Posted by: Mary Kate McKenna Photography | August 11th, 2010
Just wanted to wish my dad a very happy birthday today.
Happy birthday, Tommy! Love you!
Many thanks to Chris and Kathleen of Azul Photography for these
wonderful photos from our wedding.
I mean, could this shot be more ridiculous?
Thanks to Lady GaGa for making this moment possible.
Tags: Personal
Posted by: Mary Kate McKenna Photography | August 10th, 2010
OK, this post is looooong overdue, much like The Garter Girl! Her baby was due on Sunday and still hasn't made its grand entrance. Sending good vibes her way!
A few months ago Juli of The Garter Girl contacted me to photograph her AMAZING collection of couture and custom wedding garters. They are beautifully made and one of a kind. She even has an entire collection of eco-friendly ones. From personal experience, I can tell you I love these; I wore one of her beautiful creations at my own wedding in June.
Check out The Garter Girl's
Website where you'll see lots of my photos
And her
blog (a great resource for engaged couples!)
Juli was kind enough to send me the final product- an adorable catalog. I just had to share.
A photo from the Garter Girl Launch Party! Thanks to A Britton for snapping this!
Tags: product photography, The Garter Girl, wedding garters
Posted by: Mary Kate McKenna Photography | August 5th, 2010
A lazy summer evening.
Spent some time with the Stirling family last week documenting a little bit of summer. They are lucky enough to live on Lake Linganore, where the water is warm all summer long. Thanks for letting me join in on your evening fun!
Tags: family portraits, frederick Maryland family photos, Kids
Posted by: Mary Kate McKenna Photography | August 4th, 2010
Happy August!
I'm a busy bee this month, what about you?
Just wanted to share some goodies that are going out this week...
A beautiful 4x6 proof box and CD case
Looove these boxes!
Tags: Products
Posted by: Mary Kate McKenna Photography | July 29th, 2010
Ed and Irwin have been engaged for a really long time. They might even have a record on their hands... nearly 10 years.
But in August their 10 year engagement will come to an end when they tie the knot at the Meridian House, and I couldn't be happier for them.
I met Ed and Erwin though an organization called
Wish Upon a Wedding. Wish Upon a Wedding just opened a chapter in DC and I immediately joined. Ed + Erwin will be the first
recipients of a wedding with the DC chapter. I couldn't be more honored to have been a small part of their wedding story.
We met at their home in Virginia and took photos in their backyard; it was so quiet and beautiful there- a place I can tell they spend a lot of time together and with their two children, Leon and Ilo.
It hurts my heart to tell you that Erwin is battling stage 4 lung cancer. The chemo treatments have left him tired, but I'm telling you, this guy isn't giving up. Oh no. He's hardly missed work. He still plays with his little ones. He even cooks amazing lasagna. (trust me, I got to eat it- it was delicious.) A true fighter.
I am humbled to know these two amazing people. They are strong, kind and giving people. Great parents. Their love is quiet and patient, kind and sweet.
Ed + Erwin, I pray your happiness and kindness will inspire others to do good things.
I know it has inspired me.
Tags: Engagements, family portraits, wish upon a wedding
Posted by: Mary Kate McKenna Photography | July 28th, 2010
I love having talented friends.
In another lifetime, I used to work with
Joe Flood at a government job. While we both liked our work, we didn't
love it. I enjoyed eating lunch at a local pizza place with Joe, dreaming about what we'd do if we weren't cubicle monkeys.
And then it happened. I left my job to become a full time photographer. He left shortly after to write a novel.
We still meet up every once in awhile and have pizza at that same place, talking about how our lives are different than they used to be. Amazing how things turned out.
This time when we met up he brought me a copy of his book- how exciting! I'm not quite done reading it yet, but so far I love it. If you're a DC junkie like me, you'll appreciate all the details of the city Joe infuses into the book. I'm a fan of the murder mystery genre, and this one is really fun.
If you'd like to support a fantastic local writer,
Or, leave a comment on this blog entry
and enter to win a copy of the book!
I'll pick a winner at random on Friday, July 30th.
Tags: Friends, Personal
Posted by: Mary Kate McKenna Photography | July 26th, 2010
A year ago this week, a little pup came in our life.
She was a chubby, smelly mess. Tied up at a gas station at midnight.
I went to get coffee for an all-night editing session and came home with a puppy. Typical MK.
I didn't think we'd be able to keep her, but she quickly stole Joe's heart and I knew she wasn't going anywhere. She is still very attached to Joe and I love how she looks up at him and gets so excited when he comes home.
We adore little Miss Molly, who we now call "Moose" because this lab/sharpei mix is a big girl... especially next to our 10 pound ball of fury,
Gordon the dauschund.
But we wouldn't have it any other way.
Thanks for being such a good girl, Molly Moose.
Molly last July
left: Molly last July, right: Molly this July
Our big, sweet lug of a dog, Molly Moose
Tags: Personal, pets
Posted by: Mary Kate McKenna Photography | July 22nd, 2010
Briana + Shawn are gettin' hitched!
I couldn't be more excited to share this sweet couple with you. Briana + Shawn are getting married next month and I am so happy to be a part of their day.
We headed down to DC to snap some photos and we had a lot of fun. But before we headed out, we just had to take some photos of them with their newly adopted kittens! Ah! How cute are they?! It was ridiculous how adorable they were.
Briana + Shawn- so you oh-so-soon for your big 'ol party in August!
Tags: DC engagement photos, Engagements
Posted by: Mary Kate McKenna Photography | July 20th, 2010
I get a lot of requests for headshots.
Not model portfolio stuff, but businesses wanting to show off their staff- letting their customers and the public see them as they really are.
My headshots don't involve black backgrounds and crazy lighting. I keep it simple and make it quick. From my experience, most people dislike having their headshots done. So, it's my job to make the subject comfortable and get some great shots.
Meet Kim, a
great CPA in Frederick. The second she stepped into my office that morning she kept saying, "I hate getting my picture taken, I hate getting my picture taken." Over and over.
I didn't mind, because honestly, if it were me on the other side of my lens, I'd probably feel the same way... having your photo taken for business-related reasons is so different from family sessions and weddings.
So off we went, for a quick 20 minute session, where I'm pretty darn sure I captured Kim's personality- sassy, smart and fun; a perfect combination for a CPA, if you ask me!
And I know when she finishes her new website, and these photos go up, she'll be glad she had her photo taken. :)
-MK
Tags: frederick maryland headshots, headshots
Posted by: Mary Kate McKenna Photography | July 11th, 2010
The Frederick News Post (
FNP) wrote a nice little article last week
about my business and how I use social media.
A big thanks to Lauren Redding for interviewing me and writing the piece.
Are you a fan (or should I say, do you "like" me)
on Facebook?
No? Then you should!
I offer special deals and surprises for my followers, so please check it out!
Tags: publishings, social media
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