It's January. A new year. A time to start afresh with some new studio samples!

Here, I've put together two small sample albums--a black "brag book" that parents can fill with their favorite photos from their child's wedding, and a delicious red album from an engagement session.

And lastly, a sample of the proof books that I give out. With nearly every wedding package, I print 300 of the most superb images from the day, and put them in these elegant bound albums.

Giving the couple a proof book is a nice way to have something immediate for them to look at and share with parents; later on they can come to me with their absolute favorite images and we can put together one of my nicer album offerings. (Samples and photos of those are coming soon, too!)

This Sunday, I will be participating in a bridal expo in Columbia, Maryland, put on by Britton Events.

Never having worked an expo before, I bought myself a nice 6' table, and set to work on getting some new samples and albums together (you may remember my brag books and proof album).

I must say that Cypress Albums offer the most elegant and high-quality products, by far. I am proud to introduce some new studio samples: folios!

Here we have a deliciously wonderful 5"x5" folio with a CD sleeve that I will be showcasing.

And here is a lovely 3-panel folio that holds 5"x7" photographs!

So please, come see me this Sunday, if you can:

March 2, 2008
Sunday, 1:00pm-4:00pm

Hilton Columbia
5485 Twin Knolls Road
Columbia, Maryland 21045

After the expo, I'll post photos of my table and the rest of the goodies I've put together!

I'm happy to announce that I won an award!

This photo won 17th place in WPJA's Artistic Guild quarterly contest. Follow the link, click on "Engagement Portrait" at the bottom, and you'll find my little shot among some of the most admirable photographers around! I'm so honored.

My favorite part about these contests is that you get to see the judge's comments. Knowing why the judges chose a particular photograph gives so much insight into what makes a great shot. I look forward to trying to better my work so that in the future I can create more award-winning work!

This past weekend, I had a table lined up at the Britton Events bridal expo in Columbia, MD.

My table was a rather small affair, featuring the new folios, brag books and prints that I really loved.

Best of all, it enabled me to feature my latest treasure: the sample album!

Not to mention mini-folios!

I'm really looking forward to this year's wedding season.