Time is Sweet

Welcome to Honey Bee Photography!

Have you ever noticed how sweet time is, when you get to spend time with your loved ones?  No matter if you have young children, tweens and teens, or college-age kids, you miss them when they aren’t around.

When they are around, there are certain things that they do that you love, and wish that it would never change.  The way your 9 year old daughter pushes her long hair over her left shoulder. The way your 13 year old son bites his lip when he’s focusing on a math problem, then looks up and grins when he figures it out.  How poised your 18 year old twins are, on the brink of adulthood, but still so very young, and when you hear them giggle, it takes you back to when they were 3 and giggled.

In your mind, you promise yourself that you’ll always remember these things, but our brains are funny in that way.  Ten years down the road, who was once your 9 year old daughter, is now 19, a sophomore in college, and wears her hair in a pixie cut.  Your 23 year old just graduated from college, and is thinking about getting married!  Your twins are now moms themselves, and it’s hard to believe that you are a grandma!

What would it mean to you to hold onto these memories and emotions forever?  To hear the giggles, to brush the long hair, to see confidence appear on your child’s face?  It’s the stuff of emotions that we really want to hold onto.

Here at Honey Bee Photography, we believe that family photography, women’s photography, and professional’s photography, can be absolutely beautiful, meaningful, and help people to reconnect with themselves and their loved ones.  The unique experience that we offer our clients is bespoke, meaning, we tailor every experience to the clients with whom we work.

Considered to be one of Maryland’s best photographers, especially in Anne Arundel county and Prince George’s county, we pride ourselves in creating family portraits that symbolize and celebrate each family member individually, and as a whole.  We take into consideration your lifestyle, your home décor, and your favorite colors, and plan you session so that your family photos are displayed in your living room where everyone can see them!

Wouldn’t it be amazing to walk past your photographs every day, and feel your heart burst with love, pride, or nostalgia every time you looked at them?  How do you think a beautiful photograph of your children all together, loving on each other, help them on those rough days as siblings sometimes have?  What would it mean to you to have a photograph of you and your partner, holding each other, when he or she travels often for work?

It’s the little moments, that you want to treasure, that we want to explore with you, and create artwork for your home that will bring back those beautiful emotions for you every time you see them.

When we work with women and professionals, we offer a similar experience that is also bespoke.  Here is where you can see our work, read some testimonials, and discover what resonates with you.  We take boudoir and headshots to a completely different level with your experience and artwork.

Bee in love with the heartwork of your life.

Upcoming Special Events

It's Fall, and you know what that means!  Sipping hot cider, going on hayrides, creating memories.  Blink, and before you know it, it's Thanksgiving.

This fall, at Honey Bee Photography, we've put together a variety of Special Events to help different families to reconnect and rediscover what they love about each other, ending with artwork that will impact your family and draw you closer together, during the best time of the year.  Listed below is our calendar of events.

Honey Bee Photography Upcoming Events

10/12 This Is Me Sessions, Samhain Edition

Do you celebrate the change of seasons and harvest with a pagan tradition?  This is the session for you.  This Is Me sessions help women to reconnect, and rediscover things about themselves that daily life has kept them from with education, career, and family.  In this, we'll explore what you love about Samhain and how it relates to your experiences.  

As this is a Special Event Date, our sessions are :45 minutes long, and will be in studio for convenience.  Basic props will be available, and we'll discuss what to wear, and what you'd love to bring with you.

If you are looking for a session that is outside and more organic, we can do a full experience with hair, makeup, and 100% bespoke to you.

10/15 AA Schools closed Special Magic of Fall Sessions

Our Magic of Fall sessions are fun, festive, and family friendly!  (Did you see what I did there? So fabulous!)

We are opening up 3 Special Event MOF experiences and sessions just for families who have children who attend school in Anne Arundel County.  Bonus pricing is available only for these sessions.  You'll receive a Lite Version of our full experience, including a couple of discovery calls about what you love about being a mom, and fall, and recommendations on clothing, collection purchasing, etc.  These sessions will be held at one place, in the morning only.  Call today to schedule your appointment.  We have ONLY THREE (3) available. 240-766-8966. 

