A LITTLE ABOUT US
Welcome
Hi and welcome to our Silver Spring based studio. Whether you are looking for unique memories of your new born baby, your family, a new headshot or commercial work, Avonlee Photography will take time to capture images that resonate with all who view them. We are Michael and Mary Dunphy, owners of Avonlee Photography, based just north of Kensington in Montgomery County, Maryland. We want to help you capture the essential moments in both you and your family’s life – from newborn babies to corporate headshots to grandma’s 100th birthday and everything in between. Please call us at 301-946-4656 to discuss your ideas.
RECENT BLOG POSTINGS
Amanda and Erik
October 10, 2010 - Turned out to be a spectacular day for Amanda and Eric. Their wedding at the Cloisters Castle in Lutherville, Maryland was bathed in wonderful sunshine and filled with surprises, including a visit from the 'The Bird' of Oriole's fame. The ceremony...
Brittany and Loring
Last Saturday's wedding of Brittany and Loring took place at the lovely Cloisters Castle in Lutherville, Maryland. The ceremony took place in beautiful sunshine outside in the Cloistered courtyard. Reception followed inside in the main building. Squires Catering...
Amanda and Dale at the Cloisters
I had the pleasure of photographing Amanda and Dale's wedding at the Cloisters Castle recently. This is one of my favorite locations in which to photograph a wedding with its many unique settings and scenes it makes for great photo opportunities. Both the ceremony and...
Michelle and Tim at Historic Oakland
August 28, 2010. Michelle and Tim celebrated their wedding at the beautiful Historic Oakland in Columbia Maryland. The ceremony took place in the small garden to the side of the mansion under the large oak trees. Reception followed in the mansion with Simply Elegant...
Receiving Lines – do you really need one?
Is it absolutely necessary to have a receiving line?I always hate having to wait through them when I attend a wedding reception. Isn’t there a better way? A receiving line is usually in order for a very formal wedding; otherwise, there are several more relaxed...
Disposable Cameras – Are They Worth It?
This question keeps popping up on both bride's internet sites and in my meetings with prospective clients. Will these cameras give you worthwhile quality photographs? Let's think about who will actually use the cameras - most likely either kids or somewhat inebriated...
Maryland Wedding Album Photographer of the Year 2009
Michael Dunphy receiving his award for 2009 Maryland Wedding Album Photographer of the Year from Nizam Mohamed, Print Competition Chair for the Maryland Professional Photographers Association Hi Everyone,What a week! This past Wednesday I was awarded the...
LoriLea and Rick’s Wedding
Hi everyone,LoriLea and Rick had a great day last Saturday for their wedding. Beautiful weather and a wonderful couple makes my life easy. Their wedding took place at the recently renovated Hilton Hotel in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The Hilton's Catering Sales Manager,...
Jess and Aaron at the Key Bridge Marriott
Hi everyone,I had the great pleasure of photographing Jess and Aaron's wedding on September 6, 2009 at the fabulous Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. This is a super location for a wedding with great staff and a view that is second to none. My...
LOCATIONS
Avonlee Photography has operated just north of downtown Kensington since 2002. We are located 4-5 miles from Bethesda, Rockville and downtown Silver Spring and just 1.5 miles from Wheaton. Our head photographer, Michael Dunphy, holds a Master of Photography degree from the Professional Photographers of America. We have photographed thousands of clients from all over the DC metro area in Virginia, DC and Maryland – everything from maternity sessions to newborn, children, familes and high school seniors. Our Virginia clients have come from Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax Station, McLean, Tysons Corner and Great Falls. Our Maryland clients have come from as far away as Cumberland, Frederick, Clarksburg, Germantown, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Potomac, Chevy Chase and Takoma Park. We have extensive commercial experience working with some of the biggest medical and legal firms in the DC region. The headshots, interiors and group images from these firms may be found on both our headshots and commercial galleries.
Address
Avonlee Photography
3902 Adams Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Contact
Tel: 301-946-4656
Email:
info@avonleephotography.com
Serving
The studio serves clients in the Metro DC area including these cities - Silver Spring, Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Rockville, Potomac, Tysons Corner, Great Falls, Takoma Park, Washington DC and Kensington