Be sure to scroll to the end for an adorable puppy photo bomb at the tea party in gif form. Click here if you want more information or to book your own virtual photo shoot.
Peep the father daughter reaction when a balloon popped!
These Zoom/FaceTime sessions are a sweet little way to document this time in life. You can book your own here: http://heartlovephotography.com/virtual-photo-shoots/
We’ve got one job these days – to stay home.
For me that means I’m out of work and feeling lost with out a camera in my hands. This whole thing feels maddening – even if we are healthy and safe at home. Inspired by many photographers during this time, I’m offering Facetime/Zoom/Web-Cam sessions.
Here’s what I’m Offering:
Pay what you wish then pick a date:
How does it work?
Book your time and pay what you wish via PayPal. Any amount is great – if you’re a fellow artist or out of work due to COVID-19, please do not pay. I’ll e-mail you a link to a Zoom meeting or FaceTime your phone – first you’ll walk around your space and we’ll decide where to shoot. I’ll tell you where to prop up your phone (if you have a phone stand/tripod, great! if not just lean it somewhere or use a little painters/masking tape to stick it to a wall or window – we’ll get creative with this part) I’ll direct you where and how to pose if needed but generally I’ll just document what’s happening. All the while I’ll be taking photos – basically screenshots – of you and then I’ll edit them and send over an online gallery of 5 or so images.
These images are going to be gram-worthy but they aren’t likely to make great prints – this concept is just for funsies while we’re all temporarily separate. The photos will be just okay, but you’ll feel really great making art. You might could get a cute little wallet print to brighten someone’s day but the purpose is to give you a tiny break from living in a world with a pandemic more than a physical product.
What to wear?
Wear something that isn’t distracting – solid colors work best. I love a flowy boho dress but really wear whatever you want.
What if my house isn’t pretty?
All I need is a bed, couch or chair, a blank wall, and a window. I promise we can make something cool no matter what your place looks like and these images will have a vintage-y feel so the more junk laying around, the better. Clutter is character.
“I cannot stress this enough: Marylanders need to stay in place at home to slow the spread of this deadly virus.”
Gov Larry Hogan
When the request to practice social distancing began, service-based businesses like mine suffered immediately – I cannot make portraits without interacting with people. Being hit with breaking news several times a day, I’ve tried to stay ahead of the requirements and do my best to keep my clients and my own family safe. In the beginning, I stopped shooting in my retail studio space and moved sessions outdoors. Within days, I was following the Executive Order to cease business entirely. I understand the desire to work around the mandates and continue doing business – small business owners do not know when they’ll see another paycheck.
In the past week, porch session have gained a lot of media attention – many of my well-meaning friends and clients have tagged and shared similar stories and encouraged me to take part. “Porch Portraits” or “Front Porch Sessions” are portraits were the photographer keeps social-distance by shooting from the road or sidewalk in front of their client’s home.
On Monday, all non-essential businesses in Maryland were required to close. Governor Hogan specifically disallowed door-to-door solicitation in this Executive Order. There is no loophole or interpretation that would allow “front porch sessions” in Maryland.
As a photographer going out and gathering people to photograph – even from 6 feet away – I’d be risking a $5,000 fine and/or up to a year in jail. I’d also risk loosing my insurance coverage. No matter how low-risk this type of session is, it’s against the law.
To be honest, I love the heart behind this trend – I think it’s a beautiful way to record actual history during these unprecedented times – but it’s not the only way to preserve the memories. If we do this right and keep our distance now, I’ll be here to take these photos as soon as the shut down is over.
I will not be participating in Front Porch Portraits until the order is lifted because I want to lead by example and help flatten the curve.
In these uncertain times, we’re all feeling scared, vulnerable, sad, stressed, financially unstable – there is very little under our control. The only thing I can do personally is to follow the rules. As soon as it is reasonable, I would love to capture images for your family to record this time. We will give the local administration time to make a plan, to mitigate risk and to resume life with this new threat – once they’ve had that opportunity, I hope to be able to make images for you again.
I love when big siblings and families are part of baby’s first photos – her are a few of my favorites from this sweet cake smash and bubble bath.
From the minute I first found Reclamation, I have been obsessed. I am so proud to finally have one in my client wardrobe! This is one of several gowns, kimonos and accessories that are available for use in the studio and on-location for anyone who digs this feminine, boho style for their family, engagement, pregnancy or elopement photos.
I’m so grateful that Abbey came out on a cloudy February afternoon to celebrate the last few weeks before meeting her first baby.
4 years ago, we came together to raise funds that helped pass direct-entry midwife licensure in Maryland. Going us again as we raise the funds to push past the finish line and boarded the scope of evidence-based care in the hands of the Midwives who serve Maryland families. 100% of the session fees collected will be donated to the Association of Independent Midwives of Maryland.
Your$100 Donation will be rewarded with a
15 minute portrait session
& choice of 2 digital images
on Sunday, April 19, 2020
at Indigo Physiotherapy
600 Wyndhurst Ave, Suite 102
Baltimore, MD 21210
I met Sawyer just this once, but his family had almost 9 years of love from their good boy. After finding out their first baby will be crossing the rainbow bridge, we spent a morning in their home capturing snuggles in bed, a family walk and so. many. chicken treats. Here’s what it looked like.
Using neutral colors and simple set-ups is my favorite way to style a newborn session in my Pasadena, MD photography studio. Take a look at this sweet baby girl’s newborn session.
