Baltimore Maryland Photographer | Gail Montgomery Photography

Moving on up! | Baltimore Maryland Children's Photographer

2010-03-20T13:43:00.000-07:00

We've moved! Join us on the new blog for Gail Montgomery Photography at www.gailmontgomery.com/blog for info, sneak peeks and news. Please update your blog readers and stay up to date by joining me on facebook. See ya real soon!

Maryland Family Photographer | Baby Baby!

2010-03-04T17:22:00.000-08:00

I am seriously amazed that I get all the cute kids to photograph! Sarah's baptism was equally beautiful - her Christening gown was simply to die for - handmade by her great grandmother. I love all that tradition stuff! The baptism itself went off without a hitch and Sarah hardly made a peep! It was a lovely service, followed by a great party. After that we did a few portraits of the special girl in her gown and she was quite the little model for me. I love photographing this girl!

Maryland Baby Photographer Gail Montgomery | Proud To Be An American

2010-03-03T11:03:00.000-08:00

As Americans, we often forget about the sacrifice so many make to serve our country. We are so fortunate to have the many freedoms granted in the US and I was so proud to be able to photograph this family and their new addition. Daddy selflessly defends our country. He was deployed during most of Mommy's first pregnancy and he missed the birth and first few months of big sister's life. So often we take maternity/paternity leave for granted, but I simply cannot imagine how hard it must have been for Mommy and Daddy to be separated at such a precious time in their lives. Fortunately, Daddy was here for the safe arrival of baby Austin. I am so happy to help them cherish these times with these images. Welcome baby Austin - to the land of the free.

Maryland Family Photographer | By Your Side

2010-02-24T13:28:00.000-08:00

For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother's womb.

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.

Psalm 139: 13, 14

It took a lot of faith for little Emmanuel and his new baby sister, Eden, to make their way into this world. Thankfully, Mommy and Daddy had the support of so many loved ones to make the journey a little easier. It was a challenge and the work continues, but they have one another to lean on. These parents adore their family and it looks like big brother, Emmanuel, is smitten with Eden.

Baltimore Kids Photographer | Oh, Pretty Baby!

2010-02-18T15:57:00.001-08:00

I have the best job in the world! One of the best parts is watching my clients grow up right before my eyes. I create images that represent where we are today. It makes me so proud to help document a piece of history for a family and this family appreciates just how important these images are! I love sessions at their house because I know their mom will have great clothes and props and we just have lots of fun playing dress up and working through the session. And the kids in this house are the perfect ages for photography - big brother Brandon is old enough to take direction and wants so badly to please everyone. Baby Bella is the perfect little model at just the right age. I love it when babies can sit, but haven't figured out they can crawl away just yet. I could have photographed this baby all day - too bad for me she still takes naps!

Maryland Baby, Child & Family Photographer | Snowmageddon Sale

2010-02-17T10:14:00.000-08:00

The weather outside has been frightful! Around 4 feet of snow in the past 2 weeks and it is piled everywhere! So, we're having a blizzard busting sale! 2009 clients can purchase a CD of all the high resolution files from their session for only $250. Not a client yet? Book a session before March 1, 2010 (including paid creative fee) for a portrait session to occur anytime in 2010 and receive special Snowmageddon pricing - 50% off the full price of all prints and products. Discount does not apply to creative fee but can be applied to collections.

Interested? Drop me an email - gail@gailmontgomery.com! Sale for all clients ends March 1, 2010. I hope this sale brings a ray of sunshine to your day!

Maryland Child Photographer | My Funny Valentine

2010-02-14T12:27:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day!
XOXO,
Gail

Annapolis Maternity Photographer | I Knew I Loved You - before I met you

2010-02-13T05:03:00.000-08:00

One more makes four for this adorable family! Daddy honorably serves our county and was deployed when big sister was born. All pregnancies are different, but this one is very special because the whole family will be together from day 1 for this baby. Big sister is so very happy about her baby brother, but I think Daddy is even more excited for all things "boy" to come into his home! There is going to be an adjustment period for everyone, but I'm so happy to know Mommy will have the support of Daddy and big sister to help her this time around!

The Waiting Is The Hardest Part | Annapolis Maternity Photographer

2010-02-01T20:38:00.000-08:00

I don't want to give away too much personal information about this couple, but let's just say Nina was there for my son's first moments of life. When she contacted me about maternity portraits, I could hardly wait to see her in the studio! I knew her cute little figure would look absolutely adorable pregnant and I was right! Her sweet hubby Kevin might not have been as keen about being in front of the lens, but he was a willing participant and did everything us ladies asked of him. I know they are going to be a great team when it comes to parenting and loving this sweet little baby! Good luck Kevin and Nina!

Something For Everybody | Baltimore Maryland Child Photographer

2010-01-26T15:04:00.000-08:00

Gail Montgomery Photography is more than just wallets and 5x7's!
Check out some of these beautiful products.

Gallery Wrapped Canvas
Your image is a work of art! Images are printed directly to art canvas which is then stretched around a 1 and 1/2" frame. Canvas gallery wraps arrive as a finished product and are ready to hang. Your image can be wrapped around the side of the canvas or sides can be printed black if image wrap is not desired.

