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Hi, my name is Doug Phillips.  I am a professional portrait & wedding photographer located in a little slice of heaven called Delmarva, specifically the Ocean City and Salisbury, MD areas.  I tend to specialize in landscape & portrait photography, but I love anything with good light!  Beach family portraits...Maternity or baby portraits... Engagement sessions...Authentic lifestyle imagery!
The Mother in the Rye
April 23, 2010 // Kids / Maternity / Portraits
If you're a regular follower of my blog, you may recognize my good friend Jessica, who is about 8 months into her 9 month sentence pregnancy.  The location for the day was the family farm in Bushwood, MD...a place that I hope you never go to.  Not because it's an awful place, but because Spring in this little pocket of southern Maryland is absolutely breathtaking, and I selfishly want to keep it to myself.  I must admit, I am usually the one with the unconventional ideas, but when this mother-to-be suggested that she wanted some photos in a rye field, I was intrigued.  The light was barely lingering while the pollen danced across the top of the crop, but I really love the resulting image, as well as the rest that we got that day.  I can't wait to for Jessica's pea to pop out of the pod!


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jessica:

doug,
Thanks again, you did a wonderful job capturing this special time with your talent behind the lens.

 (04.24.10 @ 12:57 PM)
brenda phillips:

This one is close to my heart. Love the pictures! What a happy family! Beautiful.

 (04.24.10 @ 03:48 PM)
Kevin Belcher:

Awesome job Doug.... this captures Bushwood and the Spence family perfectly.

 (04.30.10 @ 09:00 AM)
I shot Hannah Montana's mom
March 28, 2010 // Kids / Maternity / Portraits
Well, not really.  My most recent portrait was with Wendy, who is expecting her 2nd child in a few weeks.  When I asked her precious daughter, Maddie, about what she wanted to name her future sister or brother, she quickly yelled "Hannah Montana!".  Well, until it's official, I'm rolling with it.  This shoot had all of the perfect factors: Relaxed mom-to-be with a glorious belly, ultra cute kid with eyes that make you melt, and the best hits of the 80s on a continuous stream echoing through their home.  At the end of the session, I noticed that Maddie had the perfect room for something I've wanted to try for awhile: Shots of a little kid jumping up and down on their bed.  I am happy to report that in the end we were able to do that with no holes in the drywall or boo boos on the child. 


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Brenda :

I just love this photo!!!

 (03.28.10 @ 09:36 PM)
Leda Fritsch:

Wendy, you look so happy! And look at that beautiful big belly. Not a stretch mark in sight.

(03.28.10 @ 11:01 PM)
Laura:

Love the one w. the ribbon - awesome!

 (03.29.10 @ 12:40 PM)
ed :

All these photos show the true beauty of mother hood simply beautiful

 (04.13.10 @ 01:46 AM)
2009 : A year of favorites
December 30, 2009 // Engagement / Kids / Landscapes / Maternity / Personal / Portraits / Wedding
It's hard to believe that 2009 is coming to an end.  This year has been incredible for me, both personally and professionally.  I have taken thousands upon thousands of photos this year, and it's really hard for me to pick out some favorites, but I gave it a shot.  Are they all perfect? Heck no. Most of the images that I picked are special to me because I can recall the exact moment...and everything encompassed in that moment...when I took the photo.  I really love capturing these moments for people.  Twenty-ten is already shaping up to be a busy and exciting year.  More weddings.  More babies.  More families.  More friends.  I can't wait!  I'd like to dedicate this post to a friend of mine, Jan Cook, who just recently passed away on Christmas Eve.  Jan was a creative, hysterical dynamo who happened to be a Nikon shooter herself.  I regret that I never photographed her, when I should have.  Jan, you will be missed.


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Patty Latchum:

Awesome video Doug! Your work is absolutely amazing...so glad that we were able to be a part of your 2009! We can't wait for our next session!

 (12.30.09 @ 07:27 PM)
Lauren McDermott:

Doug, we are so blessed to have you in our lives! Thank you for being a part of our family and for capturing our most special moments over the years. 2009 was indeed a big year. So proud of you and inspired by your pursuit of your dreams!

