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Welcome to my Blog!

My name is Tracy, and I am super passionate about photography!  I'm also really fascinated by people and how we interact with one another - when in love, with family, with friends, etc.  Fortunately for me, I have a career that lets me focus on these two passions!  I think photographs are so important.  I can't tell you how many hours I've spent pouring over my parents' old wedding album, my husband's childhood albums, and my grandparents pictures from the '30s and '40s.  I love that photographs can evoke laughter, smiles, and memories.  I think I have the coolest job in the world!

This blog is a diary of my most recent work, including weddings, engagements, portraits, lifestyle sessions, and the ocassional tidbit from my own life.  Please look around my blog, check out my main website, or find me on Facebook.  Contact me if you have any questions or if you want to set up a consultation!  Thanks.

 

Meghan & Dave at M&T Bank Stadium

Simply put, this couple is awesome.  I immediately liked Meghan when we first spoke on the phone because she was matter of fact and knew what she wanted.  Plus, she is a huge football fan and she is really appreciative of her fabulous girlfriends, so I knew she was cool.  I found out that Dave is just as fabulous when he busted out Soulja Boy choreography at the reception - for the entire song.  I loved it!  Oh that AND he wrote a wonderful poem for Meghan that was read aloud during the ceremony.  That was pretty awesome too.  :)

There were so many things to love about this wedding!!!  But in addition to the dance moves, the poem, the great flowers (gorgeous work by Crimson and Clover), and the cool couple, their reception was held at RAVENS STADIUM!  It was one of the coolest feelings to walk out on to the field of an empty NFL stadium, and I’m pretty sure I’ll remember it forever.  Thanks, Meg and Dave for asking me to photograph your wedding.  I loved it!

Meghan is SO beautiful!:

Meghan is SO beautiful!:

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We were all pretty excited once we got on to the football field... :)

These ladies were THE best:

These ladies were THE best:

Best.  Bridesmaids.  Ever.

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This reception was a hard core dance party.    It.  Was.  Awesome.

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Meet Meghan's Dad. He is a dancefloor rockstar:

I think this last series of photos are my favorite dance photos ever.  Yeah, I'm pretty sure actually:

I couldn't decide which of the next three was my favorite, so I just included them all:

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It was tempting to use Soulja Boy Tell’em’s “Crank That” for the slide show below, but I opted for something a little more romantic - Meg & Dave’s first dance song, “This Year’s Love” by David Gray.  :)

August 28, 2010 - 7:52 am Sharon Wheaton - YAY! Awesome wedding as always my dear! How cool that you shot of the football field? You little photographer rocker you! :) P.S. how much more stunning could that bride BE? Too lovely!

August 28, 2010 - 8:42 pm Meghan - These are awesome - and what a small world - I saw those flowers at Crimson and Clover the other day when I stopped by!

August 30, 2010 - 5:34 am wale - such an awesome venue to have a wedding. lovely coverage!! lovely couple too.

August 30, 2010 - 6:39 am Kelsey Thompson - What a FUN and beautiful wedding (and wedding party!). Great work as always, Tracy!

Julie & Devin at the Naval Academy Chapel

It was evident when the toasts began at Julie & Devin’s rehearsal dinner that these two people are overflowing with love and gratitude.  They showed so much love and appreciation for their family members and friends that it was obvious to me that they are two big-hearted, special individuals.  It was a joy to photograph their rehearsal and wedding day and be a witness to all the joy that took place that weekend.  Julie & Devin were married at the awe-inspiring Chapel at the United States Naval Academy, Devin’s alma mater.  The beautiful Coptic marriage ceremony was followed by a sword arch on the chapel steps, “welcoming” Julie in to the Navy, and the party took place at Celebrations at the Bay.

I loved this wedding because Julie and Devin are both emotional and expressive, with beautiful smiles (and I don’t think that’s just because they’re both dentists!).  Their details were beautiful, especially Julie’s “wave” dress, their bold flowers, and their beachy reception decor.  There was also lots of wonderful music, which begin during the ceremony and continued in to the reception, when Brian performed a song he and Devin had written for Julie.  Thank you, Devin & Julie, for hiring me as your photographer.  It was great to be a part of your wedding weekend!  Thank you also to Claire Macallum, the USNA Chapel Coordinator, who was extremely helpful and patient with me.  And, finally, a BIG hug and thank you to Artemas Mott who rocked it as my second shooter!

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Great shot by Artemas on the right:

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There was some ridiculously beautiful light in the gardens!

There was some ridiculously beautiful light in the gardens!

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Fabulous shots by Artemas:

Fabulous shots by Artemas:

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Emotional dances with Dad and Mom:

Emotional dances with Dad and Mom:

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August 26, 2010 - 4:25 pm astrid - i love these tracy! the colors are insane!!!