None of us were really expecting this kind of year to be honest . When I walked into 2020 I truly said to myself this is my year. Like everyone else as they counted down the new year I was filled with excitement as I would be living in the modern “roaring 20’s” We just…
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Fairytale Maternity Session | Katie + Drake | Maryland Photographer
It had been months since I last photographed anyone. I drove up to the parking space my heart thumbing. Could I still do this? Will I mess up? Will the images turn out good? My thoughts raced as I waited for my clients to arrive. 3 years ago I photographed Katie and Drakes fabulous spring…
Read MoreThankful For You | Maryland Wedding Photographer | Cumberland, MD
If there is anything I have learned from my mother – and that’s a lot – She’s always showed me how important it is to write and express yourself – whether someone would see it or not. I remember my childhood and hanging out with her as she wrote in her endless journals while listening…
Read MoreI Read Twilight 10 Years Later | Portable Magic | Maryland Wedding Photographer
As I sit here it is a cold and rainy Tuesday on Cinco De Mayo – I hope everyone has been well and I hope you’re all continuing to remain safe. Since I’m not shooting I figured I’d continue my Portable Magic series as part of my rotation of topics. I started the book May…
Read MoreErica + Zach | Stonebridge Events | Maryland Wedding Photographer
Happy May Day my wonderful friends! Today is a day of enjoying us getting ever closer to summer! I tell you I cannot wait for warm days, sunshine, and more time to indulge in nature! With that being said, I am reminiscing on shooting and capturing the amazing weddings that i did in 2019. Erica…
Read MoreWinter Reads | Portable Magic | Maryland Wedding Photographer
Long time no see my friends – I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy! Quarantine has been kind of weird honestly and even though I’m working during the day I try to read what I can in between cleaning, cooking, and baking! I’ve been in a reading rut but I’m hoping to pull myself…
Read MorePortable Magic | April + May Books I Loved.
So, I have like 400 books and I need to read them. Yes. You read that right. FOUR HUNDRED BOOKS. I spend too much money on books. So, I wanted to start a series that I update every month and let you know what I’m reading, what I have read and also have attempted to…
Read MoreTrish + Jordan | Cumberland Country Club
Ive only been to the Cumberland Country Club once prior to Trish and Jordans wedding. It was for a senior portrait session at the VERY start of my photo journey. We decided wading shirtless and getting photos fishing was a great idea. Ben was hilarious but thats a story for another time.
Read MoreErika + Christian | Camp Rim Rock Wedding
I have never shot a campground wedding before; I had no idea what to expect! I gotta say though, Erika and Christian’s wedding was one for the books! Before their wedding day I never met the pair, all of our communication was either through Instagram or email. When I arrived to Erika’s cabin – escorted…
Read MoreKatie + Chad | Daydream Wedding
Katie and Chad’s wedding was a hell of a way to start the wedding season! From the venue down to the decor their wedding was B. E. A – utiful! I’ve never been to Daydream Venue in Ridgeley but when I pulled up to the quaint little barn I was so excited to be there.…
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