Gallery Mount
Gallery mounts allow you to display your images without the need for framing and matting. They provide a classic look with your print sealed onto an engineered wood with a 3/4" beveled edge (black or white) and is ready for display.

Custom Birth Announcements
Please visit my Birth Announcement Gallery to view some of the many designs available. All announcements are fully customizable - including colors and fonts.

Custom Holiday Cards
Please visit my Holiday Card Gallery to view some of the many designs available. All cards are fully customizable - including colors and fonts.

Image CD
Added insurance for your special images! The great thing about having a CD is you can make several back ups and you can print your images where ever you like, as many times as you'd like and in whatever sizes you need. All Image CDs come with a copyright release and a tips sheet with information on how to get the most out of your digital negatives.

Gift Certificates
No wrapping required! Gift certificates are available in any amount and can include session fees, collections, or products. Please email gail@gailmontgomery.com for details.

My Little Valentine | Baltimore Toddler Photographer

2010-01-24T23:10:00.000-08:00

Our Christmas card was well received at my son Wesley's school, so I figured I should try to do something special for Valentine's Day. I'll reveal the final card design on Valentine's Day, but for now, you'll have to just enjoy some of the images from our session. But trust me, it is going to be a very sweet card!

My Funny Valentine | Baltimore Child Photographer

2010-01-24T21:47:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite models, Kira, is turning 4 soon. Since Valentine's Day is coming up, our session ended up having two themes. Sweet Kira did a great job resisting all kinds of treats we had for our session. We did a few images with Hershey's Kisses and a heart shaped lollipop, but it was the cup cake we used for her birthday shots that she found irresistible. Lucky for her, mom let her have one when we were done.

Sweet, Sweet Baby | Baltimore Newborn Baby Photographer

2010-01-18T15:41:00.000-08:00

I almost caught a case of baby fever after this session. Sweet baby John was so tiny and warm and had the cutest little whimper of a cry. Err... I mean, it was very manly for a baby, but not shrill or even very loud. It was the cutest cry I've heard in a long time! And the color of his fine baby hair reminded me of my own little baby (who is now two). John was so easygoing, letting me play with some of my new props and a few new lighting techniques. He is a long little guy though! I tried one prop that worked with a 10 ponder, but John was too long for it! But he didn't put up much of a fuss at all! It is funny how even as a tiny newborn their personalities are so apparent already. I do hope John continues to be a laid back easy going kind of guy - and I just know those eyes are going to be blue!

Amazing Grace | Maryland Event Photographer Gail Montgomery

2010-01-16T19:06:00.000-08:00

If you follow the blog, you might remember this newborn, baby Max. When his parents asked me if I would consider driving to Virginia to photograph his Baptism, of course I said YES! I have gotten so many wonderful comments from his newborn session, I had to see how much he has grown since then. He was still a delightful baby, all smiles when we met up at the church. The service was all in Romanian, which made it a little challenging to follow along, but absolutely beautiful to listen to and watch. It was a long day for the guest of honor, but he allowed me a few moments to get a quick portrait. And I'm sure he had a great nap after all that activity!

On the trail...

2010-01-09T19:57:00.000-08:00

After our mini session the other day with Alexander, I still had the rocking horse set up in the studio. I recieved some new lighting equipment and was excited to try out some new techniques. Wesley wasn't entirely on board with being a model this day, but we still got some good stuff out of our moments in the studio. And he was greatly rewarded with some cookies for being such a cute cowboy!

Wild Horses

2010-01-06T18:45:00.000-08:00

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The elusive toddler can be difficult to corral. I found a way to rope this little cowboy in for a mini session in the studio. Yee Haw!

There's No Place Like Home For The Holidays

2009-12-16T09:20:00.001-08:00

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In the midst of all the holiday hustle and bustle, we got the tree set up and I got a few shots of my own sweet Wesley to use on our Christmas card. I dropped them in the mail today and I wanted to share them with all of you. They are 5x7 folded cards and were printed with a pearl finish. They don't look like anything I've ever received before - that is for sure! Happy Holidays Everyone!

What A Wonderful World

2009-12-10T15:38:00.000-08:00

Four weeks old! Baby Sarah is starting to outgrow the squishy newborn look, but is still quite the stunning little girl! She was so calm and relaxed. She even slept better than most of the shiny new newborns I've worked with! Fortunately, I had just received a few new props just in time for this session - so her Mommy and I had a little extra fun playing dress up!

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

2009-12-06T21:47:00.000-08:00

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Kira is one of my favorite girls to photograph! It isn't very hard to get a giggle out of her and she is just so darn cute! Her skin has a beautiful glow to it, her eyes are deep and sparkle and that dimple just melts my heart! I'm sure her Daddy will be installing bars on her windows when she turns 16!

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!"

