TWENTY. FLIPPING. YEARS. I keep thinking of 20-year-old me imagining this milestone, which makes me giggle. Never, ever, in my wildest imagination, did I think that I would still be doing this 20 years after becoming an LLC, quite honestly on a whim, from my DC dorm room Gateway laptop. (remember those?!) This has been […]

Last Week Heartly House celebrated and recognized the importance of their work at the Healing Hearts Circle Luncheon entitled “Embracing Hope.” For 45 years, Heartly House has been working to make our community safer and provide the necessary services to those individuals who are victims of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and human […]

 I had the opportunity to photograph a beautiful graduation evening for @olneyadventistprep 8th graders this week and I have to say- the kids are alright! If these are our future leaders, we’ve got nothing to worry about. Congrats to these kiddos and their families- and all the best as they head into high school in the fall!

Y’all know it takes a very special couple to pull me out of wedding photographer retirement! Congrats to Wendi + Dave, who had a beautiful March wedding at the newly renovated Citizen’s Ballroom. DOwntown Frederick is the perfect place for wedding photos, no matter the weather. Venue | Citizens Ballroom Caterer | Celebrations Catering and […]

I recently had the opportunity to photograph one of the most culturally significant (and most adorable) events ever – the Doljabi ceremony. This is my second time photographing this special event for this family in Rockville, Maryland. This traditional Korean first birthday celebration has the birthday kiddo, dressed up in a resplendent Hanbok, choosing an […]

♥️🧡💛💚💙💜I won’t pretend to know or understand everything- but what I do know is that I will always support and celebrate my LGBTQ+ clients and their right to live as their authentic selves. It’s been really disheartening to hear such hateful, ugly rhetoric lately and to see companies, big and small, back away from their […]

My newsletter list got the first crack at my (first ever) spring + mini sessions, but the rest of the slots are now open to anyone! If you’ve ever wanted to do a mini photo session, now’s the time! May 7th, Carroll Creekhttps://mk.hbportal.co/schedule/64345cb3ee4c570d506c6122 May 27th, National Cathedral https://mk.hbportal.co/schedule/64345f6fbaf8f00123b88a1b June 17th, Alexandria https://mk.hbportal.co/schedule/64345ffa1905080036b85bb6 June 24th, Gambrill […]

Frederick Restaurant Week It’s the last weekend of Frederick Restaurant Week! This year’s #FredRestWk features unique and fine dining options available in Downtown Frederick and throughout Frederick County. Enjoy this celebration of Frederick’s culinary landscape. Visit an old favorite or try something new, Frederick is full of delicious dining options!  More info: https://www.visitfrederick.org/restaurant-week/ Frederick County Public Library If you […]

my faves for this week: 1. Maple Syrup Festival2. Chartreuse & Co.3. Grief is Love 4. Car seat travel tray MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL Hosted by the Friends of Cunningham Falls State Park and Gambrill State Park, this event has been a staple in Frederick County for more than 50 years. Events take place each day of […]

HAPPY 2023! I hope everyone had a safe, restful holiday. I’m not sure I’d call mine “restful,” but it was quite fun! Our dear friends from Michigan drove out to spend some time with us, and we had a blast. Max loved having extra kiddos in the house, and we enjoyed showing the Adams Crew […]