Note:  we will schedule your design consultation to be held within 1 week after your session to review your photographs and help you design your collection, album, greeting cards, and more! 

10/17 Headshot Day at Pongo’s Learning Lab

When you look at your headshot, do you have to kind of squint a little because it was done 10 years ago, and it doesn't quite look like you, anymore?  Or is it one that was "free" by your HR department manager, because she has a camera?  Or finally, is it a selfie in the driver's seat of your car?

 We're teaming up with Adam Santavicca of CBay Advisory, who gives a monthly presentation to the Crofton Chamber of Commerce members on better ways to grow their businesses.  As the Chamber's office is two doors down from Pongo's, it's very convenient to have a no-stress headshot session done, and then get to do some networking with lunch and learn something new.  

If you get your head shot done in the morning, you'll be able to network and head over to the chamber, for the 11:30 am presentation.  If you come for the 11:30 presentation first, you'll just head over to Pongo's, where we'll be, and do your headshot then.  It's a total win-win situation.

Adam and I are providing lunch, so you'll be able to nibble and enjoy your time together with new networking friends.

Your head shot experience includes a phone consultation to talk about how you want your audience to see you in your most authentic light, your 15 minute session with me, then you get to sit with my assistant to go over your favorites, and purchase them.  I'll retouch them lightly, and get them to you within a week.  All of this, PLUS 2 of your favorite photographs, for only $150 (a $200 value).  Each additional photograph is $100.

   

10/18 PG and Howard Schools closed Special Magic of Fall Sessions

Our Magic of Fall sessions are fun, festive, and family friendly!  (Did you see what I did there? So fabulous!)

We are opening up 5 Special Event MOF experiences and sessions just for families who have children who attend school in Prince George's and Howard Counties.  Bonus pricing is available only for these sessions.  You'll receive a Lite Version of our full experience, including a couple of discovery calls about what you love about being a mom, and fall, and recommendations on clothing, collection purchasing, etc.  These sessions will be held at one place, in the morning only.  Call today to schedule your appointment.  We have ONLY FIVE (5) available. 240-766-8966. 

Note:  we will schedule your design consultation to be held within 1 week after your session to review your photographs and help you design your collection, album, greeting cards, and more! 

10/27 Magic of Autumn Special Event 9-2

According to the experts, we'll be in peak fall foliage, and so this date is the PERFECT day to do your family portraits.  We are photographing ONLY 5 families this day (45 minute sessions) and these are going to be held at a specific spot where there is plenty of gorgeous color.  You'll receive a Lite Version of our full experience, including a couple of discovery calls about what you love about being a mom, and fall, and recommendations on clothing, collection purchasing, etc.  These sessions will be held at one place, in the morning only.  Call today to schedule your appointment.  We have ONLY FIVE (5) available. 240-766-8966. 

Note:  we will schedule your design consultation to be held within 1 week after your session to review your photographs and help you design your collection, album, greeting cards, and more! 

11/2 Magic of Autumn Special Event 9-2

According to the experts, we'll be in peak fall foliage, and so this date is the PERFECT day to do your family portraits.  We are photographing ONLY 5 families this day (45 minute sessions) and these are going to be held at a specific spot where there is plenty of gorgeous color.  You'll receive a Lite Version of our full experience, including a couple of discovery calls about what you love about being a mom, and fall, and recommendations on clothing, collection purchasing, etc.  These sessions will be held at one place, in the morning only.  Call today to schedule your appointment.  We have ONLY FIVE (5) available. 240-766-8966. 

Note:  we will schedule your design consultation to be held within 1 week after your session to review your photographs and help you design your collection, album, greeting cards, and more! 

