The Mertz's Summer Edition - Annapolis Child and Family Photographer

You might remember this family from back near the end of last year...lets just say the weather from their session in December was the complete polar opposite of their session this July...one was freezing cold and the other very hot! But they were both very similiar in the way that they were so much fun!!

Kimberley is a very good friend of mine and I love catching up with her, Joe and adorable little Sean (I mean how cute are those pig tails!!) during their photo sessions. We chose to explore downtown Annapolis for this session and I am so glad we did.

One 'day old' bagel helped make a lot of memories during this session. I ran around the circle downtown to find a bagel that Sean could feed to the ducks and their ducklings...and oh.my.gosh. I have never heard such joy come from a tiny little body in my life. It was amazing. Sean had a blast and so did we. This is what memories are made of.

Kimberley, Joe and I had a talk at the end of the session about how much more important candid photos are - since they bring memories alive. We discussed how they will be able to look back at the photos I took of Sean laughing about the ducks in 10 years and still hear that same joyous giggle that she made. Yes posed photos are great for remembering how someone looked and how they smiled, but photos of reactions, life, and every day times are what seal those memories in deep about the child's personality and love.

Kimberley and Joe - it was great to see you as usual! Thanks for trekking my way :) I hope you enjoy your sneak peek!

Family Fun - Annapolis Family and Child Photographer

I love watching kids grow year after year - I had such a great time photographing the Simpson Family last summer and was so excited when they emailed me again this year! Not only do the kids grow, but their personalities evolve and change as well - it is so exciting and sweet to watch them become a year older in what seems like a flash!

This summer not only did I get to photograph the Simpsons - but their extended family as well! With family visiting from the west coast and Grandma in town - we had a fun filled family session! Oh and I couldn't leave out my buddy Jackson who makes a surprise appearance at the end ;)

Amy it was such a pleasure to meet your family...and little Emmett - he is so adorable! Those eyes and his expressions...could he be any cuter!! I am so glad you could be in town for the photo session and everything worked out!

Karen - thanks again for inviting me back - it was a blast!! I hope you all enjoyed the rest of your time together and I hope you enjoy your sneak peek!