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Still looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Here it is! A fun, quick portrait session – featuring just the kiddos – plus a framed and wrapped 8×10 portrait, ready to be gifted on Mother’s Day morning. I’ll assist in outfit selection too – I’m trying to make this as easy on you as I […]

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 […]

Your little girl is your princess. Now, let’s photograph her as one. Introducing the AWP royal wardrobe: an ever-growing collection of beautiful dresses, crowns, and props fit for a princess. We’ll treat her highness to a pampering session, styling her in the gown and crown of her choice for a portrait session all about her. […]

Selecting an outfit for a portrait session can be SO overwhelming. Getting dressed day to day is hard enough as it is, but for images that be around for decades? Helloooo, paralysis. That’s why I’m so ridiculously excited to have partnered with Rent the Runway to include wardrobe for her in every portrait session. If […]

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 […]

A racing tire has got to be the most unusual thing yet that has rolled into my studio. Beth texted me the night before Lilly’s newborn session and warned me that she was bringing a racing tire as a surprise prop for Lilly’s dad, but I was still unprepared for how huge this thing would […]