The Strikers are back!

This is the fourth time I have photographed the Strikers in the past year. To have repeat clients is wonderful, but to watch Steve and Anne's baby girl grow is even better. Ella is 8 months old now and just as adorable as ever. She's a quiet little girl and just as sweet as she can be. I'm going to love watching this little one grow over the years! I miss her already. Does anyone have a baby I can borrow?

Bethany & Geoff | Engagement Photos in Patterson Park, Baltimore, Maryland

Bethany and Geoff are a laid back couple with two extremely shy dogs. Porter and Lager thought I was going to steal their mom and dad and just barely warmed up to me by the end of our session. Hey, I'll take what I can get. And because the weather in Maryland has been wack-a-doodle the past month we were lucky to get a dry, cherry blossom filled session!

I'm really looking forward to their wedding in August!!

Our Vow Renewal in Ireland

So I've saved this post for March 17th for you all. Some of you know and some don't, but Fletcher and I renewed our vows last October for our tenth anniversary. We hired an amazing photography team called Simple Tapestry from Belfast and Julie Antonette to conduct the ceremony. If any of you are headed to Northern Ireland to renew your vows these are the people you want with you!!

I chose Deci and Brideen Baxter to photograph our vow renewal because I wanted that dark and moody feel, which is what I imagined Ireland looking like. I chose Julie because she seemed to encapsulate the upbeat, cheery Irish demeanor I imagined all the Irish possess, which they do. These three were so wonderful to work with! I love them so much!!

We did some "getting ready" photos at our rental house. Pearson, Fletcher's brother, was able to reprise his roll of Best Man at the ceremony and we were so excited and blessed to have his girlfriend, Carolyn there , too!!! She made us animal cracker chicken for lunch. 

In the end, the moral of the story and the reason behind this whole post is I believe in deep down in my heart that it's so important to invest in yourself, your family, your love, your history. Greydon will have these photos of his parents forever. Some of my most treasured items in life are photos of family and friends. Hands down. We took this opportunity to celebrate ourselves after an interesting year of change, reflection and hard work. It's one of the best investments Fletcher and I have ever done.

Anyway, on with some photos of our Irish adventure! There are loads, so enjoy. :-)

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