{Wedding: Maria and Steve}

Yay for winter weddings! I knew I had to get at least one this year, and although it was cold, it was well worth it. Maria and Steve are such an awesome couple, and I was so happy to be there for them.  Maria started getting ready at The Hotel Dupont, located in Wilmington.  Which I will say is absolutely gorgeous!  I think the best thing about that whole day is that they chose to do a "first look" session.  Maria came down to the lobby to surprise Steve, and you can immediately feel the magic and the love in the air.  It was constant smiles from then on!  And then the second best thing was the Steve kept doing faces from the movie "Zoolander".  If you don't know what I am talking about, look it up, it is absolutely hilarious!

So here are some previews of their wedding, more will be up soon!

Now, in the meantime, if you visit my main website, you will see that it is currently undergoing construction again.  The woes of being so creative is that I cannot settle for good or average, I need it to be great!  So I definitely need to have my website that makes me happy so that my clients can be happy. So it is still a work in progress. But in the meantime, you can always check out my updates by becoming a fan on Facebook!  http://www.facebook.com/marisataylorphotography

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{Who's ready for spring?}

I know I am. Although I enjoy the winter, I could do with one week of it and be fine.  Yes, the snow is pretty and makes for some amazing pictures. But, I really do miss my nice and sunny warm days, picnics at the park, and the non freezing temperatures!  I especially miss doing sessions outside!  So much more creativity at hand!

And spring brings a lot of fun events for me. Besides weddings, engagements, maternity sessions and such I have some fun events to attend.  In March, I have the Alternative Bridal Expo, which is the first of it's kind, and is going to be pretty cool!  It's three amazing shows for one weekend.  So if you are the non traditional bride, and into non conventional things then check it out.   In May, I have the Steampunk Worlds Fair 2011 to attend.  If you are into Victorian, Steampunk, Dr. Who, Sci-Fi, etc.  I highly suggest you go, it is really fun!  I have been looking forward to this ALL YEAR!  Last year was great, and I got to meet Voltaire, who is amazing!

Then of course when the summer comes, I have the renaissance fair!!!  Yay!

But until then, I have to keep myself busy because it is too cold outside to go out and do anything fun.  So this winter, try to stay sane! Pin It

{Let it snow, Let is snow, Let it snow}

Or at least that is what the weatherman keeps saying.  We had snow both on Friday and Saturday morning.  I was so excited, thinking "Finally! I get to build my snowman!!!".  I woke up in the morning to see the snow coming down, quite heavy and fast I might add.  And then, to my sadness, just a few hours later, the streets were clear and the only thing that had a bit of snow on it was the tops of the parked cars.  Now admittedly, my favorite seasons are the spring and summer.  My birthday is in summer!  So naturally when it is cold, it gets a bit...bland for me.  I mean, if it's going to snow...then SNOW!  Living in New York has gotten me used to huge snow days, and still having to trudge to school in 3 feet of snow.

And besides, the artist in me is dying to do a set of shots outside in the snow!  So I am working on some ideas to bring that to life, and getting a few people to participate.  I hope it turns out the way I like!  As soon as everything gets together, then my vision will come to life!!! *cue evil laughter*

Oh! And my website is finally up!  Finally, released. yay!  http://www.MarisaTaylorPhotography.com

I'm still working on a few things such as the portrait pricing guide, since the wedding one is done, but it should come together smoothly

But can you seriously believe we are in 2011?  I graduated highschool 7 years ago! It feels so long ago.  And 7 years ago, I had just moved from NYC to Delaware (such a change!), and met my now husband (who we've been together pretty much since we met).  It seems like a blur.  Well 2011 is going to be great!  I am definitely looking forward to it as a business.  I am very excited for the engagement shoots and weddings I have booked.  Plus, all of my other fun activities like Steampunk Fair and Renaissance Fair!!!

So thats about it. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!!! Pin It

{Happy New Year}

I know I am a few days late, but better late than never.  Happy New Year!!!! I hope everyone had a blast this weekend, and brought in the new year with family, friends, and loved ones.  New Years eve was a great night for me and my husband, we spent it with friends and just had a great time.  Plus I got all dolled up, thanks to my best friend Megan, and pulled off a 1950's look that I was very proud of!