11/9 Fundraiser Bowie CLAW Pets with Santa

This event far surpasses any other opportunity your pets and family has to spend with Santa!  Our Santa loves pets, kids, and everyone in between, so you'll have posed and candid with Santa, as well as some others that will show off your pets' sweet and cheeky ways.  ONLY one date, by appointment only, at Calvert Brewing Company.  240-766-8966

11/17 Studio Holiday Card Sessions:  Christmas, Hanukkah, and Yule

These sessions are for families who love the holiday spirit AND want their kids to look really great for their holiday cards.  This experience includes your Excitement phone call, where we talk about what you and your family loves about your holiday of choice, and together, we'll plan your photographs and card design, so on the day of your session, you're all ready to go.  Your session will last for a half hour, and you'll see your photographs directly afterwards by my assistant.  We are offering bonus pricing on this date only, so please plan to spend about an hour with us.  We have time for ONLY 8 FAMILIES on this day. (Santa Baby sessions are unavailable this year, sorry)

11/23 Studio Holiday Card Sessions:  Christmas, Hanukkah, and Yule

These sessions are for families who love the holiday spirit AND want their kids to look really great for their holiday cards.  This experience includes your Excitement phone call, where we talk about what you and your family loves about your holiday of choice, and together, we'll plan your photographs and card design, so on the day of your session, you're all ready to go.  Your session will last for a half hour, and you'll see your photographs directly afterwards by my assistant.  We are offering bonus pricing on this date only, so please plan to spend about an hour with us.  We have time for ONLY 8 FAMILIES on this day. (Santa Baby sessions are unavailable this year, sorry)

11/24, 11/26, 11/27, 11/29, 11/30 Family Legacy Sessions, for 3+generations

Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather, and with our global living these days, sometimes a family can only get together for a couple of days during that one crucial week.  The experts don't say that Thanksgiving week is the most highly traveled week out of the year for nothing!

This year, we are offering something so incredibly special for these families, and there's SO MUCH VALUE, that we just can't fit it all on here.  Please note that we are very limited on the number of families we can work with, as these sessions do take time, and you'll be able to see your photographs projected on the wall right after your session.  Your family members will receive the full experience, to help you all rediscover what you love about each other, and reconnect with each other, because let's face it.... some siblings are more excited than others to have family photographs taken.  We're able to get everyone on board and excited to do family photographs. 

(If I tell you here how I do it, it wouldn't be so successful!  You'll just have to trust me!)

Please visit this blog post for pertinent details!  Thanks! 

 12/1 Last Minute Studio Holiday Card Sessions

These sessions are for families who wait til the last minute for their holiday cards.  This experience includes your Excitement phone call, where we talk about what you and your family loves about your holiday of choice, and together, we'll plan your photographs and card design, so on the day of your session, you're all ready to go.  Your session will last for a half hour, and you'll see your photographs directly afterwards by my assistant.  We are offering bonus pricing on this date only, so please plan to spend about an hour with us. In order for your cards to arrive in a timely manner, you have to do your order on this date.  We have time for ONLY 4 FAMILIES on this day. (Santa Baby sessions are unavailable this year, sorry)

The Bee You Beautiful Experience: This Is Me Luxury Photography Sessions

We believe that our This Is Me sessions are transformational experiences.  We start with a simple phone call to discover who our client is, and what she loves about herself.

Then, when a client comes in, she's usually filled with nervous excitement, even though she's had her calls to discover who she is and how she's being photographed.  It's just super-exciting to do something for herself!

However, the magic begins when she sits down in the chair and gets her hair and makeup done.  As the makeup artist works her magic and talks to the client, all of those fears start to melt away.

After getting into her clothes, we start the session.  I carefully pose my client, coach her with expression and other details... and then at the end of the first segment, I get the pleasure of showing her one or two of her photographs, and the reaction is priceless.

"Are you kidding me? Oh my god, is that me???"

Tears and laughter are mixed together as relief washes over her, and then we really get to business.  The reality of her beauty, confidence, strength, and empowerment starts to glow, and the smiles and posing comes more easily.

