A Family Session at Jefferson Patterson Park This was seriously EVERYTHING a family portrait session should be! Theresa scheduled it as a gift to the family, because her son and daughter-in-law, Tanner and Sara, were moving abroad for work. What better way to send them off than with some beautiful new portraits to take with […]

I’m probably in the minority amongst photographers, but I LOVE extended family sessions. There are decades of history and inside jokes. Friendly sibling rivalries. So many cute little kiddos! And most importantly, an opportunity to create portraits that are going to be loved by your entire family for generations. As much as we all love the […]

It’s hard to believe, but fall is just around the corner! With the studio schedule fully booked through September, it’s time to start thinking about fall mini sessions. Here’s everything you need to know! AWP Fall Mini Sessions October 20th & 21st, 4-6PM St. Leonard, MD Click here to book now! 1. What should we […]

Oh my goodness, this family. I have photographed Candi and her sweet little crew several times now, and it’s always such a pleasure to have repeat clients that feel more like friends. You may remember her stunning maternity session from last spring, and this vintage-inspired generational portrait session was just as sweet! Quinn’s dad is […]

Well folks, the end of the year is nearly upon us. It’s time to reflect on our accomplishments, our triumphs, our finest moments of 2017. But that would be boring. Instead, today I present to you some of my favorite outtakes from the past year. I’ve been holding on to some of these for months, […]

It may be Halloween, but I’ve got Christmas on the brain! Plans for the AWP children’s holiday series are in full swing and appointments are booking quickly, so I wanted to pass along the details as this is NOT your average mini session event! WHEN: Sunday, November 26th by appointment onlyWHERE: at the AWP studio […]

Well, as to be expected, I challenged myself to blog each day in the month of September – and then TOTALLY fell off the bandwagon. But it was for a good reason, I promise! The past several weeks have brought family and newborn portrait sessions, two new wedding clients for 2018, educational workshops, and tons […]

How do you want to be photographed? I begin all consultations with this simple question. Because it’s not about me, it’s about you. Let me show you your greatest possible self. The beautiful soul that your family and friends adore. You are enough, you are worth it, you are valuable. Great portraits are a side […]

I absolutely love this time of year. The temperature begins to dip, football season has begun, and all of sudden pumpkin is in everything. It’s also the best time of year for family portraits! You may be overwhelmed with options and trying to style a whole family can be difficult, so I’ve compiled a few […]

Have you ever met someone whose story instantly inspires you? That’s how I felt when I first met Candi. She’s a Tennessean, an F-18 pilot for the US Navy, best friends with her mama, former pageant girl, and just an all-around awesome person. If there was ever a contest for the person with the most […]