I always say that I have have the best job in the world... I get to document people's lives, and provide them memories that are cherished for lifetimes. My goal is to capture the the true emotions that tell your story. Please take a look through blog and contact me if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you!
Two weeks ago I attended David Williams' "Almost Alone" workshop in Niantic Connecticut and it was hands down the best investment I have made in my business so far. Not only did I learn a lot about photography techniques, photoshop and album design, but my whole perspective on photography changed. David really emphasized the importance of what photographers do, capturing images for families that can be cherished by that family long after the people in those photos have passed away. Although I have memories of my grandmother that I keep inside me, its the pictures that I have of her and me that trigger those memories. I feel inspired and excited to master my craft and deliver my clients meaningful, emotional, beautiful images.
One of my assignments was to go home and photograph pieces of my living room. Below are some pieces of my life and some things that make up the space that I spend a lot of my time.
This represents the biggest accomplishment of my life (so far :-). My favorite photo ever, and my first canvas. This was my grandmothers and right now houses my VHS collection (yes I still have those!). My favorite vase that I got for my wedding. I made these when I first moved into my home (I know, I'm not much of a painter ;-).
Do you remember two weekends ago when it was 10 degrees outside? While most people were bundled up inside sheltering yourselves from the cold, Kaitlynn, David, and I were out in Downtown Fredrick doing an engagement session! Due to crazy holiday schedules and the fact that Kaitlynn was leaving to go back to school, we were left with one day to do photos, and I have to say, looking at the photos you would never know (They did a great job)! Thank you guys for being such troopers and for being such a cute, fun couple! I can't wait to photograph your wedding in June!
We started out in the cold... But soon ducked into the Delaplaine Visual Art Museam to warm up. Since we were in an art museam, I thought I would get artey!
I found some doors with my favorite color and couldn't resist!
So Downtown Fredrick is officially my new favorite spot to shoot. The colors are amazing and the whole feel is just so quaint. Special thanks to the Delaplaine Visual Art Museam for letting us shoot there. I think we would have frozen otherwise!
Delaplaine Visual Art Museam 40 South Carroll Street Frederick, Maryland 21701
I have decided that this year is the year of taking it to the next level. Over the past year I have decided to fully dedicate myself to photography, but this year, I want to focus on mastering my craft and developing a true photographic identity and point of view.
I will be starting out the year with a bang. First, I have wedding on January 1, then an engagement session on January 3, and next week I'm going to CT for a 3 day photography workshop given by David Williams! This will be the first true workshop I have taken and I am SOOO excited!
Well, farewell 2009. I have learned a lot, and grown in ways that I never thought I could. I look forward to see what the new year has in store for me, and am excited to continue on life's journey.
As I was getting my portfolio together for my workshop, I came across this image. It was taken during my 3rd ever "free for my friend" photo shoot back in May 2008. I think it still is one of my favorite images! I had a fun time re-editing a lot of my photos and will defiantly be posting some before and afters soon!
I have made a resolution to post on my blog 3 times a week, and because I didn't have time to put together a well written informative post, I though I would post more pictures from the Blizzard. Enjoy!
My dad measuring the snow (it was only 11 inches at that time) My attempt at macro photography. Yeah, I know I need lots more practice, but its kind of a cool shot. (It ended up snowing 20 inches!)
P.S. Being snowed in at my parents house (with all my brothers and sisters) during the Blizzard made for one of the most fun weekends I have had in a long time! I love my family!
I mean to upload a Christmas Card to my blog but that totally didn't happen. I have all these cute pictures that my great friend (and talented photographer) AnneMarie Hamant took for me and my husband this year that I was going to use. Well since I didn't do the Christmas card, I'm just going to force all my readers to look at pictures of me and my husband. This year we celebrated our 5 year anniversary and this was his gift to me :-)
Totally my favorite pic!
Okay, so what is the point of me posting these? Well first, I meant to back in August when they were taken but didn't get my act together... but really I wanted to show that marriage doesn't have to be the only reason to take pictures together as a couple. This session was really fun for us and made us feel all cute and romantic! For Christmas I gave my mom and dad a couple's session and I seriously can't wait to do it! I highly recommend this as a great anniversary gift to your spouse next year!
On a side note, I wanted to publicly tell my husband, Todd, how much I love him. You are my best friend and the love of my life. I honestly wouldn't be who I am today if it weren't for you.
Last night instead of doing the things I needed to do (which I eventually got done), I edited some Christmas-y photos and got them blog ready so I could post them today! I hope all of my blog readers (and everyone else for that matter) have a wonderful Christmas, and, if you don't celebrate Christmas, have a wonderfully relaxing day off! Below are some images of my Christmas Tree and my two favorite ornaments.
We really need to get an angel or a star for the top... Our very first ornament as a married couple. Our 5 anniversary ornament (Can you tell we just LOVE Disneyworld?).
I woke up this morning and I just couldn't believe it was 1 day until Christmas eve! I officially have no presents wrapped (thankfully I am almost done shopping), have a list of things to do a page long, and have 1 day to do it all. Can I get it all done? Well if I don't my husband won't mind if I stick all his presents in a black trash bag, will he?
Now, for your viewing pleasure... a clip from one of my all time favorite Christmas movies!
This could possibly be one of the creepiest movie santa's of all times! To view other creepy santa's visit : http://www.creepysantaphotos.com/