2009-12-05T20:28:00.000-08:00

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Sometimes you just know you have to do something. It calls you and you just know it is the right thing to do. It is that kind of calling that brought an adorable baby girl into this beautiful family. Sweet as can be and so relaxed, Miss Laura doesn't fuss a bit! One of the best parts of our session was watching big brothers Gabriel and Aaron be so kind and gentle with her! We had a fun family photo session and as you can see - things got a little silly! At that point we let the boys go relax while we continued on with some shots of Mom and Dad with their newest addition. And it is completely obvious this little girl already has Daddy wrapped around her little finger! I am so glad he answered his calling! Congrats Shawn & Angie!

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

2009-12-04T08:45:00.000-08:00

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When Nolan became a big brother, little Archer got all the attention for his newborn photo shoot. We did get several pictures of the brothers together but circumstance did not allow me an opportunity to get any individual shots of Nolan. I offered to do a mini session just for Nolan and my favorite model hammed it up as usual. Can you believe this kid was over due for his nap and lunch? Sweet Nolan sure knows how to charm the camera! I hope Archer continues the family tradition!

Silent Night

2009-12-01T22:41:00.000-08:00

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This sweet little five month old might look familiar. It's Ms Bella! I had the privilege of photographing this family, including big brother Brandon this time! I always enjoy repeat clients. It is so great to see how much kids have grown since our last session. And as many of us know, the jump from one month to five months is amazing! Thankfully, some things don't change - Bella still has the most breathtaking blue eyes and her Mommy is a photographer's dream! Not only is she gorgeous - she provides props! I love it when clients have something in mind, a special hat, or in this case the sweetest pettiskirts ever! When all was said and done, little Bella was off to dream land. Cameron on the other hand, was super helpful the entire session and even worked to help get Bella smiling. Watching children with their baby siblings is such a wonderful experience and Brandon is the sweetest big brother!

A few of my favorite things...

2009-11-29T17:40:00.000-08:00

I have had the sheer pleasure of photographing so many beautiful new babies recently! And I've had many requests to view my announcement design offerings. All of them are fully customizeable, including colors, fonts or adding elements. All cards are sized 5" x 7" and are press printed. They are available for $40 for a pack of 24 flat cards. Please contact me with any questions regarding birth announcements. The direct link to the birth announcement gallery is:
http://gailmontgomery.zenfolio.com/birthannouncements. Enjoy!

Joy To The World

2009-11-25T20:16:00.000-08:00

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I have always been intrigued by sisters. Maybe it is because I never had a sister, but I just loved watching (and working with) Kaya and Quinn. There is still a pretty good age difference between the two girls, but Kaya is such a doting big sister and obviously adores her new role in the family. Quinn is a smiley little babe, as long as she gets what she wants. Sounds like Kaya has already taught Quinn a thing or two! These two girls are beyond beautiful, with those big eyes and porcelain skin - they were a dream to photograph!

Santa Baby

2009-11-20T19:58:00.000-08:00

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My latest newborn session was with Miss Nora, who was cute as a button and had the sweetest disposition. I know her Mom and Dad (and Grandma too!) have been hard at work trying to get this little one to gain some weight and baby Nora's story is so similar to my own Wesley's first few weeks. They were long and tiring, yet the effort feeds into the greatest love! Baby Nora was quite the sleepy baby which made her a little extra snuggly. It was so nice to share a cuddle with this baby between background changes. Nora didn't seem to mind! I certainly hope some things never change!

You've Got A Friend In Me

2009-11-19T15:36:00.000-08:00

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Baby Archer was only 7 days old when I took these pictures. The little newborn was not so little, weighing in at 10 pounds and almost 4 ounces at birth, this little man was almost too big for some of my newborn ideas. For example, he was hanging off the Dr. Seuss books I had brought specifically for this session. I still had to try to get the image and in some ways it speaks volumes about how big this little guy is!

You may recognize Archer's big brother, Nolan, in the last image. It has been my pleasure to have been photographing this family since Nolan came home from the hospital and I am honored to be able to continue the tradition for Archer! Sweet little Nolan still has so much to learn about this big wide world of ours, but it is obvious he already loves his baby brother! I know they'll be good friends as they grow up, not only because they are close in age, but because their family is strong and supportive, full of love and very close knit despite the miles that separate them physically. You can be sure you'll be seeing more pictures of Archer as he gets even bigger!

We are family!

2009-11-15T11:44:00.000-08:00

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The session was a whirl of excitement and fun! This family is one of the most loving and supportive families I know and it was my honor and pleasure to work with them! It was a little challenging at times to keep all four little ones happy, but I had a few secret weapons. Poor little Connor wasn't feeling well, but I think even he had fun! Apparently these cousins LOVE to get together, just another example of how strongly bonded this family is. I only wish I could have had more time with them! Thanks guys!

Seasons Of Love

2009-11-08T19:06:00.000-08:00

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I had the pleasure of photographing another session in the Federal Hill area this past weekend. I have known this couple since just before they got married almost four (wow - FOUR!!!) years ago. Since then, they have welcomed two bundles of love into their lives. It has been so much fun to watch Laurie and Chris weather the different seasons of their lives. The goal for our session was to capture some images of the family and those two handsome and super smiley boys in the beautiful fall colors. The boys were so well behaved, despite the fact that Clark, the two year old, was just getting over being sick. Even little Graham was nothing but smiles until he fell fast asleep during his stroll home. As we got back to their row house, a firetruck drove past and Clark was in heaven! It was so much fun to see how excitable little boys can be!