2011 is going to be a great year, I can tell already.  Weddings are booked, gearing up for scheduling engagement sessions, baby portraits, and more family portraits in the spring!  I want to thank all of you for your support in 2010, if it was not for you, I would not be where I am today!

My new website will be released very soon! It is complete, but I am having a few publishing issues.  Which makes me sad!   At one point I thought I was going to bang my head on my desk repeatedly, but I know that it's not my fault!!!  So I just have to wait for the hosting site to fix it on their half. But I can't wait to release it for you all :)  It has taken many weeks of craziness and anxiety and creativity, but it is done!

Let me know some of your resolutions!  I have never really been much of a resolution person myself.  I typically make goals and deadlines anyway, so waiting for a new year for me to start one seems a bit silly. But if I did make any resolution, it is for 2011 to be infinitely better than 2010!

Till next time!!! <3 Pin It

{Baby Session: Bruce}

I have been waiting excitedly to post some pictures from this session.  Before Christmas, I did a newborn session with an adorable little gentleman named Bruce. Bruce was 2 weeks old at the time, and quickly stole my heart.  He loved looking directly into the camera and making eye contact.  I love when babies do that!  And he was also very wriggly! At one point I laid him on his stomach, and at only two weeks old, he rolled from his stomach to his side to his back! We were all in awe of the little man! Plus this shoot was extra special because my new props came in and I was very excited to use them!  So I will not hold you any longer, here are some of my favorites from his session.











And if you remember Jon Jon's Maternity session from a few weeks ago, I am proud to say that she has given birth to her son Ian Trent!  I can't wait to see them!

Now as for other things, I am working furiously to finish my website, so I can release it on New Years Day.  It was almost complete before, but I had a change of creative design, erased it, and started over. I can't help it, I am not an artist. And I will never publish anything whether it be a website, photograph, or even a facebook status update that I am not satisfied with!

And also, leave it to me to get sick the days after Christmas! But it's ok though, I am a trooper, and although my throat is killing me, I am pushing through.  I will be better for New Years Eve! Besides there is a big party, I have a gorgeous dress and I am not missing this for anything.

I am very excited for the New Year though.  It already looks like 2011 is going to be a great year for me and my business.  I have already accomplished quite a few of my personal and business goals.  I am looking forward to my photography sessions being featured on 3 online wedding publications come the New Year, and that makes me very excited.  A new website, new equipment, everything is going to be awesome!  And no matter how much work I do, I still have to thank all of you! All of the awesome couples that I photographed for their engagements and weddings. All of the awesome moms for their maternity sessions, the parents for bringing in their newborns and trusting them with me (I have a way with the babies), and the families for letting loose and having fun for their family sessions.  Although I enjoy the winter and the snow, I am definitely looking forward to warmer weather! More engagement sessions, more fun family sessions, more fun bridals!  I can't wait!!! Pin It

{Maternity Session: Jon Jon}

Earlier this week I headed into Philadelphia to photograph a good friend of mines maternity session. Jon Jon and I met at the Steampunk Worlds Fair back in May, and because of her I was introduced to a whole new group of awesome people. So it was great seeing her again especially after seeing her with her baby bump this summer at the Maryland Renaissance Fair. (we tend to to faires alot). Jon Jon is 7 months pregnant, and is going to be an awesome mama! She already has little costumes picked out for her boy already (we also do a lot of costuming), so I will be living motherhood vicariously through her. Here are a few of my favorite shots of that day.







Now can I just say that I absolutely adore that robe she is wearing?!?  I want one so bad (she is on the search to find me one!).  Once I have one, I will be happy.  So besides the normal maternity shots, we decided to throw in a little extra in, and go with what I call "baby belly boudoir", which was fun!!





Thanks Jon Jon for being an awesome model, and I can't wait to see the little one!!! Pin It

{Rock the Dress:Amniata}

Last week I had a pretty big bridal session down in Maryland. I teamed up with Belle Soeur Styles and in the freezing cold, they dolled these lovely ladies up and I photographed them. So over the next few days I will be posting each mini-session. Up now, we have Amniata, who is absolutely gorgeous. And her gown, to die for. Very sleek and elegant, reminds me of old Hollywood glamor. This dress is AMAZING! You know I pretty much love all things vintage, but this...jaw dropping. I love dress, what can I say?













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