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Monthly Archives: September 2009
Yes, the rumors are true, tomorrow is my birthday. Gulp, I have to admit, I kinda didn’t want it to come. ANOTHER YEAR OLDER…AGAIN? But, when I think about the past year, I am amazed at how far I’ve come. It certainly has been the good and bad, and yet I have grown heaps. I breathe a little deeper, love a little stronger, and try not to take the people I love for granted, because really, things can change on a dime. I’ve learned that with age comes difficult times, pain, and struggle. And life will constantly throw curve balls at you just to see if you can handle it. I GET it life, enough with the curve balls.
I’ve learned that you have to work endlessly hard for something you are passionate about. I would have never in my wildest dreams, imagined that I’d be sitting here today with my own thriving photography business. Me. My Business. Wake up in the morning when I want, business. It’s amazing and I feel so blessed to be able to do something I absolutely love and share it with so many people. It’s such hard work, but the kind comments and emails from people who appreciate my work, warm my heart and push me along when I feel like giving up.
I’ve learned that family is the most important thing in the world to me. I knew it before, but I think this past year something changed, they are the core of my soul. In times of need they have never once let me down and without them I couldn’t have gotten this far in life. Without them, I truly would be lost. They know me inside and out, and still love me despite the obnoxious singing, always wanting to go to Outback, and the won’t get the camera out of their faces tendencies I have.
I’m super excited to see what the future holds for me, sigh, even if that means another year older. In honor of my birthday, I thought I’d share some of my favorite things that I love…things that make me, me. YES MY VACUUM MAKES ME HAPPY.
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Megan, I’ve never been to your website before today! Love it! Hope all is well! Shawn and I miss seeing you and barely ever see Amanda anymore either :( Hope to talk to you soon!October 23, 2009 – 12:41 pm
haha you would have chipotle on there. But I must say that I absolutely love that picture of your Dad, it just captures something that I can’t quite put my finger on..October 1, 2009 – 10:33 am
Happy Birthday Megan!September 25, 2009 – 5:26 pm
Happy Happy Birthday!!! <3September 25, 2009 – 2:44 pm
Love your collages, Meg. Have a great birthday celebration! XOXOX AuntieSeptember 25, 2009 – 1:18 pm
Happy Birthday, fellow Megan-spelled-the-right-way! I’ve been enjoying reading your blog and oogling over your pictuers for the past six months and I’m super excited to see what this year has in store for you! Keep up the fabulous work!September 25, 2009 – 12:41 pm
Happy Birthday, dear!!!! Make this one count :)September 25, 2009 – 12:41 pm
yeah!!! happy birthday I wish we were together to celebrate. Miss you and love you. Maybe you could make it out here sometime!!!! We would have a smashing good time.September 25, 2009 – 10:42 am
We love you back — more than you know!! And are soooo super proud of you. Happy 2-th!! Oops — did I say that out loud?September 25, 2009 – 9:03 am
He woke her up before sunrise and told her of his plans to take her hiking and out for a nice dinner. Being half asleep, she heard him mention about how he wanted to suggest what she wear for dinner. Obviously this ‘outfit’ suggestion couldn’t wait until sunrise. He felt for her hand under the covers and after first getting the wrong finger, slipped on the most gorgeous sparkly rock you have ever seen. They were already best friends, now they were to start as a new team: husband and wife.
Kim and Geoff, your wedding was nothing short of spectacular and I can’t tell you how exciting it was to be able to photograph it. It is clearly evident that you guys are truly best friends and I promise you, that will take you so far in life. Your endless supply of laughter, high fives, and support will get you through any bumps in the road. Thank you for letting me witness your love. And keep ON DANCIN’! Love, Megan Beth
Gateway Florist in Annapolis did an amazing job with Kim’s florals. By far my most favorite bridal bouquet. Kim added a personal touch to it by bringing the Succulents all the way from her garden in Cali.
Kim’s Jimmy Choo’s. Shoe one, of three for the day. Why not?!
One good looking group of bridesmaids.
What a stud.
I love the that Geoff chose to put the guys in nice suits and colorful ties.
Oh and did I forget to mention the CHUCKS, and argile socks. AWESOME!
The whole wedding made the trip through the streets of downtown Annapolis, by foot, from the William Paca House to the Annapolis Yacht Club.
The gardens at the Paca House are unbelievable. Everywhere you turn there is something beautiful blossoming.
Brides can pretty much get anything under the sun on their wedding day. Kim: OH my goodness what an awesome dog, would you mind if we borrow her for a second? Dude runner: Certainly! Apparently she was a Great Dane PUPPY. Yikes, she was already bigger than me!
How cute are they?
I heart this one. Probably my favorite from the day.
Kim and Geoff allotted tons of time for pictures with just the two of them. Every couple deserves beautiful wedding photos and when enough time is scheduled to create those photographs you are more relaxed, and comfortable. This creates the fabulous, amazing photos with YOUR personalities shining through.
