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a look back… | baltimore newborn photography
What a year!!!
It is an honor to meet some of the newest people in the world and share in their family’s joy. It’s hard to find the words, but when I look back every year, I am so proud to see growth both in my artwork and business. In 2013, Zack and I watched our baby become a toddler and our toddler become a child – there’s nothing more bittersweet than enjoying watching your child grow and still missing the time that has passed.
In perfect timing, we were blessed beyond measure to have the new opportunity of Zack going back to school and being a stay-at-home-dad while I “work” full-time. I can hardly call what I do work – I don’t work a day in my life! This year we moved into our first home and built a studio space on our property. This gift – being a photographer – allowed us to spend the summer visiting friends and family from coast to coast. In the fall, we welcomed our first niece – Harper Lynn. Winter settled in and we spent our first Christmas in our own home followed by visiting family out of town and having dear friends visit us for a New Year’s celebration.
To everyone who has made this journey possible – those who commissioned me to take your family’s portraits, those who babysat my children, those who attended grand opening events or sponsored giveaways, those who volunteered along side of me, those who encouraged me with a blog comment or took the time to send a hand-written ‘thank you’ – thank you will never be enough!
Cheers to a joyous and peaceful 2014!
Behind the Scenes of a Newborn Session | Baltimore Newborn Photographer
I short look behind the scenes…
toys for tots | baltimore photographer
When my husband, a Marine Corps veteran, said he wanted to do a Toy Drive this year, I don’t think either of us anticipated the love and generosity that poured out from the community.
This next images includes the toys collected at our Stories with Santa Event. You can see the results of that day of fun by clicking here.
We left a Toys for Tots collection box at our little church, too. Magothy United Methodist is where I was christened and where Zack and I were married. It is the oldest and one of the smallest churches in Anne Arundel County. For having a small congregation, they came out in a big way – doubling our total!
When all was said and done, we counted more than 500 toys! Five HUNDRED! What a joy it has been to join people in our community to help those who are needing it locally. The toys will be dropped off tomorrow at the Toys for Tots warehouse in time to be distributed by Christmas. Thank you! A million times, thank you to everyone who helped make this toy drive such a success. The bar has been set for next year to collect even more!
*Also, thank you to those who SHOPPED locally too! We were happy to see so many supporting small local businesses like Soft and Cozy Baby and Amuse!
maryland home birth photographer | tillie’s birth
baltimore newborn photographer | will
And one “Before & After” of mama & baby….
baltimore newborn photographer | alanna
I think I could have spent all day with sweet Alanna and her awesome big brothers. You can see her family’s maternity session here. 
baltimore maternity photographer | the brody’s
baltimore child photographer | madeline is 2
I’m always a few months late with my own kids… but my spunky, silly, sweet Mad-a-wine (as De-why-wa calls her) is 2.
How do I put Madeline into words?
She has always and still does love her big sister more than anything. Where you find D, M is sure to follow.
Never having taken a pacifier (or sucked on her fingers like D), madeline adopted a yellow “bankie” this summer. I love that she wants to take it everywhere. That, and her Monkey.
Madeline still loves “mama nilk” but chocolate almond milk is a close second.
I can still pose her like a newborn when she falls asleep.
She loves to sing, especially Twinkle, Twinkle and the Irish blessing – May the Road Rise To Meet You.
Holding her hand makes anything better – if she’s sad or scared she’ll look for Delilah’s or my hand.
Madeline is a carnivore – she will pick out and only eat the meat off any dish.
Our favorite quotes are when she said “Wook at me!” and “Weave me a-woan”
Her’s a glimpse of her shenanigans…
Belly to Baby Gift Guide
Less than 3 weeks until Christmas … it’s beginning to look like crunch time. Here are a few of my favorite gifts for all the birth-y types in your life…
New | A Year of Babies by Heartlove Photography
Price: $15 with free shipping!
This limited edition calender is the perfect “thought” gift for your doula or midwife. Let them know you are thankful for their love and support whether your baby arrived in 2013 or is expected in 2014.
Tree of Life Necklace by JewelKade
Price: $52
I can’t think of anything better to get your placenta specialist than an antique
brass and pewter charm showcasing the tree of life (or ‘placenta tree’ as I’ve come to know it). This made my short list as a “push present” for moms too. Includes 26” necklace.
JewelKade Ordering Deadlines are as follows:
- Dec. 10: Deadline for ordering Poetry & Photo Charms
- Dec. 15: Deadline for ordering jewelry
- Dec. 17: Deadline for expedited orders for jewelry
Stress-Less Gift Set by Giggle Forever Naturals
Price: $30
The gift of tranquility for birth workers, mama-to-be and new moms alike. This gift set includes: Stress Less Body Wash, Lavender Coconut Oil Bar Soap, Lavender Peppermint Bath Salts, Honey Mint Lip Balm. Best of all every product is lovingly handmade with organic, fair-trade and medicinal quality ingredients by a Marine wife and Mama of 4!
Of course, photography is always a cherished gift.* Gift certificates offer flexibilty for moms-to-be to choose their own products at their maternity or newborn portrait session – or they can use it for the session fee itself! You’ll receive a hard copy in the mail as well as a digital copy to e-mail.
*Please note, gift certificates are non-refundable. Photography can be a personal choice, so be sure the recipient likes the style of photography you see in the portfolio and blog for Heartlove Photography. A gift of at least $500 is recommended to cover the session and some prints or products if the recipient has not already scheduled a session with Heartlove Photography. Smaller increments are recommended for recipients who have already scheduled sessions. If you are a mom-to-be and would like to register with Heartlove Photography, please contact us to set up your personal webpage to send to your family and friends.
Maryland Santa Claus Photographer | A second day with Santa Warren
By popular demand we’ve added a second day with Santa Warren!
We had so much fun last time, please join us for another day of joy and magic!
*Appointments are non-refundable and non-transferable. Upon paying this invoice, Heartlove Photography, LLC reserves the time and date agreed upon, and will not make other reservations for that time and date. For that reason, all payments are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Location: 6 Kuethe Rd., Glen Burnie, MD 21060
new | a year of babies by heartlove photography
Introducing New.
A year of babies by Heartlove Photography.
This limited edition calendars will only be offered once, never to be printed again.
A portion of the proceeds benefits Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep. A volunteer organization providing the gift of remembrance photography for parents suffering the loss of a baby.
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