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I have been giggling constantly at how adorable little Wyatt is as I edit this family’s portraits. Mama Allison and I rescheduled quite a bit as challenging weather and family schedules interfered with our plans! After many rain dates and crazy windy days, we managed to get together and I’m so happy with how lovely their photos turned out. I … Read More

I’m not a fan of the cold, but when I have a vision of what I want to create, the temp doesn’t matter and I can endure just about anything. And good thing, because it was about 17°F, snowing, and we were standing on the frozen surface of Piney Creek. Brrrrrr!! But YAY for remote triggers and intervalometers, because we … Read More

In my mindset, every marketing effort taken should be made with the ROI in mind – “Return On Investment”… Time and money are two things that disappear quickly, so I want to make sure every second and every penny is used wisely. And to do that, I utilize Organic SEO – “Search Engine Optimization”. I get leads, and book photo … Read More

Over the past year, Tiffany and I have grown in friendship and sharing business ideas – in addition to Fern Woods Farm, Tiffany is also an incredibly talented newborn photographer. It all started by reaching out through a mutual friend, suggesting that we get together, learn together, grow together. And what a wonderful connection it has been! Tiffany’s photographic work … Read More

Miss Pennsylvania Kayla Repasky is such a wonderful young lady and it was an absolute pleasure to work with her for a story in Southern PA Magazine. Kayla grew up in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Her first crown was Miss Hanover, followed by Miss Greater Carlisle, and now Miss Pennsylvania. Congrats Kayla! You can read more about her story at https://southernpamagazine.com/kayla-repasky/ Kayla … Read More

Jackie Coldsmith is the owner and operator of Tierra Blooms Flower Farm located in Taneytown, Maryland. We planned a photo session around her marketing needs for her fall products and hands-on classes. As Thanksgiving was winding down, and Christmas was revving up, we were able to capture two community hands-on projects which included pumpkin succulent center pieces, and holiday wreaths. I loved her … Read More

A client of mine that I worked with about a year ago for corporate headshots and team photos called to ask for a personal project… he and his neighbors formed a band called FAT DADDIES AND THE TENDERLOINS, and they were performing at Merriweather Post Pavilion. HECK YES! What a cool opportunity to showcase their musical talents – they stole the event for … Read More

I’m engaged!! Just wanted to share a little piece of my life with you. Adam surprised me by setting up his proposal at my house while I was out at a business event today. He hand-drew six note cards all with a cohesive message and funny puns (hand-drawn cards is something we do together in free time) – simple and … Read More

Elisa Koheler and I met up at the Bear Branch Nature Center in Westminster, Maryland, to take her new executive portraits. Elisa is a professional conductor, trumpeter, and author! The instrument Elisa is photographed with is a vintage cornet from 1882 made by J.W. Pepper in Philadelphia. As the cornet soloist and conductor of Newberry’s Victorian Cornet Band, you can hear … Read More

Mark Chaffer is a Strongman, and he won the 2018 America’s Strongest Disabled Strongman!! He was ready to do something nice for himself – to get professional portraits, for personal use. Maybe one day we will take some in-action lifting shots too, but this session was awesome and I loved learning more about his passion. A note from Mark about high … Read More