Happy Mother's Day

It's all about this woman. The mother. In the the throws of doing what she does best. Loving and smiling. I have only known Jill for about a year when we started capturing images of her new baby girl, but have had quite a few sittings with her beautiful family since then. I have to say, I have NEVER seen her in a bad mood, loose her temper, or display anything but smiling patience - even in the face of challenging situations. I collect people in my head. I collect people who I admire and who have characteristics I choose to emulate. I have collected Jill. So happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there. I wish you joy, patience, and peace. But above all, I wish you the love in the moments. All the moments.

Smiles on the Bay

This beautiful family invited us out to their waterfront home to capture some warm, autumn fun. The children were invited to play for candid shots of them enjoying fishing, sand, and the family pet. Each child also got some special time with Mom and Dad for a beautiful collection to last a lifetime.

A Record of a Lifetime

This beautiful family joined us at Jonas Green Park right across from the USNA for a photoshoot to commemorate their Nana's 75th birthday. From across town, and even across the country, these family members gathered to honor a woman who is at the center of today's love and celebration.

Up For Anything!

This family gives us so many opportunities to capture their fun. For over 3 years now, we have had a chance to capture them at our annual CAMOM Open House where we work from sunup to sundown to capture the twin families of the Columbian Area Mothers of Multiples. We have also gotten the chance to do a beach shoot with them as well. They are always up for anything we suggest and have a great time. Our stuffed monkey toys are often a hit with the small boys, whose giggles ring through the studio and sing in our pictures.

Three Unique Kids

Anyone who has spent any time with little ones know they are each very different. It is especially and adorably poignant in this family with three children that each looks very different from the others - and each has such a unique personality too. Beautiful inside and out! We love capturing them each year in the pre-holiday sittings we hold in Columbia.

Fun-loving Duo

In going through images from 2012, this one struck me. When teens, especially boys, show their sweet side for us, I just melt. This older brother could not have been any more patient, fun, and loving to his spirited and super-funny little brother. Quite a memorable duo for me.

Welcome Baby Thor

Dear Baby Thor, Welcome to the world. We loved capturing your baby face, in your baby hat, with your baby diaper and baby smell. Love, Rebecca and Brian

Photography: The Best Gift for Mom

As with many families, the best gift for Mom is treasured photographs. These boys take time out of their busy schedules to come to a shoot each fall as a Christmas gift for their mother. They even bring Mom along, as she can get the best smiles and laughs from them. Based on what we hear in these sessions, they have some great fun at home with many impressions and inside jokes. It should be a badge of honor for this mom that her boys have grown into such polite and generous teenagers.

An Intimate Wedding for Three

Some weddings are on a grand scale - everything is larger than life... vast. These are memorable and extravagant and beautiful. Some weddings are intimate - everything is important, special, and beautiful. We enjoyed the special moments found at this intimate wedding including pinky promises, close family, much love, and a spirited baby daughter all in a beautiful family home with white porches, pastural views, and cathedral ceiling sunrooms.

Three Beautiful Brunettes!

This beautiful family opted for an outdoor fall sitting in our little neighborhood. With great grins and some fun outdoor scenery, we captured their love and joy with ease.

Be Yourself!

These two have the coolest mom. And it shows! They are funny, smart, confident, and all-around-awesome. We can tell they are encouraged and loved and celebrated each day. What a joy to capture them each year.