Kira and Eric get hitched!

This summer I had the privilege of photographing this lovely wedding just beyond St. Michael's, in McDaniel, Maryland. What an extraordinary piece of property with the main home being an old hospital, that had been lovingly restored by the step-grandparents of the bride. Kira and Eric are the lucky couple and had a beautiful wedding complete with vintage touches and amazing fresh flowers everywhere.

The ceremony was held outside overlooking the bay, and then all gathered to celebrate out of the sun, under a white tent that was also a stones throw away from the water. Gorgeous! Kira's dress was extraordinary, the girls dresses were fun, and I LOVED the bow ties and suspenders on the guys. Nothing like a good pair of suspenders to keep your pants up! 

I's a sucker for feet shots:

The wedding party was a blast and the families of the bride and groom were just so lovely. I so enjoyed being a part of Kira and Eric's amazing wedding day! Thanks guys(-:

'Joy of Life' Model Call

I have a special place in my heart for the Eastern Shore Pregnancy Center here in Salisbury. I have gone through the training and will soon be volunteering on a regular basis in whatever capacity in needed. For now, I am working on a project to celebrate 30 years of the ESPC helping women make positive choices for life...the 'Joy of Life' Calendar!

 This is such an exciting project and I am really enjoying working with Jackie Seldon, who does an AMAZING job directing the center. This woman has a heart of gold and the spirit of a saint. I really do love planning this out with her, and we are really thrilled about what we will have to offer at the banquet this October 18th!

MODELS/SPONSORS NEEDED!!!

The Eastern Shore Pregnancy Center and Froghouse Photography 

have joined forces to create a special project to celebrate 

the pregnancy center's 30th anniversary.

JOY OF LIFE ~ LIFE OF JOY CALENDAR 

We are looking for models, children between the ages of 1 and 8, 

who would be featured in the calendar itself. 

The theme of the
calendar is 'Kids do the darnedest things'!

 

Do you have a child that lives in a red cape and wears his

 underwear on the outside of his clothing??? 

Do you have a daughter that insists on putting on her princess dress everyday??? 

Is there a young man in your life that cannot live 

without his rubber boots on at all times with or without clothing??? 

Is there someone in your closet everyday putting on your heels and playing dress up???

Or do you just have the cutest kid ever that MUST be in this calendar???

THESE are the kids we are looking for.....YOURS!!!

We are asking for a $75 donation to have your child(ren) 

 photographed in a mini-session with Tina Schrider of Froghouse Photography,

100% of which will go to funding the  'Joy of Life' calendar.

  Each model will receive a complimentary 8x10.  

We are also looking for sponsors for the calendar as well. 

Any contribution over $250 will have a special ad 

for that business/person in the
calendar as well.

Please contact Tina Schrider of Froghouse Photography at 443-366-2351 

about getting your child featured in the 

'Joy of Life' calendar.
 

Contact Jackie Seldon at the Eastern Shore Pregnancy Center, 410-546-5433, if you would like to be a sponsor for this exciting project!

 

I Heart Faces Photo Challenge / Black & White

'New Parenthood'

I Heart this image. I feel it says a tremendous amount about being new parents and the beauty of everyday life. This is just a glimpse into the lives of this new family...tired is always the way new parents feel...the chance for an albeit brief sigh, a pause in the 'routine' of diapers, crying, nursing, joy!
The cat to me speaks volumes...as do the baby paraphernalia, the mother's face as she is nursing, the father's being deep in thought but not too far away. Anyone who has ever had a child can totally empathize with this couple. Life is just this; moments in time.

Greetings from 'Curiopolis'-land!

I am actually musing from Curiopolis-land tonight.
I have been working with my sister to get her etsy shop off the ground since last November. We had a stylized shoot one weekend and then I have periodically been coming here to photograph all the amazing treasures she has been collecting for the past 6 months from all over the globe. This weekend was no exception..

Meet my latest models...

I think most of you will recognize this young gentleman. He has NO strings to hold him down and is one of the most charming wooden boys I have ever met. We became fast friends. He was so accommodating and posed for me quite well. (I think he sneaks downstairs late at night and watches "America's Top Model" if you really want to know.)

His arms and legs move so well...he can stand and sit with the best of them! He always turned and looked exactly where I needed him to and was continually ready with a lovely smile( : of course the only real worry  I had was that he would start speaking, and we all know what happens when he lies...that could have proven to be quite difficult to photograph.

 I do NOT think he will appreciate the watermark right over his face...but we must do what we must do.
He really is ruggedly handsome don't you think?

Then there is Leo....

Once again, quite handsome, but in a regal sort of fashion. This worldly, tawny-haired prince has just been waiting patiently for someone to come along and free him from his cage...and that lucky person was me!
He comes directly from Taiwan, quite vintage, and is bone china. He was quite thankful toward me and told me that if I needed anything just give him a roar and he would come to my rescue. Glad I have him on MY team for sure.

Meet two of the most playful guys in the lot....

I had a tough time getting these two to stop romping around. They were all over the place and I was lucky to  catch them in this pose. The white and brown pinto was made in Germany and has an air of elegance about him. The brown beauty is porcelain and just made me smile every time I looked into his face. Handsome is as handsome does.

I also had the pleasure of meeting and working with this handsome devil...

He and Pinocchio really liked hanging out together.

Another guy that made me smile. He is quite old (I actually can't help but think of the 'old skin horse' in "Velveteen Rabbit" when I look at him), and has a 'rustic' charm. He is made of cast iron and has a little wear and tear. It is quite clear he was truly loved. I had no problem with him just sitting pretty and patiently waiting for me to capture his sweetness.

The only female I worked with today had a uniqueness all her own...

'Granny Dillo' has all the makings of a child's favorite drag-along plaything.

She is hand crafted from Texas and a representation of the official mascot of the same state. She comes complete with bloomers with a hole for her long rumply tail. Her face tells you everything about her. She is straightforward, funny, and extremely well preserved. Her little blue friend is one of the 'Curiopolis' mascots.
You will find 'Blue' in various different places all over the shop(official open date announcement to come soon).

These models were so much fun to work with...it was almost like being a child again, arranging and rearranging all my loved ones. This time though, I got to capture their spirit and set them free all at the same time. What fun!gree