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I’ve known Nora for over a decade- her mom, Martha was my first boss! Like first boss ever. Nora’s family owns Howard County favorite, Clark’s Elioak Farm. I worked for 5 years at the petting farm from high school through college. It was some of the happiest years of my life- outdoors every weekend, working […]

Newborn sessions are always a favorite because most often they take place in the home. In the nursery you have so lovingly created for that baby before you even met them. At home newborn sessions take place within the first 2 weeks of your baby being born- you’re still learning who they are, they are […]

One of the themes of this past year has putting people in the water. It started on the banks, then a toe dipped in but the edge. When I asked Christine if she was game to walk into the water with her dress hanging down she smiled “Absolutely.” That image of her alone in the […]

A few days before Christmas I got to spend with the Harab family and welcome their second son, Jude to the family. The session began with his older brother showing me his dinosaur themed bedroom. While he said he was excited about his new brother, there was that slight hesitation. Baby brothers are a fun […]

Alex and Azad have become such special people in our lives. Alex and I work together as graphic designers. We both got hired within a few months of each other, we wound up planning weddings within a span of a few months of each other. Ryan and I followed their house hunt journey closely- they […]

When picking where to do Emily and Erica’s engagement session I wracked my brain. We knew we wanted something a hair formal, something with both greenery and columns- and then it hit me. Let’s go back to where it all began for all three of us; our University, Notre Dame of Maryland. Emily and I […]

I got to start mothers day off on a great foot with a multi generational Mother’s day session. Rhoni and Jeremy just welcomed their baby boy 2 short months ago. New babies are always a great excuse to update family portraits. Rhoni made it extra special by inviting her parents to join us. There is […]