Isn't She Lovely

2009-11-06T18:22:00.000-08:00

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Miss Reeghan was SUCH a trooper for our session! We braved the frigid outdoors, walked to Federal Hill and got some some shots of Reeghan and the Baltimore skyline. It was windy and cold, so we didn't expose the little five month old to the elements for long... just long enough to get a few smiles out of her. Then we headed back home for some shots using my portable studio backgrounds. The big finish (and Mom's only real request) was a little Mommy/daughter time trying to capture some of the joys of baby snuggles. We had Miss Reeghan up long past nap time, but she did so well! As long as she was on her tummy, she would smile and flash those gorgeous baby blues! I'm sure she had a great nap once I left.

Time Of Your Life

2009-11-05T22:10:00.000-08:00

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I think many people look back on their college years as some of the best times of their life. I know Kathleen is looking forward to her graduation this December, but I hope she savors these last moments of school. Her future nursing career looks so bright and full of opportunity. Having worked with her in the past, I know she will be a valued asset where ever she decides to go. I wish you nothing but the best Kathleen - and I would be honored to have you as my own nurse someday. Congrats Grad!

Butterfly Kisses

2009-11-01T19:17:00.000-08:00

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Princess Kira has graced the blog before and we just did a Christmas session this past weekend. I am still working on her images and had a few of her in her Halloween costume I just had to share. Of course, everyone loves adorable smiling faces - especially ones with dimples! But there was something about the middle image that I found really interesting and compelling. I have been experimenting with new editing techniques and I felt this image could use a little something extra. I wanted to share both my usual editing technique as well as an example of a specialty process to show you just how different techniques can add some drama to your images.

Lollipop lollipop. Oh lolli lolli lolli...

2009-10-28T06:50:00.000-07:00

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Gavin is a boy of many looks. He has gone from a baldy baby, to blondie and now, at the ripe old age of four, his locks have turned brown. He is a sweet little guy and would do just about anything I asked... well, I did promise him a lollipop at the end of our session. He started out cool as a cucumber, but wasn't very keen on wardrobe changes. As soon as he saw the treat I had for him, he was ever the willing participant for our session. I just loved all the different looks he gave me, he was such an expressive little man. I had a great time photographing this family and I had a lot of fun playing with some different way of processing these images. I know Gavin had fun with our session - he ADORED that lollipop at the end! Of course I had to get a few shots of him enjoying it!

When I Paint My Masterpiece

2009-10-17T20:44:00.000-07:00

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Birthdays are quite the cause of celebration. My own son just turned 2, so I had to take some pictures to document this stage in his life. Cake smash sessions are great and lots of fun, but I think they work best for the "turning one" crowd. In an effort to come up with something different and fun, I decided a finger (or foot!) painting session would make for colorful images and allow Wesley an opportunity to have fun and get messy. Eye contact can be hard to come by with a 2 year old, especially one who is entirely immune to the camera. The images captured from this session made for a cute story board. You can be sure you'll be seeing it in the studio real soon!

Deck the halls

2009-10-08T19:26:00.001-07:00

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I have received several requests for a second date offering for my Christmas Mini Sessions. The details can be found here. Please contact me as soon as possible to schedule your session. There are only a limited number of spots, so act now!

Rock-a-bye, baby

2009-10-06T23:12:00.000-07:00

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Little Max was supposed to be an October baby. As many people know, babies have a way of creating their own schedule much to our chagrin! Needless to say, Max made his way into this world in September, a few weeks earlier than planned. When his parents contact me about his unexpected early arrival, I was more than happy to make some room in my schedule for his newborn session in the studio. When he arrived, he was fast asleep in his car seat. Apparently, he had been sleeping for the entire drive to Catonsville. We started our session and we had a hard time getting some shots of a sleeping baby the little guy was awake just about the entire session. I only hope we tired him out some and the whole family might have gotten some sleep that night!

I hope you dance

2009-10-06T12:34:00.000-07:00

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Some people march to the beat of a different drum. Ava prefers to dance to the music in her heart. This little heart breaker just turned one and to immortalize this time in her life, her parents brought her into the studio. We did a few family portraits and then moved on to individual shots of the birthday girl. She wore her birthday dress and when prompted to stand she would start doing the sweetest little dance! Her mom brought a very pretty (and yummy!) cake so we could do some cake smash pictures. Ava, being the dainty little lady, didn't really like getting her hands dirty. Let's just say, it was a good thing we did the cake at the end of the session.

I'll send all my loving to you

2009-09-29T19:58:00.001-07:00

They're here!

I proudly present the 2009 Holiday Card Gallery. The link to view the gallery is: http://gailmontgomery.zenfolio.com/holidaycards. You may recognize some of the faces featured in these holiday cards. These are just samples and can be customized to your liking. I am offering holiday cards in sets of 24 cards for $40/flat, $60/folded. Folded cards can be modified into a flat design. Please peruse the gallery and leave me a note to let me know what you think!

