Instead of my typical family friday post, I would like to take a moment to let you know about a project I am working on.

I am hosting a photowalk in Baltimore, MD, to raise money for the House of Ruth (a domestic violence shelter located in Baltimore). You can learn about the House of Ruth here: http://www.hruth.org/

A photowalk is a lot of fun, and it’s open to everyone. You do not need to be a professional photographer. You do not even need to be a practicing hobbyist… you just need to like taking photos. Everyone, and I mean everyone, is welcome. All ages. All skill levels. Camera phones to DSLRs.

The photowalk will be on Saturday September 4, from 9-noon. Check in begins at 8:30am. The concept is pretty basic… we meet up, we walk around and take photos of anything we like. We meet back up at the end to socialize, have lunch and talk about what we saw.

Then there is a bonus part two! Several generous vendors have made some wonderful donations to this event. So after the walk, photographers will have a week to select their favorite image and do any editing or tweaking they feel like doing. A panel of professional photographers from around the globe will be judging the images and awarding prizes to the top photographers. The contest is not required, but it’s fun!

Please come! Bring your friends! Spread the word!

More information can be found here: http://photowalk.jensnyderphotography.com (and in the event that you can’t participate in the walk, but still wish to help, there is a donate button here for paypal donations) Many thanks!

There are several photographers out there that I admire. And every so often, one of them comes up with an awe-inspiring post, both funny and educational. And I think to myself, I should mention this on my blog, spread the word, share the love.

Except I never seem to get around to it.

I (try to) follow FlyLady (the only way I can keep my house in some semblance of an order with an infant and a toddler) and today is anti-procrastination day. So I am going to stop procrastinating on sharing these links! (even if it means I’m going to do them all at once).

Happy Reading!

Bigger Really *IS* Better Photographer Amy Ro from Providence shares this great read on portrait sizing. Check it out– can you correctly guess what size portrait is on the mantle?

Make Sure You Are In The Pictures A gem from my friend Stacie Turner, from CT. I touched on this in an earlier post, but she states it with more eloquence.

Are All Photographers The Same? Words of wisdom from the extremely talented Andrea Joki, from Finland. Why photographers are different, and why you might not want to let price dictate who to choose.

How to Pick a Good Photographer Another nugget of wisdom from Amy Ro.

Thoughts on the Recession Priorities in spending, by my friend Kristy Lynn in CA.

Ok, that’s all I can think of for now. I am sure I am forgetting some….. but they will have to wait until the NEXT anti-procrastination day.

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When we last left off, I shared the 1 and 2 months photos, and promised to finish catching up this week. I forgot how many I did for month 3, so I will do just that, and use month 4 next week, and then I’ll be all caught up!

She is SUCH a good big sister. She loves her brother, and he adores her in return.

We started off well….

I promised Kaylee a tea party. I had a vision of a billowing canopy, beautiful backlight….. except there was a wedding going on in the spot I wanted to use. Oops. Time to improvise.

And this is to show you how it really went, a little behind the scenes action….. throwing a tantrum while having a tea party. (I believe she was mad because I wanted her to use invisible pretend tea in the teapot and she wanted water. She was having a fit, crying, “There’s no tea! No tea!” while trying to pour it in her cup. Ahh, the glory of 2 year olds.

In other news, tomorrow I will be at the 16th Annual Baltimore Regional Toddler Fair hosted by The Montessori School in Lutherville, MD. It’s open to the public, and runs from 10-2. There will be food and entertainment for the kids (including a real fire truck, balloon sculpture, gymnastics demonstrations, interactive music programs and puppet shows) Did I mention it’s free? The school is located at the intersection of Greenspring Valley and Falls Road in Lutherville. Come out out, stop by my booth and say hi! Mention this blog post for a little surprise! I’m also doing a drawing for a $100 print credit.

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As the last few days of my maternity leave draw to a close, I find myself really looking forward to getting back out there and shooting again. I get such joy from meeting with people, learning about their relationships with each other, and expressing that relationship in a visual form.

Members of my mailing list already know about this, but for everyone else… I’d like to announce the Second Annual Mother’s Day Mini Session Event!

The 2nd annual Mother’s Day Mini Session Event will be held on April 17 (rain date April 18). Moms, you work hard and put everyone else first all year– now is the time to treat yourself to a beautiful portrait of yourself with your children. Dads, surprise her with a portrait of your children! Mini Sessions are 20-30 mins long yielding 7-10 proofs in an online gallery. This year’s Mother’s Day package includes 1 8×10, 2 5x7s, and a set of wallets for $150. And as always, your prints are held to the highest standards, and your 8×10 will be matted in an 11×14 archival white mat, your 5x7s are matted in an 8×10 archival white mat. Additional prints and products are available, as well.

I have 3 late afternoon/early evening spots remaining, so if you are interested, contact me ASAP! If you are not currently a member of the quarterly mailing list and would like to be (for situations just like this! My morning spots booked completely before the offer was made public)… click here to sign up!

If you would prefer a full session, I am now booking for June.

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Ok, so this is a bit overdue. I apologize! I’d like to present my beautiful son, born exactly 1 week late, Feb 7, 2010.

I’m really excited about the upcoming sessions scheduled! Times are booking quickly, so contact me now for your spring portrait session! (There is 1 spot left in April, May is completely booked, and June has 3 spots left)

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