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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Johanna + Chris : Gender Reveal & Maternity Session – Boonsboro, MD

Posted in Family, Maternity

Not only were Johanna and Chris the very first wedding that I photographed all on my own, but a few weeks ago they had me come and photograph their gender reveal party….another first! It was such an honor being there for the moment they opened the box and the colored balloons popped out showing them if they’re in store for dresses and babydolls or mud and trucks. They already have a super sweet and goofy little boy, Joey, so most of their family and friends were predicting (hoping) it was going to be a girl. But Joey wanted a little brother. Of course. :) You’ll have to scroll down to see who got their wish…..

I loved all the pink and blue details…..especially the paper flowers that Johanna handmade.

And those little things on the right that Johanna was so excited about were her “sushi” rolls. ;)

Shout out to my sister, Jenny, in the pink sweater there on the left. She decorated and filled the box and was the one person there who knew the secret….boy or girl??!! It’s a…….

Girl!!! Dresses and babydolls wins!!

Then it was outside for some maternity pictures. Even though Johanna isn’t as far along as one would typically be when maternity photos are done, she still had a cute little baby bump. :)

Seriously, he’s a little goofball.

Joey was giving me priceless face after priceless face. I loved it.

But when I asked him to give his Mom a little kiss on her belly…..not so much…..

I think by this point I was just laughing the whole time and couldn’t quite concentrate on the whole picture taking thing I was supposed to be doing.

One last Joey face of the day. :)

Congratulations Johanna, Chris, and Joey!!

Posted in Family, Maternity Tags: Casual portraits, Family, Hagerstown, Maryland, Maryland photographer, Maryland photography, Maryland wedding/portrait photographer, Maternity, MD, photography, Portrait

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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Michelle + Greg : Hollow Creek Golf Club Wedding – Middletown, MD

Posted in Weddings

While every wedding I have the privilege of photographing means a lot to me, this one was extra special and really hit home. I’m incredibly nervous sitting here typing this, as I don’t know exactly what to say, but I do know there are a massive amount of people from my past that will be reading this. People that, until I was at Michelle’s wedding, I hadn’t seen since high school. There a million things I could say. I could ramble on about how I’ve known Michelle since elementary school, how we played on every single volleyball team together since seventh grade, how I would ride the bus to her house after school, that I called her Mom and Dad Mommy and Daddy Levin, how Daddy Levin used to call me L.A. (before my name changed to Cunningham, of course), about the sleepovers we used to have and how Michelle used to be terrified of roller coasters but she agreed to get on the Super Duper Looper at Hersheypark only if she got to ride with my Dad. I have a ton of history with Michelle and she was one of my most cherished friends throughout elementary, middle, and high school. But this story isn’t about Michelle and me. It’s about the love story of her and Greg. This amazing man that she found at Penn State, lived without for a while, came back to, and will now spend the rest of her life loving. I won’t sit here and talk about the in’s and out’s of their relationship and get all romantic, because I don’t know their love that well. But from what I have gotten to see, their love is real and it’s fun. They’re best friends. Which, anyone that knows Michelle, is saying a lot, because she has a TON of friends. They make bets with each other. They make bets over football games and Greg loses (because he bets FOR the Vikings to win) and has to pick up after doggy bathroom breaks in the yard for a month. He laughs. She laughs. They have fun with each other. And I’m so happy that Michelle has that for her future with Greg. No matter how much time goes by, I will always consider her my friend, so I can’t tell you how honored and thrilled I was that she and Greg asked me to photograph their wedding. I couldn’t wait for the day. Greg was super handsome and Michelle was the most beautiful that I have seen her in the past 25 years. Thank you both and your families so very much for allowing me to be there for one of the most amazing days of your lives.

Now….more pictures than should really be in one blog post…..but oh well…..

A surprise gift from her groom. He did good!

Daddy Levin seeing his little girl for the first time. I think his exact words were, “Wow, I made that”.

This was one big bridal party. I always feel so accomplished after posing so many people!

These two gorgeous ladies are Michelle’s older sisters. Michelle bought them all necklaces of their initials since all three of them now have different last names.

LOVE these two….

Holding on of her niece’s during the Matrons of Honor speech…..thought it was so cute.

Photographer in a picture!! Hagerstown people!! Half of these ladies (and one gentlemen!) I’ve know just as long as I’ve known Michelle. Then others are from middle and high school. So glad I was able to be a part of this photo. :)

Posted in Weddings Tags: Frederick MD, Hagerstown, Hollow Creek, Maryland, Maryland photographer, Maryland photography, Maryland wedding, Maryland wedding/portrait photographer, MD, photography, Portrait, Wedding, Weddings

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Thursday, April 11, 2013

MADE Makeup Bridal Shoot!!

Posted in Portrait, Weddings

I want to do things like this photoshoot all the time!!! I got so excited but then so nervous when the amazing Aaren of MADE Makeup asked me to be a part of this bridal shoot. You mean you’re going to take six gorgeous girls, fix them all up with professional hair and makeup, have a bridal shop send over a bunch of fancy dresses, have a flower shop make up some beautiful bouquets, and then an actual venue is going to let us roam around their grounds and play photoshoot for a little while? Sweet!! But wait, then I’m responsible for taking the photos of it all so that all your time and effort was worth it and you can use them for marketing your own business? You’re trusting me with this? Talk about pressure! But I had a blast! I am so honored that Aaren asked me to be her photographer for the day and that I got to meet and work with all these incredible ladies. I’m ready for the next one!!! :)

Thank you so much to these amazing ladies for being a part of this all. And an extra special thank you to Aaren for making it all happen!

Makeup: Aaren King of MADE Makeup

Hair: Jamie Johnston Fleming – stylist at Alter Ego Hair Design Studio

Dresses: Posh Bridal

Flowers: Candlelight Floral Designs

Venue: Shade Trees and Evergreens

Posted in Portrait, Weddings Tags: Frederick MD, MADE Makeup, Maryland, Maryland photographer, Maryland photography, Maryland wedding, Maryland wedding/portrait photographer, MD, photography, Portrait, Shade Trees and Evergreens, Wedding, Weddings

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