Every couple I do an engagement session for gets into the swing of things as we proceed. It doesn't matter how awkward they think they are going to be in front of the camera, eventually a rhythm just takes over, and before you know it, we're done!

I don't think I've ever had a couple get that rhythm down as quickly as Sarah and Sean did. They were in full engagement photo mode!

I seriously had to ask numerous times if they had done a photoshoot before.

This was actually my first repeat location and I was a little nervous about it. I want every couple to have a unique experience because they are unique people. I don't ever want one of my clients to feel like they are one of the masses. I've done two shoots in Fells Point before, but in completely different areas. This shoot took place in Sherwood Gardens, a tulip garden in Baltimore in which I had shot an engagement session just over a year ago.

My butterflies were all for nothing. I should have realized that a completely different couple can make a location feel like a completely different place.

We spent just over an hour wandering around the gardens and choosing places to shoot. I'm fairly certain that if it weren't for the fact that almost all of the flowers are tulips, you wouldn't even know it was the same place!

We had a great time chatting and walking and shooting, and they made my job easy with their ability to pose and move with hardly any direction. 

Best wishes to Sarah and Sean on their wedding this fall and more importantly, their marriage!

Let the wedding season begin!

Weddings are long days hour-wise, but I can't help but love them. It's an entire day full of love and happy people.

How could I not want to take pictures of that?

The day dawned beautiful, sunny, and mild. An absolutely perfect day to kick off one of my favorite times of year.

Jessica and Michael kept their wedding local- all within the city limits. We started at the Tremont Suites to get photos of the ladies getting ready. Imagine my surprise when I arrived to find all the bridesmaids dressed and ready to go! I'm not quite sure I've ever witnessed the bridesmaids being ready ahead of schedule. A quaint park across the road set the scene for a beautiful first look moment. This was something I hadn't done before, but it really is a neat thing to do. I got so wrapped up in the moment, I had to make sure to keep my focus!

Their ceremony was at the chapel on Loyola University's campus. We took the majority of our formal pictures here because the backdrop was perfect. Having some goofy groomsmen made this part particularly fun.

The Belvedere Hotel hosted their reception. If you've never been there, it's an incredibly charming historical hotel with amazing details. Talk about photo opps!

The reception began with sentimental, touching moments like the speeches and the first dance, and then moved on to quite a party. It was clear everyone had their line dances down!

One thing was constant throughout the day- just how happy Jessica and Michael are. I loved capturing their big day and can't wait to share the rest of the photos.

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending my friend Jen's baby shower and capturing some of the sweet moments there.

We teach together and at the last minute, decided spring break would be the perfect opportunity for a maternity shoot.

To be honest, I had been hoping she would ask. I loved taking pictures at her shower and knew we would have a great time with a maternity session.

I could not have been more right.

Jen and her husband Andrew are one of those couples I've talked about before when discussing engagement sessions. They are just so comfortable with each other. Every photographer has a style, and I have found that laughter is one of my favorite things to shoot. A couple who is comfortable with each other and are able to laugh at themselves tend to turn into my best work.

There is nothing quite like capturing the genuine happiness on someone''s face in the middle of a laugh.

It doesn't hurt that they are expecting their first child together and their happiness about it is simply overflowing.

Needless to say, it was a very fun and happy time. Plus, the props Jen brought were a-dorable.

The cherry on top? I still have more to look forward to. When Baby Evelyn makes her appearance, I get to take her infant shots. I cannot wait!