In order to get these adorable cards, your session must be completed prior to November 15th. Previous clients can use any images from their sessions in 2009. If you haven't had a session, please contact me ASAP (email gail [at] gailmontgomery [dot] com ) to schedule a session. I do have limited openings for the holiday mini sessions to be held on Saturday, October 17th. Details about the mini sessions can be found at http://gailmontgomeryphotography.blogspot.com/2009/09/it-most-wonderful-time-of-year_23.html. I know Christmas seems far away, but I assure you, it'll be here before you know it!

It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!

2009-09-23T19:50:00.001-07:00

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I am pleased to announce I will be holding a mini session marathon day on Saturday, October 17th! My calendar is getting full and I wanted to be able to accommodate everyone so that we can be prepared for the holidays.

What is a "mini session"?
-A studio session in my home near Catonsville lasting approximately 30 minutes where we will do both posed shots and some more casual pictures.

How many people can participate in the mini session?
-For mini sessions, I am limiting the amount of participants to 5. If your family is larger than that, I strongly encourage you to consider a full session so that I may give your family the individual attention each member deserves.

What are the backgrounds?
-I am offering white, black, gray, soft green and a brown muslin as the options for backgrounds. I have other backdrops available for full sessions, but I feel these are the best options for the holiday mini sessions and will offer versatility should you order additional prints for yourself or as a gift.

Will you have props?
-No, but you are welcome to bring Santa hats, wrapped boxes or any holiday items you would like to see in your photos.

What's the deal with the proofs?
-Within 2 weeks of the session, a minimum of 10 images will be posted in a password protected online gallery. You may share the link and password to the gallery with friends and family. All who access the gallery may order prints, canvases and gifts.

What about my cards?
-I will have samples of the cards designs at your session. I am going to post all the designs in an online gallery before October 17th. Your online gallery will be posted by November 1st. Card orders must be finalized by November 14th to ensure timely delivery. You should receive around December 1st. All cards include envelopes.

What about the digital file?
-When your gallery is posted, you pick your favorite file and I'll send you the high resolution file with a print release so you may get it produced at the printer of your choice.

How can I sign up?
-You can send an email to gail@gailmontgomery.com and I'll let you know what times are available. If you can't do the 18th, but are interested in the mini session, please let me know. If there is enough interest, I will consider opening a second date. Since mini session space is limited, I am requiring a nonrefundable 50% deposit to hold your spot. The remainder is due at the session

Hey, hey now... I just did a session! What about me?
-No worries! Since most of you have access to your galleries, I will share the gallery of the card designs for everyone to see. If there is one you'd like to order, just send me an email and we can make it happen. Packs of 24 cards will be available for $40/flat, $60/folded.

Only You

2009-09-12T19:43:00.000-07:00

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First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes... well, you know the rest. Or do you? For Nick and Jeanne some of their happily every after includes successful children, beautiful grand babies, and many wonderful memories. I was so honored to be asked to photograph the party in their honor to celebrate 40 years of marital bliss. The years have been kind to the couple and the party was a great way to celebrate their many memories. As you entered the doors, you were greeted by memorabilia from the wedding.

One of my favorite moments of the night was a very touching toast given by their son recalling the kindness and love shared by the couple both within the family and the larger community. Jeanne and Nick danced to "their song" and photos chronicling the highlights of the years served as centerpieces at the tables. The evening was a beautiful affair filled with dinner, dancing and lots of smiles as people recalled their many fond memories shared with Nick and Jeanne. Thank you again for letting me be part of your special celebration. Best wishes for many more years and may they all be happy, healthy and full of love!

The long and winding road

2009-09-12T10:43:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to let everyone know that I will be on vacation until September 21st and will return any emails when I get back to Maryland. If you have a newborn request, please make a note of that in your email. I'll be sure to post a few pictures of our adventures when I return.

I feel pretty

2009-09-09T05:19:00.000-07:00

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I knew this was going to be a fun session when I was contacted by Arabella's mom. She asked about pettiskirts and I had a feeling little Miss Bella was a girlie girl even if she was only two months old. Two months can be a hard age to photograph, the babies aren't the sleepy newborns anymore and they don't hold a curled up position. They can't sit up unassisted and often times they aren't happy on their tummies. Sweet Bella was the best two month old model I've ever had! She hardly fussed a bit despite everything we did to her. She is one very laid back baby! Even with a great disposition, her mom was a great helper and can be my photography assistant any time! Then again, she is so beautiful, she belongs in front of the camera too!

Sing a song

2009-09-02T21:35:00.000-07:00

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When I first met Madison she wouldn't say a word. She has only had her picture taken professionally twice before in her life and both sessions did not go well. Her mom said I had my work cut out for me! At the beginning of our session, I introduced myself, gave her some time to get used to her new surroundings, talked to her mom and asked her about her interests. I told her some jokes, but could barely get a reaction out of her. I let her take a couple pictures of me so she could see how the set up would go and then she let me take a few shots of her. It was obvious she was still hesitant about being the center of attention.

But then I started singing.

