Waterford Fair 2013, Frederick Maryland Photographer

The Waterford Fair wrapped up and as it did I walked out with two ribbons for the two photographs I entered.  Pretty good odds, I'd say!

"Late Summer" was the Second Place winner in the Waterford Fair 2013 Portrait category for the Juried Photo Exhibit.  

"Freed Slave Property, 1879" Received Honorable Mention in the Loudoun County, VA Category at the Waterford Fair, 2013 Juried Photo Exhibit.  

Here are a few images from my time there on Saturday this year.

Waterford Fair, 2013

Display in front of a Waterford Residence

The Corner Store

Red Glass Transom

Fresh Eggs

Civil War Solider 

The General Store

Pumpkin Pickin' at Mayne's in Buckeystown, Frederick Maryland Photographer

Pumpkin picking at Mayne's in Buckeystown, MD
Ryan and the boys and, yes, there is a photo of me by of Ryan

Each year we take photographs with the giant pumpkins at Mayne's Farm.

They are growing up.  Freckle Face and Toothless.

Details of 1879 Home and Property, Frederick Maryland Photographer

Below you will find a sample page from a book I am making for a client.  She loved all the photos from a recent session of her descendant's stone house and property.  We are making three copies for her family members (husband and two children) as surprise birthday gifts.  For more views of this historic property, which was originally bought and owned by an emancipated slave in Loudoun County, Virginia please see my website.  Music by Micheal LaRue, "I Just Come from the Fountain" Songs of American Negro Slaves 

He was a trained stonemason, who was later set free.  The plantation owner sold him this piece of land in which he built a house and the stone wall surrounding the property.  Other buildings include a small stone barn, and detached garage.

The family plans to renovate the buildings and wanted to have photos created before construction began.  What an honor to be chosen to capture this important part of American history.

Rocky Point Creamery Sunflowers, Frederick MD Photographer

Sunflowers at Rocky Point Creamery in Point of Rocks are being sold for $1.00 and proceeds benefit St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Wouldn't this make a perfect spot for a portrait session with Andrea's Point Photography?  Grab a ice cream cone, a bouquet of sunflowers and make a memory!  

Vote on the Best Photo from my Frederick County Barnstormers Tour, Frederick MD Photographer

As some of you may know I participated in the Annual Frederick County Maryland Barnstormers Tour.  This year 15 photographers were invited to photograph all ten farms/barns.  I need to pick the best image to appear in a photo exhibit featuring pieces from each photographer.  Help me by leaving a comment below, on Facebook, or in an email.  Many thanks! To see more of my images taken that day please visit:  Barnstormers Gallery  The "Amusement Ride" I tossed in for fun, but since it is not part of a building/barn I won't submit it for this exhibit.  And yes, I have a favorite (or three!).

Tuscarora Manor

"Cathedral" taken at Milo Chick Barn

White Rock View Horse Farm

"Needle in a Haystack" at White Rock View Horse Farm

"Looking up at the Skyscrapers"  White Horse View Horse Farm

"Lines" at Moreland Farm

"Amusement Ride?"  Moreland Farm

"Hydrangeas" at Chartreuse and Company

"Door" at Carrollton Manor Farm

Carrollton Manor Farm