Category Archives: just for fun

i shoot people for a living.

stamped in metal.

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with my birthday fast approaching, i was surprised and delighted with this perfect + amazing gift from my awesome friend quinn! another fabulous find from the wonderful world of etsy, this necklace was created by stamped in metal and i absolutely love it…and i *love* that i get to “shoot people for a living” – thank you quinn!

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blonde goodies!

lip balm from LL2B.

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i came across these fabulous lip balms from LL2B a few weeks ago thanks to the fabulous devon at districtweddings. the raspberry buttercream was decadent and i pretty much love the idea of my logo on anything and everything! after checking out LL2B’s website + etsy shop i just had to order my very own! i can’t say enough wonderful things about leigh at LL2B – she’s creative, courteous, attentive, and FAST! love, love, love LL2B.

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chuck taylor + weddings.

new season, new shoes.

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hello wedding chucks!

in 2008 i rocked my “wedding pumas” at most of my client’s celebrations. fully stocked with 2 or 3 variations on the fanciest pumas to compliment my stylish wedding photog attire, i was so siked at how excited everyone was to see their photographer kickin it in pumas. the idea is that i want to dress as simple + chic as possible at my weddings, and since i can often be found army crawling down a church aisle, grooving on the dance floor or climbing on furniture to get the best shot, my footwear must keep up with me! this year the pumas will still be in effect but i’m also introducing this sweet custom pair of chucks into the rotation. thanks to my newest ’09 bride rita for alerting me to the custom design feature on the converse website – so awesome!

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the auto show.

shiny, pretty things.

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i wanted to share some of the funky detail shots from the dc auto show last weekend…was on a mission to capture some killer shots for canton car wash – slated to open this spring in baltimore city! it’s going to be an amazing car wash complete with a coffee shop and wi-fi! check them out on facebook and be a fan! three very cool baltimore guys are behind this venture, one of which happens to be my boyfriend!

originally i was envisioning all b+w photos, but the color was absolutely amazing – thanks to my sweet 5D MKII and its unreal ISO expansion of 25,600 for some of these shots! enjoy!

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LOVE: just do it.

love the one you’re with.

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in honor of valentine’s day i wanted to share this perfect image from mk + joe’s engagement session (coming soon!) and encourage everyone to show a little extra love today – to your partner, to your family, to your friends, or to yourself! despite the silly controversies over this “hallmark holiday” i do love me some love, and any reason to celebrate it is fine by me! so enjoy an opportunity to spread the love today!

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key west.

i love key west.

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sunset dinner at louis’ backyard – the unparalleled view from our table.

a few of my very favorite images from one of my all-time favorite places – key west! i could write forever about this fabulous island, but this time i’ll let the photos tell the story…enjoy!

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the best way to arrive in key west – via the overseas highway, US RT1 from miami.

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i can see havana on my gps. awesome.

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hello cuba!

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i *love* this.

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pepe’s is the oldest, and best, place to eat in key west.

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happiness is a blue door, a mermaid on your roof and a bicycle.

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the infamous, rampant key west chickens!

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key west was built with bricks from baltimore!

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one of hemingway’s unique six-toed cats…

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public trash cans downtown each have a unique, sassy message promoting cleanliness.

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sunset at mallory square.

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key west: new year’s!

key west: aquarium!

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