We all know those days…it's the first day of school, it's your annual trip to the Beach or it's just a regular old day in the backyard and ALL you want is ONE cute picture where everyone is smiling and nobody is trying to kill each other… Between myself and Kathleen (my right hand and Lead
Behind The Scenes at “A Garden Party”
Everyone gets to see all the pretty pictures that come out of Silver Orchid's signature events, but just as much, I love to see the behind the scenes photos that tell the real story of all the hard work my team puts in and all the "real" life moments that live behind those pretty pictures. Thank
VIP Membership Giveaway
I am so very excited to announce this special VIP Membership session GIVEAWAY for one deserving family! Silver Orchid’s VIP Membership is an entire year’s worth of photography worth $1,750! How it works. You CANNOT nominate YOURSELF You must nominate a
OBX, North Carolina | The Lynn & Reynolds Family Vacation
Mike and I have been vacationing in the Outerbanks of North Carolina since 2004. We have such a love for this place, the memories we have made there and the traditions we have built. Our kids have grown to love it for all the same reasons we love it. Beach, pool, eat, drink, repeat....pretty
Seasonal Bucket List
Watching my kids Grow up right before my eyes makes me emotional... My husband jokes that a breeze makes me emotional, but thats ok its just because I love hard, and I am grateful for every day. I am going to break away from my normal blog post to share some personal stuff. Summertime always makes
I’ll lose weight first, then I’ll book that family session
"I’m gonna wait until I lose weight, then I’ll book a family session." Ugh women...this is what I hear most. This is their biggest reason for NOT booking a family session. First, let me tell you one thing, your children do not give a crap about those 15 pounds. They think you are perfect just
Donation Thank you!
Thanks to the generosity of my amazing clients I heart every single one of you! This note and letter was sent to me by the Montgomery County Department of Health & Human services regarding the EXTREMELY generous donations that were collected at Cool Yule this past year. This warms my heart so
Adventures in Lost River, WV
I don't personal blog near enough and I just couldn't resist telling the story about my weekend in West Virginia. First you have to know this is all iphone photography! I didn't take my camera because, honestly it feels too much like work...but you still can't take the photographer out of the
NEW Office!
I've been sitting on this news forever, mostly because it all kind of just fell in my lap and also because the craziness of my Spring schedule held me up in the announcement!! I am so excited to share that Silver Orchid has a new office space! Its funny how sometimes the best laid plans aren't
How I pull it together for a family photo session
Family photos are just as important to me as they are to you! I have to walk the walk once a year the same as all my clients and gather up the courage to get in front of the camera. You might be surprised to hear this, but I hire a photographer for my own family. I mean, try being a hairdresser