So by the time our session is finished, we've shared something that is almost sacred.  We've laughed, we've shared, and we've been vulnerable in such a beautiful way; it's an experience that my client will always remember with joy and nostalgia.

The next part is probably the most fun:  The Premiere and Design Consultation.  We project the photographs so that you can truly enjoy them... and seeing them gasp with shock when they see their authenticity being displayed in such a beautiful way is life-affirming.  

This is the magic of a This Is Me session.

But wait... there's more!

But first, can you imagine going on a very fancy date with your partner, at a fine restaurant, and you get dressed up, and you're so excited!  You haven't eaten in three days because you want to savor every bite.  You arrive, and valet parking takes your car to the parking lot for you.  As you walk, escorted by your partner, you take in all of the sights and sounds and smells.  So far it's an amazing experience.  The tuxedo-clad server brings you champagne, and assists you in making your choices for your appetizers, dinner and wine pairings.

And then, you are brought all of the ingredients, ready for you to cook yourself at home.

WHAT????

That's kind of what a shoot-and-burn photographer does with giving their clients a USB with all of the photographs.  At home, you have no idea what should go with what, how to crop them, send them to a lab, there's no guidance.

During your Premiere and Design Consultation, we'll put a collection together that best tells your story and will help you to feel confident, strong, empowered, and beautiful, every time you look at your artwork.

A few weeks later, I come to your home and deliver your artwork to you!  I'll even help you to install your collection.  This isn't any old print... we use a professional lab that has the most beautiful pearlized canvas and metal for this kind of artwork.  The best thing is that your artwork doesn't need framing!

Here's a testimonial from a client who had a This Is Me session done:

"I recently came into my 40s, and with 2 young children, I was really not paying attention to myself.  Megan helped me remember that I am special, that I'm a woman, and I'm my own person.  When I look at my photographs, I'm reminded that I'm beautiful, every day, and I am empowered to follow my dreams.  I love these photographs of me, and my artwork is beautifully displayed in my bedroom.  We redecorate our bedroom just to go with the theme of my photographs!" - Brandie, age 42

She started out wanting some mainstream boudoir photos and you won’t believe what she did!!

What a Transformation!

When Robin called me, she wanted to ask about doing boudoir photos, but definitely wanted something different, but had no idea.

With this in mind, we talked about different things, such as what she loves about her life, what she loves about her partner, what they enjoy doing together, and what her hobbies were. 

She loved that she was in good shape, had just quit her job to pursue a business, and felt free.  She loves her husband because they enjoy life together and they are best friends.  They enjoy road trips together, and they golf together.  She gardens, reads, and loves to decorate her home.

As we were engaged in our conversation, I noticed that she got really excited about golfing.  I asked her if she had her own clubs.  She very proudly said she received new ones for Christmas, and she was excited to use them in good weather.

I said to her that we could use the golfing theme for her session, and she was so excited!  She wondered how we could do that, though, because she didn’t want to get a cheesy costume.

Together, we planned her outfit:  a red or black cute bra that would peak out of a button down blouse, tied right under her bust, red plaid hot shorts, white knee socks, and black heels.  We added a visor and some jewelry, and we were practically done.  This was going to be totally unlike any outfit for a pinup shoot she’d thought of!!!

We discussed some other looks, and she ended up with a cute black dress she liked to go on fancy dates with him in, and finally, she wanted to do the classic big bow in front and nude behind… that was sexy and daring.  She loved the idea of her outfits!

Next we talked about how she wanted to feel about herself during the session.  She said she wanted to feel elegant but fun, strong and gentle, and definitely sexy.  I asked her to visualize where she would put her artwork in her home, and she chose over her bed… then I asked her how she thought it would make her feel to see that every single day, as being the last thing she saw at night, and the first thing in the morning.  “It would help me see that I am confident, beautiful, and strong, and that I love my husband, and myself!  What a great reinforcement!”

