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Autumn engagement session in Patterson Park
One of my favorite things to do in Patterson Park–aside from stop by El Sabor for tacos al pastor, obviously–is take photos, and the more fall color, the better. Foliage aside, the park’s easy access to alleys paved with cobblestone and strung with fairy lights makes it a versatile location. Stop by B’More Licks at…
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Engagement shoot at Brookside Gardens
I’m not exaggerating when I say Brookside Gardens is one of my favorite photoshoot spots in all of the DMV. Located in Wheaton, it’s easily accessible via the DC metro’s red line, but its many acres of lush gardens feel far removed from the city. Spring might be the best time for a Brookside photoshoot,…
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Engagement shoot at Movement climbing gym
Don’t worry, he didn’t fall. As someone with a lifelong fear of heights and little upper arm strength, I’m impressed by anyone who climbs walls for fun. I’m doubly impressed by people who can climb walls and pose for photos, so of course I said yes when asked to shoot engagement photos at a climbing…
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The Met Cloisters and Fort Trion Park: not at all one of NYC’s hidden gems. Definitely don’t go there…
My boyfriend has been hyping up the Met Cloisters to me for maybe two years now, and because of the pandemic, we only now had the opportunity to visit. Situated atop a hill in Washington Heights, the Cloisters is as close as you can get to visiting a Medieval European castle without booking a flight…
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Taking Portraits in Baltimore’s Graffiti Alley
Graffiti Alley, as far as I’m aware, is the only block in Baltimore, MD where it’s legal to spray paint buildings. Local artists took advantage and created one of the best portrait backdrops in the city. Located in Station North, an eclectic arts district that’s home to indie movie theaters, great restaurants, and the Maryland…
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For anyone applying to MFA programs and struggling with their personal statement…
Here is a mock personal statement I wrote as a launching pad for ideas + a means of getting out some pent-up aggression at the whole application process. I didn’t apply with it, but a part of me wishes I had. Is it entirely too long and a touch self-indulgent? Perhaps, but maybe it will…
