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Revisiting fall (annapolis family photographers)

January 13th, 2012

Happy New Year everyone!

As I refresh to gear up for 2012, I thought I’d start to play a bit of catch up. This past fall was one of my busiest yet and in the process of prioritizing so all of my wonderful clients could get their prints as quickly as possible, my blog fell to the wayside. I plan to revisit some of my fall sessions through the winter when I welcome a little slower pace.
I loved this session so thought it would be perfect to kick off the new year. We had a chilly and windy day, but you’d never know it.

One quick business note before I share the images: I am out of the office until Wednesday January 18 to attend a photography convention. I will get back to anyone who is looking for me upon my return!

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Goodbye Extreme Makeover Home Edition (family photography)

December 19th, 2011

If you follow my blog, you know that this past summer I photographed a family up near York Pennsylvania for Extreme Makeover Home Edition.. The show featured the Keefer family whose college-aged son, Brian, was injured in a gymnastics accident leaving him in a wheelchair. It was such an honor to be able to be a small part of helping out a deserving family once again (I also participated in the Baltimore build in 2010).

The show aired on October 21 and honestly I was so wrapped up in my hectic, crazy fall season that I never got a chance to blog about it. You can read a bit more about the episode, if you missed it, by clicking HERE

Last Thursday, ABC announced that they were canceling the show and so I felt it fitting that I take a few moments to reflect on all the good that has come of that particular television series. It has helped a lot of families. Their series finale airs January 13 and features a build for families devastated by the Joplin Missouri tornadoes.

Here a few photos from the Keefer family build in June 2011:

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Fall portrait session (Annapolis Maryland Family Photography)

December 14th, 2011

I have known this family for several years now and was thrilled to see them again this fall for their family portraits. The boys are just adorable- you can see they get their good looks from Mom and Dad. We had a great time at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro, MD. While we did get to see the animals at the Old Maryland Farm, the carousel and miniature train ride were shut down late in the season. But that just gave us more room to wander

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Holiday Cards- Tinyprints and Minted

October 28th, 2011

As many of you know, I am an affiliate of both tinyprints and minted and have been so pleased with the selection and service at both companies over the past several years. Whether you have done a session with me or not, I would encourage you to check out both of their websites.

Minted is currently offering 15% off through Monday, October 31 with the code: MERRYAFF , or if you need just one more day to decide which gorgeous template to use, code AUTUMN10 will give you 10% off through November 1.

Keep in mind, you can order your cards now, and select the perfect holiday photo to use in your greeting cards later!

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8 days old- Annapolis Newborn Photography

October 28th, 2011

Things have been hopping around here this fall! I have so many great sessions to share, but not enough time to share them! I thought I’d bring a little warmth and happiness to the blog on this Friday hoping it will keep us all warm through what is to be a chilly fall weekend here in Maryland. Stay safe everyone!

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Extreme Makeover Home Edition- TONIGHT!

October 21st, 2011

Tune in to ABC tonight, October 21, at 8p.m. for Extreme Makeover Home Edition. I was honored to photograph the Keefer family this past June along with fellow photographer, Stacy Richardson, when they received a new home from the team. Their story is touching and they are truly an exceptional family. I am so happy we could provide them with some wonderful portraits of their family to adorn their new home!

Blog post to follow next week with some of the family portraits as well as some shots of them hanging in their home!

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Annapolis child and family photography

September 2nd, 2011

Here is a sweet family who I have been photographing now for years- both here in Annapolis and also when I travel to San Diego for photo sessions. I was so happy to finally meet their newest little family member. Dad is in the US Navy and went to the Naval Academy so we found it fitting to do the session on the yard as he is currently away on a 12 month deployment. I can’t imagine how difficult such a long separation is for this family. Having been a military wife myself and been a single parent to an infant and 2 year old for six months, I just can’t imagine double that. I give mom big credit for keeping it all together!

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Annapolis newborn photography

August 16th, 2011

It is always a pleasure to watch families grow. I photographed big sister at the same tender newborn age and now the family welcomes a baby boy. He was just the most precious little guy- full of newborn baby smiles and some darling expressions.

Congratulations on your new addition!

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Extreme Makeover Home Edition (Maryland Family photographer)

June 24th, 2011

Last weekend I had the privilege of photographing the Keefer family who were selected to receive a new home by the hit television show Extreme Makeover Home Edition. It currently set to air on September 25 when the season resumes.

While I can’t share any of the portraits taken of the family until after the show airs, I wanted to share a few behind the scenes shots from my time up near York, Pennsylvania. It truly was humbling to be able to meet this wonderful family and to create portraits for them to enjoy for years to come.