Three Beauties

We had the opportunity to again capture a beautiful family - Julie and her charming daughters at Terrapin State Park on the water at sunset this past weekend. With a hazy walk across the causeway being our first backdrop, the family was all warmed up by the time we got to the beach. This family, who we have had a chance to photograph in the past, prefers documentary style photography where we capture them in candid moments having fun and sharing love.

The photo of the girls running down the beach really captures their personalities and ages in a way that I love. That final image speaks to me of the path from quirky, carefree childhood into the grace and joy that give a final hurrah before the pre-teen "colt" years.

A Rockin' Couple!

Matthew and Anna, an adorable couple we just fell in love with, celebrated their wedding this weekend at the charming Harbourtowne Resort in St. Michaels, MD. From the pervading calm, to the surprise sunny day, to the couple rocking the night away, everyone had a great time as they reveled in the joyous and fun-loving event.

Angel Face

I photographed this aspiring teen model this weekend to help her build her portfolio. She really excelled on creating a variety of different facial expressions. As photographers, we need to be able to guide the models, give direction, and help them create the look we are imagining. So in addition to studying the tips of photography, we also study the art of modeling. I really enjoyed working with her to help her try different poses, angles, and expressions. Great job and good luck!

The Ups and Downs of Life - (all on a single wedding day)

Megh and Ryan maintained their cool through the delays, upsets, and turmoil surrounding the big Bay Bridge Truck Incident of '08 which occurred the morning of their eastern shore wedding at The Oaks. Luckily, they called us right when they heard of the accident so we were able to jump in our car and head down 5 hours earlier than planned. As a result, even with the major delays and back-up on the bridge, we were able to get there in plenty to time to begin our photography and video of the couple and their family getting ready.

With a moving ceremony full of intimate smiles and joyful laughter, the couple held hands as they joined their hearts. As their reward for being such a perfect example of God's love and patience, just into their reception, everyone rushed outside to delight in the promising symbol of an exquisite double rainbow! We have never seen it's equal!

Inside the Box

Brian got to explore photography as fine art this past week with the help of Heather, a colleague, art student, and fellow photography enthusiast. Heather broke into her awesome collection of gowns to capture this shot at an abandoned water treatment station at noon. Using advanced flash and filter techniques, Brian was able to get this shot to appear darker and mysterious, rather than bright and sunlight as it really was. Thanks for modeling, Heather. Brian really enjoyed this shoot.

A Blushing Couple

We were able to video the wedding ceremony and reception of Katie and Andrew, who joined their lives at the beautiful USNA chapel in Annapolis, MD this weekend. The touching ceremony was presided over by her father, who is a minister. The high-school sweethearts were so cute, and constantly blushing as they danced the night away and circulated among family and friends.

A Brady Family

Brian and I had the opportunity to meet with a couple who are planning their wedding for the end of May. This intimate affair will be the joining of two families that will result if 4 boys! They are even having a Medallion Ceremony as part of their wedding ceremony so the families will be joined. What an adorable bunch! We can't wait to see them all in tuxes! The Randy and Anji have decided to change their complementary engagement sitting into an outdoor family portrait some time in the fall. Locations we discussed include Patapsco State Park, Terrapin State Park, Quiet Water's Park, and Downs Park. In any of these waterfront or wooded waterfall locations, their family will be just adorable. We look forward to capturing them on their wedding day as well as next fall's family portrait.