Who?
You. Your partner. Your family. Your friends. Your kids. Your community. The people that matter to you, they deserve to have photographic memories WITH you, don’t you think?
What?
Woodland lifestyle portraits that captures people in all of their magic.
Where?
Gambrill Mill, Baker Park, Woodsboro, Catoctin Mountain, Walkersville, Best Farm, South Mountain, Waynesboro, Smithsburg, Greenbrier Lake, Pen Mar and Quiruak Mountain.
The C&O Canal, Gathland, Sugarloaf, Patapsco, Sharpsburg, Piney Run, Black Hills, Harpers Ferry, Great Seneca, Little Bennett and Mont Alto are also available with an additional fee.
When?
Golden hour is ideal for glowing photos, either in the early morning or late evenings. That time varies throughout the year, but it’s always within 2 hours of sunrise or sunset.
Autumn ‘24 has very limited weekend availability remaining, so if you wanted foliage photos, book soon!
Why?
Life is a collection of everyday moments- that not just the special occasions - and they deserve capturing, too! to make memories for your children, to get yourself in the photos. as a gift for loved ones or just because!
Way?
I request a 50% retainer of your package price, paid via paypal or by cash/check, within 48 hours of booking - I cannot hold your session time and date until this is paid. This retainer is non refundable unless cancelled 72 hours or more prior to your session. A contract will either be emailed to you to sign electronically at the time of booking, or I can mail it for you to sign and return back to me
Permits and fees that are required for private institutions (ie, gardens, historical manors, country clubs) must be paid for by the client in addition to the package cost.
In the case of illness or injury, you will have an opportunity to reschedule your session. This also goes to uncooperative weather, as mother nature and photographers have a long standing love-hate relationship.
Wisdom? (ie, experience)
6 years year professionally and countless hours in continuing education, workshops and mentorships - I’m not including the time I took hiatus in this number, either!
Woof Woof (pets)
Yes! Pets are welcome to your family sessions - all I ask is that you bring an extra person (someone NOT in photographs) along to help keep an eye on them, and that they remained leashed.
Wombs (newborns)
I do NOT offer posed newborn photography - but if you need assistance finding someone with a similar style to mine, please don’t hesitate to reach out! I know some great photographers that I can refer you too.
Weddings
I do NOT shoot medium or large weddings.
I DO still shoot elopements and intimate vow renewals - head over to my special event collection for more information!
Wait
After your photo session is completed, your photos will be available at the Client Photo Gallery in the time frame we have discussed.
Use the password I provided you at the end of your session to access your collection - if you have forgotten it, don't hesitate to contact me to get a new one. I’l give you a 4 digit PIN to download your photographs in a zip folder on your desktop, as well.
They ONLY remain online for 4 weeks, so please don’t forget to download them!
Once they are taken offline, I reserve the right to charge a small fee to reupload them for you.
Remember, if requested, a sneak pic of your photos will be up on social media within 24 hours of your photo shoot - usually less!
Write Ups
Don’t just take my word, see what other clients have had to say HERE
Weird and Wacky?
I’m punny and a fan of alliteration! You can expect me to ask a lot of questions during our session (I’m chatty and enjoy meeting new people) and will bounce around like Tigger the tiger during sessions.
Don’t be alarmed if you see me yelp in fright if ants are nearby (yes, the insect) or be prepared for me to repeatedly ‘ooooo’ and ‘ahhhh’ over any cute creatures we discover in the forest.
I’m a fan of laying flat in mud, scaling across boulders and climbing trees to get the best views during photo sessions. I bring a stepstool with me everywhere for the over 6 foot crew, and come prepared with goldfish crackers for the under 6 years old crew. Prefer the kiddos get a different bribe - eh, treat? Let me know ahead of time!