John Henry...

Meet sweet John Henry...he was gooood little guy...I just love his sweet smile!
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Got a taker!

I got a victim volunteer for my outdoor lighting project! Thanks for all the replies!~blair blanks | baltimore baby photographer | blairblanks.com

Guinea pig needed (but a cooperative "tween" will do!!)

I've been working on some new lighting techniques and need a cooperative, willing child older than seven to volunteer to be a guinea pig for me. This would be an outdoor session, and I promise I'd make it worth your while (***hint hint*** digital files!****). But I would ask that any volunteer model be easy-going, comfortable being photographed, and do well with taking direction.

Someone have pity on me...I've been chasing around my almost -2-year-old trying this new technique out...and let me tell you, she's FAST, a lot faster than me when I'm dragging around a big ole light on a stand outside! And the 8-year-old just scowls when he sees me coming with the camera...

Here are some of my practice shots...this lighting technique opens the doors wide open to shooting possiblities! I'm picky about light, so I have never liked doing portrait work outside because you are at the mercy of the sun. But this new method I'm working on will give me more control over even outdoor lighting, which means I could get out of the studio every now and then!

So see, reading my blog has it's perks!



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Fall is almost full!

I just had a wave of bookings (all those organized folks getting ready for the holidays!) and suddenly I realized while looking at my calendar I have almost no openings until November. If you wait until November to have your session and you want your images in time for the holidays, I will only be able to offer an all-digital Time and Talent session (see pricelist by clicking on the link at the top of the blog). If booking a session has been on your "to-do" list, now is the time to call and see if I can work you in or to get you on my waiting list. If you are pregnant and planning to book a newborn session for October or November, you need to get on my books right away so I can save a slot for you. It breaks my heart having to tell a new mom I just can't photograph her newborn because my calendar is completely full!

And because no blog post is complete without pictures, here are some from a recent maternity session. And yes, the baby was just as good-looking as the parents!


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Lovely and expecting...

This couple came to the studio from Washington DC recently to capture these last days before the new baby arrives. They were so much fun to photograph and I am so excited for them to become parents!



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