The Blog

Nikki recently launched her new business, nikkidantoni.com! And to my excitement, photography was a big deal to her when it came to the branding and design of her new website. Nikki is your “Weight Management Wizard”… and she is super enthusiastic about positive mindsets, health and wellness, and fitness. Thank you Nikki for trusting me to take your beautiful new … Read More

Many cameras and most smartphones offer the option to display a grid over your viewfinder, and for good reason. The “Rule of Thirds” is a golden rule for composition in photography, fine art, and graphic design. So what is “The Rule of Thirds” in photography? In photography, the rule of thirds is a method of composing the subjects in your photograph. The frame … Read More

There are many things to celebrate in this family, but there are two very important things happening right now to this young lady below – Sarahann. This extended family portrait session was planned by her Aunt Lynn, just before she leaves for a lifetime job as a Foreign Service Officer for the State Department. She is headed to Guatemala! We … Read More

Avinash and his family met me at Hashawha Environmental Center to take his senior portraits. Avinash is a 2021 senior graduating from McDonogh School in Owings Mills, Maryland. Avinash is a model student. But come to find out, he’s a debate champ and a community advocate! Avinash Thakkar ’21, with his team mate Alexander Jones ’22, recently made McDonogh history … Read More

You’ve seen me share about Gauge Digital Media on the KHP Blog before, but I just have to say it again – I LOVE WORKING WITH THEM! What I didn’t mention is that we’ve formed a very gratifying partnership that I can’t even begin to express. Owners Joe Dominick and Brett Callegary both speak very highly of me to their … Read More

Muriel is one of my long-time friends – the kind of woman who lights up a room and makes each and every person in her path feel special. Seeing how much love this woman has always re-inspires me in all aspects of my life. She is someone I look up to, someone I admire, and someone I try to be … Read More

Carroll County Times’ CARROLL’S BEST 2020 winners are announced, and I’m beyond grateful to be voted Honorable Mention for Carroll’s Best Professional Photographer next to three fantastic fellow photographers, Frozen In Time Photography (winner), Madeline Serio (honorable mention), and Sarah Wockenfuss Photography (honorable mention). I’m also pumped to share that fellow Taneytown businesses and entrepreneurs also snagged some Top 4 … Read More

Some clients might be bummed that their portrait session landed on a gray foggy morning, but not me, and not this wonderful family! Mom, Ali, reached out to me in preparation for her family’s visit back home to Carroll County, MD. They’re from Florida, where beach portraits are all the rage… and in her opinion, overplayed. A wooded Maryland setting … Read More

This fall I had the pleasure of hosting a Sunflower Mini at Local Homestead Products, and I wanted to share a few of my favorite shots from the even with you. These minis were held across two weekends and 3 dates total. We did face a big challenge – the sunflowers came about 2 weeks early. So we did a … Read More

Hello Cinderella! I feel like I have to watch out for the clock striking twelve! And no joke, this is ELLA! 🙂 Ella was radiant in her prom gown – something she didn’t get to wear this year because prom was cancelled. But that didn’t stop her and her mom from celebrating (mama Francesca… you were awesome btw!). Thank you … Read More

GUEST BLOG POST BY: “Miss Kim” Golliday Meet Kim Golliday, a lover and teacher of dance… Kim Golliday, known by most as Miss Kim, is the owner of Taneytown Dance Studio at the square in Taneytown, Maryland. You may recall an earlier post in 2019 about her lovely young women, the principle dancers of TDC… most of whom have been … Read More

Call 911, because this team is 100% FIRE! Meet the Team at Gauge Digital Media in Westminster, MD offering all sorts of online media and marketing services. They are one of very few companies I trust with areas of expertise including: Web Design Search Engine Optimization Search Marketing Graphic Design Social Media Marketing Email Marketing I know many fellow business … Read More