Now I am not a good singer by any means! Thankfully kids don't mind my singing so much and they love music! When I asked Madison to join in on my terrible rendition of Old MacDonald, she let me in. She warmed up and the most beautiful sparkle came into her eyes. We goofed off and in the end I think she had a lot of fun. It sure looked like it to me!

See you in September

2009-09-01T20:57:00.000-07:00

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I have been feeling like I haven't been taking many pictures of my own son, Wesley, lately. I had the studio all set up, so in between a couple sessions I popped Wesley in for a few shots. I didn't have a toddler wrangler, so the session was short lived, but I got a few shots. I am an avid scrapbooker and I wanted a few pictures to document the fact that we have a few trips scheduled in the near future. I think Wesley is excited about his upcoming trip to see Mickey Mouse and his grandparents.

Mark it with a 'B'

2009-08-31T17:49:00.000-07:00

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Pat a cake,

Baker's man

Bake me a cake as fast as you can;

Roll it and pat it and mark it with a 'B',

And put it in the oven for Brendon and me.

Little Brendon is turning one! And what a better way to immortalize this special time than a photo session. After we did some family shots, his Daddy drove all the way home to pick up the very yummy cake his Mommy baked just for his cake smash session. While Dad was gone, we got some photos of Mom and Brendon as well as some individual shots and then it was time for cake! I have to admit, I got a few licks of that frosting too and it was so yummy! I could see why Brendon was having such a good time enjoying his first experience with cake. Happy Birthday Brendon!

Today I met the boy I'm gonna marry

2009-08-23T20:08:00.000-07:00

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They met in a subway station in New York. She is from Pennsylvania, he is from Italy. Their chance meeting was love at first sight and their happily ever after just started. I had the pleasure of joining Heather Coburn of Heather Coburn Photography in our quest to capture images from their big day. The wedding was held on a beautiful farm in Pennsylvania and I can see why they chose the location. Sprawling hillsides overlooking the Susquehanna river made for a gorgeous backdrop for their vows. It was a lovely day for a sweet couple. Congratulazioni!

And they call it... puppy love

2009-08-22T11:02:00.000-07:00

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First comes love, then comes marriage and then comes Roxy instead of a baby carriage. Kristen and Jake are two newlyweds just finding their way in this big world. Newly graduated, newly married and new home owners, they aren't quite ready for a baby - just yet. So they brought home the next best thing, a sweet boxer puppy named Roxy. Their house is now full of the pitter patter of little footsteps minus the late night feedings. She has the sweetest little face and is just so irresistible! Enjoy your new addition guys!

How Sweet It Is

2009-08-15T17:03:00.000-07:00

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Nolan's mom didn't want to do a cake smash when we did his one year photo session. Instead, she wanted pic of the real thing at his party! It was such a cute cake, seemed a shame to see it get all messed up. But watching Nolan thoroughly enjoy his cake was priceless!

Anchors Aweigh

2009-08-14T18:56:00.000-07:00

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It's hard to believe, but my favorite model, Nolan, is turning one! Their garden was in full bloom and they are about to move, so we headed outside and got some pictures in the beautiful morning light. Then we headed inside and got some shots for Daddy in his military uniform and even a few with Mommy. Nolan continues to be a great pleasure to work with. Even when he decided to skip his nap he managed to keep flashing us big smiles. This kid is a true superstar!

Through the looking glass

2009-08-13T19:05:00.000-07:00

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I had the pleasure of photographing two absolutely adorable sisters, Olivia age 4 and her little sister Harper, age 4 months. Olivia is such a great big sister, kind and caring and willing to put up with so many of our requests in order to get a nice picture of the two of them together. Olivia was a little shy at first, but I think she enjoyed being the center of attention for our session. We goofed off and even did a little running around outside. Part of the reason I love photography so much it because we have so much fun during the sessions. It can be a lot of energy, but oh so worth it. Olivia kind of reminded me of Alice In Wonderland and I think we got some shots that captured her sweet disposition.

Tell her about it

2009-08-09T11:09:00.000-07:00

Gail Montgomery Photography is very excited to announce a few updates. We are now offering online proofing with the ability to order your prints online. Approximately 2 weeks after your session, your gallery of images will be available for viewing in a secure, password protected online gallery which can be shared with family and friends. Professional quality prints can be purchased via the shopping cart in the online proof gallery. Traditional and non-traditional sizes are available, as well as storyboards and fine art canvases. To celebrate, a $50 print credit is being included with all sessions.

As if that wasn't exciting enough... Gail Montgomery Photography now has a Facebook Fan Page! Click here to see the page and become a fan. Just one more way to keep up to date with all the latest happenings with Gail Montgomery Photography. Become a fan and you'll be the first to know about special events, sales and new offerings.

Rubber Ducky, you're the one...

2009-08-08T20:13:00.000-07:00

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It was everything a baby shower should be... beautiful decorations, great food, lots of friends and family and a radiant mom-to-be. Even dad-to-be Bryce had a good time helping his wife open gifts. It was so sweet to see Katie ooh and ahh over all the little pink things, especially the crinkle toys! The best part of the shower was watching the interaction between Bryce and Katie. They have great fun together and it was quite evident they are both very excited about bringing home baby!

