July 4th, 2008

 A Baltimore 4th of July bash

The couple looked so cute with their dog, Zoe, who was trying to beat the heat all day! 

I took a stab at the ring shot, a little technique I was reminded of at a recent gathering of wedding photographers.

Zoe decided it was potty time during the processional! 

Cake by Charm City Cakes. It must have been good - by the time Monica and I even thought about trying some, it was gone!

Zoe wanted to dance, too! 

These two were on top of the cake, but Monica caught them making out outside! 

Nice light spilling into the staircase at the Cloisters Castle. This was my take... 

-DSS 

 May 3rd, 2008

A multicultural wedding in Millersville, MD

Kim's 4 nieces were too cute, looking in every direction!

The studly Oscar.

I just loved Cole's look...a young Christopher Walken!

My assistant, Monica Hoeffelmurphy, hung out with the guys before the wedding...let's hope that is not poison ivy! 

Oscar looked like he had been sent to the back of the classroom for a timeout.

The afternoon sun offered some nice light in the church, with flowers provided by Weddingscapes.

Kim and Oscar looked lovely under this giant oak tree, although the pollen was a bit much for his allergies.

Monica, grabbed this nice shot of the rings. 

These centerpieces just popped when we lit them.

Oscar and Kim taking their first dance. 

Lining up for a look at the planes from BWI.

-DSS

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of hanging out in Annapolis with Amy and Doug for their engagement shoot. My trip there was a quick car ride, but theirs took a little longer. Anna and Doug were visiting from the other side of the world - Bangkok, Thailand, to be exact.

We had a great time walking all over the side streets of Annapolis, finding special spots to shoot. I can't wait for their wedding in Annapolis in September!

This fun spot is right behind our favorite sushi place - Tsunami! 

After we sneaked up this little alley and took it over for a while, I kept hearing people come up behind me and turning around with a huff! 

-DSS 

Last Saturday, I got to hang out with Jahnna, Josh and their dog, Zoe, to shoot their engagement photos. We had a blast! The shoot was at the Robert E. Lee Park in Baltimore city, one of the few parks to allow dogs. And were there dogs at the park, you ask? You bet!! We were interrupted at least half a dozen times by crazed dogs running up to me, since I had treats in my pocket to entice Zoe(she likes PB). Needless to say, I tried my best to maintain my professionalism while being run over by dogs.

Jahnna and Josh were fabulous for the shoot. We just hung out and they opened up for me as the shoot went along. They are having a July 4th wedding, with all the guests heading to the Inner Harbor for fireworks afterward. Sounds like the big day will be a blast!

Giving Zoe some much needed attention, since she is so lonely!

-DSS