blooming

It’s no secret that I love wildflower season; so much so that I’m willing to bribe encourage my kids to join me on a trip to my favorite flower fields for some picture time each April.  We got extra muddy this trip, but it was tons of fun!  I even got several freshly-picked bouquets for our home.

Hope that you and your family are enjoying a wonderful weekend together.

stop everything sunday, 2.19.12

Reason #952 that I am completely obsessed:

They gladly cuddle on her bed to look at books, play games, imagine they are pirates on a sailing ship…reminding me how precious it is to be a child and how important it is to just let children be.

 

stop everything sunday, 2.5.12

It’s been a while since I last posted a “Stop Everything” post. Between buying a new home, selling our current home, and scurrying to find a rental to live in during the interim, taking pictures of my ridiculously adorable family has unfortunately taken a back seat recently. Well, it happened to be somewhat of a big weekend at the Traugott household, as my husband is a huge New York Giants fan. Of course you’ll understand that this fact officially dictates that our children are Giants fans, too. And because my team hasn’t been to the Super Bowl since 1970, it’s safe to say that the Giants have become another team I cheer for. I’m loyal to you, Chiefs. I have high hopes I’ll see you in the Super Bowl in my lifetime–maybe even playing the Giants!

jacob spencer

What better way to begin 2012 then with a gorgeous newborn baby in front of my camera!?  Oh my word, Jacob is perfect in every way.  His full head of silky brown hair, his sweet face, and super-soft skin were such a delight to photograph!  I am so grateful to the D. family for inviting me into their home to photograph Jacob, and to celebrate this incredible new chapter in their life together.

 

Devin, Walkersville High School

high school senior portraits, frederick county maryland

I love high school senior sessions that truly capture my subject’s life at this moment in time.  Devin is an incredibly dedicated and talented baseball player, playing for Walkersville High School and the 2011 fall Mid-Atlantic Redsox.    Outside of school, he spends a lot of  his time at the gym, on the field, and on the road with his teams and family.   It seemed only fitting to capture him in a few of these settings for his senior portraits.

frederick county maryland high school senior portraits

More about Devin:

Sports:  Team Captain and 4-year Varsity Letterman as a Middle Infielder for Walkersville High School’s Baseball Team;  Point Guard in Freshman and Sophmore Basketball and Quarterback for JV Football

Out-of-school activities:  Training with my Personal Trainer, Shannon Wallace, and helping to coach youth baseball under Coach Jeremy Long

Favorite song on your iPod right now:  I really don’t have a favorite, I like so many…

Favorite memory from high school thus far:  Breaking my High School and MVAL record by hitting 10 RBI’s in the same game, hanging out with my friends

Describe your perfect day:  Training, Chipotle, then hanging out with friends or throwing around the baseball

What always puts a smile on your face?  I have several things -  Chipotle, wrestling with my brother and father, hanging out with friends, and winning baseball games:)

Something that terrifies you:  Spiders for one; but most of all, not succeeding or reaching my goals

Advice to incoming freshmen:  Just be yourself, don’t bother with the negativity of others, and always stay focused and set goals.

Goals after graduation:  Of course Senior Week with friends, play college baseball while becoming a Personal Trainer, and train athletes to become Bigger-Stronger-Faster!!!  I want to make my family, coaches, and friends proud of the person I become!!!