Referral Program

The autumn season is my busiest time of year. It is the majority of people's favorite season,  brings perfect temperatures, and therefore people want photos done of their children, or even family photos to use on holiday cards. I am going to launch a referral program in the next few weeks or so to be used toward the holiday season and the next couple freezing months to follow. This time of year is tough on many families, with the holidays and such, and my referral program is going to get you a free product while helping your friends get acquainted with a me, and receive a discounted session!

Here is how it will work:

I will be mailing out 3 referral cards each to my mailing list clients. These cards will have your name on them. Hand them out to your friends and family. If someone with your card books a session with me they receive a special discount (which will be indicated on the card itself), and you will receive a special treat yourself to be used on any session you book thereafter. Sorry guys, discounts and promotions cannot be used on previous sessions or orders.  The sessions for the promotion are to be booked from December 3rd to February 5th. Yes, baby it's cold outside, but don't let that discourage you from making and preserving memories! All dates available are first come first serve and will be booked accordingly, keeping in mind that non referral participants can also book during this time frame. Also, please note that whoever you hand the referral cards to must be a new client. Someone who hasn't used Cortney Blejwas Photography before.

The sessions can be anything you desire. Family, maternity, newborn, baby, child, siblings.....the list goes on and on and on. Simplicity is my favorite route. I am a lifestyle photography, capturing life "as-is" .  Are you gearing up for a baby soon in the winter months? Why not capture some baby belly shots in the nursery awaiting your precious newborn? Is your baby hitting a milestone month? Let's get some crawling 6 month shots in his/her own atmosphere. The possibilities are endless. Don't let the cold days drag you down and discourage you from getting those special days captured!


If you are on the mailing list, great! Look out for those cards in your mailbox's in the next few weeks or so. Not on the mailing list? Why not? Email me at cortneybphotography@gmail.com or use the contact page via my website.

Introducing...Photographer and Family

I like to know about you. I like to know who my clients and fans are. I want to know your likes, your dislikes, your desires, and where your heart goes. I figured I would let you in on me and my family to reciprocate “getting to know you”. 

The Photographer

My name is Cortney. I guess the first thing you should know is that I am a coffee and tea addict.  I have a special place in my heart for Starbucks. Their delicious, over-priced, hot-n-steamy self will always be loved by me. Autumn is my favorite season. The scent, the crisp cool air, the amazingly tasty fall treats. That said, pumpkin with pumpkin spice has got to be my most loved flavor combo. You probably have already guess my favorite Starbucks drink is the Pumpkin Spice Latte. Sadly, that is just a seasonal drink. I normally get a Caramel Macchiato otherwise. I love faery art. I have an Amy Brown faery tattoo.  I am a great cook, and a so-so baker. They say cooking is an art and baking is a science. I fully believe that, as I was not so good with science, but art… now that’s my forte! I started shooting professionally in 2008, with the inspiration being my daughter. I am a New Jersey native, born and raised, and moved to Maryland in 2006 with my now husband Danny.  

The Husband

I met Danny in 2003 when we both we just mere high schoolers. We went to different high schools, and met through a mutual friend.  We actually met at said mutual friend’s graduation party. I gave him my number and screen name. That was what you did in 2003. Facebook wasn’t big, AIM still was.  We messaged that night, went on our first date the following weekend, and were officially “together” a few days later. We survived each other while both finishing high school, and going off to further our education in different places.  He got a job offer here in Maryland and I couldn’t bare him moving so far away from me. I dropped everything I was doing and decided to make the move with him. We moved in 2006 and life began.  We had our beautiful first daughter in April 2007. She was a blessing sent early. We were ready for what life would hand us, and our beautiful baby girl. We had a perfect little family. Danny and I were married June 20, 2009.

Little Miss Sassy Pants

Kylie is our oldest daughter. She is almost 4 ½ and as sassy as ever. Ky, as we call her, goes to preschool and absolutely loves it. Kylie is a sweet little girl with a big heart. She will wipe your tears, mend your heart, and warm your soul. Her favorite Disney Princess is Rapunzel.  She also loves Hello Kitty, the color pink, smelling and picking flowers, playing dress up, baking with mommy, creating art, dancing and singing her heart out, and playing with her baby sister, Brynn.

Sassy Pants in Training

My husband and I were blessed with another baby girl in 2010. Brynn is our littlest. She just turned 1 in May. Brynn is so sweet and lovey dovey. Sometimes, she can be my Velcro baby.  She seems to want to be held or picked up all.the.time.  This just could be due to her teething. I swear those canines are going to be the death of me. Brynn loves puppies, her lovies, her sister, and fruit. This girl puts away so much fruit. She seems to like apples and bananas best.  Brynn also loves Elmo, Hello Kitty (“Kitty” sure doesn’t sound like “Kitty” coming from her mouth, haha), snuggling, and climbing. Oh boy, does she love to climb!

Now, that you know some things about us, I can’t wait to get to know you!

Fresh Blog on the Block:: Central Maryland Lifestyle Photographer

After trying out another blog setup, I decided to go with what I know. I didn’t like how my images were being uploaded. That was the biggest factor for me making the switch. I am not one to bad mouth, so this other blog site shall remain nameless.

With that explanation under our belts, what do you think of my blog’s look and feel? Nikki Ink took what I wanted and designed it into this beautiful place for me to write. Check out her website, or her Facebook.

What will you see here? Of course my blog will showcase my photography, but you will also see posts about my family, my life, my aspirations, giveaways (from myself and vendors etc.), and whatever I feel like posting about at that moment.

To wrap it all up, I would just like you guys to check out my website and my Facebook. Thanks a bunch and tell your friends! Once I hit 250 likes on facebook, I will host a giveaway to win a holiday design or a handmade newborn headband!

G’night!