It all started at Centennial Park in Columbia, Maryland. Chris and Lily agreed that letting the kids have their run of the playground would make for some fun candids.

After a little warming up, we moved to a nearby field to play in the shade. Aiden took to exploring all over while devouring an apple.

Chris and Lily looked on, enjoying some quiet moments together.

Zenaida did her best to construct daisy chains and make grass confetti.

The whole affair was a beautiful success. Such a family full of fun!

It starts with two people and a ring...

Jeff and Mariko met me down by the water in Fell's Point in Baltimore for a little delightful dancing.

Later, we walked around the neighborhoods, creeping through every nook and cranny looking to have a good time.

We even stopped to have a game of Connect Four at Mr. Yogato!

I won't tell you who won. Instead, I'll show you my favorite pictures from the session, involving a blue door.

I loved that they weren't afraid to make faces for the camera, too.

At the lemonade stand, Jeff made his moves.

And as the sun set, they held each other close.

I can't wait to photograph their wedding this spring!

On October 17th, Mark and Veronica had a lovely ceremony at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary's Shelton Chapel. The sun shone down through the autumn air...

Veronica and her bridesmaids prepared themselves nearby. Cool and collected, she eagerly nibbled on some snacks and chatted casually. Her hair was simply gorgeous!

Mark prepared himself in another room with his twin brothers and groomsmen, Scott and John. Full disclosure: Mark is my cousin, and what a handsome one at that!

Oh, and what lovely flowers they had!

The chapel had a lofty ceiling with plenty of intimate seating. As the ceremony time drew near, the sanctuary filled. Both of Mark's brothers gave the gift of their music: John on the viola, and Scott on trumpet.

Veronica's dad, Manuel, gave the bride away gracefully and tenderly.

As a part of the service, designed by Mark's father (a minister) and their dear family friend, Glaucia (also a minister!), Eucharist was served.

Both Mark's father and Glaucia provided their blessing on the couple, followed by the entire congregation.

Married!

And so in love...

Here's a sweet slideshow with a few clips from the action:

This December, I'll be in Baltimore for the holidays! I'll be in town with cameras in hand from December 22nd to January 2nd. If you're so inclined, book me for your very own winter-wonderland portrait sessions. Maybe we'll be lucky enough to get some snow! If you book before December 6th, I'll throw in 3 complimentary 8"x10"s prints with your session.

Tell your friends!

I've met a few new friends with young children here at our new digs. It's been refreshing to take a few spare moments to whip out the camera and capture them growing and changing.

Little Roberto is about four months old. Sometimes he looks as though he's got a jet pack strapped to his back, and the only thing holding him back is his mom's steady hands.

As cliché as it is to say, this year I am truly thankful for two happy, healthy kids.

I mean, seriously, look at them. It's an overload of cute, and I drink it in daily.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.