2012 has been such an incredible year both personally and professionally. Im going to count down my favorites!

Top ten cool things was blessed to be able to do in 2012:
I offered a Groupon deal for the first (and probably last) time.
I met my goal of shooting one wedding per month with the month of December off.
I set up a home studio office so I have a place to shoot newborn portraits.
I hired an amazing graphic designer to help re-brand Sknow Photo.
I attended an amazing christian women photographer’s conference called Pursuit 31.
I was featured in Indie Tot, DIY Bride, Capitol Romance, and The Knot.
I made a profit in my first full year as a business owner.
I photographed 175 family, engagement, and newborn sessions.
I had the opportunity to learn under some renowned wedding and portrait photographers.
I finally was able to invest in an amazing full frame nikon camera.

Top ten really pretty wedding venues that I got the opportunity to shoot at in 2012:
The Combsberry Inn -Oxford, Maryland
The Samaritan Women Gardens -Baltimore, Maryland
McLean Presbyterian Church -McLean, Virginia
Epping Forest Beach -Annapolis, Maryland
The Westin Hotel -Annapolis, Maryland
Quiet Waters Park -Annapolis, Maryland
American Visionary Arts Museum -Baltimore, Maryland
Sloping Hill Farm -Annapolis, Maryland
The Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center -Kent Island, Maryland
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum -Saint Michaels, Maryland

The beautiful brides I had the privilege of photographing in 2012:

My top ten favorite engagement shoot images from 2012:

My top ten favorite maternity shoots from 2012:

Ten of the sweetest cutest images from 2012:

And here’s the last one, I promise. Ten of my favorite family portraits from 2012:

Thanks to all of my clients for such as awesome 2012. I’m so looking forward to all of the great things God has planned for Sknow Photo for 2013 and I can’t wait to work with you all again this coming year!