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Pink and Pigtails ~ on Etsy! | Maryland etsy photographer

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 18:07:54 +0000

SO much fun (and well, general busy-ness!) has been happening in my life and though I’ve been working hard, I haven’t had time to blog about everything I’ve been working on! But one thing I’m really excited about lately that I want the world to know about is this great collection of hair accessories designed by Chandra Robinson of Pink and Pigtails on etsy.com. Chandra uses an array of materials that feature vibrant colors, exciting textures, and deep contrasts that result in unique, one-of-a-kind pieces of beauty, versatility, and comfort. For occasions that are either fun or formal, there is definitely something in her etsy shop for that! The quality and customer service she provides is unmatched, and she is just as thrilled about designing and creating as you will be when you receive her work! I highly recommend that you check out Pink and Pigtails on etsy! You’ll be glad you did! Not only is Chandra someone who creates beautiful headbands, bows, clips, hats (and more!) for little girls, tweens, teens, and young adults, but she has also become someone I can call a friend. Chandra, thank you for reaching out to me… I truly value your friendship. Our paths were meant to cross and believe me, I consider myself so blessed to know you! I’ll see you soon!

Here is just a small representation of Chandra’s work, with more to come. Enjoy!

Valerie and Chris ~ More to love! | Maryland Wedding and Engagement Photographer

admin — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:48:21 +0000

I’ve fallen behind on my blogging mostly because there are so many awesome shots of Valerie and Chris, and I just can’t stop myself! I’m in the middle of editing their photos from our 2nd session (we weren’t able to finish our shoot the first day due to an emergency on the metro), but I just wanted to share a few more of this truly fantastic couple from that 1st session. The 2nd session is coming soon….so check back ~ you won’t be disappointed! These two are stunning and knocked it out of the park once again!! For now, enjoy a few more photos from that first fabulous day!

Valerie & Christos, engaged! ~ Maryland Wedding Photographer

admin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:52:42 +0000

She simply glows….his expressions radiate…and together they make a brilliant couple whose eyes are intensely focused on a powerfully bright future. They are infinitely in love and the energy they create together is so genuine that I couldn’t help but feel it too…and it made me happy just to be around them. Valerie and Christos make a dynamic pair who truly have it all — major intelligence, innate kindness, a playful spirit, and simply put, sheer gorgeousness! Both are natives of Virginia who adore their families and friends, and they take every opportunity to spend time with all of them, understanding the blessings and treasures that each alliance holds. Christos proposed to Valerie on the beach last May, surrounded by friends and Corolla’s wild horses, and so their love was taken to a blazing new height. They asked me to document their wedding this October, and I am honored. Here are just some of their engagement photos, taken at the Smithsonian Castle on a sunny, golden Saturday. Valerie and Chris, thank you so much for such an amazing day with you two! I absolutely can’t wait to see you both again, very soon! Enjoy!

Whitney Thompson Review ~ Maryland Wedding and Engagement Photographer

admin — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:56:58 +0000

I’m so excited to post more photos of the bridal shoot I was blessed to take part in at Scarlett Lillian’s workshop… I had such fun this day getting these amazing shots of Whitney Thompson and using off-camera lighting and pocket wizards for some of the photos, while using natural light for others. I would love your thoughts ~ make sure to leave a comment at the end of the post! Enjoy!

Julia and Matt ~ Engaged! Maryland Wedding and Portrait Photographer

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:38:37 +0000

These two sweet and stunning people were the amazing couple we were fortunate enough to shoot during Scarlett Lillian’s workshop. While we all shuffled around them, dragging them from the city streets to the cold and windy beach and back, their cheerfulness and smiles remained the entire time! Clearly these two are so in love, and when you are blessed enough to experience such a feeling, happiness and boundless energy simply shine through! I had a really hard time narrowing down the number of photos to post, so here are a LOT of them. I just had so much fun with these two and love the result! I hope you do too!

The fabulous friends I made at Scarlett Lillian’s workshop – Maryland Portrait Photographer

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:50:22 +0000

I really wanted to take a moment to introduce you all to some of the amazing women I met at Scarlett Lillian’s workshop this past weekend in Jacksonville, Florida. These ladies are unique and amazing on so many levels, and I consider myself extremely blessed and honored to have worked alongside them. In a very short period of time, we shared experiences that have made us into the people and photographers we are today, and in the process found a depth of understanding and common ground to stand on and support each other… All the while shooting to our heart’s desire and creating images that made us proud! Thank you all! This has been an experience I will never forget and I hope to stay in touch with every one of you!

First up is our fearless, fabulous leader herself, Miss Scarlett!

Next is my adorable Canadian roommate, Erin Campbell:

And then there’s the super-cool Jess McCrea:

Also the super-smart Leeann Marie: (Photo by Lydia Shannon)

And the awesomely funny Lydia Shannon: (Photo by Lan Bui)

Also the sweet Kayla Mercedes:

Here’s down-to-earth Heather Caudill:

Easy-going and sweet Susan Justice: (Website in the works!)

And last, but certainly not least, the Bui Brothers…We are so fortunate to have met and hung out with these guys while they filmed us for Scarlett during the workshop. They are well-established leaders in this industry but have not forgotten where they came from, and blessed us with kindness and graciousness as they willingly shared their experiences and gave us priceless advice. Thank you both! We are all so grateful!

First, Vu Bui:

And Lan Bui (with Stephen Knuth and his Starbucks in the background!):

In the coming days I will have more workshop photos and experiences to blog…. I SO loved every minute of this and look forward to hanging out with all the girls, Scarlett, Stephen Knuth, and the Bui Brothers again one day! Thank you all again for your intense hard work and brilliance in putting together this workshop for us. It was awesome!

Scarlett Lillian’s Workshop Teaser – Maryland Wedding and Engagement Photographer

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:59:57 +0000

I just got home tonight from an intense workshop led by the fabulous Scarlett Lillian in Jacksonville, Florida! It was a mind-blowing weekend of friendship, photos, and FUN…all of which I will blog more about when I get some much-needed shut-eye! For now, here are two photos I created of the stunning Whitney Thompson, winner of America’s Next Top Model season 10!! Don’t forget to leave me some love!!