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David Shar of Illuminate Performance Management Consultants is an international speaker, consultant, and trainer specializing in helping organizations improve their leadership and culture, combat burnout, and design meaningful work. David combines decades of leadership experience with the latest psychological research to help organizations attract, retain, and motivate top talent. With advanced degrees in organizational psychology, David is NOT your typical … Read More

Every once in a while, organizations from other states reach out out because they need a photographer to serve new team members in the Central Maryland area. Nicole just so happens to be a perfect example! She’s based here in Southern Pennsylvania, but AJ Wealth is located in San Francisco, California. Nicole Linton is the new Bill Pay & Concierge … Read More

I’ve been Target’s photographer for nearly 10 years now. The first time I met Dr. Matthew Ramsey, he me to dinner at the Target Community & Educational Services Spring Gala (which I work every year, but it was nice to have dinner too!). It was then and there that I decided I really like this guy and we became fast … Read More

While retouching in the media often receives criticism, subtle retouching applied to your professional photographs is a crucial step to creating polished images. When it comes to photographic marketing collateral, you want to put your best foot forward. Retouching allows me, as a photographer, to showcase my subjects in their very best light. No matter how skilled we photographers are … Read More

It’s about time that I share a photo shoot feature on Fuchs North America. Fuchs NA is one of my client happy places. Their team is so fun and welcoming and I can’t get enough of their R&D (Research & Development) Lab where flavor scientists work hard on creative and tasty spice blends. Everyone on their team treats me as … Read More

Ages ago I met David “Dave” Kelley at a networking event through the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. Dave is the Director of Marketing at Cowan Systems, LLC. I’m sure we had a fun and sassy first conversation. We exchanged cards. And you’d think the story ended there. Late 2022, Dave reached out. Cowan was ready for some refreshed photography … Read More

Shaffer and Shaffer, LLP is a small family firm based in the City of Westminster, Maryland. Their team practices Family Law, Administrative Law, Liquor Board Licensing, and Commercial & Residential Real Estate matters. Team member Katie and I planned away for their photo shoot, and we scheduled a very early photo session for two reasons. First, their team wanted to … Read More

Personal Branding Photos and Corporate Portraits & Headshots can be hosted ANYWHERE, as long as the location resonates with your brand. What is fun about personal branding or say… a small business or solo entrepreneur… is that you can use your own office, your home office, your kitchen, or even your backyard for photos: Brewery Fire Little Cuddlebug Photography The … Read More

Returning to photograph a family for a second, third, or fourth time means so much to me. And The Maggitti Family just so happens to be one of those families. We met at their home… again. They loved what we did our first family portrait session together, so we met up close to Golden Hour and had some fun! Last … Read More

A number of years ago, I was hired by Carroll County Economic Development to take photos at several prominent large corporates in Carroll County, Maryland. One of those businesses happened to be Shelter Systems. After the shoot, Shelter Systems team member Jason reached out. He was kind enough to order a large collection of photographs from the ED photo shoot, … Read More

As an entrepreneur or business owner, you know how crucial it is to present your brand in the best possible light. Whether you’re creating marketing collateral or updating your website, professional photography can help your brand stand out from the competition. One of the most versatile tools for professional photography is a white backdrop. I am constantly recommending a white … Read More

Let me introduce you to Dr. Ray W. Christner, PSY.D., NCSP! Dr. Christner, a Licensed Psychologist and a Licensed Professional Counselor, founded Cognitive Health Solutions, LLC in 2009, following many years private practice. He and his caring team are dedicated to promoting cognitive and behavioral health for children, adolescents, and adults patients at Cognitive Health Solutions, LLC. Dr. Christner is no … Read More

Earlier this year I got to work with a traveling veterinary surgeon, Dr. Catherine “Casey” Havenmann of AVS, who wanted to use a specific venue… Mount Carmel Animal Hospital in Monkton, MD. She felt this veterinary hospital was big and perfect for her photo needs, not to mention she loves her partnership with them. After Dr. Casey got permission to … Read More