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 :: […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hope you all had a nice, safe weekend. I had TWO micro weddings and a family session- I am pooped! Last week Joe and I both finished up work early and decided to take a little drive. I never bring a camera with me on these little trips, but grabbed one and stuffed it in […]

Wheeeeewwww. While I am not ready for cold weather, I am ready for non-90 degree days. We spent a lot of time at home (what’s new?) and I started clearing out Max’s clothes to start adding in the next size… all moms get sad about that, right? It’s so folding up the clothes I loved […]

I have been waiting oh-so-long to share this exciting news! Yesterday I signed a lease on the space of my dreams. Mary Kate McKenna Photography is taking the next step in its journey with a beautiful office and studio space at 106 North Market- right next to the Starbucks in Downtown Frederick.  The space is […]

This week we wear orange, the color chosen to note National Infertility Awareness Week, which is this week. Infertility impacts 1 in 8 couples in the US. The average IVF cycle costs 22k and on average patients require an average of 2.3 treatments to have a successful, full-term pregnancy. The average successful patient spends $66,000(!!!) […]

…and just like that, we have a six-month-old. Not sure how that happened. The happiest, most joyful boy there ever was, continues to make us and everyone around him smile. You just can’t help yourself, really. Six months old20+ pounds12+ month clothes (!!!)Flipping over like a champSleeping through the night (97% of the time)So. Much. […]

Hi friends. This blog is 99% about my photography and of course, it should be, but there’s a whole lot more to me than just my business. While I was pregnant I dreamed of working out again as soon as I could. I was so pumped! But then- THEN! A c-section. (Thanks, breech baby!) So […]