Have you ever met someone and immediately felt like old friends? Sometimes within just the space of an hour, you can go from formal introductory handshakes to big hugs goodbye, with smiles and stories fueling the soul for days to come afterward. That’s exactly what happened the day I met Lindsay and Michael (aka Zook) […]

Ahh, that sweet newborn phase. You can feel it the moment you walk through the front door: a beautiful, pristine nursery, a careful silence in the air, and utterly exhausted and yet over-the-moon joyful parents. That’s exactly what I found when I visited Katie and Kyle. I had the pleasure of photographing their maternity portraits […]

As a child and family photographer, one question I hear alllll the time from parents is: how the heck do you do it? I wish I could say it’s easy, but it’s not. Creating beautiful images of children is HARD! Patience and confidence, y’all. You know how they say dogs can smell fear? Well, kids […]

Alright y’all, here it is! Announcing AWP’s next mini session series: mom & me portraits. DADS – if you’re still looking for a Mother’s Day gift, this is it. This limited edition collection includes a 45 minute portrait experience, just for mom and kids, in a stunning, exclusive location just south of Annapolis. You’ll also […]

Happy Monday, guys! One question I hear alllll the time is: what should my family wear for our session? Dressing three or more humans can seem SO overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Just follow these simple tips for flawless styling and when all else fails, call me! 1. Choose a color palette that […]

Yesterday I toured an absolutely AMAZING location that I cannot wait to share with you guys. From the moment I entered the gates at London Town & Gardens, it truly felt like I was walking into a fairytale. It’s the epitome of southern Maryland: stunning coastal views, historic tobacco barns, and of course: some of […]

Have you ever met someone and felt like God put them in your path at just the moment you needed to meet them? That’s exactly how I feel about my new friend Katera, and I’m thrilled to introduce her to my AWP tribe today! Katera contacted me through my website a few weeks ago, introducing […]

You guys, 2017 has been an INCREDIBLE year so far. I’ve met some amazing families, and found better ways to love and serve them. Biggest of all, I made a huge career change that allows me more time with my family and greater flexibility to grow my studio into what I want it to become. […]

It’s safe to say spring has sprung in southern Maryland! I met the Snyder family on a beautiful Sunday afternoon for this session. Our original location, Ann Marie Gardens, was totally washed out from several rainy days prior, so we quickly turned to Plan B: Calvert Marina. The marina is a stunning piece of property […]

This session was so special. Shandi and I worked together a few years ago and when I found out she was expecting her second baby, I knew I just had to photograph her! Shandi and her husband, Ian, have gone through so much for their babies, and their love and gratitude for their children just […]