Doesn’t everyone stand in the middle of the road for the shot?!
Kim and Geoff had the most amazing first dance. They decided to spice things up a bit, and wow, THEY CAN DANCE! To get the full effect, check out this video.
I crack up every time I look at this image of Kim laughing during the best man speech….something about STREAKING!!…but I’ll let Geoff tell the story. Apparently he knows it well.
I know I say it all the time, but I have the best clients ever. Yes, that is Geoff, the groom doing the worm…HOLLA!
Wow, smokin hot!
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I really like the pics of her by herself in Annapolis and the one of the 2 of them laughing in front of the blue garage…March 18, 2010 – 9:08 am
Oh my GOSH…this is one of my most favorite shoots that you’ve done. Those socks and shoes on the groomsmen are AWESOME! Do you have only the very coolest clients or what. wow wow. So many great images and such a variety. Love the YouTube video…>I saw your head while you were taking pics…funny. These images are truly spectacular!!!October 16, 2009 – 1:51 pm
hi megan,
you did an amazing job with kim and beakers wedding. we had to miss the celebration but love seeing the beauty and fun through your photography. i’m jealous that I didn’t know you when i got married!
awesome job!
april
*p.s. if you’re ever looking for a new website let us know we have created some nice sites to showcase photography.October 5, 2009 – 3:31 pm
Wow….these are so great!! I LOVE the shoes and all the different locations!October 4, 2009 – 2:45 pm
holy last picture!!!!!!!September 25, 2009 – 12:56 pm
Awwww….I love my little Annpolis & I love it even more in your gorgeous photos Megan! Congrats to Kim & Geoff!September 24, 2009 – 11:28 pm
@Peter: Umm..yea, taking over the WORLD!! @Lauren: You wouldn’t BELIEVE HOW BIG THAT DOG WAS! @Erin: You are so kind! @Mom and Auntie: You two will always be number one fans!September 24, 2009 – 11:10 pm
so you basically just took over Annapolis for the day, huh! thumbs up!September 24, 2009 – 10:12 pm
Very artistic!September 24, 2009 – 8:03 pm
nice horse.September 24, 2009 – 5:54 pm
these are great megan!!September 24, 2009 – 5:28 pm
Megan. I don’t even know what to say. I love them all! WOW!September 24, 2009 – 3:41 pm
Yup, I KNEW these would be amazing and Megan, they don’t disappoint!! Of course, Annapolis is an amazing place to do a shoot, but their sparking personalities and connection to each other clearly were captured by you! That last shot on the pier is absolutely amazing! Love it.September 24, 2009 – 2:21 pm
Yowza!!! Fantastic pics. Loved the socks and sneakers! Things sure have changed since we married!September 24, 2009 – 2:06 pm
These guys have been so patiently waiting. Here’s a quick preview, I promise it’s coming soon! You won’t want to miss this fabulous wedding at the William Paca House and the Annapolis Yacht Club in Annapolis!
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The setting of their shoot is well captured! Good work!September 23, 2009 – 6:05 pm
nice! more please :)September 18, 2009 – 4:02 pm
I had so much fun over the weekend during this shoot. The locations were ROCKIN, the weather was gorgeous, and Madeline is absolutely adorable. Matt was looking for something a little bit urbany, and edgy, so Hampden, Baltimore, MD it was. There were so many little corners and colorful buildings to shoot…I was in photog heaven…if there is such a thing.
Madeline is quite the ham.
A dad’s work is never done.
My favorite images from the day.
Assertive. Independent. And maybe a wee bit stubborn.
“Madeline, I think I see Hannah Montana through those doors!” WORKS EVERY TIME.
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Great job. I almost feel like I know them by looking at the pictures.March 18, 2010 – 8:57 am
Wow – what a special photo shoot! These pictures are stunning!September 18, 2009 – 8:58 pm
Great portraits! I especially like the close up of the little girl showing a some attitude.. too cute!September 16, 2009 – 5:13 pm
Talk about Daddy’s little girl… These images are well done with a great location. Great shoot!September 16, 2009 – 5:00 pm
Absolutely too cute!!! Perhaps next time we add Stan-a-wee (my English Bulldog & MK best bull dog friend) into the shoot!September 16, 2009 – 3:11 pm
my family is so cute. what great looks. i enjoyed all the photos this am. job well done. xxooSeptember 16, 2009 – 8:56 am
Megan, 2 things…. 1)Thank you so much for spending time with us Sunday and taking these pictures, even though Madeline was a little “stubborn”, they turned out better than I would have ever imagined. and 2)Thank you for getting up SO early to put these up, Madeline will be so happy to see herself on the “compooter”.September 16, 2009 – 8:09 am
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Megan Beth - Thanks Mandy!!!September 28, 2009 – 12:21 pm
Mandy Sroka - Gorgeous, Megan!September 28, 2009 – 12:06 pm