Category Archives: Real life

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 […]

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  • 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

Lakeleigh 15 months It’s so cliche to say, I wish I could find better words to describe how quickly the time passes but its true, “it really does feel like yesterday” that this tiny girl was born and now she is 15 months old. I can still feel her newborn soft skin on my chest […]

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  • Elle - Aw, happy birthday to her!! The newborn times pass by so quickly, it’s hard to believe she’s 15 months already! But it’s so lucky you’re a photographer to document her days! Did you celebrate in Annapolis?ReplyCancel

  • Alyssa Bouma - these pictures are so beautiful! your girls are absolutely preciousReplyCancel

  • Michel - Oh my I was fighting back tears as I read this sweet post. Your girls are beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Lynsey - I love those dresses! This is such a cute little session!ReplyCancel

  • Aryn Baker - Aw what a fun loving little girl you have there! You seem to have captured her personality beautifully!ReplyCancel

  • Emily Moore - Your girls are just adorable! I especially love that last image of the two of them — it is just the sweetest capture of them together!! Love this post!ReplyCancel

  • Melissa Johnson - These are so sweet! I love her pretty white dress and the photo of your girls together! So fun!ReplyCancel

  • Sarah - What a sweet, beautiful family! They are a photographer’s dream! Annapolis is lucky to be the place you call home!ReplyCancel

  • april - They do grow up way to fast! Lovely images!ReplyCancel

  • Aida - It is truly incredible how quickly they grow. She is such a cutie!ReplyCancel

  • Jamie - Sweet girls! Great job capturing her personality, this age is so fun! (and I love the dresses!!)ReplyCancel

  • Janey - Awe…what a sweet family you have! They are lucky to have a photographer mommy to capture the memories.ReplyCancel

  • Laura Beck - So incredibly sweet!ReplyCancel

  • Alice L - I might have teared up a little bit reading about Lakeleigh’s first few minutes. Happy 15 months!ReplyCancel

  • Laurie - These photos are so sweet. The children are adorable.ReplyCancel

  • Audrey - So much has happened in just 15 months! Beautiful photos~ReplyCancel

  • Sharee Davenport - 15 months is the perfect age for a photo session, this is so cute!ReplyCancel

  • Hilary - They grow up so fast! Both of those girls are just darling! Savor it!ReplyCancel

  • Nichole Meredith - I love that you dedicated this post to your little munchkin! I wish I had done this with my son as it would have been so nice to look back on! Happy 15 month Lakeleigh!ReplyCancel

  • Cassidy - What a sweet post about your little girl. It must be so neat to be an Annapolis family photographer and get to take pictures of your own kids. So cute!ReplyCancel

  • Ashley Durham - Your family is beautiful. I love your daughter’s name!ReplyCancel

  • Colonial House of Flowers - Love everything from the meaning – to the aesthetic to the actual artistry of your vision/lens and photography. Great work!!!ReplyCancel

  • Hannah - aw this is so sweet! I love the photo of the two of them. They are so cute! 🙂ReplyCancel

extended nursing If only I can make it until 9 months, that’s how long I made it with her sister, then I will feel like I made, it….. Once we get to 12 months we will surely be done. Well here were are at 15 months and I couldn’t be more proud of myself, and […]

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  • Anel Lestage - You are so right Sarah! I have 4 kids and each one has been different, with different needs. I was at different stages of motherhood with each baby. Now that I have a newborn again, I am reminded to listen to my own mother instinct and not the “experts” I think it’s wonderful of you to share your personal experience with your Annapolis clients, not just as a photographer, but as a mother too.ReplyCancel

Not what but Why | Annapolis Family Photographer It’s never really been that important to me that you know WHAT I do… what is important to me is that you know WHY I do it. Years ago before becoming a full time photographer and building the brand now known as Sarah Michele Photography I worked […]

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  • Lynnea - My “why” changed too when I became a mom and it’s neat to read a post from someone with a common “why”ReplyCancel

  • Sharee Davenport - Oh be still my heart, these photos are so beautiful and timeless. Anyone would be crazy to not consider you as their Annapolis Family Photographer!ReplyCancel

  • Alekandra - I love that you spoke about why you do it. BTW, this post will give some people baby fever 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Ashleigh - Oh my gosh Sarah, thank you for sharing your big WHY with us! As an Annapolis Family Photographer you capture the moments for families they will forever cherish!ReplyCancel

  • Whitney - It’s incredible the similarity we have. I started to think of my photography career differently once I had my daughter recently. I truly believe the WHY is what’s most important- thank you for sharing that.ReplyCancel

  • Jamie - All this, so true! I feel the same way when I watch my babies growing into… not babies, and my heart breaks a little, but also loves to see them running around being their own little people. Great images are treasures!ReplyCancel

  • Valerie - I loved this blog post so much! You are the best Family Photographer in Annapolis. Your clients are so lucky to have you!ReplyCancel

  • Elizabeth - What beautiful Annapolis family photography moments! Just lovely!ReplyCancel

  • Sarah - Wow, what an incredible Annapolis Family Photographer! I just love your website and these images are so soft and beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • yasiris - what gorgeous family portraits. If I lived in Annapolis I should would consider you as our family photographer.ReplyCancel

