Love, Mom {Delaware Family Photographer}

It's April 1st! Happy April Fools!  I just noticed that I have quite a few friends born on this day, including my husbands god daughter.  I also notice a large amount of friends posting that they are getting married, are pregnant, moving, etc.  So I will see how serious they are...tomorrow. 

But now let's get to the important stuff at hand.  Who here has an awesome portrait with their mother? I know that I don't.  Who here is a mother and has an awesome portrait with their child or children?  Nope, me neither.  You would think that with me being a photographer I would have a ton, but I don't.  I know that a lot of my friends and family don't have those images either.  Now you know how I go on and on about how important it is capturing moments with your family, investing into those memories, well with Mothers Day right around the corner, there is no time better than N-O-W.  Seriously, get in on this, it is something that you don't want to miss.

I am offering  a very special rate for all Love, Mom shoots.  This is the perfect time to show Mom how much you love her without pulling your hair out about finding the perfect Mothers Day gift (I know that every year, I have a heart attack trying to buy my mother something!).  Book a session for you and your child or children, book a session for you, your mom and your siblings, or book a session for any woman who is an amazing mother, and you want a memory with her.

Life began with waking up and loving my mothers face

-George Eliot

So just as a reminder, Mothers Day is May 13.  6 weeks away.  Like I said, every year I pull my hair out trying to find my mother the perfect gift. There is but so much jewelry, perfume, flowers, and dinners that you can give her.  Give your mom, yourself, or that special woman something amazing that will always last. That you will see every single day of the year hanging up in your home.  It's worth it!

What are the details?

Well, you get an one hour session at a location that you choose. Which means the park, your home, anywhere you would like!  This is for up to three people. So it can be you, your mom, and your child/you and your two children, whatever combination. The only stipulation is that someone has to be a mom,

The session fee of $50 is due at the time of booking. Now these sessions DO NOT have to take place on Mothers Day.  In fact, I prefer that they do not take place on Mothers Day, as I will be celebrating Mothers Day with my mom! You can schedule your session any day before or after Mothers Day, but you must book BEFORE Mothers Day.

You will receive one free 8x10" gift print from your session.  Additional prints and products are sold separately.  And we can set up a viewing and ordering session so you can see and order your amazing photos!

The fee is for up to three people. Now, does it only have to be three people? No. If you have more siblings, children, people who want to be in the photograph with awesome mom, by all means bring them. Each additional person is $15.

Again, this promotion is good from now until Mothers Day. So you can book now and schedule for a later date. If you want it to be a complete surprise, I do offer gift certificates, so you have the option of purchasing that too.   As long as you book your session by May 13th, then everything is all good!

And please, share with all of your friends and moms that you know also!!!

Looking forward to seeing you amazing moms and families in front of my lens!

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MegaMillions Fever

So it seems that MegaMillions Fever has hit. To be honest, it had skipped my mind until yesterday when my mother mentioned it. Apparently it is at one of its biggest jackpots ever, 540 million dollars. Yes, you read that right. 540 MILLION DOLLARS (insert Dr. Evil voice and pinky here).  I know that we could all use that jackpot!  So today I sent my husband out with a list of numbers, and we are taking a chance at fate.  We've always had a plan of what we would do if we ever won the lottery, and up until last year, nothing about that plan has changed.  Last year our daughter was born, so now if we were to be so awesomely lucky to win the lottery, her future takes first priority.

And of course I would invest in some new equipment, an awesome studio, travel and take pictures! And donate to my hearts content. Maybe even open up an animal rescue. We shall see!

But in other news...It's FRIDAY! And although it is not as warm as it was last week, it is still some gorgeous weather out there.  I've been planning on taking the little one to one of our parks, especially with the dogwoods in blooms, for photos. But I think based on her last experience in the grass, she is still not quite used to being in the outdoors yet!

But I have been having fun getting pictures of her at home, and I would love to share them with you

Oh! And I almost forget.  My engagement session of Lori and Jon was featured on the wedding blog Fresh Squeezed Weddings!    If you can head on over there and leave some love that would be great. Lori and Jon are such a great couple, and I am super excited to photograph their wedding in September. I already know that it is going to be a blast!

So that is it for this post. Enjoy the day, buy a ticket! And good luck!!! Pin It

Time Flies By {Delaware Baby Photographer}

There was a time when having a child was the last thing on my mind.  My life plan was to go to college, become a business executive, live it up in NYC, and then get married and have a child.  You never know how badly you want something until you are told that you can't have it.  When I was 22, I was told that I would not be able to have children.  That even if I were to get pregnant, that the chances of me carrying to full term would be very slim.

So when I found out that I was pregnant, I was more than excited. I was thankful.  And then my daughter was born, and it has been magic since then.

It's amazing how fast you can fall in love with someone in such a short period of time.  From the moment I saw my daughter on the ultra sound, I was head over heels in love.  The first time I felt her move, that love grew more.  When she was born, the love increased.  I thought that there was some sort of limit on love, that when you say you love that person to death, that there is no more love that you can give.  Having my daughter proved to me that love is truly limitless.

She is 7 months now. She has grown so fast. She went from being this tiny little bean, to this bustling, crawling, climbing, screaming explorer. She loves to get into things. She loves to dance. I think in her world, everything is just about fun right now.

And because she is here now, I value everything even more. I take tons of photos of her, not just poses, but the moments.  I have never felt such a need to record everything that happens, until she came a long.

