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Meet the Giovagnonis and their extended family! Bob & Barb, the glue that holds this family together, have three children and lots of wonderful grand-kids! Since their family is not all local, we planned their family portrait session for Easter weekend. The looming weather forecast was pretty intimidating, but we ended up with a beautiful, dry, sunny evening that made … Read More
This week I have made a Facebook page banner, Facebook event banners, Instagram graphics, an email header, a photo collage, a flyer that I needed in printable PDF as well as JPEG formats… And I did it all without an image editing program. For a few years now, I have been using a website, www.Canva.com along with my other arsenal of image editing and design tools. … Read More
As MAKKER nears their product launch, I was thrilled to get to work with Anna & Nathan again to create professional product shots of their MAKKER sample. Inventors Anna and her husband Nathan have a fantastic coffee lovers product, MAKKER about to hit the market this Spring/Summer. This Keurig-compatible pod maker creates 100% recyclable pods with up to 55% savings … Read More
Hey guys, today I want to talk to you about a topic that may shift your perspective on marketing, especially how it relates to the images you market with… Many of you, my lovely followers, are entrepreneurs, influencers, bloggers that need to create unique content that shares your brand’s story with the world. A portfolio of imagery for your marketing takes a significant amount of … Read More
I have been giggling constantly at how adorable little Wyatt is as I edit this family’s portraits. Mama Allison and I rescheduled quite a bit as challenging weather and family schedules interfered with our plans! After many rain dates and crazy windy days, we managed to get together and I’m so happy with how lovely their photos turned out. I … Read More
In my mindset, every marketing effort taken should be made with the ROI in mind – “Return On Investment”… Time and money are two things that disappear quickly, so I want to make sure every second and every penny is used wisely. And to do that, I utilize Organic SEO – “Search Engine Optimization”. I get leads, and book photo … Read More
Over the past year, Tiffany and I have grown in friendship and sharing business ideas – in addition to Fern Woods Farm, Tiffany is also an incredibly talented newborn photographer. It all started by reaching out through a mutual friend, suggesting that we get together, learn together, grow together. And what a wonderful connection it has been! Tiffany’s photographic work … Read More
Miss Pennsylvania Kayla Repasky is such a wonderful young lady and it was an absolute pleasure to work with her for a story in Southern PA Magazine. Kayla grew up in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Her first crown was Miss Hanover, followed by Miss Greater Carlisle, and now Miss Pennsylvania. Congrats Kayla! You can read more about her story at https://southernpamagazine.com/kayla-repasky/ Kayla … Read More
Happy Holidays to you and yours!! Thank you for making 2018 my best year yet. I am so lucky and beyond grateful for the love that you, my community, shares. Your support gives me the opportunity to pursue and share my passion with others.
Jackie Coldsmith is the owner and operator of Tierra Blooms Flower Farm located in Taneytown, Maryland. We planned a photo session around her marketing needs for her fall products and hands-on classes. As Thanksgiving was winding down, and Christmas was revving up, we were able to capture two community hands-on projects which included pumpkin succulent center pieces, and holiday wreaths. I loved her … Read More
A client of mine that I worked with about a year ago for corporate headshots and team photos called to ask for a personal project… he and his neighbors formed a band called FAT DADDIES AND THE TENDERLOINS, and they were performing at Merriweather Post Pavilion. HECK YES! What a cool opportunity to showcase their musical talents – they stole the event for … Read More
Elisa Koheler and I met up at the Bear Branch Nature Center in Westminster, Maryland, to take her new executive portraits. Elisa is a professional conductor, trumpeter, and author! The instrument Elisa is photographed with is a vintage cornet from 1882 made by J.W. Pepper in Philadelphia. As the cornet soloist and conductor of Newberry’s Victorian Cornet Band, you can hear … Read More
Jenni Utz is a wonderful leader in our community, and the CEO & President of UTZ Real Estate, UTZ Property Management, & UTZ Handyman & Remodeling. We were looking for a stylish location for Jenni’s new executive portraits, and an idea popped into my mind… the newly renovated Best Western Catering & Conference Center in Westminster, Maryland. Both Jenni and … Read More