Well, hello. It’s truly been a minute since I checked in. Everyone in the house is vaccinated, minus Max, but it sounds like in September that will be an option- science is amazing! Living with a 2.5 is a lot of fun, but it sure is messy. Turn your head and every block you just […]

For the last eight years, I have taken a social media break in July. There are so many reasons that I do it, but on the top of that list is that I see July as the month to re-focus on goals (halfway through the year, y’all!) and get a lot of things accomplished. It’s […]

This is a topic I could go on and on about. Downtown Frederick is home to so many amazing stores- I feel lucky to live in such an incredible place full of independent stores of all kinds. Here’s a list of just a few of my favorites- it’s so hard to choose! Curious Iguana :: […]

“I’ll reach back out after I lose a bit of weight.” I’ve heard that exact phrase so. many. dang. times.
I’m telling you- do the photos NOW. You don’t need a smaller body for kick-ass headshots. Please don’t try to “fix” your body- it is, and never was, broken. I can’t even begin to tell you […]

Let’s talk about photo editing trends. I’m not a fan. Trends right now- “light & airy” where everything looks a little blown out and colors are muted and pastel, and the “dark & moody” editing trend- with oversaturated colors and orange-ish skin tones. (Yes, some people do it better than others- even well, but it’s […]

Dear Me in 2011… I woke up this Friday morning thinking about change and how I always fight it, even if it’s good and exciting changes. I’m sitting here 10 years later and there are some things you really need to know… + you’ll still be a full-time photographer. I know- wild. You thought this […]

Daddy Love. Mama Love. Family Love. Simply the best!

Happy Monday! It was a super rainy weekend, so we spent a lot of time inside. We did get to go on a nice long walk yesterday morning, which I was so grateful for! Those of you who have had/have toddlers- how much leeway do you give with crayons/markers/etc? I want him to enjoy these […]

Happy Monday, friends. Another weekend passed us by quickly. Something we do every weekend, well, every day, is read. We are a house of readers, and Max is now one, too! Growing up, we’d all hang out as a family… but in our own corners and chairs, curled up with our book of choice. It’s […]

The Dol ceremony blesses the child on their 1st birthday with a prosperous future in Korean culture. The birthday baby wears a hanbok and a traditional hat. As you can see, Lily looked ADORABLE! All of the guests, minus grandparents were on Zoom- it was so fun to see them all on the tv screen, […]