Forecast: 100% Chance of Love

We were fortunate to be a part of Mackenzie and James's beautiful day. The winds were blowing in their favor as a forecast for 90% chance of rain dwindled to 0% in the hours leading up to the ceremony. The waterfront views, while lovely, paled in comparison to the radiant faces full of love and joy.

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.

They Found Each Other

Melissa and Al. They found each other. They fell in love. And they had an amazingly personal wedding down to every little detail. And through it all, they were happy, relaxed, and present to experience all the love and laughter surrounding them on their special day. From their thoughtful bride and groom gifts, to the bucket of flipflops for each guest, to their amazing band choice (Onyx in the HOUSE), every detail added to the fun, beauty, emotion, and joy as they celebrated their union. We wish you the best!

Wedding in a Wooded Retreat

This amazing couple is full of love. You can see it in their smilies, their decisions, and their spirit. They have so much love for each other, their earth, their families, and for their fellow humans in need. We enjoyed capturing such a special day for them.

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.

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.

Bridal Beauty Shoot

She looks magazine ready, but this was no model. This is the real thing. A girl ready to marry her guy. This lovely bride booked her bridal shoot about 3 weeks before her wedding date. It made for a great trial run for hair, make-up, and flowers, and guaranteed that the dress was altered and ready to go. We had so much fun capturing her closer beauty shots, as well as some full length shots that really featured her amazing lines in the exquisite dress. This bride felt strongly about having no retouching, so what you see here is exactly what we got out of our camera.