(12.30.09 @ 09:46 PM)
jess melone-snyder:

great job as always doog! i can't wait to see what comes in 2010 and hopefully we'll get you to take more shots of jackie-bam-bam!! happy new year!

 (12.31.09 @ 10:20 AM)
Adele Parsons:

Hi, Doug. Wonderful work that shows you love what you do! I'm very proud of you. xoxo Mom

 (12.31.09 @ 06:29 PM)
Brenda Phillips:

Wow! Doug, 2009 was a wonderful year and your photographs show it! We've been a part of so many memorable moments with loved ones, old friends, and new ones! Looking forward to you capturing moments to remember in 2010! I'm so proud of you! Love You!

 (01.01.10 @ 02:10 PM)
Courtney:

I feel so lucky and am so excited to have you as our photographer this year. Happy New Year and can't wait to see your photos throughout the coming year. All the best! Court & Mike

 (01.01.10 @ 10:32 PM)
Katie:

Doug, Thank you so much for being apart of our lives in 2009. You are an amazing photographer and I am so happy that you were able to capture many wonderful moments for Jason and I. I hope 2010 treats you as well as 2009 did, and maybe we will be calling upon you again to capture another memorable moment for us!

(01.02.10 @ 12:45 PM)
Karen:

Wonderful! We were so fortunate to have you photograph our family and look forward to another session this summer, minus the rain, wind and cold! Look forward to see you in 2010.

 (01.04.10 @ 01:37 PM)
KP:

Doug, The word "fabulous" doesn't even begin to describe this sample of your work. It brought tears to my eyes. What great life moments you caught with the click of the shutter. There has got to be some major award-winning in your future! love, KP

 (02.09.10 @ 08:27 PM)
Lauren (Gandee) Hunkeler:

so awesome Dougie. Can't wait to see what you do next!

(03.11.10 @ 02:49 PM)
buns in the oven
June 22, 2009 // Kids / Maternity / Portraits
I have been looking forward to this maternity session for years, and I know the parents have too.  Lauren & Brian are so incredibly excited for the arrival of their twins later this summer.  I regret not getting a picture of Brian's emergency baby supplies backpack...that boy is ready to be a father.  After a session inside their home, we went to a local park to capture some incredible images that show their relationship perfectly.  I can't wait for Baby A & Baby B to make their debut!


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sandy:

These are beautiful. I know you'll cherish these pix always as a reminder of this special time for you both.
You'll look back and say---OMG, we were young and seem virtually wrinkle free!
Lauren-you look especially beautiful!
Love you-Sandy

 (06.22.09 @ 01:00 PM)
Beth:

I love all the photographs. Doug, you are quite the artist. My favorite is the basketball tongue-in-cheek snap. I recognize many of the backdrops. Lauren you look so natural and Brian, you look like a patient, supportive dad to be. Do you carry the twins in a sling? How are those toes? Have you seen them in awhile? love you

 (06.22.09 @ 01:29 PM)
molly bready:

i love this one! you are a great photographer doug! and you two are soooo photogenic brian and lauren!

 (06.22.09 @ 01:54 PM)
Ofelia:

WOW. Absolutely perfect.

(06.22.09 @ 02:08 PM)
Lauren:

Doug ... you have documented so many of the special moments in our lives ... this being the MOST special! You continue to blow my mind with your eye and artistic ability. Thank you for sharing your talent and friendship with us!! xo Lauren and Brian

 (06.22.09 @ 03:16 PM)
Katie:

Doug, these photos are amazing! I think I know who will be doing my maternity shots when the time comes! :O)

 (06.22.09 @ 09:13 PM)
Wendy Shirk:

love, love, love these pics! I could just cry over the ones with you two on the bridge! Doug. . . would love to have you do our annual family pics!!! Where is the outside location?
hugs
wendy

 (06.22.09 @ 09:52 PM)
Dolly:

Lauren & Brian .......thank you for sharing this wonderful time in your lives with us.
The pictures made me laugh & cry all at the same time. The feeling of expectation
cannot be explained only experienced.......and we can't wait to meet A and B

(06.22.09 @ 10:47 PM)