The Big Move

It's 2009, and in keeping with our trend for the new year, Brian and I are updating everything from our website to the bathroom sink (shame it wasn't the kitchen sink); we are moving our old blog over to a new site. We hope to include more photos, links to our favorite venues, and even short videos to display all the fun we are having with photography and video. We love to pursue these arts both as part of our business www.LifeScapesPhotoandVideo.com as well as for artful documentation of our family, friends, and other interests such as sailing around Annapolis, nature and the outdoors, and stock photography. We hope to import our older blog, and add many new entries highlighting the fun we are having with various portrait sittings and amazing wedding experiences. So bear with us as we fill in the gaps from the last year and update our many new and exciting events.

Twice the Fun!

Today we had the opportunity to photographed another set of twins from the CAMOM (Columbia Area Mothers of Multiples) group. Jake and Drew are turning 1-year-old in a few days, and their parents wanted photographs to capture them at this amazing age. With their favorite "Cars" book and Chicken-Dance-Elmo, we got some grins and some awesome portraits of these adorable boys. For the end of the sitting, their mom had the genious idea to give them each their first cake - we just love these shots!!

Downs Park Family Photoshoot

We finally got a chance to capture Randy and Anji's family, now that their May wedding is behind them and things have settled down. The young boys really enjoyed the scene at Downs Park in Pasadena. At this waterfront location on a blue fall day, we photographed some individual and group shots for this fun family in lue of their complimentary engagement sitting prior to their wedding.

Sunset Photography and Warm Sunny Smiles

What a delight! We enjoyed capuring this kackie-clad family as they strolled and had moments of discovery and joy at Terrapin State Park on the beach. With a picturesque sunset, cheery smiles, and some pending ice cream, we all had a terrific time with wonderful images as a record. We used our amber flash gel to maximize the details in the water and sunset - one of our priceless tricks-of-the-trade.

Three Beauties

We had the opportunity to again capture a beautiful family - Julie and her charming daughters at Terrapin State Park on the water at sunset this past weekend. With a hazy walk across the causeway being our first backdrop, the family was all warmed up by the time we got to the beach. This family, who we have had a chance to photograph in the past, prefers documentary style photography where we capture them in candid moments having fun and sharing love.

The photo of the girls running down the beach really captures their personalities and ages in a way that I love. That final image speaks to me of the path from quirky, carefree childhood into the grace and joy that give a final hurrah before the pre-teen "colt" years.

A Rockin' Couple!

Matthew and Anna, an adorable couple we just fell in love with, celebrated their wedding this weekend at the charming Harbourtowne Resort in St. Michaels, MD. From the pervading calm, to the surprise sunny day, to the couple rocking the night away, everyone had a great time as they reveled in the joyous and fun-loving event.

Angel Face

I photographed this aspiring teen model this weekend to help her build her portfolio. She really excelled on creating a variety of different facial expressions. As photographers, we need to be able to guide the models, give direction, and help them create the look we are imagining. So in addition to studying the tips of photography, we also study the art of modeling. I really enjoyed working with her to help her try different poses, angles, and expressions. Great job and good luck!