. . . It was just brought to my attention that my site was down - everything seems to be back up and running now. If you have emailed me in the past 48 hours and I have not responded - please resend! Sorry for any inconvenience!
. . . more of this little sweetheart from the other day’s post. Doing my best to catch up on blogging but barely holding my head above water (no rainy day pun intended)! Today’s shoot was a rain-out, so instead a planned office day only to wake up to … NO POWER! Yikes! Fortunately, it wasn’t out too long, but every moment counts these days!
How sweet is this little girl? Of course, when she toppled the planter over the last thing I did was ask Mom if I could help her clean up, instead I nearly tackled her to get some cute shots. Figures that I had exactly 2 clicks left on my card at that point! I did manage to get one though, before she started spitting dirt out!
you know I love my Mommy shots!
. . . I found your baby. Need I say more? How sweet is this face? His M & D are just as sweet so there’s no doubt where that lovey little persona comes from. He was a little uncertain of me first but was hamming it up not many minutes after we started his shoot. I thought it appropriate to post a few images of him in his little white outfit because he has a very special day on Sunday. I can’t wait for his parents to see his entire gallery - I have my work cut out for me in choosing favorites. I would be remiss in saying that the Terp in me had a bit of difficulty photographing a family of Wahoos, but they were so sweet I’m hoping my girls will cut me some slack 
. . . John and I had a great dinner last night, with friends at new restaurant Carpaccio at Park Place downtown. Just a mention for those locals reading, who have been awaiting the opening of this fab new “Tuscan Kitchen.” The wait is over - it opens to the public tonight! Our appetizers and dinners were delicious and I am grateful that I saved enough room for tiramisu, because it was the best I’ve had Wish I had some photos to post, but I left the camera in the car. Carpaccio is beautiful, great menu and wine list - a great reason for date night. Thanks L & C!
Ok - back to proofing - lots of share!
. . . aren’t they all really? I know those of us with daughters learn quickly that there isn’t much that makes our little girls happier than seeing Daddy at the end of the day. I have more sneak peeks (with LOTS of smiles) to come from this fun session, but here’s one to hold Mom over Busy, busy week so I am going to do my best to keep up with my blog! How cute is she?
. . . more fab images from this session last week. It was such a treat spending some time with these folks - definitely a departure from my usual day of chasing toddlers or doing my best to soothe a newborn back to sleep. I really had a great time and have been inspired to start offering a new type of session (more about that to come) after working on these images. You may remember some shots back in February, of the winners of the Zachary’s Jewelers Love Letter Contest; you won’t be surprised to know that these images are of the couple that finished a very close second.
I didn’t get to read his letter to her, but oh my gosh, the look in his eyes says it all. I don’t want to turn into a big mush ball here (which I have been known to do, more frequently than not), but I simply have to comment on the love that I saw between them, as we wandered around town looking for great spots for shots. There really wasn’t much backdrop needed though, because the focus is clearly on them. As always, I held back my favorites for them to see first, but after they do, I may just have to post a couple.
Ok, I will stop talking - these speak for themselves
individual shots …
hmmm - wonder what he just said?
awwwww….
knock knock. who’s there? what is the likelihood that that is what he said? 
a little downtown fun….
. . . is there really any place we’d rather be than Home? Of course travels, and vacations are great, and I for one love to visit and explore new places, but I can remember, even on the most exotic scuba trip, that I always looked forward to coming home. All the more reason to justify making your home, as fabulous as it can be. If you haven’t been to Be . . . Home, you are missing out. Maryland Ave, in downtown Annapolis, is a wonderful place to shop or have a bite to eat, and Be . . . Home (est. 1999) is one of the many reasons I find myself venturing off of Main Street and over to this quaint little shopping mecca. A stop into Be . . . Home may find you a great gift for a friend, some new accessories for your home, or the intense desire to redecorate one or more rooms (with the latter being the most likely). I stopped in, after a shoot, and spent a few minutes with owner Sharon Romo, to ask her a few questions about her fabulous little store! I simply had to know, how on Earth does a Mom to 4 boys, and wife to Annapolis restaurateur Rusty Romo, have the time to be an entrepreneur herself? She has such a fabulous mix of this and that in the store, and is such an energetic and warm person that I asked her if she’d share a little about herself on the blog.
Tell us a little about Be. . .Home- Heather you did such a good job with your intro- thank-you! We offer design services by appointment, home furnishings & accessories for the home and garden, lighting to include a nice selection of unique chandeliers, table lamps and floor lamps, area rugs, artwork, occasional and accent tables, a large selection of unique picture frames (clients, are you listening?), florals, accent pillows, throws, and special gifts. We offer gift certificates and we can special order furniture to meet the customers needs/space. We do a lot with slipcovered upholstery- it’s the perfect solution for families with toddlers and pets. I guess I could say “please shop at Be..Home, I have several boys to get through college”! Just kidding.