There once was a babe named little Finnegan

2009-07-22T19:30:00.001-07:00

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6 weeks old and just shy of 10 pounds, little Finnegan is a laid back baby. His disposition is much like his parents. His momma is a photographer friend of mine, Heather Coburn, and we had a great little photoshoot together today. He was such a good baby! He was wide awake and barely fussed at all. Even though these pics look like he was a sleepy baby, he kept opening one eye just to make sure his mommy was there. Only 6 weeks old and already watching out for his mom. Such a sweetie!

Celebration!

2009-07-18T18:11:00.000-07:00

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I had a session with baby girl Gabriella, but I had a lot of help behind the scenes from Gabriella's older brothers. They goofed off, tickled, played and did every trick they knew to help get Gabriella to smile for her one year photos. It really touched my heart to see just how much they love their little sister. This baby girl is definitely the center of attention in their house - no third child syndrome here! Then again, she is a beautiful child, who could help but stare into those big brown eyes. Her parents are going to have to lock her up in a few years! She is going to break some hearts!

They say it's your birthday!

2009-07-08T20:23:00.001-07:00

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Standing and first steps already? Little Caleb is turning ONE! And to document this exciting time, we had a photoshoot complete with a cake smash. Even big brother Bryce was interested in all the excitement. It may have been a little messy, but it was so much fun watching Caleb eat the icing. He kept saying "Mmmm" and going back for more licks, but he wasn't too happy about getting his hands full of cake. We gave him a little encouragement and I think all the effort was worth it. Thank you Courtney for baking such a cute checkerboard cake for our session!

She's got a secret garden

2009-07-04T17:43:00.000-07:00

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We went out of town for the Fourth of July holiday and visited family in New York. While we were there, we had a mini photoshoot for Wesley and his cousin Eilee. It wasn't easy working with two very independent toddlers, but it didn't take too long to get what we were looking for.

Baby Mine

2009-06-30T20:17:00.000-07:00

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I've been wanting to get Wesley in the studio for some time now. You know the old adage about the shoemaker's family having no shoes... sure I take a lot of pics, but my little Wesley was a little overdue for portraits. He has become quite the active toddler. Combine that with him being absolutely sick of me hiding behind the camera and it was a challenge! It took 3 adults and a bag of Reeces Pieces, but we achieved success! I adore the pics, then again it may just be the mommy goggles talking.

Ella Enchanted

2009-06-27T10:15:00.000-07:00

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Bright blue eyes, peaches and cream complexion and a hint of red in her hair, the instant I met Ms Ella I was entranced by her smile. We headed into the woods for some outdoor shots and little miss thing was such the good baby. She would smile and coo and was so interested in the grass. Then her fiery side came out for just a brief moment. Her parents instantly knew all the little tricks to keep her happy and after a quick nap we headed into the studio, where she continued to charm the camera. Watch out world - this one is going to be a siren!

Wild Wild West!

2009-06-20T17:11:00.000-07:00

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They say your wedding day is one of the happiest in your life. Becky and Jimmy were nothing but smiles the whole day - well, except for those parts when they were kissing. Their reception was everything a good party should be, full of great food, lots of dancing, fun and laughter. And all those things will come in handy for a long and happy marriage. Congrats Jimmy and Becky! Thanks for letting us share your special day!

Beautiful Boy

2009-06-19T20:02:00.000-07:00

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When I heard this little one shared the name Gregory with my husband, I knew I was in for it with this session. He had given his parents a rough start with the usual newborn issues and then some! Baby Gregory arrived fast asleep in his infant carrier and for the next 2 hours he was wide awake and quite assertive about his needs for attention. His sweet little cry just begs for the nearest soul to give him a cuddle, but his favorite place is the arms of his parents. As soon as either one would hold him, he was happy as a clam. He already has them wrapped around his iny finger - just the way it should be. Good Luck Tracey and Stan! You two have a beautiful boy and I can already see that you two are well aware the hard work is entirely worth it! Please savor these moments - little Gregory will be a big boy before you know it.

So happy together!

2009-05-23T10:58:00.000-07:00

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The children of Bruce and Becki wanted to celebrate the 35th wedding anniversary of their parents and what a party! Family and friends old and new were able to witness the renewal of their vows at the lovely Valley Mansion. I'm sure it has been a long road, but the love they have for one another was quite evident. I think the most touching part was hearing all the anecdotal stories about the couple about their adventures. May they share many more years together! Happy Anniversary Bruce and Becki!

Sweet blue eyes!

2009-05-09T20:39:00.000-07:00

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Little Alyssa is a perfect model! She has these perfect big blue eyes and she smiles and laughs and tilts her head to the side like she just knows how to pose for the camera! Her Mom and Dad are such the loving parents, each taking such delight with all her little sounds and noises and movements. It was really sweet to see such a nice family and we made sure to get some special shots in honor of Mother's Day.

Just stopping by...

