Sophie's 2nd Birthday

I always love photographing milestones for families.  Sophie just turned two and her parents wanted to have her portrait taken.  I photographed Sophie last year for her 1st Birthday and my how she has grown!  It's amazing how much a child can learn in just one year.  I am lucky enough to witness that everyday with my own daughter.  We went to Quiet Waters Park to do the portrait session.  It was such a beautiful day!  I will be going there again this weekend for a Senior Portrait Session and I can't wait to see the Fall colors.  Here are a few photographs from her session.

88 Days.....

.....until Christmas!  Can you believe it?!  Soon we will all be attending holiday celebrations, shopping for the perfect gift, and sending our family portrait to our relatives and friends.  I may not be able to help you decide what to get Aunt Martha, but I can help you create a beautiful family portrait!  Book a family portrait session by October 31st and receive a free calendar with your family's portrait on it.  Photographic calendars make everyone's year more enjoyable. Time will fly by with a personal touch.  To book your session fill out a contact form on my website or send me an email.  Hurry, because Christmas will be here before you know it!

Baby Reese

I love doing infant portraits!  I recently photographed baby Reese.  She was a little over a week old when I took her portrait.  She was so sweet and so tiny.  I am a mother a 2 1/2 year old and a 5 month old and even I quickly forgot how tiny newborns are.  They grow up so fast.  That's one of the many reasons why I think it's so important to get photographs of infants within the first two weeks. Before you know it they are two years old and running circles around you! Here are a few photographs from our session.

Senior Portraits

It's that time of year again!  Fall is the perfect time to schedule your High School Senior portraits.  The weather is beautiful, the air is crisp, and the trees are bright reds and oranges. Take advantage of the perfect weather we've been having and schedule a Senior Portrait Session today!  For a limited time, if you schedule a one hour Senior session by October 31st, 2012, then you will receive $20 off your session and a free 5x7!  Session times will fill up fast so call today! 

S Family Reunion

I had the pleasure of photographing the S Family.  They all gathered together in Annapolis to reunite and celebrate their mother's 80th Birthday.  They were all so sweet and are such a tight knit family.  It was so wonderful to see such joy! Here are a few photos from their session.

The S Family

All of the Grandkids

Brian + Hillary's Mini-Wedding

I normally do only a few weddings a year and they are almost always small or just the bride and groom.  I like to call these types of weddings "mini weddings." I love photographing mini weddings, especially when it's just the bride and groom.  It makes for much more intimate and candid wedding photos.  Brian is in the military and was originally supposed to be stationed on the East Coast. Hillary found a great job in Maryland.  They got engaged, but unfortunately Brian's plans changed and he is now stationed in Europe.  Brian and Hillary decided that they wanted to elope while he was on leave so that she can join him in Europe.  They were such a sweet couple and so much fun to photograph.  I could tell that they are so in love and the best of friends.  We had a great time walking around downtown Annapolis.  I can't wait for the next mini wedding!

 There were lots of random Adirondack chairs throughout downtown.

 A beautiful day at City Dock.

 Brian + Hillary

 One of the reasons I love photographing in downtown is that there are so many unique spots for romantic portraits, like this back alley on a side street.

  Beautiful Hillary!

Holly's Naval Academy Graduation

Back in May, on the day of the Naval Academy Graduation, I met up with Holly and her family.  Holly graduated from the Naval Academy and will be joining the Marine Corps.  Graduation day at the Naval Academy is lots of fun. The energy is electric and everyone you pass has a smile on their face.  It was so much fun to see the hundreds of families who were there to support their son or daughter.  All around me were parents beaming with pride.  Holly's family was no exception.  They were so sweet and so proud of Holly.  It was a pleasure taking her and her family's portrait.  Here are a few photos from that session.

 Holly and her parents

 Holly and her brother and sister

 Holly at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium 

Holly, Naval Academy Class of 2012

Courtney's Naval Academy Graduation Portrait

Back in May I did a graduation photo session with Courtney and her family. Courtney recently graduated from the Naval Academy.  Courtney and her family were so sweet.  Courtney's brother is also in the Navy and was going to be deployed a few weeks after graduation.  He has a young daughter and a wife that I also got the chance to photograph.  Their daughter is so cute and full of smiles!  Here are a few photos from the session:

 Courtney's brother, his wife, and their precious baby girl.

 Courtney and her brother.

 Courtney

Courtney and her dad.

Prom 2012

Prom season is always a blast and this year was no different.  I was lucky enough to photograph two couples from Archbishop Spalding High School.  I love working with high school students.  They always have so much energy and are such naturals in front of the camera.  Here are a few images from that session.

Taylor's Family

Back in April I did a Naval Academy graduation photo shoot with Taylor.  In May his family came to Annapolis for the graduation.  While they were here they wanted to do a mini-session with Taylor.  His parents, brother, sister, girlfriend, grandparents, and uncle all came out for a fun filled photos session. They were all so friendly and were having a great time teasing Taylor.  You can tell that they are all so proud of him.  Before they all came out to Annapolis I was able to speak to his grandmother on the phone.  She and her husband are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year and wanted a few photos together.  I had the pleasure of photographing the two of them.  They are so adorable and you can tell that they are still in love with each other.  Here are a few photographs from their session.

 Taylor and his lovely girlfriend.

Taylor and both of his grandfathers.

The happy couple!

Chris + Erin

It's been a busy summer so far!  Back in May I was lucky enough to photograph Chris asking Erin to marry him.  They live in Virginia and were in town for the weekend.  Chris took Erin to City Dock and got down on one knee and proposed to her.  It was such a beautiful proposal!  It was such a privilege to be a part of their special day.  Afterwards I did a photo session with them. They are such a cute couple and I wish them the best of luck on their upcoming wedding.

USNA Graduation Portrait

I had the privilege of taking the portrait of Taylor S. who is going to be a pilot in the Navy.  He is graduating next month from the United States Naval Academy.  I thought I'd share some of my favorites from the portrait session.

It's Senior Portrait Time!

Calling all Juniors in High School!  Are you looking for that perfect Senior Portrait to show off to your friends and family?  Look no further than Anne Whitty Photography.  Now is the time to schedule your Senior Portrait Session.  I am offering two packages this year.  The first package is a one hour photo session at the location of your choice.  The session includes a pre-session consultation where we go over wardrobe options.  It also includes a password protected gallery where you can view the images and order prints.  The second package I am offering is a two hour photo session at the location of your choice.  It also includes a pre-session consultation and a gallery of images.  You will also have the option of three different wardrobe changes during your photo session.  For more details and pricing, please visit my website at www.annewhitty.com.  To schedule a session, you can fill out an online contact form on my website.  Just click on "Contact" and fill out the form.  I will return all emails within 24 hours.  Schedule your session now because spots will fill up fast!

Valentine's Day is Coming!

I can hardly believe that Christmas and New Year's has come and gone so quickly.  I hope everyone had a very Blessed Christmas and a very Happy New Year.  I spent my holidays traveling to California and Wisconsin to visit family.  

I'm sure everyone has noticed Valentine's Day cards and candy being sold at your favorite store.  Before you know it, Valentine's Day will be here.  Now is the time to start thinking about the perfect gift for your Valentine.  Give the person you love the most a gift that will last a lifetime.  I am currently offering a Valentine's Day couples portrait special.  The special includes a one hour portrait session for two at the outdoor or indoor location of your choice, two 5x7 prints, one 11x14 print, a pre-session consultation via email or phone, post processing of up to forty images from your session, and an online password protected photo gallery to order additional prints from.  The special is priced at $125 (a $175 value.)  Sessions will begin January 21st and end February 12th so book your session today.