Documentary Style Wedding, Family, and Portrait Photographer
Serving the Eastern Shore of DelMarVa & Mid-Atlantic Cities
Giving back to the community through special sessions
Community is at the heart of my photography mission.
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Growing up can be hard. Life changes, body changes, self-esteem changes. Let's celebrate them and give them a boost of confidence.
Confidence building at its finest - Celebrating your child.
Milestone Sessions
For sessions beyond 50 miles of Salisbury, Maryland a travel fee will apply. For sessions beyond 100 miles of Salisbury, Maryland an accommodation fee will apply. Check out FAQs here!
Milestone Sessions are
$295*/hr
Sessions are for milestone age markers of 10, 13, and 16. Looking for a session for a soon to be high school or college graduate? Look at my portrait packages here. *Reduced rate offered for the month of their birthday only.
Compassion Portraits are at no cost.
Traditional, creative, posed, or lifestyle - it's your vision! Choose from an immediate family portrait session, or a self-love session.
I have lost so many important people in my life to life altering illnesses. I have personally experienced family loss from Cancer, ALS, & Alzheimer’s and have witnessed the pain and hardships of others dealing with MS and Parkinson’s.
At the age of 33, I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer. I didn't even realize what a thyroid was before that. I was fortunate that out of all the types of cancers out there, I was given this type. I thank God daily for the blessing of a very treatable cancer and the reminder of how precious life can be.
When I was 10 years old cancer really became part of my life. When my mother's cancer returned and took her life later that year it obviously rocked my world. It really shaped me in so many ways that I wouldn't understand for so many years. One of them being the understanding of how important a photo can be.
Although my mother was the queen of taking photos as well... We were never together in them. The only photos I have of her last six months of life were from her 40th birthday party where she was lighting candles and sitting in a chair. How I wish we had taken some professional photos of all of us as a family before we couldn't anymore. We always think we have time to do these things, but sometimes we don't.
This is where my vision comes in...
I know the insane costs that major illnesses can weigh on a family. They aren't thinking of spending money on family portraits. They are trying to survive daily. Emotionally, physically, keeping a happy face for children, family, and friends.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a potentially terminal or life altering illness please reach out and tell me their/your story. Let's get a session on the books. I know what this is like, and I don't want you to miss this opportunity.
I have seen the heartbreak, I have seen the loss, I have seen the strength, and I have seen the fight.
Compassion Portraits
The Details
This session is for immediate family only. If you would like to expand the session to groups more extensive than their immediate family, a reduced rate will apply.
The Details
Fundraising is such an important part of community. I’m always happy to give back.
Donations
If the winner wants to upgrade to the full hour session or to another location outside of Wicomico County they are able to do that for the standard rate difference.
For sessions beyond 50 miles of Salisbury, Maryland a travel fee will apply. For sessions beyond 100 miles of Salisbury, Maryland an accommodation fee will apply. Check out FAQs here!
Donations are valued at $395.
The organization or charity will be given a gift certificate to present for their auction or event. This gift certificate will offer a special 30-minute session within Wicomico County.
I am based out of Salisbury, MD but love to explore new places. All of my pricing includes travel up to 50 miles away. If the location is farther there is an additional fee. Are you wanting to shoot in Salisbury? There's a local session option available too!
Are there travel restrictions for your services? Where are you located?
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Absolutely NOT! I am firm in saying that these are YOUR memories. I am here to document your special moments, not to sell myself with your images. I will never share without permission.
I am a private person and don't want my images on social media. Is that an issue?
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I know that picking outfits out can be the hardest part! I would be happy to help and offer guidance. From recommending sites or feedback on colors, etc. I am here for you.
I need some help with what to wear for my session. Can you give me some advice?
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frequently asked questions
I understand that there are certain occasions that you need/want your photos back ASAP! I typically send a sneak peek within 72 hours for you to have immediately to use as you please. The full gallery can take up to 8 weeks depending on the season. Weddings take up to 8-12 weeks to get the full gallery.
We are in a hurry to get our photos back. What kind of turnaround do you have?
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Part of my style of photography is making sure I capture YOUR memories. Not to create fake ones. I typically recommend photographing around places you are staying or that you are fond of. If you don't have either or want something else I am happy to recommend areas!
We don't have a location picked out. Do you have any recommendations?
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I love traveling couples/families! I also know that there is always weather concerns when coming on vacation. I only take two sessions during the week throughout the summer to make sure we have weather wiggle room.
We are traveling to the area for vacation. How do you schedule shoots for that?
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Being a photographer that considers herself a hybrid of posed & storytelling, I think it is very important to get the whole gallery of images from the session. I have tried over the years to offer smaller image/session packages but I always feel like it is taking away from my style and craft. You are hiring me (I assume!) based off of my portfolio and style and this allows me to stay consistent.
Why don’t you offer smaller packages?
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I am a firm believer that you should look like yourself in your photos. I do not photoshop people to alter their appearance and will only remove things that distract from the image. We are all our own worst critic and I promise you that people will never look at your images and think anything but love. They see you exactly as you are normally…why wouldn’t they love you as you are in images? I feel so strongly about this because I think it is healthy for REAL expectations of life and beauty. I want your images to be family heirlooms. I want your great great great grandchildren to know what you looked like and if you maybe weren’t perfect like mainstream already tries to condition us to believe.
Can you photoshop xyz?
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I don’t encourage props unless they are sentimental or are authentically you. I don’t want to create a Pinterest shoot if it doesn’t actually mean anything to you. I promise you will look back on those props/poses and shake your head wondering why you followed a fad vs. being authentically you! Think timeless not trendy. It’s my job to capture your memories in a timeless fashion… It’s your job to bring the trends that you want to be part of that!