We scheduled her experience, and then I had Stephanie call her to discuss makeup needs.  Stephanie got a really good idea of what Robin wanted, and was prepared for the day.  Robin was already in the zone, prepping her skin with scrubs and moisturizer, drinking water, getting a massage, her hair done the week before, her mani-pedi done about 2 days before to match the reds, and also ordered all of her clothing and accessories.  I coached her every couple of days with emails and calls.  We really got to know each other well.

The day of the session arrived, and Robin entered my home studio with confidence, and a little bit of nervous excitement.  However, after we did her before shot, Stephanie got her in the chair and started her transformation, ending with gorgeous eyelashes that Robin was so excited to wear.

She got changed into her first outfit, and when she emerged, there she was, the Pinup Girl of her dreams.  She was blown away by the transformation, and said, “I’m ready!”

We did fun poses and laughed a lot!  We pretended to “shoot a hole in one” as the double entendre joke in one of her pinup photographs, and many other fun photographs that are influenced by the famous artwork of Gil Elvgren.  Then we photographed her in her gorgeous black dress, and finally the peek-a-boo giant red bow.

Then it was time to view her photographs.  These, of course, were not retouched, as she was seeing them minutes after her session.  She was really eager to see them, and started to cry as we went through them, choosing her favorites and then we came upon her absolute 5 favorite photographs to create the collection, Hollyhock.

I retouched them, sent her a sneak peek of each one, and then the day arrived to deliver her beautiful artwork.  She was breathless.  When she opened it under layers of protective covering, she gasped and said, “This is even more beautiful than I thought it was!!”  We clinked sparkling wine and enjoyed a light snack of cheese, crackers and grapes, and celebrated her beauty, strength, empowerment, and humor.

The next day was Valentine’s day.  She presented it with a big ribbon on their bed for when he came home from work.  She was wearing the black dress, as they were going to a fancy restaurant after.  He was so thrilled with his gift, and told her that she looks like a superstar!  His reaction was the final confidence builder she wanted, and she called me the next day, crying and laughing because she couldn’t believe that photos like these would make her feel so wonderful!

The reason I give the experience the way I do is because I want women to feel beautiful in their own skin and personal style every single day.  With asking question about what’s most important to a client, coaching her, and giving her attention, pampering her, along with gorgeous photographic artwork, the feelings of confidence, empowerment, beauty and strength are sure to boost my client’s day every day.

And that’s my why.

If you would love information about experiencing this kind of attention and artwork to remind you everyday how amazing you are, please click here.  If you would love to join a forum that encourages, empowers, and helps women rediscover their best selves, click here to join our private Facebook Group.  In there, we'll discuss all kinds of topics pertaining to women, encourage and uplift each other, and sometimes there will even be giveaways!

Bee You Beautiful Session Experiences: This Is Me

Your Authentic, Beautiful Self

Every woman deserves to feel beautiful, at every age, in every season, and even when she looks in the mirror to study and criticize every fine line and blemish.

"Don't you know you're beautiful, Just the way you are?!"

Okay, okay...  So we all need help with our eyebrows and brightening the circles under our eyes... insomnia and the stresses of every day life are just NEVER fun.  Worrying about your teen's college career and scholarships, your partner's job promotion, your beloved pet's old age problems, and so much more, can make you feel less than beautiful, especially after a night of low-quality sleep.

This, in turn, can make you lose sight of who you are, as an individual:  a woman, talented, skilled, intelligent, and loving.  We women have a tendency to care for everyone else, first, and leave ourselves for last.  Here is where the disconnect begins, and we want to help you to reconnect to that woman you really are.

My team and I are excited to introduce a brand new session experience to the Honey Bee Photography species of styles:

Are you a woman who has gone through a recent transformation, and feeling more empowered and confident than ever?  Perhaps you’ve been working out and you’re proud of how far you’ve come! 

Perhaps you’ve gone through a change in your relationship with someone and you’re starting to heal and ready to embrace this new chapter in your life! 

Could you be going through something right now and you need a break and a breather, and you need to stop and rediscover who you are?