Anything new in the store that we should know about? Wow, we have a lot of new Spring merchandise with lot’s of color! Vibrant colors of green, blue, and pinks are the hottest accent colors in the furniture industry right now and we have them at Be…Home. (um, did she say that green blue and pink are the hottest colors? I think so) We have also gone GREEN with Eco-friendly upholstery from LEE Industries. The frames are all made with hardwoods from sustainable forests, the foam cushions are from recycled materials, and we have some organic fabrics to select from.
What is your favorite part of owning Be? The buying trips, creativity, and customers. I love talking to people about their homes and making a difference in how they enjoy their homes. (what about being harassed by a photographer when you are trying to get your work done
A favorite project you’ve recently completed? A condo in Acton’s Landing that had wonderful spaces to work with.
What would surprise readers most about you? That my own home is not 100% complete!
Busy Mom tip you’d like to share? (ok, listen up, she has FOUR children….) That every Mom should feel good about the job their doing on a daily basis. Our kids do not compare us to other Mom’s, they love us just the way we are! I might want to change this answer when I have teenagers but for now it works for me especially on really busy days when I’m trying to juggle several things.
Favorite spot to grab a bite to eat (aside from Harry Browne’s)? Anywhere with my husband! With a bottle of wine included!
Dream vacation spot? Martha’s Vineyard with family and friends. The wine country in France would be nice too!
Last book read? I’ve been reading the same book make that the same page for the last month. If I don’t continue to fall asleep I hope to finish it soon because it’s actually quite good. It’s Innocent Man by John Grisham.
To reach Be . . . Home (410) 280.8616 82 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis
Here are a few pics I snapped of the shop - you probably won’t see the cute blue pot with the daisies when you stop in because it has my name on it
. . . and if you can’t see the love between these two, well, you must have your eyes closed. I had a ball with this beautiful couple this morning, and as usual, got so excited about some of the shots that I got, that I couldn’t wait to post just one. I think there is something wrong with me - I have absolutely no willpower at all - I should be catching up on some office work but I just can’t help it. Hmmm - that’s a tough one, paying bills, or proofing images of this lovely couple. Clearly, a no brainer. This delightful pair won hands down
Anyway, here’s a very quick sneak peek - more images and more scoop to come…
. . . Last week I had the pleasure of photographing a wonderful family in Federal Hill. The park is beautiful and I will definitely be going back. This family, like so many of the folks that I photograph, were spirited, full of life, and even more, full of love. The difference with this family, is that they face challenges each day, far more difficult than the toddler tantrums, picky eating, and other issues that I hear mommies and daddies sometimes complain about. Last August, they were devastated to learn that their oldest son, Mac, had a debilitating, degenerative disease, called Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) for which there is no cure. You can read Mac’s story, and learn more about MLD by visiting his support website www.macsteam.org.
We had originally talked about our photo shoot back in the winter, but wanted to wait for spring weather to get outside and boy did we have a beautiful day! Sunny clear skies and a warm (ok, hot) day were such a treat and we all enjoyed the fresh air. I did my best to chase Mac’s little brother around (who wasn’t terribly interested in being photographed ), but I did manage to catch him for a few!
Here are just a few favorites for his wonderful Mom & Dad, while they wait for the rest of their gallery. I’m sure you can see that Mom is beautiful, and that the love that she has for her two boys, and husband is palpable. I am also sure that I don’t need to tell you that Dad is frequently mistaken for a certain multi-time champion of the Tour de France. One of my favorite parts of the day, was watching Mac on a swing with his Mom, just peacefully swaying in the sun - it was almost mesmerizing - and you could see that they were both at ease. I’m saving that pic for her, but, here are a few others from their session. I feel so fortunate to have had the chance to get to know this loving family, and to meet such a special little boy. This coming weekend, he’ll be crossing the finish line in front of his Mom as they complete a half marathon together (see Aimee, positive thoughts - I already have you crossing the finish line in my mind
What lengths parents go to, to get their children to laugh!
gotcha!
warm weather = happy toes!
two of Mom’s 3 boys!
. . . Just one for now. . . . but MUCH more about little Mac to come. Stay tuned.
How on earth could I keep this image from his Mommy?
(oh, and I have a new favorite session spot - Federal Hill in Baltimore - thanks to his Mom for the great site!)
