An Honest Moment

Again, I will share the image that changed me. We got the chance to capture the most beautiful 6-day-old baby girl with her family last week. Mommy looked AMAZING at not even a week out. There were adorable kisses, hugs, snuggles, and laughter. We captured all this; it was beautiful. And then there was this shot - in between shots. The new mother was not posing, was not aware of the camera, was simply and beautifully looking at her new baby daughter who until very recently had only been imagined. There was a stillness and the baby felt it, and settled into the grace of it. And Brian, ever the artist, felt it and snapped this shot. And there it is. The art of that stillness. The weight of that moment. This image reminds me to look at my daughter, now six-years-old, and just as fascinating and special to me as she was in that first week of life. To look at her. And to see her. To breath into that space of stillness and simply love my child.

Basket Full of Love

This beautiful girl is so loved and so lucky. Welcome to the world, wee baby girl.

All Together!

Thank you so much to the Tucker family for allowing us to stay at your home in GA during our visit. We had a great time. We hope you enjoy the images of your adorable children as much as we enjoyed capturing them for you.

A Model Family

Silly daddies and cuddly mommies always make the sitting more fun for everyone. Keep it fun, loving, and relaxed! A model family!

This is the shot.

This is the shot. I go through the images we capture. We always capture the images that meet the client's goals. That's a given. But there's always one picture for me. One that breaks my heart.

I gasp.

I sigh.

I smile.

I gaze.



I don't care who likes it, or who appreciates it, or who understands it. I love it. This is the shot.

How They've Grown!

We love repeat clients for a few reasons. It's great to know they appreciate our work. It's fun to see how the kids have grown and changed. And in the case of this particular family, they are just amazing people. Such a fun and gracious group of people is a joy to capture whenever their family vacation brings them to the Bay.

Laughter, Dancing, and Love

The most remarkable thing about Krisin and Lorne's wedding day was the laughter. With a focus on fun and candid images, we enjoyed every moment we spent photographing their joyful day. Chesapeake City, MD was a picturesque town in which to have the wedding events. From pre-ceremony images in and around the Old Wharf Cottage and the Blue Max Inn, Trinity United Methodist Church for the ceremony, and the town parks and sidewalks for the formals, we captured the bride and groom as they reveled in the great atmosphere and superb weather. The reception, at the watefront Bayard House, gave us a lovely breeze and spectacular view while the guests danced the night away to Mixologist Productions, Inc with Mac at the wheel. We wish them many more years of laugher together.

Time of My Life

The music bounced off the walls of our studio as we captured this family. Modern to classic hits were belted out by family members to help create a mood of fun and relaxation. What a hit!

Nature Photography Workshop - Free Video Tutorial (Part1)

Brian led a nature photography workshop at the Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge in late March, and we've got the footage edited and ready to view! This multi-part series is available on Youtube or by going to the Photography Exposed podcast website and subscribing via iTunes.

Part one of the free photography tutorial includes:

• Introduction


• What's Covered?
  
  
  
  • Landscape
  
  
  • Wildlife
  
  
  • Macro
  
  
  • Portraiture in Nature
  
  
  
  


• Recipe for Good Photography
  
  
  
  • Equipment
  
  
  • Technique
  
  
  • Opportunity
  
  
  
  


• Composition basics
  
  
  
  • Rule of Thirds
  
  
  
  

So break out your DSLR, and follow along for some great tips and techniques to help you become a better photographer! Note: Although this workshop is geared toward nature photography or shooting portraiture in nature, many of the content applies to learning photography in general.

Family Time

We love babies, and big sisters who love their little brothers have a special place in our hearts. This adorable family enjoyed a quiet walk followed by some splashing in the sun-warmed bay. A perfect evening and an even more perfect family.

Making Sunshine

The trick with outdoor photography is not actually the weather. It's the family. This adorable family braved a drizzly afternoon to capture these magical shots. They enjoyed seeing their little boy explore the nature at Terrapin Park and giggle at our silly camera. Dashing between the raindrops, we found the sunshine in their smiles and joy.

70 is a Beautiful Number

Surprise! Margaret's family surprised her for her 70th birthday. Fun guests, delicious food, a healthy dose of laughter, and even a live Skype rounded out an evening celebrating a woman who is clearly loved and blessed. Margaret shined with an inner light that women of a certain age attain as they grow in wisdom, appreciation, beauty, and love.
See Margaret's birthday images here.