Looking in the mirror, you’re surprised to see someone who has been through a lot and you see a person who is a little different, a bit wiser, bolder, and certainly more beautiful, inside and out.  All of your recent experiences and how you’ve handled them has imprinted upon your heart, and the way you see yourself now is so different than you used to.

Your essence, your authentic self.  This is who you are now.  It’s time to express yourself and enjoy an experience that will reflect who you are and the hope that is now blossoming within you.  It’s time to celebrate You with a “This Is Me” Experience.

Together, we’ll discover what you love about yourself, and what you want to remind yourself of who you are.  Strong, empowered, beautiful, sexy, elegant, bad-ass, you name the characteristic, and we’ll design a session for you, that is authentic to who you are right now.  Together, we’ll create artwork that you’ll be proud to display in your favorite space, where you’ll be reminded every day of who you are.

Our prices for sessions start at $195 for the session and MUAH fees.  Please click below to enter your email address and we'll send you  a free guide on Three Tips on How to Prep for a Bee You Beautiful session along with a mini-pricing guide.

To be in the know about all the recent photography we've been doing (shared with permission, of course), giveaways, and encouragement and empowerment, please join our private Facebook Group.

Valentine's Day Extravaganza Event January 30, 2016

Stay tuned for more details!

Are You Looking For Something a Little Bit Different?

Are you sporting a new look?  Did you just lose some weight and get toned up and you want to celebrate your beautiful figure?  Are you looking for a boost to lift your spirits and discover the real beauty you possess inside and out?

Honey Bee Photography Presents Starlet Sessions.

This is a transformational experience that you'll always remember.  Every time you look at your photographs displayed, your confidence will soar and you'll smile, knowing that you look as gorgeous today as you did the day of your Starlet Session.

What's a Starlet Session?

A Starlet Session is a fun, dress-up kind of session for adult women who want to have photographs of themselves that are fun, flirty, fashionable and show off your personality.  Done from the waist up, you can bring in several tops in which you can change your look.  Ladies bring a variety of clothing:  evening wear, something sexy, favorite tops, or they prefer the bare shoulders look.  Sometimes they'll bring a little bit of everything, and also change their hair a little to go with their outfits, add different accessories, or change their lipstick.

In the camera room, I'll help you pose, dance a little, shake your shoulders, and make you laugh.  If you have long hair, we'll give you a little bit of wind.  If you are figure-conscious, I have all kinds of tricks in the camera room as well as in post-production to help you look your best.  I can promise you, we'll have a LOT of fun.

When you get to see your photographs, you'll be amazed at your transformation!  You'll choose your favorites, which will be all of them, (of course!), and be thrilled with your selection.  The anticipation of what comes next is hard to bear.

The next part is the best, though.  When I deliver your artwork to you, you'll be dazzled by your prints.  Whether you choose beautiful Metal Portraits for your home, an album, a Treasure Box*, or one of my many other products, you will enjoy these for years to come.  It's like a holiday morning when you get to open your gifts to yourself!

Are you excited about the possibilities of seeing yourself in a new light?  I'm excited to help you! Give me a call at 240-436-2169, and let's talk about you and what you are up to.  I'd love to hear your stories and help you find out what's most important to you.  Then we'll get to work, and prepare for your session.  I have some hair and make-up artists to whom I can refer you.  

Let's do it!  Let's uncover your true beauty, inside and out.

For an example of a Treasure Box, please visit here:  http://www.honeybeephotography.com/thehiveblog.html?b_blog=P4O9d+kaqNjaCwUadkW9rtWnMvVIYW7a2l8TS/sddeEgOJlFjyYAk+tcwYcZA8Y=

Special Event Just for Ladies Coming Up

Are you looking for a Lady's Day Out?  I am putting together a team of a hair and makeup person, Belinda King, and a PR consultant (yes, they do *those* parties) and maybe even a couple of other shopping opportunities to check out for the month of May.  Together we are going to bring you the Blanc Boudoir Event, based on the gorgeous images of Marilyn Monroe.

If you'd like more information, just let me know!

240-565-0361