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Beautiful Belly | Maternity Photographer, Outer Banks, NC

Friday, October 4, 2013

Can you believe this is my first ‘official’ maternity session? I don’t know why I don’t stop every belly on the street and demand photos like these for them. I absolutely loved taking and editing these. It seems like forever when you’re actually pregnant, but in perspective, it’s only 9 short months of your whole life. It’s an amazing thing to be able to grow people and Allison looks fabulous doing it! She makes it look so easy and perfect even when she’s chasing after her son Asher, who has some of the most amazing baby blue eyes I’ve ever seen.

This sunlight was amazinggggg.

This is a fun one for me because it’s a little more editorial and candid looking. I love it!

I need to see this picture in a Ralph Lauren Kids magazine pronto. Can you believe those wavy blond locks blowing in the breeze!

Holy. Cow. This picture is one of my all time favorites. The bokeh in the background is ridiculous!

Those moments of calm where you just bond with that little person inside of you, wondering who they’re going to become. This one gives me chills and a warm fuzzy feeling at the same time.

I love that Asher is showing off his belly too!

Can you say gorgeous? Look at that perfect pregnancy glow!

*Bling*

This kid was running everywhere! It was a miracle to get these two in the same shot! But I’m so glad I did. These will be such a great memory to look back on. The time when it was just Asher, waiting for his little brother to arrive.

Belly in the sunlight <3

So I’m not going to brag or anything, but I did feel this little guy hiccup at the end of the session. I can’t wait to meet him in a few short weeks! I hope you enjoyed these as much as I do! Pregnancy is a really beautiful, magical time and I’m so happy I could help Allison and her family cherish the quiet time they once had before their adorable number two comes along.

Don’t forget to check me out on Facebook and Instagram for behind the scenes looks, teasers and great stuff coming up with emiB (not to mention, super cute pictures of my little guy, Jesse!)

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Extra Stuff! | Frederick, MD Photographer

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Hey guys! So we’re going out of town today and heading down to the Outer Banks. Two of my best friends are getting married, maybe you’ve heard of them, I only post about them all the time! Haha. I had a few random little things to post about, so I’m making a ‘gumbo’ post of sorts.
As I was looking through Ashley and Eric’s completed engagement images I took last fall, I noticed something. They were my first engagement session ever, so I was making sure I had the quintessential poses and feel that I see all over my favorite photographers pages. But looking back, it didn’t do a great job showing off how fun and silly they are! So I went through all of the unedited ones and picked out a few really great ones, some were outtakes where they were laughing at each other, some I just wanted to see differently, and I re-edited them. Here are a few of my favorites:

Two days until their beautiful, amazing wedding!

And since this is an |Extra| post, I wanted to show off the little project a friend and I put together. This her adorable pup, Maddie and the layout we have planned for a lonely wall in her living room. The squares are 8x8s and they will be framed, but this is the basic idea. I had so much fun trying something new and Maddie was a fantastic client.

And in other news, fall mini’s are available! Such a great deal. Life moves so fast, and believe me, I know about keeping to a budget, but this session fits so nicely with both of those guidelines. Only 20 simple minutes and you get 5 beautiful images on a CD to use however you want! You can upload them to your favorite online holiday card designer, print a few wallets or small prints to frame for family, or get one made into a big canvas to hang over your fire place!
It doesn’t have to be fancy and stressful, I love to get you just how you are. Fall is all about scarves and boots and cider and changing leaves. Just show up and fall will work with you!

I hope you guys liked my crazy, random gumbo of a post. 🙂
Hopefully it will be lovely for their wedding, and for our weekend at the beach (probably the last nice one of the season).
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Headshots! | Portrait Photographer, Frederick, MD

Friday, September 20, 2013

Originally, since Jason and I are friends, when he asked me to do some headshots for him, I was just going to make it kind of casual (I don’t always post everything I do). But when we had so much fun shooting these and after I finished editing them, I thought to myself, “I really love these, I should definitely blog this.” So, you’re welcome everyone- because Jason really worked it.

dance!

Music: I’m really loving “Royals” by Lorde and “Walks Like Rihanna” by The Wanted

Coffee: Please go and get a Salted Caramel Mocha from Starbucks. Like, right now. (I go halvsies on the pumps because I think it’s perfectly sweet with just 2 and 2.) Salt and chocolate are BFF in my book these days.

I have some exciting things coming up! So stay tuned!

Powder Paint Fight! | Family Photographer; Outer Banks, NC

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

I have been so excited about this session since we started talking about it at the beginning of the summer. I’ve seen powder paint sessions before, mostly engagements or gender reveal sessions, but I knew this idea would be perfect for Amber and Hailey. These two are so creative, artistic and colorful. Hailey wants to be an artist when she grows up and Amber loves all things rainbow colored. This session was one of the most fun I’ve ever had, maybe it’s because they are some of my best friends, but maybe it had to do with colored powder flying this way and that. Even I didn’t escape uncolored and neither did my camera, but thankfully it’s basically just corn starch and can be patted and wiped off of most surfaces. It was totally worth it.

So before we got crazy, we decided to take some beautiful iconic ‘by the beach’ photos.

And then it started…!

How crazy amazing is that yellow on her skin?

I love these colors!

Sort of a before and after the chaos!

Such a cute shot, she reminds me of a little fairy blowing fairy dust

Can you even believe the fierceness of the photo below? Hailey is a straight up warrior right now.

I knew I wanted to get a shot of Amber’s beautiful tattoo, but by the end it was so covered we had to pour some water over it so we could see it! See what I mean about rainbows? It matches the rest of the session so perfectly! It says, “One step at a time”. Let’s not forget the awesome crackle pedicures they have. It’s all in the details.

So. Colorful! And Amber’s turn for her fierce warrior face.

I couldn’t pick a favorite so I made it into one strip image. The process is my favorite.

SUCH a fun session you guys. And so perfect for this Mama-Daughter power duo.

Ok so while you’re here, let’s also talk about booking. I’m currently only taking clients and shooting sessions on weekends. That means you only have 8 (at the very most) chances of booking a session in a month (that is if my family doesn’t have any personal weekend plans). So if your little one’s birthday is coming up, or your due date is right around the corner: Don’t Wait!

E-mail me with the type of session and the date you’re interested in and we’ll work out the details together.

Check out the Mini Session option under the Investment tab above. It’s only a half hour (and a little easier on the wallet.) A perfect balance for the busy and the budget conscious.

I’m taking a weekend to go down to Raleigh, NC in December probably the 14th or the 21st. So if you’re around that area and want a session please e-mail me ASAP because I can only squeeze in a few and I’ve already booked a newborn session! I know it’s a busy time of the year, but who wouldn’t love a snowy couples session in the city? Or a lifestyle session of your family baking holiday cookies? Spread the word and contact me with any questions!

Anyone else start devouring everything pumpkin flavored in sight? *raises hand*

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Mason’s Mini Session | Frederick, MD Child Photographer

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

It has been so pretty outside lately. Not too sticky hot, not too breezy cool. Fall is creeping around the corner, you guys! I was a little hesitant to accept fall as eagerly as some, but now that Labor Day has passed, I’m getting excited. I had the pleasure of spending some time outside with Mason last week. He is the nephew of one of my best friends, and Mason and my son, Jesse hang out a bit, so I was really looking forward to this session. When I was planning it out, I just knew I had to take advantage of the beautiful weather and the setting sun. Between that golden glow, and his adorably warm smile, this mini session is the perfect End of Summer session.