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!