{ yearly archives } 2009

2009 Bride’s Choice Award

Thank you to my many wonderful couples who spoke on my company’s behalf for the 2009 Bride’s Choice Award from WeddingWire. It has been an honor to witness the love you share. I am humbled and grateful. May you always know how richly you are blessed, Amy “This award recognizes vendors from the WeddingWire Network…

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Kate and Ruedi ~ married at Ceresville Mansion

Kate and Ruedi were married at the Ceresville Mansion in Frederick, Maryland. Kate’s picture vision reflected her own beauty “soft, elegant and timeless”. Their day started at the luxurious Hotel Monaco in Washington, DC followed by portraits at the Lincoln Memorial. We spent about 10 minutes on the grounds, made some lovely pictures and were…

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Home ~ an essay

It’s spring.  I’m cleaning, opening windows, recycling old stuff, tossing, reorganizing, polishing, moving furniture, finding treasures. This daylight savings time ritual syncs with the eruption of a wee brave crocus and tiny white snowdrops. In the melee, I find a treasure, a perfect distraction from  domestic inclinations. It’s a picture of my sister and me…

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“While we breathe, we hope.” ~ President Barack Hussein Obama

I saw a miracle on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. I saw a world transform. I saw courage beyond the telling. I witnessed living breathing hope. I saw the mystery of the human spirit soar and make itself visible. I saw my fear and discarded ideals burn away. I saw my hope return. Humility. Gratitude Mindfulness….

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