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When Carroll County Tourism needs to showcase the wonderful activities our county offers, we set out on a new adventure to illustrate the beauty and fun our area has to offer. Hiking our beautiful Carroll County MD trails for projects like this is like not working at all. This particular project required a model call, and I am fortunate enough … Read More

Say HELLO to Elizabeth Ushamirsky of First Impressions Resume & Career Solutions out of Eldersburg, Maryland! Elizabeth brings over 20 years of in-depth, expert experience in human resources, leadership, recruitment, career coaching and resume writing. She motivates, inspires and leads clients of any age to realize their career goals. Elizabeth last minute asked a friend to model during her personal … Read More

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Patrick Gallagher for many years through many means. Our relationship began when I took over and maintained his existing website for his dental practice temporarily. For a time, he was my dentist while we were both located in Westminster, MD. For a couple years, I was involved in his fundraiser, The Celtic Canter, … Read More

Nick Prell is a realtor with RE/MAX located in Hampstead, Maryland. You can learn more about him on his website and follow him on Facebook.

Your audience wants to connect with YOU. Photography (and videography) are the best tools to foster that connection. And as business continues to move online, the importance of quality photography continues to skyrocket. Visual media makes a noticeable impact time and time again. Marketing your business with real, true photographs of you, your business, your team, your products, your services, … Read More

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