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.

Crisanne - Senior Portrait

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of photographing Crisanne for her High School Senior Portraits.  We went to Quiet Waters Park the day after it rained cats and dogs.  I was worried that there might not be any fall leaves left since it was so windy and rainy the day before.  We were pleasantly surprised by what we found.  Check it out:

Just a little reminder, for those of you who are currently Juniors in High School, next spring would be the perfect time to have your Senior Portraits taken.  Schedule your Senior Portrait Session after the new year to ensure that you get the date you want.  Go to my website: www.annewhitty.com to see samples and to get my contact information.

Sophia - 1st Year Portrait Session

I recently had the pleasure of photographing Sophia for her 1st Birthday Portraits.  She is such a doll!  The portrait session was held at Quiet Waters Park on a beautiful fall day.  Enjoy!

Christmas Portrait Special!

It's that time of year again!  Christmas is just around the corner.  Have you thought about getting your family together to take a Christmas portrait?  Now is the time to schedule a portrait session.  I am offering two types of photo sessions.  The first option is a one-hour photo session at the location of your choice.  The one-hour photo session costs $100 and includes a pre-session consultation via phone, email, or in person, a one-hour photo session at the location of your choice, post processing of the photos from your session, and an online gallery with up to forty images from your session to view and order prints from.  The second option is a budget and time friendly mini-session.  The mini-session costs just $50 and includes a pre-session consultation via phone or email, a 30-minute photo session at the location of your choice, post processing of the photos from your session, and an online gallery with up to ten images from your session to view and order prints from.  This year, I am also having a special on digital downloads.  I am offering one digital download for $45 (normally $75.)  Offer ends November 15, 2011 so hurry and schedule your session today!  Send me an email at anne@annewhitty.com or give me a call at 443-494-9173 and schedule your session today!

Calling All Seniors!

Calling all High School Seniors!  I am looking for two female and two male Seniors from the class of 2012.  I would like to start building my senior portraits portfolio and I need your help.  I will provide you with a free portrait session that will include a pre-session consultation, a one-hour photo shoot at the location of your choice (with as many outfits as you want!), post processing, a password protected, online gallery for you to view and order prints from.  You will also receive 50% off all prints that you order and a $10 photo credit for each senior that you refer that books a session with me.  I will also give you free rep cards that will have your picture and my contact info on it to pass out to your friends and classmates.  If you are interested or know anyone that is, please feel free to email me at: anne@annewhitty.com.

The B Family

I had the pleasure of photographing the B family at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis.  We really lucked out with the weather.  It was definitely hot, but the sky was a beautiful blue.  Mom wanted photos of her two sons before they went off to college.  What a wonderful way to capture a great moment in their lives and to also make some new memories with their mom!

Little Angel

A couple of weeks ago my husband, daughter and I went to Wisconsin for my sister-in-law's wedding.  It was such a beautiful day and I am so happy for my sister-in-law, her new husband, and their daughter.  They make such a wonderful family.  


I had the privilege of photographing the rehearsal at the church and the preparations before the wedding.  I took this photograph below the morning of the wedding.  My daughter was looking through the french doors of the sun room at her aunt and the other bridesmaids getting ready.  I love this picture of her.  To me it exudes her innocence and curiosity.  

Jessica & Chris

I recently had the privilege to take prom portraits for some couples that attended Archbishop Spalding High School's prom.  Jessica and Chris were one of those couples.  They were so beautiful together.  I had so much fun taking their portraits.  I was so inspired by how much positive energy they had and how happy they looked together.  Jessica's dress was amazing and Chris looked handsome in his tux.  Here are a few photos from their portrait session:

Spring is Here

Spring is finally here in Annapolis!  Here are a few photos of my daughter enjoying the weather.

Curly Girls

I hope all the Mother's out there had a wonderful Mother's Day.  I know I did!  I try not to blog about things other than photography but I'm going to make an exception today.  I am always looking online for reviews for pretty much anything....restaurants, shops, hotels when I'm traveling, hair products, baby products, etc.  I am a military wife so we move a lot.  It is always a huge task to find a great hair salon, a highly recommended pediatrician for my daughter, or a dentist.  I am sure all of you military wives can relate.  So when I do find a stylist, pediatrician, or dentist that I love I spread the word.  My Mother's Day gift from my husband and daughter was a trip to the salon followed by a shopping spree.  My husband found a hair salon online called Georgia Alan Salon, in Arnold, Maryland not too far from Annapolis.  It had gotten great reviews and they do a Deva cut for women with curly hair.  I've had the craziest curly hair my whole life.  It seems to have a mind of its own.    There are days when I actually contemplate shaving my head.  Seriously!  They charge $60 for the Deva cut as long as you don't get your hair cut by the owner, Patrik.  If you do it costs $130.  I'm all about saving money ladies so I got my hair cut by Kristen.  She did an amazing job!  By the time all was said and done I looked like a totally different person.  My curls were defined and soft.  I couldn't believe it.  During the cut she told me exactly what she was doing so that I could make my hair look like that every day.  It's all about how you shampoo and condition your hair and the products you use.  Just by chance, I use the same products that they were using.  The products are called DevaCurl.  Now here is why I absolutely love this salon (other than the fact that they totally transformed my hair.)  I use a different brand of hair gel.  While my hair was drying, Kristen asked Patrik about the gel I was using.  He said that the brand was just as good as DevaCurl and should have the same affect on my hair.  She didn't try to sell me a bottle of the DevaCurl gel.  One thing I can't stand is when people try to pressure you into buying something you don't need.  It's been four days since my hair cut, I've been doing exactly what they told me to do, and my hair still looks and feels great.  Needless to say, I am very happy with Georgia Alan Salon.  They will definitely be getting my business again.