Meet Jace David | Roanoke Fine Art & Newborn Photographer

Shortly before I came back home again, I was able to do a brief session with my sister, her husband and my brand new nephew!  I love shooting in new locations, and I love even more not having to leave the yard for an awesome experience.  Blessings abound.




I also love using things that are special to families in my sessions.  These blankets were made by loved ones for the little mister.


And this blanket was made by me!  :)







Congratulations again mom and dad, and welcome to the world baby Jace!

Savannah Grace | Maryland Fine Art & Newborn Photographer

Life!!  Yikes.  I have been so silent around these parts lately.  With school crunch time here, I have little time for much else right now.  But I AM busy with kg.leaf photography too!  I have another session to blog after this one, please bear with me while I try and juggle schooling my girls and this.  :)

I love meeting new babies.  It's so amazing to me how different yet similar they all are.  New life is pretty awesome.  And this new life also happens to be my cousin's daughter!














Congratulations Jason and Kassy on your beautiful little girl!

Charlotte Wren | Maryland Fine Art & Newborn Photographer

What a beautiful name for a beautiful baby.  :)  This post is so long overdue, I hope you all will forgive me.

I had the pleasure of shooting this little doll's birth, and Mom's maternity.  Such an adorable little family.  Baby Charlotte had the most beautiful red hair at birth, I was so excited to see it even more brilliant when I came for her newborn pictures a week later.








When talking to Mom and Dad about what type of session they wanted for their new little one, they wanted something natural, comfortable and simple.  What better way to do that than in their home.  Everyone's already comfortable, and less stressed.  These are the types of sessions I have been aiming to move towards for a while now, and starting today these are the only types of newborn sessions I will offer.  I will no longer be shooting posed babies in/on props.  This is much more my style, and baby is always so much more relaxed.  It makes for much better pictures!







Thank you again Mom and Dad for inviting me into your home and allowing me to capture precious memories of your sweet little one!

Last Mini! | Maryland Fine Art & Family Photographer

I did meet a few new faces this year, this family is some of them!  And this marks the end of my day of strong willed children, as well.  :)

The thing that struck me with this family...every image I edited shows their complete love for their son. Every one.  You can't fake this kind of connection.









Thank you again for your generous donations to the FRM!

And thank you to everyone that participated this year.   Another amazing year thanks to all of you!

Growing Family | Maryland Fine Art & Family Photographer

Here's another family you may recognize - one I've been shooting since their oldest daughter was born! My mini session with them is the first time I've been able to meet their 2nd and brand new baby girl.  Such a doll, and so much like her sister!







Thank you again so much to the R family for your generous donation to the FRM!

Back to Blogging | Maryland Fine Art Family Photographer

Wow, Sandy really threw us all for a loop didn't she?  Back to blogging... :)

I've been shooting this family since their oldest was a newborn!  It's been so cool watching these boys grow up.  Such a sweet family, and it's so obvious they love their little guys!






That is some spectacular hair, right?




Thank you again to the B family for your generous donation to the FRM!

Friends and Blessings | Maryland Fine Art Family Photographer

Meet another good friend of mine!  I first met Chrissi when I was just starting out in this crazy business, she was a local photographer here in my area.  It has always been so amazing to me that I am friends with some of my biggest competitors.  I love following their work and supporting them by sending inquiries their way.  Chrissi has been a great friend to me during my ups and downs in this business, and I am forever grateful!  She has moved on for the moment from photography, her life work is now her 4 beautiful daughters.

Being in this business at any point means knowing all of the really great color combos that work well for family images.  I just love what she chose!







Thanks again to the L family for your generous donations, and the yummy apples you gave me!  :)