  • Erinn - It is such a special privilege to capture a family throughout all of its stages of growth and I think as an Annapolis Family Photographer you’ve captured that well. I always love looking back at old family photos and I know your families will cherish the memories you create with them for a long time.ReplyCancel

  • EJ - My goodness these are super cute, lovely Annapolis Family Photographer.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa Kingsbury - Having family photos taken is SO important! Families in Annapolis are so lucky to have you as their family photographer!ReplyCancel

  • Alicia - As a new mom, I so appreciate this post! I love your heart for what you do!! And your images are gorgeous on top of it 😉ReplyCancel

  • Audrey - I agree that the why is so important! Your client are very lucky!ReplyCancel

  • amy - Lovely blog post! It really is all about the “why” isn’t it?! I love these photos- you’re definitely an awesome Annapolis family photographer!ReplyCancel

  • Lynn Funk - Yes, Sarah, in a blink of an eye, children grow up and drift away from you as they move toward being who God called them to be. Photos are memories captured in real time, that can last a lifetime. I treasure the photos you captured for our family!ReplyCancel

Today I am sharing with you all on a topic that some might believe to be too personal, or a bit taboo and that is even more reason why I believe that it should be shared. Before having walked the journey of infertility I really couldn’t say that I understood it very well, or even […]

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  • Kristine Davis - This is so well written. Shady Grove is amazing.ReplyCancel

  • Heather - Such a well thought out blog post. It’s great that as an Annapolis newborn photographer you put this out there.ReplyCancel

  • Elizabeth - Thank you for sharing your story. So insightful!ReplyCancel

  • Tiara Wilson - This is such a sweet post. I have many family and friends who suffered with infertility. It’s such a hard thing for these family and friends to endure in hopes to maybe be pregnant. I cannot imagine what all these families and friends feel when they do or can’t become pregnant. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions.ReplyCancel

  • Sharee Davenport - Infertility is a topic that people don’t talk about enough, but so many people are affected by it. You are so brave for sharing your journey and I’m sure this is going to touch the hearts of so many others that share the same struggles.ReplyCancel

  • Jiyeon - Thank you so much for sharing this. Infertility is not brought up by people often enough and I am so glad you did!ReplyCancel

  • Liz Cook - Love love love this post. It took us three losses before we were blessed with Brayden. I’m constantly worried about our journey to a second child but ultimately we know there is a bigger plan than the plan we have for ourselves. Love having you as our photographer and sharing this journey of our lives with you!ReplyCancel

    • sarahmichelephotography@gmail.com - Thank you so much, I am honored that you chose me and have allowed me to share in this beautiful part of your lives!ReplyCancel

  • Alice L - Thank you for sharing your story. Infertility is definitely not talked about as much as it should be in this age and day. I hope you know by sharing your story you showed everyone who reads this courage and bravery.ReplyCancel

  • Aryn Baker - Thank you for sharing your infertility journey! I hope with more people doing this, it will become a less taboo topic.ReplyCancel

  • annie - thank you for sharing your story! great info on infertilityReplyCancel

  • Emilyanne - Thank you for sharing so openly and honestly. I cannot even imagine the rollercoaster of emotions that accompany infertility, but I know you are the strongest woman I know for acknowledging it. Thinking of you along this journey.ReplyCancel

  • Autumn - I lost 2 babies due to PCOS and was lucky to have 2 without much intervention but it took 2 years to get pregnant with my first, we were talking with an adoption agency when I found out I was pregnantReplyCancel

    • sarahmichelephotography@gmail.com - Ohhh wow! Thank you for sharing with me, I am so sorry to hear of your loss and struggles with PCOS. So wonderful that you have been blessed with two children babies at home with you!ReplyCancel

  • EJ - We are struggling with infertility. No one ever knows how heartbreaking and devastating it is to really be in it. Good post.ReplyCancel

    • sarahmichelephotography@gmail.com - It is really heartbreaking and it puts strain on so many things… work, marriage, friendships… I pray you find answers and hope through your journey. Email me anytime you need someone to listen!ReplyCancel

  • Emily - Thank you for sharing this. Infertility is something that needs to be talked about more.ReplyCancel

  • Valerie Shannon - Thank you for sharing on such a tough topic. I know a few friends struggling with infertility and it is hard to know what to say.ReplyCancel

  • Becky Ritchey - Thank you for sharing. I’m 63, went through infertility treatment in my early 30s, and still never got pregnant. Friends sympathized and prayed for me, but they were all having babies. I had no one who knew how I felt and there were no books on the subject. (I’m writing a book now.) For those who try and fail to ever have children the pain continues because there are no grandchildren. I’m still seeking answers.ReplyCancel

    • sarahmichelephotography@gmail.com - Ohh Becky-

      Your story hurts my heart for you. I am sorry sweet friend. Please let me know when you are published I would love to check out your resource.ReplyCancel

  • Audrey - Thanks for sharing honestly about your infertility journey. I’m sure there are many who will be encouraged by this!ReplyCancel

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