Family Reunion : FAMILY.
I’m calling this one “family reunion” because in a way, it is…but for me. This family has been with me since I have started my photography journey and to that, I am beyond grateful and consider them like my own family. I knew when I came across this magical location that they would be the perfect fit.
Like myself, this family enjoys spending a lot of their time in nature. To be honest, this family is literal MAGIC. Our time together was spent playing in the water and connecting with nature and each other, via the heart. Thank you friends for being apart of my journey.
Baby Makes Three : MATERNITY.
For this session I was able to travel to the wild and wonderful, West Virginia. And believe me when I say it was wild…thank you WV. This session was all about nostalgia and anticipation as one of my subjects is a long time friend. It was so nice being able to reconnect and laugh over times passed, and feel so thankful and appreciative for the times that my sweet friend was about to have with her new baby and family.
This session left me feeling so proud to be able to be apart of this special moment in my friends journey. Here’s to being the “cool” parents. Congrats friend and thank you!
Sweet Baby Happiness : MATERNITY.
There is nothing like the joy of pregnancy. And all of your hopes and dreams for your sweet little baby. The love and happiness for this sweet little one was very palpable. Mom and dad were doting parents to be. I’m not sure who had more laughs, them or myself, as dad was quite comical. Aside from the laughs and sweet family, I thoroughly enjoyed the location.
This was my first time visiting the Patapsco Valley State Park and I don’t think it will be the last. There were many beautiful locations in this park that I would love to see during the spring, summer and especially fall months as well. This park definitely provided a beautiful backdrop for my gorgeous couple. I can’t wait for this couple to welcome their sweet baby into the world! I know this baby will be enjoying a life of love and laughter.
A Beautiful Farm Day : FAMILY.
Due to the pandemic of 2020, this session had to be postponed for almost a whole year! BUT, we finally managed to make it happen one beautiful fall day in November. This session took place at one of my favorite locations for photography, Vignon Manor Farm. I love this location due to its variety of natural backdrops. You can find rolling hills, a country dirt road, white picket fencing, an old overgrown barn, these are just some of their outdoor areas. This venue also features a beautiful indoor wedding space that is surrounded by almost a 360 degree view of windows, their famous “Octagon” and horse stall area, and also a newly added outdoor patio space that is breathtaking. I can’t recommend this venue enough for a family session. The views are breathtaking.
So needless to say when I found out this session was happening, I was more than excited. This family really exuded so much love and laugher that really touched my heart. The love these littles have for their older brother was also super special and touching. I’m thankful that I was able to capture these moments for this beautiful family during a time that felt so cold due to the pandemic and new social rules that were in place.
For more information about this location, please visit: https://vignonmanorfarm.com
Western Maryland Love : FAMILY.
Western Maryland, a place that I call home. A place that I spent about 23 years of my life growing up. For this session, I was called back home, which is now about 3 hours from where I currently live, for a quaint family session. This was quite the action packed evening though as I chased this little guy around and tried to keep the ducks from nipping at our feet.
I love this session because it left me feeling that special kind of love for those close, intimate family moments. Ones that sometimes go un-captured, or if we are lucky, get preserved for years to come.
A Walk In The Park : FAMILY.
Since we are in the grips of a pandemic, I figured I would share some of this beautiful family, to brighten our spirits. It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining, the birds were singing, and you could really tell that Spring was on its way. I really loved capturing this family at a local park, one that I enjoy to frequent myself, to capture some special family moments together. We even ended this session with a few from their own home.
And lastly, during these uncertain times, I hope that you are all staying healthy and well, know that you are never alone, we are all in this together. <3
Party For 3 : FAMILY.
The first portrait in this gallery is LITERALLY the first shot I took at their session. I decided to title this blog, ‘Party For 3”, because that is what I felt our session was, A PARTY! This family was so much fun to capture, and so full of life and love for one another, who wouldn’t want to party with them?! As usual we shot this session at the beautiful Vignon Manor Farm, located in Harford County, Maryland. This location is actually a sprawling wedding venue, that is also the perfect backdrop for my family sessions.
For more information about Vignon Manor Farm, please visit www.vignonmanorfarm.com
Home Sweet Home : FAMILY.
Welcome home. That is exactly what we wanted to capture with this beautiful family session. Although the weather tried to mess with our schedule a few times, I am happy that we stuck through, even if we got a little wet. I hope this family is enjoying their new life in their new home.
Sunflowers : CHILDHOOD.
Sunflowers. A yearly celebration of when summer dances into fall. The last hurrah before the chill in the air sets in. My favorite location to take the children to dance among the florals would have to be Broom’s Bloom Dairy, located in Harford County, Maryland. Every year they have a field designated for these popular blooms. And every year, I take the children there to play amongst the fields of gold. I invite you to not only check out the sunflowers here, but to also have farm fresh bite to eat or handmade ice cream at Bloom’s Broom Dairy. And if you’re lucky, you might see me there!
Mommy + Me : MOTHERHOOD.
Motherhood, a beautiful expression of love. All we needed was a beautiful fall day on their farm and the love of this mother and child. I love when I get to capture the in between moments and really connect with my families. I hope this gallery gives you all of the same beautiful feelings that it gave me.
