life- albums you can hold, photographs to frame- these pictures are your insurance policy for your memory. Cementing the details of your life with kids, how you spend your time together, habits and quirks- all of these details should be celebrated because they change so quickly. I also understand how it can be overwhelming to consider booking your own documentary session. Will you know what to do, will it feel awkward, will the kids cooperate? I … [Read more...]
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