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I met Annette Danek-Akey, Executive Vice President, and her team a while back working on a project for Carroll County Economic Development, so when Erin DiNello (Assistant to the Executive) called a year later for their own internal headshot and portraiture needs I was ecstatic! Erin was a joy to talk to – her father’s passion and career had been … Read More
An ancient Scandinavian game, KUBB may have originated over 1000 years ago. It’s a fun but complicated yard game that takes a few games to get the hang of, but it is loads of fun, with healthy balance of strategy and luck. Adam introduced me to Kubb and we’ve played many a game – he decided to customize his set by … Read More
You know how you know something is going to be GREAT because you know someone who says so? That’s TING, and the person who says so is Val. Everybody, meet Val! Val is the face of a local internet service provider, TING, located in downtown Westminster, Maryland. And what do they do? Essential, crazy fast internet. But they are so … Read More
Yesterday I joined Adam at Bright Ideas Studios in Pikesville, Maryland, for a video project that he is doing in partnership with Joshua & Gabrielle Rystedt of Rystedt Creative Services. As a gear lover – this was extreme play-land for photographers and videographers. I’ve always wanted a space with a cyc wall (an infinite-wall is two walls constructed with the … Read More
The Padillas have been a very special connection. Martha found me online and we formed a great connection just on our phone consult. We also planned time to Skype so that I could meet her girls before the session to build a little comfort. And we used their own home and backyard as the setting for their family portraits. I … Read More
This is the second time I’ve gotten to photograph Katy & Alex, and this time was extra special because I got to meet Miss April, and the three of them as a family! Katy suggested Bear Branch Nature Center, located just outside of Westminster, MD. I have been there a lot – for photo sessions but also as a kid. … Read More
There is more to come, but I wanted to first introduce the Taneytown Dance Center’s Principal Dance Company. These young women are incredible students and instructors at TCD, located in Taneytown, Maryland, and have been dancing most of their lives… it shows! I am so excited to share their action portraits, but you’ll have to wait just a little bit! … Read More
Sometimes I feel like the initial ‘interview’ portion of my photography consultations are “The Annoying First Grader Phase”. Why you ask? (Good, you’re a little like me, CURIOUS!) Your grade school teachers always told you to answer WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, and WHY. SOOOOO important. I wholeheartedly believe that we to think about all these elements for a successful photography … Read More
Run Moore of Westminster, Maryland was nominated by the public as one of the top 50 Best Running Stores In America for 2019!! The organization reviewed Run Moore’s community involvement, store reviews, sent secret shoppers and checked out their social media reach. Owner Steve Moore found out April 1st that Run Moore made the list! And this past weekend, Steve … Read More
Hey friends! My sister and her family were in town from Ohio this past week and I got to spend tons of time with them and my two adorable nieces Willow and Josie. When they are in town I practically make it a staycation since I don’t get to see them all that often. We also try to always fit … Read More