D+A | Engaged {Sneak Peak}

Guys. We had the best time. Thats all I'll say for now. The full blog post to come Thursday on D+A engagement session in White Clay, DE. Give me all the light.

Happy Tuesday. 

A+M | Personal

When you're friends let you take photos of them its amazing. And when they let you take photos after winter storm jonas, its magic. Enjoy!

E+S | Engagement

Whenever I get to photograph family, I'm always really excited! The weekend after Thanksgiving I got to photograph my beautiful cousin, Erin and new husband-to-be, Steve! (And of course their super unhappy dog, Dawkins). I have photographed many dogs and their parents, but Dawkins was the first dog who looked super irritated to be having his picture taken. Sorry Dawkins! It was totally worth it though! 
They were only in town for a short period of time, so we sneaked in a session between Thanksgiving and them jetting off to a wedding and then back home down south! 
So happy for you guys, xoxo! 

PS-How adorable are Erin's boots with her new monogram?!

PPS- Can you find the picture that Dawkins looks super pissed off in. So funny!

C+C | Engagement

Christina is the most patient bride ever! We were emailing right around my wedding, trying to plan their engagement session. I must admit my mind was in somewhat of a blur. We ultimately decided to do it the weekend after we got back from our Honeymoon and I'm so glad we did! I shoot so much at the conservancy because I truly love it. I love the sprawling grounds, the fields, the tall grasses. Everything. 
We had the best time getting back into our groove, after a 2 week break and this was our first shoot as a husband and wife team! 
We can't wait to photograph Christina and Cody's wedding next summer at Linganore Winery, I know its going to be stunning! 

K+K | Engagement

"Distance is not for the fearful, it is for the bold. It's for those who are willing to spend a lot of time alone in exchange for a little time with the one they love. It's for those knowing a good thing when they see it, even if they don't see it nearly enough..."

Katie+ Kyle (and Hank!) had their engagement session at the Howard County Conservancy last week. This session was planned with very specific timing. They just moved back to Maryland, and had lots going on in the short time frame before Kyle deployed overseas. We originally planned their session for Saturday morning before their engagement party, but rain was looking possible. We decided to bump it back a few days, and oh my lord the light! We could not have asked for a more perfect evening. 

Their adorable golden retriever puppy, Hank, joined us for the session and provided us all with entertainment! 

I so enjoyed this session. It was one where I just got lost behind my camera and just kept shooting. Some photographers shoot a very specific number of images, and stick to that. I have a minimum that I always hit, but I don't like be rigid with how many photos I'm taking. Some of my most favorite pictures come from transitions, when it's easy to put the camera down. Like I said, I got lost behind my camera, and just kept shooting. The light, the people, the love. It was in perfect harmony. 

Katie + Kyle I wish you guys the best and Kyle, thank you for your service to our country.