2009-05-02T18:19:00.000-07:00

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Moving is tough and stressful. Now imagine you're 2 and 4 years old. Now imagine you leave Rhode Island, stop to visit your baby cousin, Nolan, in Maryland, and your family decides to do a family portrait before you leave for your new home in Florida. That would be the story of little Breanna and Cameron this past weekend. This gorgeous family hasn't even attempted a family portrait in almost 2 years. We caught the kids between lunch and naptime for a quick session, but mostly concentrated on Mom and Dad. I hope you guys made it to Florida quickly and safely and I'm hopeful we got a few shots that might grace the walls in your new home! It was great visiting with you guys!

Sarah and James

2009-05-01T19:49:00.000-07:00

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I was given an opportunity to second shoot the wedding of Sarah and James alongside Heather Coburn and Susan Bergmark of Heather Coburn Photography. Those two girls taught me a lot in the setting of a very face paced wedding! You could really tell the newlyweds wanted to have a fun evening for their guests. We worked to capture some of the energy in that room. Of course, I wanted to share a few of my favorites from the night. Congrats again to the new Mr. and Mrs.!

Brothers!

2009-04-18T20:04:00.000-07:00

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These two little boys really made me (and their mom and dad) work! Bryce is almost 2 and a 1/2 and Caleb is 9 months. The boys are on opposite nap schedules, so coordinating a good time for pictures sometime between nap time and feeding times was a little tricky. We started off with some family portraits and then went on to get individual shots of the boys. Bryce went down for a nap, so we continued on with Caleb. You know what they say, the second child doesn't get as many pictures as the first. We helped bridge that gap a bit for little Caleb with our session. In return, that kiddo kept flashing us those gorgeous baby blues!

Boudoir

2009-04-12T18:04:00.001-07:00

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I mean it when I said I was up for almost anything. I had a boudoir session with Mrs. A. and we got some really fabulous photos for her anniversary present to her husband. It was a lot of pin up style images and so much fun. And it was so much easier working with her than a toddler!

Princess Kira - Part 2

2009-04-02T19:02:00.001-07:00

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Today was part 2 of Kira's session. Our session the other day ran a little late and we had to wrap it up a little sooner than we would have liked. Since we are neighbors, it was no problem to have them come back for a few more pics in the studio. We got a little silly at the end, hence the bunny ears.

Princess Kira - Part 1

2009-03-31T19:55:00.003-07:00

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Three years old and such the willing model, taking pics of Kira is like a breath of fresh air. She was cooperative, willing and even excited about having her picture taken. It was pretty easy to get the smiles out of this one, even when our shoot ran into dinner time. Ahh, thanks Kira! We have to do this again soon!

Little Aubrey

2009-03-29T20:37:00.001-07:00

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Little Aubrey. Sigh, she is simply gorgeous. Beautiful blond hair, skin like a porcelain doll and you can't help but stare when you see the sparkle in her eye. She made us work for the smiles today, but when she gave them to us - WOW! This little girl could be a model, I swear!

Nolan's Baptism

2009-03-28T18:03:00.000-07:00

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Short and sweet describes both Nolan and his baptism. His sunny disposition continued and the boy was cool as a cucumber for the entire service. Well, he wasn't too find of being held back for the water on his forehead, but as soon as he was back up, he was hamming it up for all to see. Then we headed back to the house for some yummy treats in celebration of Nolan's baptism.

Noah, out and about!

2009-03-27T20:11:00.001-07:00

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Just look at those eyes! This little guy was such a trooper today! We started our session outside with a breath of fresh air and some daffodils that are currently blooming. Spring is here! The we came inside and took some casual pictures before we hit the studio for some more formal poses. Noah didn't fuss a bit! Every time we talked about the sound the fishes make - blub blub blub, he was all smiles. Indeed, it was a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

Nolan: A boy and his dog

2009-03-20T19:44:00.000-07:00

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I know, I just took pics of Nolan last month. But this little chunk of pure love is the best model EVER! He sits so nicely and just gives you the biggest toothless grin ever and you just fall into his eyes. Seriously, he has that "love me" look down pat! We had to do some shots of Nolan with the best dog ever, his Duke. Duke is the worlds biggest cat in a dog body, whereas my cats are dogs in kitty bodies. Duke, the big bulldog who is supposed to protect his family is a giant mushball of love. He'll do anything you ask, which makes him a great photography subject. Put the two together and whoa... watch out! Needless to say, it was the best photo shoot EVER!

Announcing...

2009-03-20T07:43:00.000-07:00

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Hey, is this thing on? We have something very exciting to announce!

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Gail and Greg have started a business! Word is getting out slowly, but the official announcement is here! Gail Montgomery Photography located at http://www.gailmontgomery.com/ is open for business and I've already got a few bookings!

I have gotten so many requests to take pictures, it is time to turn my hobby into a small, VERY small business. Don't worry, I'm not quitting my day job. So, if you get a chance, check out the site and shoot me an email about what you think.

Thanks for everyone's encouragement, love and support... especially my very loving husband, Greg's!

Welcome to the blog for Gail Montgomery Photography!

2009-03-19T16:11:00.000-07:00

We're still hard at work getting this up and running, but check back soon for updates!