{Blue Eyed Beauties!} Harford, MD Custom Portrait Photographer

Posted on September 5, 2010

Well…it’s about time! Some cooler weather came through our way this weekend (perhaps Earl is to thank for that), just in time for a wonderful 3 day weekend. I mean, these two are wearing TIGHTS…yes, I said tights–and they were actually comfortable in them, not warm. It was even a bit chilly with the breeze (okay, okay I might have pushed it a bit there…).

So as you know, I just love return clients, and these two blue eyed cuties are just that! I photographed them a little over a year ago when their youngest gal was just about 9 months old. My has she changed, and what a sweet little disposition! Not dainty–all about the dirt–an explorer–(should have seen those white tights after the session) and a very CUTE one at that. Big sis is becoming, well, a girl…almost a little lady! She started kindergarten this week, and she wears it very well!

I am scaling down sneak peeks to 4 again. I know, I know–it was fun while it lasted, wasn’t it? should we call it a “summer thing?” A few reasons for this: I was giving so much away–where is the fun when the gallery is released?? Also, my fall session schedule is about to blow up. I am so busy these next few months….my blog won’t be able to handle all that action–lol. I know it will be hard for me to ONLY pick 4….but I can do it!

The free 5×7 print for clients who get 15 comments right here on their blog post is still “a go”–so go at it!!
These two are too stinking cute not too!
THANKS!

{Pre School Rocks!} Harford, MD Custom Child Photography

Posted on September 1, 2010

Sniff sniff…..my girl is in her last year of pre school!

Next year we’ll be boarding that big ol’ yellow bus, and I will be frantically searching for a glimpse of her little face in the window as she drives away.

Of course we are going to “rock” pre school well and celebrate with a “back to school” Marlie photo shoot! These were not done the morning of school. I’m not that organized, and my girl isn’t that pleasant first thing in the morning. I did these Monday night.

I can barely stomach how grown up and gorgeous she looks in this first picture. Wow. Her hair, her face….all of it. Every day I see a little more “toddler” disappear, and a beautiful little girl is slowly emerging. Her loves; writing in her notebook (Harriet the Spy style), puppies, puppies, and….did I mention puppies?

There were sooo many great shots of her in this series. I wish I could have blogged them all, but that would make me one crazy, insane mama. Maybe later…when business is slow.

Her shirt is from none other than Tiny Toes. I went in to chat with Karen about our next in store sessions and I could not leave without one. Isn’t it adorable!? She wore it today for her first day. :). They also have “Kindergarten Rocks” T-shirts. You better believe Marlie will be wearing that next year!

Good luck all you kiddos, and moms and dads out there! Have a fabulous school year!!
We can’t wait. Pre school ROCKS!!
Enjoy my little one….

This next series was all her idea. She said, “Mommy, let’s pretend my Puppy is licking me!” It was so adorable…

{Friday Night Fairyland} Harford, Maryland Custom Children’s Portrait Photographer

Posted on August 28, 2010

What a gorgeous evening!

I won’t lie–in the begining, my clients and I were scrambling! There was a wedding where we had intended to have our session, but with a night like this, and outfits like the ones these gals showed up in (THANK YOU!!)…how could the session NOT be a beautiful one?

I was telling Mom, Dad, and Grandmom about how sometimes when you are forced away from something that is so comfortable (said location where wedding was occuring), wonderful things happen! I love the light we found!

These two were just adorable sisters. Their personalities resonate loud and clear in the pictures…big sis being the lovely, “mature” and aware one in the pair, and little sis just cute, full of spark and lots of energy. How simply gorgeous is the shot of them hugging in the woods? I think it might be a new favorite of mine. The colors, the pose, the girls…I love it all!

Thanks for a wonderful evening…it was fun to “make the best” of what we had and turn into something great!
Enjoy the sneak,….and don’t forget…15 comments on this blog post gets the family a FREE 5×7 print.

Never hurts to share the love!

{Time Flies} Harford, Maryland Custom Child Portrait Photographer

Posted on August 20, 2010

Time really does fly. I think it all the time about my own children, but being in the child portrait business for over a year now….I am thinking this about my clients as well. There is something so rewarding and exciting about taking a baby’s first pictures as newborns, and then their one year photos as well.

This is “A” and big sis “E.” I met them for the very first time about a year ago when A was born, and even back then I could tell that baby A was going to have a fabulous big sister. Now, a year later, I was right! It was so adorable seeing her protect and love her baby sis.

Mom joked at the session that little A is pretty much like a “toddler boy” in her mannerisms sometimes. She’s strong, serious, determined, and all about exploring and discovering new things–not to mention just stinkin’ adorable! I love the series of pics with her and my yellow chair. She pretty much wanted to show us how strong she was by picking it up and carryying it up and down the bridge. It was nothing short of hysterical and just super cute.

E is my daughter’s age and just a sweet, thoughtful, caring gal with a big ol’ heart… feeling for everyone. When I was processing her pictures–I could see that. She also kind of reminds me of young Drew Barrymore in E.T with that sweet smile and crinkly “happy” eyes.

You guys have a beautiful family, a lovely balance of personality, and a LOT of fun on your hands.
Enjoy the sneak, and A–Happy First Birthday!!

And if you like what you see, leave a comment please!  15 comments gets A and E’s lovely family a FREE 5×7!  Woot!

And oh what a difference a year makes!!

{Holding On}

Posted on August 18, 2010

…to summer, that is!
Just my babies on a gorgeous summer night at my grandfather’s house.
He has a pool, swings, a great yard, and delicious evening sunset light.
It is definitely one of my favorite places….and now my childrens’ as well.
Love you Pop Pop!!

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