Category Archives: personal

I have a thing about grandparents, like they are just my favorite…. especially when they are with their grandchildren. I have written many times about my own grandfather, whom is no longer with us, but oh boy do I miss him, my other grandfather who is still with us ins’t doing so well, so I […]

  • Heather - Love this post, and it is so true. I love my grandparents dearly and can’t imagine a day when they won’t be here anymore. It reminds me that I need to take more photographs of me and them together, as well as some with my kids. perhaps if we are ever in Annapolis I will have you do some family photographs for us.ReplyCancel

    • sarahmichelephotography@gmail.com - I always tell people make sure they say all the things and TELL people how much they love themReplyCancel

  • Laura - I came across your site while looking for a newborn photographer in Annapolis! You are so talented, I love these shots!ReplyCancel

Would I have enough love for baby number two They say it just happens, that you see that new baby and your heart just expands and while you love them equally as your first, you additionally love them with your whole heart as well. They say not to worry the feelings are normal, but that […]

  • Heather - Touching story from your own life. I love following your story as an Annapolis family photographer.ReplyCancel

To my Firstborn, I need you to know that you changed my entire world. Before you I lived life completely different, before you was a life I will never live again, before you is a place I’d never want to go again. You see before there was you, I had no idea what having you […]

  • Diane K - This blog post made me so teary-eyed, I can totally relate to everything you said, Sarah! Crazy how time flies – one minute, they’re newborns, and the next, they’re grown! All of Annapolis must be so thankful for you that you can preserve these precious moments with their little ones through your photography!ReplyCancel

What I want my girls to remember | Annapolis Photographer Sometimes I wonder if I am getting it right… this parenting gig. I want to raise kind humans, who stand up for what is right, and work hard and treat everyone fairly. There are some days that I think its getting through to them, the […]

  • Genny Kishwel - This is so true! As parents it’s so important to raise tiny humans into compassionate strong adults and it can be so scary! What a great read! Love seeing your Annapolis Photographer work always!ReplyCancel

Traveling with kids | Maryland Photographer     Just two weeks ago we were out of town exploring Lancaster PA, and taking the girls to Dutch Wonderland, later this week we are headed out of town again, this time to Hershey PA… (They claim the are the sweetest place on earth) We travel often with […]

  • Melinda - It’s fun reading about your family! I bet your clients love having you as their photographer since you are so open about your own life and you give such great tips! I wish we lived in Annapolis so you could photograph my family. ❤️ReplyCancel

  • Brie - While I don’t have kids yet, I read through this and took a ton of mental notes because I know that one day I am going to need all of this information! Thank you so much for putting it out there!ReplyCancel

  • Sarah - These are great tips! As a photographer, I bet you probably have some good advice for taking pictures on trips outside of Annapolis as well!ReplyCancel