Monthly Archives: September 2009

Madeline and Matt: Anytime Shoot!

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.
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Madeline is quite the ham.
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A dad’s work is never done.
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My favorite images from the day.
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Assertive. Independent. And maybe a wee bit stubborn.
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“Madeline, I think I see Hannah Montana through those doors!” WORKS EVERY TIME.
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Angela Kelly - Great job. I almost feel like I know them by looking at the pictures.March 18, 2010 – 8:57 am

Wendii - Wow – what a special photo shoot! These pictures are stunning!September 18, 2009 – 8:58 pm

Danielle - Great portraits! I especially like the close up of the little girl showing a some attitude.. too cute!September 16, 2009 – 5:13 pm

Ryel j - Talk about Daddy’s little girl… These images are well done with a great location. Great shoot!September 16, 2009 – 5:00 pm

Karli Simmons - 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

teetee - my family is so cute. what great looks. i enjoyed all the photos this am. job well done. xxooSeptember 16, 2009 – 8:56 am

Matt - 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

Melissa and Matt: Towson Golf and Country Club Wedding!

She made her way out of the club house, with her posse of family lingering a few steps behind, letting her know they were there for her, but to see her on to this new journey. She let down the train of her gorgeous beaded dress on the sun kissed sidewalk, as she spotted him in the distance. And he stood there waiting, waiting for his beautiful bride, and best friend to arrive. As she made her way down the little hill, she stopped for a moment took a deep breath, as to make sure she remembered this moment forever. They faced each other and all of their nerves were wiped away and overcome by joy, happiness, and a few tears. Because there they were together forever, best friends.

Melissa and Matt, you know I adore you guys in every single way. Your love for each other, family, friends, and your dogs is like none other. Your laughter is contagious, and truly lights up the darkest of rooms. You are the dream couple to photograph with the warmest of hearts, and treated me (and Alberta) only like family. I am honored to have been able to photograph your wedding and be there on one of the most special days for you. Please remember to keep taking those deep breathes, and savoring the most amazing moments. Because it’s those moments that will get you through the hardest of times. I hope you guys had a blast in Jamaica, Alberta told me you were super tan…not gonna lie, I’m a little jealous. Love always, Megan Beth

They met at Towson University so it was only fitting that they wed at the amazing Towson Golf and Country Club, and it did not disappoint. Every view was absolutely breathtaking.

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Smoking hot Melissa. Work it.
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Really Matt, hello GQ.
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Melissa and Matt decided to see each other before the ceremony, which I think is JUST FABULOUS! They got to talk, breathe, and be in each others arms alone, before the madness began. I cannot recommend it enough, plus it leaves tons of time for relaxed photos and explore the venue to find awesome niches for creative unique photos from the day!

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Matt’s reaction to seeing Melissa made my eyes get all watery…weird.
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Matt certainly knew how to keep that smile on his bride’s face all day.
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These next two are my favorites from the day…AH-MAZ-ING.
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My only qualm with Towson Golf and Country Club, was the bee hole in this building. Let’s just say I’m highly allergic. So it was my job to photograph, and they were The Bee Patrol. And a fine job they did, looking fabulous and all!
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Finally, Mr. and Mrs! Gosh, just look at the way he looks at her.
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Look at that view, and the backdrop isn’t that bad either.
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I adore these. Melissa is totally rockin it!
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jayla copeland - WOW WHAT A GOOD COULPLENovember 30, 2009 – 6:47 pm

jayla copeland - nice couples the best lol kool nice picturesOctober 5, 2009 – 5:00 pm

shanice copeland - nice pics kool nice couple yea its true they are married and happy about itOctober 5, 2009 – 4:58 pm

Jennifer - Melissa & Matt, Your wedding was beautiful! Thanks for letting us be part of your special day.September 21, 2009 – 8:44 am

Wendii - Oooov- the picture of her sitting in the chair got me really really excited! Beautiful!September 18, 2009 – 9:00 pm

Brian Casey - Let’s be real here, they are all AWESOME.September 18, 2009 – 10:03 am

Brian Casey - That 4th one from the bottom is MONEY.September 18, 2009 – 10:02 am

CATHY REDIFER - I LOVE ALL THE PICTURES.September 15, 2009 – 11:36 pm

Danielle - what beautifully captured memories of the day. Melissa is georgous and matt’s not so bad either. Now wheres the hunk of a groomsman???September 15, 2009 – 9:26 pm

ann casey - WOW!! picture perfect!!September 15, 2009 – 2:57 pm

Melissa and Matt: Sneak Peek

I can’t wait to share with you Melissa and Matt’s wedding from the fabulous Towson Golf and Country Club! Coming soon!
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Megan Beth - @Jenna: Thank you so very much Jenna, your sweet comments made my day! ARE YOU SERIOUS??! Small. World?! Well, I hope all of you newlyweds had fun in Jamaica!September 18, 2009 – 1:28 am

Jenna - Once again your pictures are amazing Megan. The funny thing is was that this couple was on our Honeymoon bus from Jamaica’s airport! I was looking at your pictures and realized this! Wish you could have done ours! They turned out good though!September 17, 2009 – 9:37 pm

CATHY REDIFER \MOM\ - THE MEANING OF LOVE IS; MELISSA & MATT CASEY. SWEET TOGETHER. LOVE ALWAYS MOMSeptember 10, 2009 – 4:07 pm

Bob Schnell - Megan,
I love the light and pose of this shot.September 10, 2009 – 1:57 pm

alice - Thaks Megan! This is awesome. Now I will quit bugging your poor mom to death. When my daughter gets married, you better clear your calendar!September 10, 2009 – 1:40 pm

ann casey - I can’t wait… your engagement session was fabulous – and this pic was beautiful!! It was definitely an event to remember!!September 10, 2009 – 8:42 am

Navigating through the forests.

