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I think we can all agree that UMD College Park is one of the prettiest college campuses in the spring, am I right?! I mean those cherry blossoms were just stunning!! Add in some pretty evening light and a light breeze and you have the perfect setting for Amanda and Ryan’s engagement session! What makes […]

I thought I’d start out my new blog series “Friday Favorites” with a little insight into who I am and what I love!  So here ya go! I’m mildly obsessed with anything aqua/teal/mint green.      I’m a self-diagnosed Cat Lady.  This is Diva, my 16.5 year old tuxedo cat/snuggle buddy!     I’m a big peanut […]

My great great grandfather, William F. Thommen, was born in Switzerland.  As a child, he came over to the United States in 1885, and later studied at MICA where he became a very talented silversmith; creating designs and sculptures for the U.S.S. Maryland and also crafting for Thomas Fortune Ryan. He also was a very accomplished artist […]

Hello my dear clients & friends,   Welcome to the Chesapeake Charm Photography website!  As most of you know, I previously operated my business under the name “Mandi Thommen Photography.”  I have worked under that name for more than 4 years now, and you may be wondering why I’m going in a new direction! Well, […]