Here's Lucy!

I had the real pleasure of photographing Lucy in her first weeks of life. Annie and Nate were one of my favorite couples to photograph during their engagement photos and wedding day because of their easy going nature and sense of humor, so I was really pleased when Annie's mom gave Annie my "Baby's First Year" photo package as a shower gift, completing the photographic story of  their life changes from dating, to marriage to parenthood.

We were able to capture some real keepsake moments and have a good laugh in the process. Annie and Nate were sleep deprived, yet cheerful about it. Usually it's the babies that go through several clothing changes, but on this day, it was Annie and Nate changing out of shirts that had been "baptized" by little Lucy. At one point, Annie mentioned they might be running out of white shirts!

With the beginning of each baby session, I mention that the couple might want to include something that they would be keeping throughout the years, that we could photograph the baby with to show how they've changed and grown. Parents have come up with some really unique items like teddy bears and a police uniform. Lucy's room was decorated with an old baby scale which was perfect! Her tiny body fit perfectly and I think it was the best sleep she got during the session. I'm looking forward to seeing her sitting on it and probably lifting it up and running away with it as she changes this first year.

Thanks Annie and Nate for inviting me into your life and for the privilege of creating the tangible memories that you can view and tell stories over for the rest of your lives. 

The wedding of Julie and Chris

Julie looks amazing  in this wintry scene at her ThorpeWood wedding. One of the ringbearers said, "She looks like a princess!" and she did! Gorgeous!

 Julie and Chris were married on a chilly winter day in January at ThorpeWood near Thurmont. They must have had antifreeze in their veins as they managed warm smiles during our outdoor portrait sessions. In fact, the bridal party and family members also took turns posing and making it look like it was comfortable outside when it was anything but. However, the scenery was absolutely breathtaking and we all wanted to take advantage of that to create these images!
     I had so much fun photographing the couple, who are Ravens fans, at their portrait session in December. At the wedding, they used one of the images from that session for their guest signature frame. They used another to create a gallery wrap to hang above the drink station. I really enjoyed seeing the creative way they used the photos.

   Their wedding day was filled with even more memorable moments and images

Chris is a natural at posing and looking handsome.

Their first kiss as husband and wife in front of the fireplace at ThorpeWood.

A beautiful couple with a great sense of humor and fun.

The bridal party having their own fun at the reception.

The final photo of the evening framed in a stone archway of ThorpeWood.

 Thank you to Julie and Chris and their families for inviting us to be a part of their wonderful winter wedding.

 

Photos at the Fireplace... at ThorpeWood

I had a wonderful, chaotic, happy holiday season. I was having so much fun, it's taken me a few weeks to recover! So in a final look at the holidays, I wanted to post our fantastic fund-raising photo shoot at ThorpeWood.
     This was my first indoor holiday photo session and the venue could not have been more beautiful! The 18- foot Christmas tree was the favorite of two backgrounds for the photos. A roaring fire provided the other, equally magnificent backdrop and some warmth! Holiday music was playing, a light snow fell and Santa stopped by for a visit to make the day seem especially festive.
     The session fees from the families were donated to ThorpeWood whose mission is to serve at-risk youth and increase the likelihood of their success through long-term, outcome-based, customized academic support and personal development programs in partnership with their schools and youth organizations.
     Not only did we support a good cause, but we took some really fun photos, many of which were used to create holiday gifts and cards.
     I want to thank the staff at ThorpeWood for your hospitality and help in making this a great experience for me and my clients. I want to thank all the families who joined me at ThorpeWood for your generous donations and your smiles to make this a successful event. 

The wedding of Jeff and Christine

 

The thing that I loved about photographing Jeff and Christine's wedding was the amazing settings we were able to photograph them in and their fun spirit as they posed in those settings. 

There was a lot of talent displayed in singing and dancing at the ceremony and beyond. And I don't think I have seen a couple or their guests enjoy a reception more. Christine was truly the star of the show as she belted out "Sweet Caroline" to the music of the band and the cheering of her new husband and guests!

Thank you Christine and Jeff for inviting me to capture this truly joyous day!

Pictures in the Pines 2010

I just had my first of two special holiday photo sessions this past weekend at South Mountain Plantation Christmas tree farm in Boonsboro. We had fantastic weather and the farm's location couldn't be more beautiful! All the families were great to work with and we created some unique images for their holiday gifts and cards. Thank you to all the families for coming!

Here is the link for the Plantation when you're looking to purchase your Christmas tree, wreath, roping or holiday gift from their shop. The Cline family are very welcoming and fun!
http://southmountainplantation.com/

I still have one more session to be held at ThorpeWood near Thurmont on December 5th and have time slots available . Another beautiful spot, but this time inside, in front of the fireplace, next to a 17-foot Christmas tree. Santa is even showing up for a few hours in the morning! Looking forward to it. I've been nice! :)
If you are interested in information and booking, contact me at info@kellyhahnphotography.com.

Loretta and her loveable Labradors

 A beautiful fall day, three energetic and much-loved Labs with their owner Loretta made for a fun photo session! I enjoyed capturing them romping and playing and just being themselves as well as a few "posed" photos which took some patience and a lot of treats! Thanks to Loretta and her "children" for a great afternoon.

The wedding of Karen and Ken

A beautiful day and venue for the wedding of Ken and Karen at Hauser Estates Winery. Their ceremony was just before sunset and you couldn't have asked for more beautiful settings and people! We took advantage of the fading light to create some images that really sparkled with the warm sunset. We had so much fun at their engagement session, I knew that we would be able to make some unique and memorable images at their wedding, even as we got creative in the semi-darkness. Their ceremony, held just at sunset was on the top of the hill overlooking the crimson colored valley...breathtaking! And the two of them so enjoyed their wedding reception and their guests, dancing and laughing the night away. Thank you Karen and Kevin for making me a part of your amazing day.