More Mom & Me Portrait Sessions.

I've had a lot of fun helping Moms celebrate being Moms.  It's a tough job, but it's worth it in every possible way.  A big thank you to all of you who have braved middle of the night feedings, snotty noses, constant chaos and clutter,  a little attitude, and endless entertaining. But, then they smile at you or give you a big hug or snuggle in bed with you in the morning.  Then, all is right in the world.  You suddenly know your place and smile.  I know I do.

Happy Mother's Day.

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Meet Jack. A Newborn Session with the Poray Family

I'm excited to start off the New Year with a New Life.  This is Jack Poray, little brother of Charlie.  Jack is basically a minature version of Charlie.  You can see it in his eyes and his tiny mannerisms.  He showed up earlier than planned.  This, of course, was a bit stressful for Paige who hadn't painted his room and was still in the midst of the Christmas rush. This is a good sign that Jack has plans, big plans, and nothing is going to stop him.

Look out 2010!

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Charlie! A Family Portrait Session with his Parents...and Stella.

Here's Charlie.  Adorable.  Witty.  Charming.  Smart.  Funny.  Adorable.  Oh, I said that already.  And he's going to be a big brother, too.  I first photographed this family a couple of years ago when they were Baltimore City rowhome dwellers.  They've since moved to the Burbs for a little more room and grass!  What's so funny is that I, too, lived in a rowhome and well, lets just say that sometimes the fact that you can extend your arms and touch either wall fairly easily gets a little old after a while.  So, when I pulled up to their new home I chuckled because, like mine, it's 3 times the size and there's a yard!  Extremes.

Anyway.  This family was one of the first I photographed when I went into business and I probably shot one of my most favorite images with baby Charlie and his pup Stella. It's hysterical.  It's so great to see them again and see Charlie gettin' bigger and bigger.  He's into trees, trains, and worms.

Paige is having a baby!

This is Charlie & Stella!

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Emily's Birthday Portrait Session.

Emily just turned one!  So very exciting.  Her parents, Karen & Chuck, found it fitting to make a fashion statement for this very special occasion.  So, our session consisted of tutus, big pink bows, and a box of cookies...on the floor!  Yum.

Happy Birthday Emily!

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Phoenix & Shawn's Beautiful Children.

What can I say, I love this family.  They always come back for more and I can never get enough of them.  Thank you, Phoe, for sharing your family with me.  I'm always so grateful and honored.  Love ya!

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Welcome to the World, Jocelyn!

Joceyln decided she wanted to see the world three weeks sooner than she was expected.  But, this healty little nugget (that's what I like to call adorable, yummy babies) is perfect in every way.  And her parents, Jaime & Bryan, couldn't be more thriilled with her arrival.  We photographed Jocelyn within the first two weeks of her birth and she turned out to be a fabulous model.  I think she's a natural.

Congratulations Bryan & Jaime!  Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful & precious life with me.

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Beautiful Fall Light for the Jensen Family.

Veronica & Kate have a ton of energy and kept me running for an hour and a half.  But, no complaints on this end.  It keeps me in shape and on my toes.  I always go into these sessions ( a little nervous) with the mindset of not knowing what will happen.  But, anxiously awaiting to see what will.  It's so much fun seeing how their personalities unfold in front of the camera.  I know that my presense changes situations by merely becoming part of the situation.  But, there's always that fleeting moment when they let their guards down and a pureness of the subject is documented. 

So, when Tamara told me this was the first time their family had been professionally photographed it was so important to me to create images that spoke to them about who they are as a family unit.

I hope it's what they expected...or not.

Thanks so much for your trust & happiness!

Kate is a mermaid!

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