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Silas | Baltimore Newborn Photographer

mandysroka — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:30:07 +0000

I absolutely love it when I get to meet clients & see them through some wonderful life changes. Like when a couple goes from this….

….to this!

I first met Mike & Rachel while shooting their engagement, and then again at their wedding. And I was so thrilled when they asked me to come and meet little Silas! What a sweet baby boy! He’s a big guy, just like my oldest was, but I like ‘em that way! I think he was just too interested to try to be shushed to sleep, but we did manage to get him to snooze a teeny bit. Regardless, his expressions were just lovely. And I’m happy to say I’ve gotten my baby fix…for now! Thanks again for having me Rachel & Mike, and congratulations on becoming parents to a wonderful little man.

2010: Image 107 – Playdate

mandysroka — Sat, 22 May 2010 02:55:50 +0000

Today we had one of Emma’s classmates over for a playdate after preschool. I think Rachel’s mom & I can appreciate this photo since we both know our girls are not super smiley and oftentimes quite shy. However, when you get them together, they talk, laugh, smile, & play non-stop! Thanks for coming over today, Rachel! The quiet house I now have is in part thanks to you!

First comes love, then comes marriage: Mike + Rachel

mandysroka — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:35:48 +0000

Yeah, I know the title is wacked out, but hey, it’s past midnight & I’m still working….plus I had a pretty crazy day (and no nap!). However, because Mike & Rachel are so cool, and I know their friends (who are my friend too) are drooling to see how sweet their wedding looked, I HAD to blog these. Normally I don’t put up this many preview pictures, but hey, what the heck, it is my blog isn’t it? I make the rules. So, if you don’t have the patience for a lot of pictures, sorry!

I’ll cut the talking (or typing) and get straight to the day…the pictures speak for themselves.

Just foolin’ around

mandysroka — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:20:29 +0000

So I’ve been totally inspired by all these great Christmas cards that people with mad Photoshop skills are creating (especially Amy Wenzel’s Swiss Miss Design Haus)…and I decided to try my hand at an original, funky, fun, Christmas card. It features Mike & Rachel and some not-so-traditional Christmas colors. BUT, there are snowflakes! Enjoy!

This next one is another vertical card, but 4×5.5 inches, featuring Bella. The color scheme shows various shades of red and gray.

The third card you see is a 4×5.5 inch horizontal card, featuring the Foley family. It’s much simpler, but I love the rich red & gold.

Mike + Rachel

mandysroka — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:32:08 +0000

Rachel & Mike

When Mike & Rachel asked me photograph their engagement shots, I have to admit, I was a bit nervous! I’ve checked out Mike’s work as a graphic artist and he’s good! But two little birdies (named Laura & Bert) told me that Mike & Rachel were super fun and very easy to work with…and they were! We had a great time at Patterson Park in Baltimore and then moved on to some side streets. They were pretty much up for anything I asked them to do, and had a lot of great ideas as well. Mike said taking photographs was kind of hard for him, but I think as you’ll see, he did a great job. It also helps when your fiance is as photo-fabulous as Rachel! Thanks you two for letting me drag you around and for showing me a place I’d never been before! Enjoy your preview!

Rachel getting to be the tall one

They were laughing at ME!

bling bling!

Nice foot flip!

I LOVED their shoes!