A mountain cabin all to ourselves, and fresh powder outside our door. Closing up the weekend we promised we’d do it a again, but in the mean time we had to get back to school. We packed up the cars, and I jumped in the car with dad. Keys in. DOO…Dooo…dooo. Dead. On a mountain. In the snow. To be totally honest, I wasn’t that surprised. We spent most of our childhood rowing, ROWING people, back and forth all of our lunch meats, sodas, tubes, and suntan lotion out to dad’s sailboat only to find the battery dead as a doornail. And if this didn’t happen, it was the exception to the rule.

In true mountain fashion the first repair man couldn’t come look at the car until the next day, so dad stayed. We piled all my stuff in Brian’s car, I jumped in the back and we headed home. This was also back in the day when GPS’s were only in jet airplanes and our only navigation tool was this ridiculous piece of paper called a map. And we see on said map that there was a much more direct route that we should take home, instead of the non sense directions dad had given us. Of course.

Shortly after, we find ourselves in the middle of the deepest forest that ever lived. Trees as tall as buildings blocked what little sun there was, and the mountain roads seemed to be modeled after roller coasters. Fun, right? MAYBE FOR THE FIRST TEN MINUTES. Two and a half hours later I’m in the back DYING, pleading, begging for the FOREST TO END. I was car sick, for the first and only time in my life. I need sunlight. I need the road to stop winding right and left, and twisting up and down that I don’t know which way was up and which was down. I knew there would be an edge, an end to the forest and the sunlight would come out, I just couldn’t see it.

And today, I find myself in the same forest. Trying to keep my head above water. Trying to stay motivated and focused while doing the most amazing circus balancing act the Ringling Brothers have ever seen. It’s not easy, not one bit, but every day is a learning experience. And everyday I make mistakes and grow from them. I know there is an edge to the forest, I’m just eager to get to it. Because that’s what life is all about, holding on when you get stuck in the forest, and listening to your fathers’ directions IN THE FIRST PLACE.

Since no post is complete without a picture…here is some loveliness of me shooting at Kim and Geoff’s wedding. Alberta was trying to document my fearless middle. of. the. road. standing. wedding. photography abilities.
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Kim - She’s fearless…and fabulous!September 11, 2009 – 12:26 am

nikki - Your funny… I think I would have remembered the trees all those nights on that street :)September 10, 2009 – 10:47 pm

aly - what?! you were running around my neighborhood and i didnt even know it!September 10, 2009 – 11:09 am

Megan Beth - @Jill: You ARE GOOD! And, thank you!September 9, 2009 – 10:08 pm

Jill - Taking a pic outside Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre, huh? P.S.: Your outfit is adorable.September 9, 2009 – 5:35 pm

Mom - Yeah — too bad I wasn’t quick enough to get the shot of you when you were literally in the middle of the road. Living dangerously in busy metropolitan Annapolis!September 9, 2009 – 9:55 am

Kathleen and Mike: Chesapeake Bay Beach Club Wedding!

The storm clouds lingered and when I say lingered, I mean it POURED and then would let up briefly. But even with a ‘little’ rain and cloudiness Kathleen was as calm and as laid back as ever. There was no wiping the smile off of her face. It was indeed a perma-smile. As she made her way down the aisle with her farther, she fought hard, fought really hard to keep the tears from streaming down her face and the big overjoyed smile on her face at the same time. As she stepped towards Mike, he comforted her in a way that only he knows how, and dried her tears. Because he’s her ying, to her yang. They balance and calm each other in times of need. And that day was no different.

Kathleen and Mike, I am so honored that I was able to photograph your amazing day. Your families (and friends!) were so warm and welcoming. Your relationship is truly a gift, and admired by all. Your abilities to go with the flow, and comfort and compromise with each other has only made you two stronger in the last several bajallion years. I wish you guys a lifetime of happiness and laughter! Love, Megan Beth

Kathleen and Mike were married at St. John’s in Severna Park, Maryland, and then had a beautiful reception at the Cheaspeake Bay Beach Club in Stevensville.

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Some amazing wedding portraits at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club right before the last of the light went down for the night.

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To see more from Kathleen and Mike’s wedding at the Chesapeake Bay Beach club click HERE!

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Courtney’s mom - Wow, the little girl on our community swim team is all grown up…time flies. Beautiful!September 9, 2009 – 9:57 pm

cassandra m - some of my favorite images of yours. you did an amazing job on this wedding. FABULOUS pics!September 8, 2009 – 10:07 pm

Kristin Staples - incredible photos- such vibrant color! i love your attention to detail and your creative approach…not your everyday wedding pics!September 8, 2009 – 5:55 pm