So I stress to my clients, take the time out to get a family session. Even if you do one a year, it's definitely something to invest in. Take a day, focus on your family, have fun, and have images to remember it.  Time flies by so, so fast.  It really does.  Don't wait to have an experience with your family. Pin It

Happy Spring! {Delaware Baby and Family Photographer}

I can't believe that I didn't write a post on the first day of spring!!! It could have been due to the fact that I was out of the house enjoying the great weather. I took the little one to Rita's for free water ice day.  And she loves water ice! It was so cute seeing her little mouth pucker up at tasting something new. And then we just spent the rest of the day outside.

So to welcome spring, here is a photo of my daughter, in the grass for the first time.  Two minutes later she started crying and then doing the grumpy face, so picture time was over. But I still managed to capture this one, and I absolutely love it. I can't wait to get it printed on a canvas and hung on my wall.

And with the weather being so great. I am so excited to start booking those outdoor sessions. I have changed my pricing a bit, to better accommodate my clients. The session fee is now only $100. This covers your session time and editing, and you will receive a free 8x10" print with it.  Then you can place your order for additional prints by choosing off of the a la carte menu.  The minimum order is $150.  So instead of me giving you a set package of what you receive, you now choose what you want. Whether it's a couple of small prints, or a huge canvas with prints to surround it. You make it happen. And of course, I will be there to guide you in what looks best when creating your wall art!

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Happy Monday! {Delaware Baby and Family Photographer)

Most people hate Monday's, but this Monday is actually pretty awesome. For one, it is absolutely gorgeous outside!!! You know how much I love warm weather.  Now be warned, that once it hits above 85 and starts getting uncomfortable, I am going to complain!  My ideal weather is 70-85 degrees. If I could live in that every single day I totally would.

Ok, so let's keep the good vibes going. I am so excited to show you my new video that graces the front page of my website.  I have been wanting a promo video on my website for a while.  I wanted it to be different, and reflect me. Most importantly, I wanted my husband and baby included.  So one day I decided that we were going to do one family portrait. 66 frames later, and with a cranky baby we had to take a break.  But then it hit me...with as many frames that I took, I could totally do a stop motion video!  I LOVE stop motion.  And I think this video sums us up perfectly.  We definitely do try to make each day awesome.

Take a look!

Full Promo Video from Marisa Taylor on Vimeo.


Now, keeping up with the stop motion kick, I followed my daughter around for a bit, and came up with this video. It still amazes me that she is 7 months (well, will officially be 7 months on the 24th)...


Busy Busy Charlotte from Marisa Taylor on Vimeo.

I'm pretty sure that every single video from here on out, may just be stop motion.  Ok, I am joking. But I am hoping to do another promo video which is more behind the scenes with me and my clients. So I will be reaching out to my past clients VERY soon to get that organized! Keep an eye out!



Alrighty, so let's get to something even more awesome!  It's spring, well technically spring is tomorrow, which also happens to be Free Water Ice Day at Rita's!!!!  And with spring, it's one of the best times to have portraits done. So because I want EVERYONE to have great portraits of them, their families, and their children, I now have a special rate for portraits!!!  Check out below!

$100- Portrait session fee
(Minimum order of $150)

1.5 hour session
One 8x10" gift print included!

An amazing time full of fun, laughter and love, with cherished memories to boot!

So don't hesitate to book a session with me, you will love it!

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My Family...in FRONT of the camera! {Delaware Family Photographer}

So you know how I am always going on about how important it is to capture the memories of your family, and how special it is to have a session. Well...today my own family had their experience to get in front of my camera.  It was quite interesting. Dealing with one teenager, and three preteens is quite an experience. Especially when they are siblings and at that age where the mere thought of being near their sibling.  Cue the headache starting.

In the end, it was fun. My mother now has pictures of her grandchildren, and pictures of her WITH her grandchildren. I type WITH in capitals because my mother used to be the type that would literally destroy you for taking her picture. So yay for me for holding the power to make her want to be in the picture!  Cue the happy dance.

And now, here are just some of the bunch.  I've excluded the funny faces, choke holds, and the like :)

My niece, Jalisha

My nieces, Angel and Netty...they are sisters if you can't tell

My nephew Joey, Angel and Netty's brother

My nephew Juwon, Jalisha's brothers

Joey, Angel, and Netty. If you only knew how long it took to get them to stand next to each other

Jalisha and Juwon...no need to convince them to stand next to each other!

My mom with her grands. Yup, we put my daughter Charlotte on top of her head.

My sister Shannon, with her children.

It was fun, it was an experience.  We now have something other than the school portraits!  Now yesterday, I attempted to do my own family portrait with my husband and daughter.  Let me tell you, it is a lot harder to photograph yourself and your family than photographing anyone else. Especially when you have a very active 7 month old who has more interest in the wireless remote and not smiling. But that leads to something awesome...

I have a new video on my website!!! Visit, http://www.MarisaTaylorPhotography.com to check it out! Pin It

Dear Mother Nature

I think you may have missed the memo that we are in March. Right now it is 60 degrees. Now while I am not complaining, as I am immensely enjoying this weather, I am a bit afraid for the heat that the summer holds. But until then, I will take advantage of this awesome weather by having picnics, taking walks, dining out, and starting outdoor family sessions early!

Love Always,

Marisa Pin It