No rest for the weary when it comes to full circle

Good morning to you!  Well... at least it's a good morning to ME since the current time is almost 2AM where I am!

Way back when I started my photography business (about a full decade now - woo!) websites were a far cry from what they are now.  To put it mildly back then people/businesses didn't really have them unless they were 1) very important, 2) very well established, and/or 3) so tech savvy and code literate (read: geeky) that they coded websites just for fine. Nowadays?  Having a virtual a virtual place to call home is just about as important as having a literal one.  If someone starts talking up their business, it's standard that they provide you with some kind of contact information that you can access electronically.  And because of this, it's very important to have a website that doesn't just work well but it also has to look good!

I have a distinct advantage over most photographers because experience in the visual arts isn't just of the photographic medium.  I am well-versed in classic and contemporary studio art, graphic design, AND web based visual design!  Since the beginning, way back when every one else was clamoring to design official websites for their business, I was visually designing, coding, and publishing things all by myself!  And though my website has gone through about three major overhauls since websites become such a "thing" to have, I have to say that my latest has to be the snazziest I've ever done.  You can find a link for it over on the left sidebar via hyperlink but here's a clickable screenshot for convenience...

My new website has been completely redesigned to feature something I've never used before and actually always railed against - flash animation!  (I'm a bit of a geeky fan of things of the analog times. What can I say?)  And though I've tried to stick with good ol' fashioned html for the most part (that's the stuff without all of the animation or blinking this or that), I started designing this flash renovation months ago and I'm happy to say that I'm not only done with it but I'm also very pleased with the results.  

So, pop on over to my official website to check out my new digs and even say hello via the new contact section.  I love when people say hello so please don't be shy!!!

New year, new Dot com!

Hello everyone! Just wanted to give you a heads up that my official dot com (linked over there on <------- the left) is currently down for maintenance. Don't fret though because I'm in the process of bringing you a newly redesigned site!!! I'm having some technical difficulties and I'm waiting to hear back from my "help desk" but the site should be back up and running soon enough. In the meanwhile you can find info about prices/rates and booking over there --------> on the right sidebar. In the meanwhile, hang tight! And remember... good things come to those who wait. *wink*

Matt :: Southern Maryland portrait photographer

Meet Matt.  He's one of the most easy-going, laid back, aims-to-please, and nicest guys I've ever met.  And this is a very good thing since he just happens to be my little sister's boyfriend.

(Did I just hear some hearts breaking when I mentioned he's taken, ladies?  Those are the breaks sometimes. *wink*)

You need to thank my little sister anyway though since it's because of her that he's even portraits done anyway.  My little sister is one of the hardest people to buy a present for and this year for Christmas I racked my brain to figure out what would be the perfect gift for her.  The girl really does have everything a girl could ever need or want - INCLUDING an awesome boyfriend (as pictured).  But what it comes down to is he's really all she wants anyway.  So that's what I decided to give her.  And since he hasn't had his portraits taken probably since he graduated from high school, I thought it might be a nice thing to do for him to bring him up to date AND my little sister (and his family) would benefit just as much by having some nice pictures of him right now when he's  at the point of his life when he's got the world at his finger tips.  Pictures are worth a thousand words afterall.  Here's a couple of the best shots Matt and I turned out together...

        

Thanks, Matt for lending me your smile, sense of humor, and spirited good nature for an afternoon.  You know where to find me when you need your next portrait fix.