Family

Baby Joy {Highland, MD}

Baby Joy {Highland, MD}

It has been nice to have a few months off from shooting to rest and get ready for Payton. However, I couldn't help but do a newborn shoot for my good friend Anna when her sweet baby Joy was born! Anna is also a wedding and family photographer and we have become close through our businesses and our pregnancies being so close together.

Bergman Family {Patapsco Valley State Park in Ellicott City, MD}

Bergman Family {Patapsco Valley State Park in Ellicott City, MD}

This was the last shoot I did in 2016! One of Kevin's best friends from Virginia Tech is expecting another baby boy in just a few weeks. JJ is very excited to be a big brother! We took a few maternity pictures at Patapsco Valley State Park and the Bergman family embraced the cold!

Baby Calvin {Baltimore, MD}

Baby Calvin {Baltimore, MD}

Time flies! It felt like yesterday I was taking Sadie's newborn photos and 1 year photos. Now she has a sweet little brother named Calvin! The Maple family is full of life in their new home with baby Cal. They are also big Orioles fans which meant we had to take a few pictures of Cal in an adorable baby Oriole's outfit. So cute!

Ryan Family {Cockeysville, MD}

Ryan Family {Cockeysville, MD}

I absolutely love photographing families year after year! The Ryan family is no exception. Watching Maddie grow has been a treat and she gets a little bit sweeter every year. Andrew and Dani recently moved and built a beautiful in the countryside. We did the family shoot around their property and Maddie loved running around in the high grass. 

Andrews Family {Sunflower Field in Jarrettsville, MD}

Andrews Family {Sunflower Field in Jarrettsville, MD}

We made it to the sunflower field in the last days of the flowers being in bloom. Stephanie and Kirk are expecting their second baby boy in a few weeks! Little Owen is excited to be a big brother and welcome another babe into the family. 

Baby Norah {Baltimore, MD}

Baby Norah {Baltimore, MD}

Sweet little Norah was born a few months ago and I am so excited to share her newborn pictures with you!Austin, Kristy, and Adilynn welcomed a new little girl into the Abell family and are so in love. Adilynn already loves having a little sister and loves helping to take care of her. 

Sadie is one! {Sherwood Gardens in Baltimore, MD}

Sadie is one! {Sherwood Gardens in Baltimore, MD}

This little girl is one! I can't believe it was a year ago that we were doing her newborn session. And now Shannon and John are expecting baby number two! We went to Sherwood Gardens and were so thankful the rain held off. The bushes were still blooming and there was a bed of beautiful yellow tulips that were open.

Ellingsworth Family {Sherwood Gardens in Baltimore, MD}

Ellingsworth Family {Sherwood Gardens in Baltimore, MD}

Spring is finally here! One of my favorite places to do family sessions is Sherwood Gardens in Baltimore. In April and May the tulips are in full bloom and make a gorgeous backdrop. I had a blast taking pictures of the Ellingsworth family, especially the two sisters!

JOEL IS ONE! {Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis, MD}

JOEL IS ONE! {Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis, MD}

The Ramsey family celebrated Joel's 1st birthday a few weeks ago! Time flies, I can't believe he is already one. We went to Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis for the family session. It was rainy when we first got to the park so we were thankful for the gazebo. Joel was a trooper and bared with the chilly weather for the pictures. 

THE LANE FAMILY {Newport News, VA}

THE LANE FAMILY {Newport News, VA}

One thing I will be doing differently this year is making more time for intentional friendships. Last year was all about hustle, get it done, always working, and it wasn't healthy. I am learning in this off-season how to rest and enjoy the little things.